Episodes
Join Ms. Geraldine Ssali- PS Ministry of Trade, Industry and cooperatives as she shares the fruits, expectations and investments in the forum as per Economic Growth of the Nation. She also dives into the sites and sounds of Uganda and things delegates should do while here. Connect with Ministry of ICT & National...
Published 01/18/24
Published 01/18/24
Permanent Representative of Uganda to the UN, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare joins Azeirwe Brandy Valentine on #TheUgandanPodcast to shine more light on the 19th NAM Summit & the Third South Summit that are happening right here in The Pearl of Africa this January! The Government of the Republic of Uganda wishes to update the general public on the status of its preparedness to host the upcoming 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and Group of 77 (G77) + China Summits, due to be held at Munyonyo...
Published 01/16/24
Join us in this 25th episode of the Ugandan Podcast as we delve into the vibrant world of marketing with Colin Asiimwe, a seasoned marketer and brand strategist with over 15 years of experience spanning East Africa. Colin, an alumnus of the prestigious Reforge 2022 Fall Cohort: Marketing Strategy, shares his journey, passion, and insights from his extensive career in various sectors including telecom, finance, aviation, alcohol, petroleum, and media. In this enlightening conversation, Colin...
Published 05/16/23
In this eye-opening episode, host Rita Kanya Mujuni talks with Inspector General of Government, Beti Kamya Turwomwe, about the fight against corruption in Uganda. They discuss the recent implementation of a mandatory income and asset declaration process, the online declaration system's success, and the role of Ugandan citizens in this battle. The conversation takes a deep dive into the Karamoja iron sheets scandal, whistleblowing, and the challenges faced by the IGG in combating corruption....
Published 05/03/23
In this episode, Rita Kanya Mujuni hosts the spokesperson of Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) to discuss the progress made on the Kampala City Roads Rehabilitation Project (KCRRP). This is a Shs1.1 trillion project funded by the African Development Bank (AfDB) aimed at improving over 200 kilometers of roads in Kampala. They also discuss the challenges that KCCA faced at the start of the project and how they have managed to overcome them. The episode also explores the benefits that...
Published 04/18/23
Join host Mrs. Kanya Rita Mujuni on the Ugandan Podcast as she sits down with Moses Kiboneka, popularly known as Uncle Mo. Uncle Mo is a mechanic, comedian, and actor who has captivated Ugandan audiences with his unique brand of comedy that highlights social issues in a relatable and humorous way. In this episode, Uncle Mo shares his story of how he got into comedy and acting, and how his background as a mechanic has influenced his work. He discusses the challenges of balancing multiple...
Published 04/03/23
Join the Ugandan podcast as we wrap up their celebration of Women's Month with a special episode featuring Isabel Odida, a Peering Manager at Gcore, a self-proclaimed tech evangelist and founder of the Uganda Network Operators Group (UGNOG). In this inspiring conversation, Isabel shares her childhood dreams and how she overcame barriers in her career as a woman in tech. She also discusses the power dynamics in the tech industry and the importance of diversity and equity in the workplace....
Published 03/21/23
Join Rita Kanya Mujuni as she hosts two remarkable women in the tech industry, Irene Karungi Sekitoleko and Patricia Katusiime, on the Ugandan Podcast. In this episode, they share their experiences on overcoming barriers as women in the ICT sector, the importance of diversity in the workplace, and the message they would like to send out to young Ugandan women aspiring to be in tech. The interview also includes a fun Quick Fire round, where they discuss their favorite treats and subjects that...
Published 03/15/23
In celebration of Women's History Month, the Ugandan Podcast is highlighting women who are breaking barriers in the tech industry. Our second guest is Shamirah Kimbugwe, the CEO of Pivot Payments, a female-founded fintech company with over 15 years of experience in the industry. Join host Rita Kanya Mujuni as she speaks with Shamirah about her transition from law to fintech, the challenges she faced along the way, and the importance of female representation in the industry. Pivot Payments...
Published 03/07/23
Join host Rita Kanya Mujuni on the Ugandan Podcast for an exciting edition celebrating women in tech this March. Our first guest is Lisa Kusiima, a digital content creator who is passionate about family and strengthening it. On her channel, Lisa shares valuable insights on Marriage, Parenting, Motherhood, Pregnancy, Home making, and everything family. In this episode, Lisa shares her inspiring journey of leaving her day job at Aclaim Africa Limited to become a full-time content creator. She...
Published 02/28/23
In this episode of the Ugandan Podcast, host Rita Kanya Mujuni sits down with Lilly Ajarova, the CEO of Uganda Tourism Board to discuss everything related to Uganda tourism. They delve into the recently launched "UNIQUELY OURS" tourism campaign by the President of Uganda, and share insights on how Ugandans can benefit from the tourism industry as entrepreneurs. Ms. Ajarova also shares her top 5 tourist destinations in Uganda. Tune in and discover the vast tourism potential of Uganda. Don't...
