By Nathan Eyagu
TESO
Jonathan Ekochu, a renowned media figure, has been appointed as the Senior Public Relations Officer at Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (UETCL), effective immediately.
Ekochu, widely respected for his contributions to radio, notably as a pivotal figure in steering Mike Mukula’s Voice of Teso to unprecedented success, and later joining Speaker Anita Among’s Mama Bukedea FM, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
Having briefly served at Mama Bukedea FM, Ekochu was sought after by SOCCOM, where he played a crucial role in rejuvenating the struggling program ‘Teso Na Ikoto Oni’.
Prior to his illustrious radio career, Ekochu began his journey at Halcyon HS, where he showcased his talents in agriculture. He holds a teaching certification from Kyambogo University, with a focus on science education.
Ekochu boasts a degree and is a fellow of Exercise Civil Bridge (CIMIC 2009), in addition to graduating from the Institute of Advancement of Journalism in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Hailing from Omodoi palace, Ekochu has received training from prestigious institutions like BBC, VOA, and Farm Radio International. He is also a certified Master of Ceremony and has recently obtained a certificate in HIV/AIDS Counselling from TASO College of Health Sciences.
His career includes a notable tenure at the Teso Safe Motherhood Project in senior roles, and he is currently pursuing further education through master’s classes.
Additionally, Ekochu serves as the director of Teso Kwanza Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting coffee growing in Teso. He succeeds esteemed PR professionals such as Chris Obore, Jamesbond Odongo, and Juma Hassan Nyene, in his new role at UETCL.
