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Send us a text The Ugandan electoral commission has nominated 8 candidates, all male, to run for the country's most coveted political position. The nominees, who include the incumbent Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, his rival Robert Kyagulanyi, former Army commander Mugisha Muntu and legacy parliamentarian Nathan Nandala Mafabi among others kick start a three month campaign period to convince 20 milllion voters of their credentials. But in a restrictive political environment that has been domin...
Send us a text Uganda’s budding democracy wil celebrate 30 years of the 1995 constitution this year. Under the 1995 constitution, Uganda has robustly grown its democratic credentials creating a bill of rights, representation for women, the rule of law and separation of powers. However, subsequent electoral periods have proven a challenge with increased political competition leading to clampdowns and declining civil and political rights. In this special episode of Grab A C...
Send us a text Simon and Raymond discuss the Israeli escalation of conflict with the bombing of Qatar which happened a few meters from the Ugandan embassy. They alaos talk about the shooting down of Russian drones in Warsaw and the war in Ukraine. In the second half, they talk about the arrest of NUP leaders, the visit of the Aga Khan and what it means. Like subscribe and share this podcast Support the show
Send us a text Uganda's ruling party, NRM has held it's Central Executive Committee (CEC) elections. CEC is the party's highest decision making organ. In this edition Simon and Raymond discuss the outcome of the elections and the quality of the new CEC. All incumbents subjected to an election in CEC were defeated and the party resolved to keep the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship unopposed. Will the new CEC deliver on NRM's ambition to drive a ten-fold growth strategy? Will it...
Send us a text Mr. Tetteh Ayitevie, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Uganda has over 20 years industry experience with varied roles in Sales Management, Operations and Strategy in both Life insurance and pensions management. Prior to his most recent role as the Chief Executive Officer for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Mr. Ayitevie was the Chief Distribution Officer from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Ayitevie is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK). Support the show
Send us a text Mr. Tetteh Ayitevie, Chief Executive Officer of Prudential Uganda has over 20 years industry experience with varied roles in Sales Management, Operations and Strategy in both Life insurance and pensions management. Prior to his most recent role as the Chief Executive Officer for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Mr. Ayitevie was the Chief Distribution Officer from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Ayitevie is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK). Support the show
Send us a text Simon and Raymond explore whether political pluralism is possible in an increasingly radicalised political atmosphere. They talk about the horrible display of the Cranes in their first game at CHAN and also talk about the new drive from the President to send money towards infrastructure like roads. Will it succeed? Or will it, as with previous attempts be a drag? Follow, like, subscribe and share Support the show
Send us a text Uganda has signed a record 25 MOU's with it's sea-access neighbor, Kenya. This is the highest number of MOUs and most encompassing relationship across sectors between two countries in the EAC, we try and explain why that is. We explain the success of the Gazelles at the continental level and why a growing detachment is happening to the traditional national sport, football. In the last half, we probe why the world hasn't been listening to Africa's position on the two...
Send us a text Priscilla Zawedde, also known as Azawi, is a Ugandan singer–songwriter signed to the Swangz Avenue record label. Her music genre is Afrobeats in both Luganda and English. She became the first female Ugandan act to appear on the New York Times Square and the Los Angeles billboard. In this, the 3rd and last of the three episodes from the Live recording of the Grab A Coffee podcast, we engaged with a youthful icon of Uganda’s music industry, Azawi, real name Priscilla Zawedd...
Send us a text Fred Ruhindi was Uganda's Attorney General at a pivotal time in the nation's politics. He had a front row seat to the government's highest planning authority; Cabinet and an influential voice in shaping it's outcomes. In this episode, we interview him during our live recording to glean what he thinks of the current political, social and economic outcomes of the government he served. We ask him about the social anxieties that are faced by young people from political (mis...
Send us a text In this episode, Simon and Raymond take a hard look at the tumultuous landscape of Kenya, East Africa’s largest economy, with a dissection of the explosive riots of July 7th, 2025, and a deep dive into what's fueling the unrest and what's at stake for the region's stability. Talking stability, Simon and Raymond turn the spotlight on Northern Uganda, and explore the complex and often contentious issue of the Balaalo, where pastoralism and land use are testing the limits of...
Send us a text Ramathan Ggoobi is the steady hand behind managing government expenditure. His office sits at the arc of economic development and financial realities. In this episode, from the live recording, Simon and Raymond talk to him about that and about the anxieties in the national economy Support the show
Send us a text In this Episode, Raymond and Simon analyse the declining quality of politics and politicians that are being fronted by both the ruling party and the opposition in parliament. You can get tickets to the live recording on 28th here: https://www.quicket.co.ug/events/319475-grab-a-coffee-podcast-live-recording Support the show
Send us a text At heart, Michael Atingi Ego, the Governor of the Central Bank of Uganda is a humble man. He keeps a strict routine that ranges from morning exercise to prayer. In this episode, Raymond and Simon get to know him personally as he brews them coffee from his kitchen. Support the show
Send us a text Michael Atingi Ego, the governor of Uganda's central bank wrote his Master's Thesis on the cost of capital, now he leads an institution that formulates monetary policy and guarantees fiscal Stability. In this episode Simon and Raymond ask him what can be done to lower the cost of capital for small businesses? how can mortgage rates come down? What can the central bank do to improve business climate and we also talk about his love for football, exercise and gospel music. ...
Send us a text On this week's episode Raymond and Simon talk about the new change in posture in the DRC where the former President Joseph Kabila has returned to rebel held territory since the withdraw of his immunity, what does that mean for Uganda and Rwanda. They also speak about the cancelled election in Kawempe and the organisation (or lack thereof) in the Martyrs' Day due Tuesday Support the show
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Send us a text The Ugandan army has accused the European Union diplomatic corps of engaging in subversive activities. In a statement released just a day after members of the EU diplomatic corps met with Gen Salim Saleh and openly complained about tweets of the CDF, the army singled out the German ambassador as engaging in 'undiplomatic' activities. On this Episode of Grab A Coffee Simon and I talk about this unfolding story Support the show
Send us a text On this week’s episode, Simon and Raymond delve into the intricacies surrounding the amendment of the UPDF bill. Will the military and civilian relations recover from the push to pass it? They also talk about the launch of the direct flights to Heathrow by Uganda airlines and what that means for Uganda. In the final half, they delve into Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East and what that will mean for the East African region. Follow, Li...