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
Grab A Coffee; The Founder's Budget Brief
Send us Fan MailIn the second episode of the Founder's Budget Brief; Raymond and Simon sit with Ugandan entrepreneurs to discuss the operating environment in which the Ugandan startup eco-system is operating. They speak at length about working with government and how the Start up ecosystem can benefit from the government national budget. Support the show
Grab A Coffee: The Founder's Budget Brief
Send us Fan MailUganda's 83 trilllion shillings Budget read in June is often the start of an economic cycle in which government dictates it's most important activities. In this special edition of Grab A Coffee, hosted with The Start Up Uganda, we discuss how much of that budget responds to the needs of start ups in Uganda and whether the Start-ups are prepared to take initiative with go
Grab A Coffee: Exclusive Interview With Jan Sadek Part 2
Send us Fan MailEU Ambassador to Uganda , Jan Sadek makes the hosts a cup of coffee in his kitchen as they dive into his biographical profile, walking us through his childhood, passions, family, hobbies and his time in Uganda.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: Exclusive Interview with EU Ambassador to Uganda, Jan Sadek
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Gateway Initiative, diplomatic Communication in the digital age, governance, democracy, and market access for Ugandan products to the EU.Support the show
Grab A Coffee : How Does Science, Technology & Innovation Build The Economy
Send us Fan MailIn 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.Support the show
Grab A Coffee : Unpacking Life & Health Insurance in Uganda
Send us Fan MailIn 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.Support the show
Grab A Coffee : How Do We Fix Kampala?
Send us Fan MailIn 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 Makerere UniversityShe talks about fixing Kampala: How to get it right.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: The Match Between Traditional & New Media
Send us Fan MailBrian Mulondo, C.E.O - Garage Group, discusses the match between Traditional media & New media. How can we adopt & monetize new forms of media? Support the show
Grab A Coffee: Uganda's Innovation Ecosystem Part 2
Send us Fan MailOn 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 books.What does it actually take for innovation to contribute to national development, not just in theory, but in practice, and at s
Grab A Coffee : Uganda's Innovation Eco-system
Send us Fan MailIn 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 innovation to contribute to national development, not just in theory, but in practice, at scale?Uganda has innovators. That is not the problem. The ga
Grab A Coffee: Central Bank Decisions & Everyday Finances Part 2
Send us Fan MailThis 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 accessibility and digital payment affordability.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: Central Bank Decisions & Everyday Finances
Send us Fan MailProfessor 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.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: The Absa Bank Uganda CEO, David Wandera
Send us Fan MailDavid 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. In this episode, we grab a coffee with him on a range of issues; the cost of money, the mortgage problem, the role that commercial banks
Grab A Coffee: The Race For Uganda's Speakership Role
Send us Fan MailIn 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.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: Yurii Tokar On Ukraine's Quest For Solidarity in Africa
Send us Fan MailIn 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, Yurii Tokar , on his country’s interest in deepening mutually beneficial cooperation with Uganda and other African countries. A Ukrainian scholar joins in
Grab A Coffee: The Turbulence Shaking Uganda Airlines
Send us Fan MailIn 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 to fix the governance challenges seated at its heart.Support the show
Grab A Coffee: The 2026 Uganda Elections!
Send us Fan MailThis 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 elections of President; Members of Parliament and Local Government Councils (City/District; Municipality/City Division; and Sub County, Town, Municipal
Grab A Coffee: Amos Wekesa On Promoting Uganda's Tourism Beyond The Brochure
Send us Fan MailAmos Masaba Wekesa is a businessman, entrepreneur, and corporate executive in Uganda, who is the founder, proprietor, and managing director of Great Lakes Safaris Limited, a tour operating company, in the African Great Lakes region. His conglomerate of related tour businesses grosses an estimated US$8 million annually and employs more than 250 people.In this episode, we discuss pro
Grab A Coffee: The Politics Of Common Sense With David FK. Mpanga
Send us Fan MailOn 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 concern for Ugandans to take part in the affairs of their country is a huge part of the book. It is on this foundation that he builds
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With Uganda's Most Prominent Rising Artist - Joshua Baraka
Send us Fan MailThis 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 East Africa's most prominent new artists. He is known for his unique musical style, which blends Afrobeat, R&B, and dancehall, and for
In Conversation with Lauren Landis - Country Director, World Food Program Part 2
Send us Fan MailUganda'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 Karamoja feeds Karamoja program. In this special episode, we Grab A Coffee with the new WFP Country Director, Lauren Landis, and explor
How Do We Feed Uganda’s School Children?
