Grab A Coffee
'Grab a coffee' is the premier political, social and economic podcast of the East African region. It delves into analysis of contemporary news stories from the region and provides interviews of leaders across business, politics, industry and society.
Episodes
23 episodes
Grab A Coffee: On NRM CEC Elections
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 ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:01:06
In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 2)
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 recen...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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28:00
In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 1)
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 recen...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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37:00
Grab A Coffee: On Political Pluralism, Uganda Cranes & Infrastructure
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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35:03
Grab A Coffee: Uganda - Kenya Relations, Gazelles' Success & Africa's Position On Gaza
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 expl...
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43:25
Grab A Coffee : In Conversation With Ugandan Top Musician - Azawi
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:05:29
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With Former Attorney General, Fred Ruhindi
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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52:38
Grab A Coffee: On The Complex Issue Of The Balaalo , The Explosive Kenya Riots & The Political Campaign Season
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 st...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:04:24
Grab A Coffee; In Conversation With Ramathan Ggoobi, Secretary To The Treasury
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 hi...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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48:11
Grab A Coffee: On Nominations, Quality Of Ugandan Politics & Iran-Israel Escalation
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 2...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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46:57
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 2)
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 bre...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:02
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 1)
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 Raymo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:03:36
Grab A Coffee; The DRC, Again! Cancelled Elections & Martyrs' Day
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...
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51:58
Grab A Coffee: Army - EU escalation.
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 th...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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22:24
Grab A Coffee: The UPDF Amendment Bill, Donald Trump Visit To The Middle East & Direct Flights To Heathrow
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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48:27
Grab A Coffee; Uganda’s Foreign Policy Manoeuvre
In this week’s episode, Simon and Raymond talk about the appointment of Uganda’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Adonia Ayebare to cabinet as an ex-officio member. They discuss what will likely be contained in his br...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:36
Grab A Coffee: On The Death Of The Pope and The Catholic Church In Uganda
Catholicism is the most predominant religion in Uganda with atleast 4 in every 10 Ugandans being catholic but despite this, religion and catholicism in particular is in decline amongst younger populations. In this episode...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:56
Grab A Coffee: The Power Of Social Organising; Ntare League, Kabaka's Run
On this week’s episode of Grab A Coffee, Simon and Raymond talk about the power of organising showcased by the Ntare league, the Kabaka’s run and the marathons in the city. They talk extensively about decentralization and its role ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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50:56
Grab A Coffee: On 100mn, Kwibuka and South Sudan
In this episode Simon and Raymond talk about a developing story of Ugandan legislators allegedly getting a 100mn shillings cash out from the Office of the Chief Whip of parliament. They discuss the monetisation of politics and what can be done ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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47:29
Grab A Coffee: On Kampala Floods & UMEME Exit
The start of the rainy season last week ushered in with it a myriad of flaws in city planning. First, floods clogged majority of the city roads rendering them impassable; atleast 7 people were confirmed dead and many others injured or lost prop...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:15
Introducing The Show Hosts: Who Is Simon Kasyate?
We get a peak into who Simon Kasyate, the co-host for this podcast, is. What are his motivations? What background did he come from? What are his aspirations for public debate? More importantly, what does he bring to the podcast?&nbs...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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