Marcus Kwikiriza Reshuffled From Nxt Radio, What Went Wrong?

A few weeks ago, Nxt Radio boss, Kin Kariisa came out and announced how he was firing everyone and that they had to re-apply for jobs, Marcus Kwikiriza was among those that lost their jobs.

According to latest reports coming through from sources at Next Media, Marcus is nolonger the Next Radio General Manager role and moved to Head of Strategic Busines.

In an internal memo issued to staff, Group CEO Kin Kariisa said;

“Following my recent communication regarding the realignment of Next Radio, Mr Marcus Kwikiriza shall now focus as the group Head of Strategic Business in line with the growth plans of the strategic business desk. The realignment is effective immediately, and management shall make further communication regarding Next Radio changes in due course. We urge all transformers to support the teams in their respective responsibilities as we strive to be the leading multimedia group for East Africa.”

Marcus Kwikiriza came out of retirement to become General Manager of Next Radio which launched in 2018. He started by hosting the Morning Zoo with Karitas.

In 2021, Marcus announced his resignation from radio to focus on his General Manager role and take up his new role as Head of Strategic Business Next Media Services. He now continues at the Next Media Park in only his latter role and as a presenter on NBS Television’s “Another Round.”