Send us Fan MailUganda'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 Karamoja feeds Karamoja program. In this special episode, we Grab A Coffee with the new WFP Country Director Lauren Landis and explore the pos
Grab A Coffee :On The Presidential Manifestos & Campaign Season
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On The Presidential Nominations, Campaign Promises & Politics In Uganda
Send us Fan MailThe 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 mil
Special Episode: Navigating Press Freedom In Electoral Periods
Send us Fan MailUganda’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
Grab A Coffee; On Israel Striking Qatar, Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine & Aga Khan Visit To Uganda
Send us Fan MailSimon 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 Suppo
Grab A Coffee: On NRM CEC Elections
Send us Fan MailUganda'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
In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailMr. 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. A
In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailMr. 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. A
Grab A Coffee: On Political Pluralism, Uganda Cranes & Infrastructure
Send us Fan MailSimon 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, subs
Grab A Coffee: Uganda - Kenya Relations, Gazelles' Success & Africa's Position On Gaza
Send us Fan MailUganda 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
Grab A Coffee : In Conversation With Ugandan Top Musician - Azawi
Send us Fan MailPriscilla 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
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With Former Attorney General, Fred Ruhindi
Send us Fan MailFred 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
Grab A Coffee: On The Complex Issue Of The Balaalo , The Explosive Kenya Riots & The Political Campaign Season
Send us Fan MailIn 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 c
Grab A Coffee; In Conversation With Ramathan Ggoobi, Secretary To The Treasury
Send us Fan MailRamathan 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
Grab A Coffee: On Nominations, Quality Of Ugandan Politics & Iran-Israel Escalation
Send us Fan MailIn 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-recordingSupport the show
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 2)
Send us Fan MailAt 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
Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 1)
Send us Fan MailMichael 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
Grab A Coffee; The DRC, Again! Cancelled Elections & Martyrs' Day
Send us Fan MailOn 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 TuesdaySu
Grab A Coffee: On Arrest & Torture Of Activists In Tanzania
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Grab A Coffee: Army - EU escalation.
Send us Fan MailThe 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
Grab A Coffee: The UPDF Amendment Bill, Donald Trump Visit To The Middle East & Direct Flights To Heathrow
Send us Fan MailOn 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 an
Grab A Coffee; Uganda’s Foreign Policy Manoeuvre
Send us Fan MailIn 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 brief and what he will be required of by the head of state and by cabinet. Follow, like, subscribe and shareSupport the show
Grab A Coffee: On The Death Of The Pope and The Catholic Church In Uganda
Send us Fan MailCatholicism 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, Simon and Raymond reflect on the role of the catholic church in Uganda and speak about the death of Pope Francis. Follow, lIke, Subscribe and share with your fri
Grab A Coffee: The Power Of Social Organising; Ntare League, Kabaka's Run
Send us Fan MailOn 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 in improving governance outcomes. In the last half of the show, they revisit the contest between Umeme and the government of Uganda which is now destined
Grab A Coffee: On 100mn, Kwibuka and South Sudan
Send us Fan MailIn 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 about it. The episode also discusses Rwanda's foreign policy in the remembrance week of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Like, Subsribe
Grab A Coffee: On Kampala Floods & UMEME Exit
Send us Fan MailThe 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 property. In this episode of Grab A Coffee, Simon and Raymond discuss the failure of urban planning that rendered the city impassable and also t
Introducing The Show Hosts: Who Is Simon Kasyate?
Send us Fan MailWe 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? Support the show
Introducing The Show Hosts: Who Is Raymond Mujuni?
Send us Fan MailWho is Raymond Mujuni, the show host for Grab A Coffee? What is his background? What family did he grow up in? Where did his passion for public affairs come from? What will he be bringing to the podcast? Support the show
