The Cost of Telling the Truth: Journalism, Pressure & Power in Uganda | Canary Mugume
In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, investigative journalist Canary Mugume of NBS Television opens up about the reality of journalism in Uganda and Africa today. From reporting on powerful poli...
27 Apr 1h 41min
Trying to Enter Politics in Rwanda: Reality vs Expectation | Jessy Mugisha
This episode of The Long Form Podcast explores what it really takes to enter politics in Rwanda. Jessy Mugisha, a young independent parliamentary aspirant and businessman, shares his experience attemp...
20 Apr 1h 31min
Rwanda, DRC & M23: Understanding the Real Endgame Behind the Conflict | Gatete Ruhumuliza
The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often simplified into a story of aggressors and victims — but the reality is far more complex. In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, ...
13 Apr 1h 43min
Isaac Nkusi: Why You’re Still Broke — Income, Inflation and Financial Mistakes
Why 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? In this episode of ...
6 Apr 1h 47min
Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda: Inflation, Sanctions and Economic Growth
Prices 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 Form Podcast, Soraya H...
30 Mar 59min
Gaël Vande Weghe: The Hidden Decline of Rwanda’s Wildlife
Rwanda 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 already disappeared? In t...
23 Mar 1h 41min
Patrick 'Salvador' Idringi: Comedy, Politics, and Meeting Museveni
Why 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 conversation about c...
16 Mar 1h 36min
Michael Fairbanks, CEO of Akagera Medicines: Rwanda’s $75M Gamble to Build a $2B Pharma Company
For 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 this episode of The L...
9 Mar 1h 1min
