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
46 episodes
Grab A Coffee: Exclusive Interview with EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek
In our interview with the EU ambassador Jan Sadek, we explore the 50-year relationship between Uganda and the EU. This conversation explores that relationship and the popular misconceptions about the EU. Jan explains the Global Gate...
Grab A Coffee : How Does Science, Technology & Innovation Build The Economy
In this episode, we grab a coffee with Hon. Dr. Musenero Monica (Minister of Science, Technology & Innovation) to discuss how Science, Technology, and Innovation build Uganda’s economy.
Grab A Coffee : Unpacking Life & Health Insurance in Uganda
In this episode , we grab a Coffee with Eugine Mutekhele - C E.O Jubilee Life Insurance Uganda and unpack important conversations shaping the Insurance industry in Uganda and his leadership journey.
Grab A Coffee : How Do We Fix Kampala?
In this episode, we host Amanda Ngabirano- a seasoned Ugandan urban planner and academic, who is a lecturer and researcher in the Department of Architecture & Physical Planning in the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology at Ma...
Grab A Coffee: The Match Between Traditional & New Media
Brian Mulondo, C.E.O - Garage Group, discusses the match between Traditional media & New media. How can we adopt & monetize new forms of media?
Grab A Coffee: Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem Part 2
On the 2nd episode of Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem, we have a chat with Mago Hasfa -the founder of 'Read to Learn', a nonprofit focused on early literacy development for children. She is also a social innovator and author of children’s boo...
Grab A Coffee : Uganda's Innovation Eco-system
In this session, we host Kenneth Muhangi from KTA Advocates. He specializes in intellectual property, technology, media, telecommunications & dispute resolution. Kenneth discusses a sharp question: What does it actually take for innov...
Grab A Coffee: Central Bank Decisions & Everyday Finances Part 2
This is the 2nd part of our conversation with Professor Augustus Nuwagaba, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of Uganda (BOU), who shares insights into how central banking decisions influence everyday finances, from interest rates to loan ac...
Grab A Coffee: Central Bank Decisions & Everyday Finances
Professor Augustus Nuwagaba (Deputy Governor- Bank of Uganda) shares insights into how central banking decisions influence everyday finances, from interest rates to loan accessibility and digital payment affordability.
Grab A Coffee: The Absa Bank Uganda CEO, David Wandera
David Wandera is nearly a year into his role as the CEO of ABSA Bank Uganda. It is a role that sees him sit at the helm of one of Uganda's largest financial institutions with a wide reach in both economic and structural areas of the country.&nb...
Grab A Coffee: The Race For Uganda's Speakership Role
In this episode, Simon and Raymond discuss the developments in the race for the speakership of Uganda’s parliament that has pitted Anita Among, the NRM Vice Chairperson against Norbert Mao, the Justice and Constitutional Affairs minister.
Grab A Coffee: Yurii Tokar On Ukraine's Quest For Solidarity in Africa
In this special edition of the Grab A Coffee podcast, we dive deep into the situation in Ukraine. From the devastation of war, drawing parallels between Ukraine and African countries. We task Ukraine’s Ambassador to East Africa, Yur...
Grab A Coffee: The Turbulence Shaking Uganda Airlines
In the episode, Simon and Raymond discuss the fast-developing story at Uganda Airlines where an advert has been put out for a new CEO. The airline which has been running bumpy operations is in fresh spotlight as the President seeks ...
Grab A Coffee: The 2026 Uganda Elections!
This is our take on how the recently concluded Uganda elections went down.In line with Article 61(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Electoral Commission appointed the dates (15th January to 30th January) for the elect...
Grab A Coffee: Amos Wekesa On Promoting Uganda's Tourism Beyond The Brochure
Amos Masaba Wekesa is a businessman, entrepreneur, and corporate executive in Uganda, who is the founder, proprietor, and managing director of Great Lakes Safaris Limite...
Grab A Coffee: The Politics Of Common Sense With David FK. Mpanga
On this episode, we have a conversation with David FK.Mpanga - author of ''The Politics Of Common Sense.'' This is a book of time. It travels through Uganda’s past, the present, and the future, one article at a time. Mpanga's concer...
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With Uganda's Most Prominent Rising Artist - Joshua Baraka
This episode features fast-rising Ugandan artist Joshua Baraka. We probe what it's like to take the Ugandan sound to a global stage.Joshua Baraka is a Ugandan singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist who has become one of E...
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In Conversation with Lauren Landis - Country Director, World Food Program Part 2
Uganda's 14.3 million school population could massively benefit from a robust school feeding program. The food could be produced by community farmers and supplied and distributed locally. This is a model that WFP knows all too well, with their ...
How Do We Feed Uganda’s School Children?
Uganda's 14.3 million school population could massively benefit from a robust school feeding program. The food could be produced by community farmers and supplied and distributed locally. This is a model WFP knows all to well with their Karamoj...
On The Presidential Nominations, Campaign Promises & Politics In Uganda
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 ...
Special Episode: Navigating Press Freedom In Electoral Periods
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 o...
Grab A Coffee; On Israel Striking Qatar, Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine & Aga Khan Visit To Uganda
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.
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...
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...
