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Send us Fan Mail EU Ambassador to Uganda , Jan Sadek makes the hosts a cup of coffee in his kitchen  as they dive into his biographical profile, walking us through his childhood, passions,  family, hobbies and his time in Uganda. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In our interview with the EU ambassador Jan Sadek, we explore the 50-year relationship between Uganda and the EU. This conversation explores that relationship and the popular misconceptions about the EU.  Jan explains the Global Gateway Initiative, diplomatic Communication in the digital age, governance, democracy, and market access for Ugandan products to the EU. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we grab a coffee with Hon. Dr. Musenero Monica (Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation) to discuss how Science, Technology, and Innovation build Uganda’s economy. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode , we grab a Coffee with Eugine Mutekhele - C E.O Jubilee Life Insurance Uganda and  unpack important conversations shaping the Insurance industry in Uganda and his leadership journey. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we host Amanda Ngabirano- a seasoned Ugandan urban planner and academic, who is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Architecture & Physical Planning in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology at Makerere University She talks about fixing Kampala: How to get it right. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Brian Mulondo, C.E.O - Garage Group, discusses the match between Traditional media & New media.  How can we adopt & monetize new forms of media?  Support the show

Send us Fan Mail On the 2nd episode of Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem, we have a chat with Mago Hasfa -the founder of 'Read to Learn', a nonprofit focused on early literacy development for children. She is also a social innovator and author of children’s books. What does it actually take for innovation to contribute to national development, not just in theory, but in practice, and at...

Send us Fan Mail In this session, we host Kenneth Muhangi from KTA Advocates. He specializes in intellectual property, technology, media, telecommunications & dispute resolution. Kenneth discusses a sharp question:  What does it actually take for innovation to contribute to national development, not just in theory, but in practice, at scale? Uganda has innovators. That is not the problem. The...

Send us Fan Mail This is the 2nd part of our conversation with Professor Augustus Nuwagaba, the Deputy Governor of the  Bank of Uganda (BOU), who shares insights into how central banking decisions influence everyday finances, from interest rates to loan accessibility and digital payment affordability. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Professor Augustus Nuwagaba (Deputy Governor- Bank of Uganda) shares  insights into how central banking decisions influence everyday finances, from interest rates to loan accessibility and digital payment affordability. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail David Wandera is nearly a year into his role as the CEO of ABSA Bank Uganda. It is a role that sees him sit at the helm of one of Uganda's largest financial institutions with a wide reach in both economic and structural areas of the country.  In this episode, we grab a coffee with him on a range of issues; the cost of money, the mortgage problem, the role that commercial bank...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Simon and Raymond discuss the developments in the race for the speakership of Uganda’s parliament that has pitted Anita Among, the NRM Vice Chairperson against Norbert Mao, the Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this special edition of the Grab A Coffee podcast, we dive deep into the situation in Ukraine. From the devastation of war, drawing parallels between Ukraine and African countries.  We task Ukraine’s Ambassador to East Africa, Yurii Tokar  , on his country’s interest in deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Uganda and other African countries.  A Ukrainian scholar joins...

Send us Fan Mail In the episode, Simon and Raymond discuss the fast-developing story at Uganda Airlines where an advert has been put out for a new CEO.  The airline which has been running bumpy operations is in fresh spotlight as the President seeks to fix the governance challenges seated at its heart. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This is our take on how the recently concluded Uganda elections went down. In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates (15th January to 30th January) for the elections of President; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipa...

Send us Fan Mail Amos Masaba Wekesa is a businessman, entrepreneur, and corporate executive in Uganda, who is the founder, proprietor, and managing director of Great Lakes Safaris Limited , a tour operating company, in the African Great Lakes region. His conglomerate of related tour businesses grosses an estimated US$8 million annually and employs more than 250 people. In this episode, we discuss...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, we have a conversation with David FK.Mpanga - author of ''The Politics Of Common Sense.''  This is a book of time. It travels through Uganda’s past, the present, and the future, one article at a time. Mpanga's concern for Ugandans to take part in the affairs of their country is a huge part of the book. It is on this foundation that he buil...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features fast-rising Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka. We probe what it's like to take the Ugandan sound to a global stage. Joshua Baraka is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has become one of East Africa's most prominent new artists. He is known for his unique musical style, which blends Afrobeat, R&B, and dancehall, and f...

Send us Fan Mail Uganda's 14.3 million school population could massively benefit from a robust school feeding program. The food could be produced by community farmers and supplied and distributed locally. This is a model that WFP knows all too well, with their Karamoja feeds Karamoja program.  In this special episode, we Grab A Coffee with the new WFP Country Director, Lauren Landis, and expl...

Send us Fan Mail Uganda's 14.3 million school population could massively benefit from a robust school feeding program. The food could be produced by community farmers and supplied and distributed locally. This is a model WFP knows all to well with their Karamoja feeds Karamoja program.  In this special episode, we Grab A Coffee with the new WFP Country Director Lauren Landis and explore the p...

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Send us Fan Mail The Ugandan electoral commission has nominated 8 candidates, all male, to run for the country's most coveted political position. The nominees, who include the incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, his rival Robert Kyagulanyi, former Army commander Mugisha Muntu and legacy parliamentarian Nathan Nandala Mafabi among others kick start a three month campaign period to convince 20 mi...

Send us Fan Mail Uganda’s budding democracy wil celebrate 30 years of the 1995 constitution this year.  Under the 1995 constitution, Uganda has robustly grown its democratic credentials creating a bill of rights, representation for women, the rule of law and separation of powers.  However, subsequent electoral periods have proven a challenge with increased political competition leading to clampdow...

Send us Fan Mail Simon and Raymond discuss the Israeli escalation of conflict with the bombing of Qatar which happened a few meters from the Ugandan embassy. They alaos talk about the shooting down of Russian drones in Warsaw and the war in Ukraine.  In the second half, they talk about the arrest of NUP leaders, the visit of the Aga Khan and what it means.  Like subscribe and share this podcast  S...

Send us Fan Mail Uganda's ruling party, NRM has held it's Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections. CEC is the party's highest decision making organ.  In this edition Simon and Raymond discuss the outcome of the elections and the quality of the new CEC. All incumbents subjected to an election in CEC were defeated and the party resolved to keep the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmansh...