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The Long Form Podcast
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Tshisekedi WILL be overthrown if MORE towns are taken w/ Marc Hoogsteyns, Journalist I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week is Marc Hoogsteyns. Marc, a veteran Belgian journalist, has just returned to Kigali from a five day trip to Goma, the M23 held capital of North Kivu Province DR…
Why the BEST comedians in the world are the MOST depressed w/ Herve Kimenyi, Comedian I LONG FORMOur guest on The Long Form is Herve Kimenyi—comedian, writer, stage director, and award-winning actor. We go backstage before his sold-out show in Kigali and discuss the highs and…
How the RPF outlives President Paul Kagame w/ Wellars Gasamagera, SG, RPF-Inkotanyi I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Wellars Gasamagera, the Secretary General of the Rwanda Patriotic Front, Rwanda’s ruling party. Prior to his election to the positio…
The Very Best of 2024: A Year In Review I THE LONG FORMAs we wrap up 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible guests who joined us on The Long Form. Thank you for sharing your time, insights, and knowledge…
"It is A LOT of PRESSURE cooking for President Paul Kagame" w/ Billy McCormick, Chef I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Chef Billy McCormick. Chef Billy is the owner of Kigali Pizza company, the Petit Chalet restaurant in Kacyiru and the Executive Chef…
"I WALKED from BURUNDI to NAIROBI to seek my fortune" w/ Anglican Archbishop, Laurent MbandaOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Archbishop Laurent Mbanda. Formerly bishop of Shyira, he was enthroned as the 4th ever archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda i…
The Gambian who REJECTED a FREE Canadian Scholarship w/ Ousman Touray, Pan-Africanist I LONG FORMOur guest this week is Ousman Touray. Ousman a Gambian Pan-Africanist, is the chairperson of the Young Ancestors Foundation. Known for his strong views on Africa, he turned down a…
Rwandan Mountain Gorillas can now send mobile money w/ Jonathan Ledgard, CEO, Tehanu I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Jonathan Ledgard. An acclaimed technologist, Jonathan is not only a professor in AI, he is the CEO and Founder of Tehanu, the first…
I survived a deadly gun and rocket attack in Iraq w/ Abdi Hassan, British Council I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Abdi Hassan. Abdi is the Country Director of the British Council. We shall discuss his life journey, explore the challenges immigra…
We can SECURE your FINANCIAL FUTURE and CHANGE your life w/ Jonathan Gatera, CEO, RNIT I LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Jonathan Gatera. Jonathan is the Chief Executive Officer of RNIT, the Rwanda National Investment Trust. We shall discuss exactly how…
How a former beauty queen built a yogurt empire from her kitchen w/ Sharon Akanyana, MD, Ishyo FoodsMy guest this week is Sharon Akanyana. Sharon is the Founder and Managing Director of Ishyo Foods, an agro-processing company that manufactures jam and yogurt. We shall discuss her…
Robert Kabushenga on retiring from New Vision & President Kagame's lasting effect on him I LONG FORMOur guest this week on The Long Form podcast is Robert Kabushenga. A lawyer by training, Robert is the former CEO of The New Vision Group, the largest media company in Uganda. We s…
Why the RPF used to hold FAKE weddings in Kampala w/ Gerald Mukyenga, Businessman I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week is Gerald Mukyenga. A Kampala-based businessman, Gerald is the Managing Director of Multilines International, a regional logistics company. We discuss is earl…
Ugandan Immigration makes you REGRET calling yourself a Munyarwanda w/ Brian Kabayiza I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week is Brian Kabayiza. A Kampala-based lawyer, Brian is a partner at KMA Advocates. We shall discuss his own journey, the challenges he's faced as a Ugandan Munya…
Banyarwanda are considered to be Ugandans ONLY during elections w/ Frank Gashumba I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on the long form podcast is Frank Gashumba. A Kampala-based businessman, Frank is also a motivational speaker and social commentator. We shall discuss his own…
"How we built quality 3-bedroom homes for only $6,000" w/ Gayatri Datar, EarthEnable I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on the long form podcast is Gayatri Datar. Gayatri is the co-founder of EarthEnable, a company whose goal is to provide Rwandans with healthy, more affordable h…
Lawyer Gatete Nyiringabo on surrogacy, civil society & DRC's flirtation with Akazu I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week on the long form podcast is Gatete Nyiringabo Ruhumuliza. Gatete, a lawyer by profession, is a writer, activist and civil society voice. We discuss the state of…
With Forensics Crooks Won't Survive w/ Dr. Charles Karangwa, Rwanda Forensic Institute I LONG FORMOur guest this week on is Retired Lt. Col. Charles Karangwa. Charles Karangwa is the Director General of Rwanda Forensic Institute. He joins us this week to discuss the work the Fo…
Rwanda's Civil Society is Weak and Foreign Controlled w/ Annie Kairaba, Founder,RISD I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week is Annie Kairaba, founder of Rwanda Initiative for Sustainable Development (RISD). We discuss her personal journey and what makes Rwanda's civil society unique.…
DRC WAR: M23 plans for Goma & how they secure returning refugees w/ Marc Hoogsteyns I THE LONG FORMOur guest this week is Marc Hoogsteyns. Marc, a veteran Belgian journalist, is one of the very few western reporters who have travelled to M23 Controlled territory in Eastern DRC a…
