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The Ugandan Podcast

The Ugandan Podcast

The Ugandan Podcast 62 Episodes Jun 16, 2026

The Ugandan Podcast is produced by Uganda’s Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. It features Ugandans, government officials, and other stakeholders discussing government programs, policies, and projects. The show aims to inform citizens and encourage engagement with national development goals. It shares facts, ideas, and progress through dialogue and poetry.

Episodes

From Idea to Income: How Josephine Built a Business from Creativity
From Idea to Income: How Josephine Built a Business from Creativity Jun 16, 2026 00:36:10 "It's only an idea until you execute it. Quit the overthinking, quit the fear of what people are going to say, and do it." — Josephyne AsimweWhat starts as a hobby can become a business, a brand, and eventually a legacy.In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with entrepreneur, content creator, and founder of Jojo Cards & Innovations, Josephyne Asimwe, t
Changing Lives, One Innovation at a Time: Racheal Tania on Reusable Pads, Leadership and Hope
Changing Lives, One Innovation at a Time: Racheal Tania on Reusable Pads, Leadership and Hope Jun 2, 2026 00:44:10 In this insightful episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine engaged Racheal Tania in a candid conversation about resilience, leadership, entrepreneurship, and social impact. Tania shared her inspiring journey from growing up as an orphan to becoming a young leader and advocate for community transformation. She reflected on the support she received from H.E. the President of Uganda at
National Guidance, Ideology & Uganda’s Transformation Agenda | Jonah Jackson Bakalikwira
National Guidance, Ideology & Uganda’s Transformation Agenda | Jonah Jackson Bakalikwira May 18, 2026 00:43:10 What does it truly mean to build a transformed Uganda?In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Senior Presidential Advisor (Special Duties) and former Commissioner for National Guidance, Jonah Jackson Bakalikwira, for an in-depth conversation on ideology, civic education, patriotism, digital transformation, and Uganda’s journey toward socio-economic tran
From Film to Diplomacy: Ambassador Juju on Promoting Uganda Through Storytelling, Trade & China
From Film to Diplomacy: Ambassador Juju on Promoting Uganda Through Storytelling, Trade & China May 5, 2026 00:28:29 In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Ambassador Juju Nsababera, Uganda’s Consul General in Guangzhou, to explore how storytelling, film, and economic diplomacy are reshaping Uganda’s global image.From her powerful documentary Back to the Source: The Nile to her work promoting Uganda–China trade relations, Ambassador Joji shares how authentic storytel
How Uganda Is Building a $13.5B Tech Economy | David Gonahasa on AI, Deep Tech & Innovation
How Uganda Is Building a $13.5B Tech Economy | David Gonahasa on AI, Deep Tech & Innovation Apr 28, 2026 00:53:50 In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with David Gonahasa, Industry 4.0 Lead at the Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat (STI), to unpack how Uganda is building a future driven by AI, deep tech, and innovation.From semiconductor design and sovereign cloud infrastructure to AI strategy, robotics, and startup investment, David shares how Uganda is
Inside Uganda’s Public Healthcare System | Kiruddu Hospital & Eye Care Explained
Inside Uganda’s Public Healthcare System | Kiruddu Hospital & Eye Care Explained Apr 21, 2026 00:40:48 What does Uganda’s public healthcare system really look like, and how does it serve millions of people every day?In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Nagawa, an ophthalmologist at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, to unpack the realities of healthcare delivery in Uganda.From understanding how referral hospitals work to the critical ro
Beyond Coffee: How UKTP Is Opening Doors for Uganda’s IT & BPO Sector
Beyond Coffee: How UKTP Is Opening Doors for Uganda’s IT & BPO Sector Apr 14, 2026 00:51:54 In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, Brandy Valentine Azeirwe is joined by Elizabeth Ntege (ICTAU) and Emmanuel Chagara (Milima Security) to explore how UKTP (UK Trade Partnerships) is unlocking global opportunities for Uganda’s IT and BPO sectors.They break down what it really takes for Ugandan companies to export services, from building credibility and meeting international standards to navig
How Uganda Can Become Africa’s Top Tourism Destination | Juliana Kagwa (Uganda Tourism Board CEO)
How Uganda Can Become Africa’s Top Tourism Destination | Juliana Kagwa (Uganda Tourism Board CEO) Apr 7, 2026 00:42:59 Uganda is stepping onto the global stage as one of Africa’s most promising tourism destinations, and at the center of this transformation is Juliana Kagwa, CEO of the Uganda Tourism Board.In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Juliana to unpack Uganda’s tourism strategy, the country’s unique competitive edge, and how storytelling, technology, and partn
Inside Uganda’s Agriculture with the MAAIF Permanent Secretary, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama
Inside Uganda’s Agriculture with the MAAIF Permanent Secretary, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) David Kasura-Kyomukama Mar 31, 2026 01:03:52 In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Maj. Gen. (Rtd )David Kasura-Kyomukama, Permanent Secretary at Uganda’s Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), to unpack the real story behind Uganda’s most important sector, agriculture.Agriculture employs over 70% of Ugandans, contributes significantly to GDP, and accounts for a large sh
Women Who Lead | Susan Nava on Business, Growth & Entrepreneurship in Uganda
Women Who Lead | Susan Nava on Business, Growth & Entrepreneurship in Uganda Mar 23, 2026 00:33:12 What does it take to build a successful business in Uganda? 🇺🇬In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Brandy Valentine Azeirwe sits down with Susan Nava, business strategist and founder of Beyond Impala Avenue, to discuss entrepreneurship, leadership, and navigating Uganda’s dynamic business landscape.With over 17 years of experience across media, advertising, and advisory, Susan shares real
More than a card - NIRA | Claire Ollama (Registrar NIRA)
More than a card - NIRA | Claire Ollama (Registrar NIRA) Mar 16, 2026 00:57:31 Brandy Azeirwe sits down with Claire Ollama from National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) highlights the agency’s ongoing efforts to strengthen national identification services and improve citizen access to registration. During the discussion, Claire emphasized the importance of the National Identification system in supporting service delivery, national planning, and security in U
Uganda’s BPO Opportunity: Jobs, Growth & the Future of Digital Work
Uganda’s BPO Opportunity: Jobs, Growth & the Future of Digital Work Dec 10, 2025 01:05:49 Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is rapidly emerging as one of Uganda’s fastest-growing opportunities, creating new jobs, building digital skills, and positioning the country as a competitive global service hub. But what does it take to strengthen the BPO ecosystem and ensure that young Ugandans everywhere can benefit from it?In this episode of The Ugandan Podcast, host Anne-Marie Wandera-Bewuli

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