Published 02/14/23
Join us for an insightful conversation with journalist and news anchor, Rita Kanya Mujuni, as she sits down with current host of the Ugandan Podcast, Brandy Azeirwe Valentine. In this episode, Brandy and Rita delve into Rita's journey within the media industry, discussing her experiences, challenges and triumphs along the way. They also delve into the topic of female mentorship in the media and the importance of gender representation in the industry. In addition to these discussions, they...
Published 01/31/23
Rowena Turinawe is the Head of ICT Advisory, Strategy and Research at Centenary Technology Services. She joins Brandy Azeirwe Valentine on this episode to talk about the role of ICT In Business Transformation, strategies for private- public sector ICT partnerships and her journey in the Ugandan tech industry as a tech enthusiast.  She also sheds more light on the growth of ICT business processes, how to distress, her hobbies and what make her Ugandan along with the Centenary Group...
Published 12/13/22
Did you know that, according to GEM (Global Entrepreneurial Monitor), Uganda was ranked as the world’s most entrepreneurial country in 2014? However the journey of an entrepreneur in Uganda is a tough one. On this episode of the Ugandan podcast, Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine sits down with Geofrey Mutabazi, the founder & CEO of Charge Ko Technologies. Charge Ko is a Ugandan company driving mobile hypoconnectivity in Africa through providing public phone charging solutions in public spaces,...
Published 11/22/22
Brandy is joined by the Registrar General of URSB- Mercy Kainobwisho to talk about business growth, the role of registration in the Ugandan Economy, Digitalization in the field, what she loves about being Ugandan and so much more.  Mercy Kyomugasho Kainobwisho, is a Ugandan lawyer, business administrator and corporate executive, who serves as the Registrar General and Executive Director of the Uganda Registration Services Bureau, effective December 2020. Prior to her current position, she...
Published 11/09/22
On this episode of the Ugandan podcast, Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine sits down with  Mr. Benon Mugumbya, the director of production at Swangz Avenue and one of architects of the Ugandan creative/arts industry. Mr. Benon shares about his journey in the creative in relation to the current creative industry and how the new generation can navigate the challenges the industry presents. He further sheds more light on his role as a board member of the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board. The...
Published 10/25/22
On Episode 11, Ms. Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Ms. Marcella Karekye (SPA/Communication & Director, Government Citizen Interaction Centre) to talk about the Government Communication & National Guidance task force.  They dive deep into; The role/mandate of the task force  Milestones of the task force  How to close the gap between private media and government  How to combat fake news on digital platforms The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual...
Published 10/10/22
An intelligent young man named James Byaruhanga partakes in a discussion with Ms. Brandy Azeirwe Valentine on data centers, internet speeds & routes, passions & music, ecosystems & so much more. Mr. Byaruhanga James is the General Manager of Raxio Data Center, Uganda’s first enterprise-grade, Tier III certified carrier-neutral data centre, located at the heart of Namanve Industrial Park. The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on...
Published 09/27/22
Television in Uganda has come along way from having one station (Uganda Television) in 1963 that was broadcasting three hours a day to having multiple stations broadcasting 24 hours a day. Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has been at the fore front of this evolution with other stakeholders like Multichoice Uganda the force behind DSTV Uganda. On EP09 of the Ugandan Podcast, Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Mrs. Joan Semanda Kiiza PR & Communications of Multichoice Uganda to...
Published 09/13/22
Eng. Irene Kaggwa Ssewakambo the acting Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) joins Brandy to discuss the mandate of UCC, the role played by UCC in the Ugandan film industry, the outstanding achievements by UCC in the telecommunications sector & more. May you enjoy, this is the start of something new! The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on government programs so as to enhance citizen engagement in achieving the...
Published 07/12/22
We are joined by  Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives; Mrs. Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa who takes us through the digital transformation of the Trade, Industry & Cooperatives sector, the future of digital currencies in Uganda, and the mandate of BUBU (Buy Uganda Build Uganda. May you enjoy, learn & be inspired.  The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on government programs so as to enhance citizen...
Published 05/23/22
Prof. William Bazeyo & Richard Okuti of the BPO and Innovation Council join Brandy to discuss the opportunities, strengths, achievements and way forward on global job creation for the young people in this country. In addition, we take stock of Uganda’s participation in the Innovation Week at the Dubai Expo 2020, the innovation ecosystem along with what lies ahead for success of Ugandan innovations. The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing...
Published 05/10/22
As we celebrate World IP Day, Patrick Mugisha- co founder Innovent Labs joins Brandy to discuss the role of Intellectual property in innovation. Listen in & get to know more on IP, copyright and more! The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on government programs so as to enhance citizen engagement in achieving the National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas and progress through dialogue and poetry so as to create positive...
Published 04/25/22
We are joined by the smart, cool and vibrant Permanent Secretary(PS) of Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, who takes us through the Ugandan ICT ecosystem, progress on systems, BPO & Innovation landscape, collaboration &mentorships along with her hobbies and aspirations for the sector. May you enjoy, learn & be inspired. The Ugandan podcast is an audio-visual production on informing, understanding and sharing on government programs so as to enhance citizen engagement in...
Published 02/25/22