Alon Mwesigwa joined EPRC in September 2020 and is now the Communications Officer.
Mr. Mwesigwa previously served as a research assistant at the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and a business journalist for The Observer, specializing in central banking and tax administration. His background also spans reporting for Uganda Radio Network and consulting for the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) and WMC Africa Limited.
He also worked as a local correspondent for the Guardian, UK for their Global Development site covering issues such as poverty, climate change, and governance.
Mr. Mwesigwa’s works have been published in the media in Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, and the UK. He has interest in corporate communication and strategy. Mr. Mwesigwa is a co-founder of The Odds Project Uganda, a volunteer-led initiative helping young Ugandans overcome gambling addiction. Also, a passionate advocate for safe roads and sustainable urban transport, he finds balance through cycling.
He holds a degree in journalism and communication from Makerere University.