The Long Form Podcast

Our guest on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is the Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, John Rwangombwa. As the National Bank celebrates its 60th anniversary, we discuss the efforts that were put into rebuilding the Bank after 1994, the future of the East African common currency and where he sees our economy in the next decade. YouTube/ @thelongformrwanda Listen to the Long Form with Sanny...

This week, we are joined by Clare Akamanzi, the CEO of NBA Africa. The former RDB CEO, oversees the NBA's business and basketball development efforts in Africa and is responsible for continuing to grow the popularity of basketball, the NBA and the Basketball Africa League across the continent. We discuss her experience so far as CEO and her goals for NBA Africa  SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Lo...

My guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Carl Wilkens. Carl is an American author and public speaker. As Country Director of ADRA, he was the only American who stayed in Rwanda during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He refused to abandon Rwanda in its darkest time. He shares his story with us. Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support...

This week, we are joined by the Minister of Sports, Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju. We  discuss the business of sports and Rwanda’s ambition to become home to world class sports infrastructure; the newly revamped Amahoro Stadium being is one such facility.   She will answer the question, does everything Rwanda is doing make any financial sense? Or are we building white elephants?  SUBSCRIBE to get the l...

This week we are joined by Frank Habineza , Member of Parliament and President of the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda. The Opposition Leader discusses his early life as well as his political awakening and journey. We also converse about the Democratic Green Party of Rwanda and the role he believes the political opposition plays in Rwandan politics. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny...

This week we are joined by Andrew Wallis, an English author and researcher. He joins us to discuss the infamous 'Akazu' and its leader, former first lady, Agathe Kanziga Habyarimana, and his belief that France played a major role in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. He wrote about these two subjects in his books, 'Stepp’d in Blood: Akazu and the Architects of the Rwandan Genocide...

This week we are joined by Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, Dele Olojede. He joins us to discuss his experience reporting about the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, its aftermath and the effect the tragedy had on its victims. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrwanda Listen to the Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya podcast on Apple Podcasts Liste...

This week we are joined by international lawyer and  former prosecutor at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, Dr. Charles Adeogun-Phillips. He joins us to discuss his work investigating and prosecuting the crime of genocide at the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), shares his biggest regret and divulges the evidence proving the double genocide theory false.  SUBSCRIBE t...

#Kwibuka30 This week we are joined by Christian Intwari, the Founder and director of  'Our Past Initiative. He shares memories from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,  reveals acts of activism in high school, opens up on how ‘Our Past’ begun and suggests how memory can be transmitted to young people. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrw...

Our guest this week is Dr. Didas Kayihura, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda. An expert in international business law, Dr. Kayihura not only the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the former National University of Rwanda. He discusses the challenges that the University of Rwanda has faced, why its global rankings are so low, and rejects the perception that  its graduates are competitive....

This week we are joined by business tycoon Faustin Mbundu. We discuss his childhood and life in Uganda, navigating Rwandan identity, his first forays in international gold trading in the 80's, doing business in Rwanda just after the Genocide and what advice he'd give to aspiring entrepreneurs SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrwanda...

Our guest is Innocent Tuyubahe, an ex-FDLR rebel. He unveils the anti-Tusti ideologies taught by the FDLR, the real members of the anti-M23 coalition, how we discovered the truth about Rwanda from a captive and his journey for redemption after joining the Demobilization and Reintegration center in Rwanda.  SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content: YouTube/ @thelongformrwa...

Our guest on  is Eugene Ubalijoro, a Rwanda business executive who serves as Vice President at Molson Coors beverage company responsible for sales in Central region states of the US. We discuss his career journey from starting as a sales rep at Bralirwa, to becoming the first African Regional Manager in the entire Heineken system and now Vice President at Molson Coors. He reveals his future plans...

Our guest this week on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Michael Fairbanks. Michael is the Executive Chairman of Akagera Medicines,  bestselling author,  development expert and member of President Kagame's Presidential Advisory Council (PAC). We discuss his life journey, Akagera Medicine and delve into his personal relationship with Rwanda and President Kagame. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest...

In today’s episode, we are joined by fitness guru and wellness advocate, Ivan Munyengango.  Ivan is not only a personal trainer with a certification from the International Sports Science Association, he is the founder of FitPipo, a health and wellness management firm. Ivan also owns Cali Fitness, a popular Gaculiro-based gym.  SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content on Y...

My guest this week is Samson Ndayishimiye, newly elected president of Ferwacy, the Rwandan cycling federation. He shares his personal journey, talks representing Rwanda at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, his ongoing tenure as FERWACY president and what to expect from this year’s edition of Tour du Rwanda. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya content on YouTube Listen to the...

My guest this week is Yseult Polfliet Mukantabana. Yseult  is a Rwandan Jewish Queer woman who has worked in advocacy, hosted a podcast and is a published author. She is also currently co-directing a romantic comedy “The heights of Kigali” a film portraying a Rwanda Queer couple.  She is  going to give perspective on what life is like through the lens of diversity, her conversion to Judaism and a...

My guest this week is Dr. Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.  Fred is a veteran Ugandan political scientist, researcher and writer.  He is also a member of the Parliament of the Buganda Kingdom, The Lukkiko.  He will give us his perspective on the controversial Banyanrwanda question in Uganda Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobil...

My guest this week on this special edition of The Long Form podcast recorded from Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, is the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Ronald Rwivanga. Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's...

My guest this week is Christian Irakoze, the co-founder and CEO of Eza Neza, a agriculture company that specializes in hydroponic greenhouse farming of berries.  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sa...

My guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Annet Uwizeye, the founder of both Nano Studios Africa and A.Wize Media. She She is one of the few women at the top of the Rwandan film industry, and she has a great story to tell. Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +2507...

Our guest this week is  Yamina Karitanyi, the CEO of the Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum Board.  She help us better understand the mining industry and the role it plays in Rwanda.    Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739 Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Officia...

Jes'ka Washington (popularly known as Jai Essence) is an educator, author, Youtuber and businesswoman. Jai's pursuit of new horizons led her from the United States  to Rwanda in November 2020. This journey inspired the creation of Jai Essence Enterprises, encompassing My Cousin Connection, 365 Rwanda, and the Inzozi Center, and also led to the establishment of Jai Essence Farms, focusing...

As Rwanda welcomes the world, the world will change what Rwanda is. How shall we navigate this? What are the risks and what are the opportunities? Is Rwanda ready to become a multicultural country? Dr Alphonse Muleefu, Acting Principal of the University of Rwanda, College of Arts and Social Sciences joins us on The Long Form podcast this week Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.p...

He is an artists favorite artist. He has fans in Rwanda, East Africa and across the globe. He’s been bubbling over for the last few years but I think its his time now.  I am excited to have Mike Kayihura on the week’s episode of The Long Form podcast  Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to...