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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We are joined by the State Minister for ICT, who also doubles as Buganda royalty; Owek. Hon. Joyce Juliet Nabbosa Ssebugwawo. In this episode, we talk about ICT for the girl child, peaceful knowledge sharing, effective collaborations, and Honorable’s journey so far since her appointment. PS: This episode is in the Luganda language from Central Uganda; for the celebration, love & passion of our diverse cultures May you enjoy, learn & be inspired. The Ugandan podcast is an...

What is National Guidance, why do we need to be guided, long story short; come let’s be guided by the State Minister for National Guidance of the Republic of Uganda! 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 impact. This podcast looks enhance a productive...

Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Min. of ICT & National Guidance joins Brandy to discuss the Govt programs information, communication technologies advancements over time in Uganda, National Guidance, his hobbies & 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 National Development Goals. We share facts, ideas and...