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The Long Form Podcast
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Isaac Nkusi: Why You’re Still Broke — Income, Inflation and Financial MistakesWhy are so many young professionals in Rwanda, Uganda, and across East Africa still struggling to build wealth — even when they earn, save, and follow traditional financial advice?…
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda: Inflation, Sanctions and Economic GrowthPrices are rising, currencies are under pressure, and global events are beginning to affect everyday life in ways many people don’t fully understand.In this episode of The Long For…
Gaël Vande Weghe: The Hidden Decline of Rwanda’s WildlifeRwanda is often celebrated as a conservation success story, known for its national parks, gorillas, and protected ecosystems. But how much of the country’s natural world has alread…
Patrick 'Salvador' Idringi: Comedy, Politics, and Meeting MuseveniWhy do people sometimes trust comedians more than politicians? In this episode of The Long Form, Ugandan comedian Patrick “Salvador” Idringi joins us in Kigali for a wide-ranging c…
Michael Fairbanks, CEO of Akagera Medicines: Rwanda’s $75M Gamble to Build a $2B Pharma CompanyFor decades, Africa has depended on imported medicines for diseases that disproportionately affect its people. But what happens when a country decides to manufacture its own? In th…
Rewiring the Brain? Ketamine, Psychedelics & Mental Health with Dr. Lisa NdejuruCan drugs like ketamine, LSD, and marijuana really “rewire” the brain?In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Dr. Lisa Ndejuru, clinician at the King Faisal Hospital Ketamine Tre…
Heroin, Recovery, Uganda & Rwanda’s Addiction Crisis — Steve Khald Maridadi on Drugs, Trauma & System FailureWhat does heroin actually do to a human being — and why are so many young Africans falling into addiction? In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Steve Khald Maridadi a Rwandan f…
Sonia Mugabo: Creativity, Overcoming Trauma, & The Cost of Building a Fashion Brand in RwandaThis week on The Long Form, Sonia Mugabo — founder of one of Rwanda’s most recognizable fashion houses — opens up about the trauma, ambition, and emotional cost behind success. Son…
Cybersecurity Insider: Everything You Know About Online Security Is WrongIn this episode of The Long Form Podcast, we sit down with Joel Kashaija, a cybersecurity insider and ethical hacker working at the frontlines of digital risk in Africa to unpack w…
Davido on Africa, Fame, and Why the World Only Sees AfrobeatsDavido gets real in this episode! From being young and wild to leaving the club scene, he talks about President Kagame picking him up from the airport, why he’s building a holiday…
The Hidden Cost of Charcoal in Africa — with Claudia MuenchCharcoal is a normal part of daily life across Africa, yet its true cost is rarely examined. In this episode of The Long Form, Claudia Muench, CEO of Biomassters, reflects on healt…
Joshua Baraka on Fame, Money & Longevity in African MusicJoshua Baraka on blowing up young, surviving fame, and building longevity in African music. In this episode of The Long Form, Uganda’s rising star opens up about money, pressure, p…
Uganda vs Rwanda: Dr. Frederick Golooba-Mutebi on Elections, Oil Money & East Africa’s Next 15 YearsDr. Fred Golooba-Mutebi — Ugandan political scientist, columnist, researcher and member of the Buganda Kingdom’s Lukiiko — joins The Long Form for one of the most honest conversati…
Andrew Mwenda Breaks His Silence on Museveni, Kagame & The Lies That Brought Them to the BrinkAndrew Mwenda joins The Long Form to reveal the truth behind the Uganda–Rwanda standoff, Museveni’s long-term strategy, Kagame’s leadership style, and the lies that pushed two nati…
"Uganda Has Lost Its Common Sense"– David F.K Mpanga on Bad Leadership, Kampala Chaos & How We Fix ItIn this episode David F.K. Mpanga —lawyer, and author of The Politics of Common Sense — breaks down why many African societies struggle not with resources or intelligence, but with…
NRM Must Reform or Die – Raymond Mujuni on Museveni’s Damascus Moment & Uganda’s Urban AngerMy guest this week on The Long Form is Raymond Mujuni — award-winning Ugandan journalist, Deputy Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism, and co-host of Grab…
Alan Kasujja Breaks His Silence: BBC Exit, General Muhoozi, Uganda’s Election & The Deepfake CrisisEx-BBC journalist Alan Kasujja unpacks 13 years inside one of the world’s most influential newsrooms. From the impact of deepfakes on democracy, to the hidden biases shaping Weste…
Can Love Survive AI? Rwandan Pastor Hassan Kibirango on God, Men & the Modern WorldIn this deeply personal and provocative episode of The Long Form, Pastor Hassan Kibirango — leadership coach, husband, and men’s pastor at Christian Life Assembly —explores how rel…
Building Real Wealth in Rwanda: Rwanda’s Capital Markets CEO on Why Land Alone Won’t Make You RichThis week on The Long Form, I sit down with Thapelo Tsheole, the CEO of the Capital Markets Authority of Rwanda, to unpack the future of money, investment, and financial confidence…
Are Foreign Banks Controlling Rwanda’s Future? BPR Bank CEO Patience Mutesi RespondsI sit down with Patience Mutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank Rwanda to discuss the rise of foreign-owned banks and how telecoms are shaking up the financial sector. Patience also…
