The Long Form Podcast
@TheLongFormRw

Deep-dive podcast by @SannyNtayombya . Smart talks. Real stories. Brought to you by @LFMEDIA_RW

 Kigali, Rwanda
sannyntayombya.com/podcasts
Joined January 2023
“President Kagame, I got nothing else to say except to apologize” Zimbabwean activist Rutendo Matinyarare (@matinyarare) expresses how apologetic he is to President Kagame and the people of Rwanda for spreading false information about the country. WATCH: piped.video/NfsJUIgW3JY #Rwanda #Zimbabwe #activist #thelongformrwanda
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Dr. Richard Sezibera (@rsezibera), former minister and military officer, explains the mythological origins of the Kinyarwanda term ‘Inkotanyi’.
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 In this episode, I travel to Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, to sit down with Manzi Willy Ngarambe (@RealManziWilly), the AFC/M23 Vice Governor of North Kivu. He opens up about: -The challenges of governing North Kivu -The future of the M23 and the AFC coalition -The crisis faced by Kinyarwanda-speaking Congolese -His fears, his family, and his vision for a peaceful DRC The full episode will be available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 12pm (noon) Kigali time tomorrow! LINK IN BIO
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Our next guest on The Long Form is Dr. Vincent Biruta (@Vbiruta), Minister of Internal Security and President of the Social Democratic Party. We will discuss his early life, how he entered Rwandan politics, the foundation of PSD’s political and governance ideology, and the party’s role in Rwanda’s governance model. The episode comes out Monday, 17th March. Make sure you follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #Politics #thelongformrwanda
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“Rwanda is very different than the rest of Africa…be with them if you want to share the success and you want to develop.”- Amjad Taha ( @amjadt25 ) UAE political strategist and analyst. WATCH HERE: piped.video/27V_X_vlyYY?si=T4zM…
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“The FARDC were planning to provoke Rwanda” Marc Hoogsteyns (@MarcHoogsteyns) reveals that M23 had to act fast to protect Goma and Rwanda from a planned attack by the Interahamwe, FDLR, and FARDC. You can now follow the conversation on our YouTube channel and on your favorite podcast streaming platforms. #Rwanda #DRCconflict #M23_AFC #thelongformrwanda
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🚨 New Episode Drops Tomorrow 🚨 He was a surgeon in France with a comfortable life. But in 1988, Dr. Emile Rwamasirabo @nkomati left it all to join the Rwandan Patriotic Front @rpfinkotanyi . From operating in the mountains during the liberation war to helping to rebuild Rwanda’s medical sector, his story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and nation-building. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on The Long Form. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple
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Andrew Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda) shares how his first encounter with President Paul Kagame felt like "love at first sight." Catch the full conversation now on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms. (Link in Bio)
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Our guest this week is Andrew Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda), renowned Ugandan journalist. He joins us to discuss his personal friendship with President Kagame and why Sunday’s presidential inauguration was so regionally significant. He also explains why he believes Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba (@mkainerugaba) is extraordinarily courageous, why the US government is playing a negative role in DRC crisis and also helps unpack Museveni’s behavior where Ugandan Banyarwanda are concerned. Listen Now Apple: shorturl.at/CTx1O Spotify: shorturl.at/WcU3x Watch on YouTube: piped.video/hMBC7yJNVHY
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“I can never support a dictator. What I support are disciplinarians.” Professor PLO Lumumba (@ProfPLOLumumba) on President Kagame’s leadership. Full episode is streaming now on The Long Form’s YouTube!
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“I really admire President Kagame because he is operating in a world that did not exist..”- Nathalie Munyampenda (@nathmunya) , the CEO of Kepler on what makes President Paul Kagame’s leadership exceptional. Full episode is streaming now on The Long Form’s YouTube!
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Our guest this week on The Long Form is Rutendo Matinyarare (@matinyarare) , a renowned Zimbabwean activist and online voice in the Pan-African space. We explore his evolved perspective on Rwanda and the leadership of President Paul Kagame, the Southern African misconceptions about the DRC conflict and why Rwanda is being seen as a threat to other African countries. Listen Spotify: shorturl.at/AGkam Apple: shorturl.at/r7FSL Watch on YouTube: piped.video/NfsJUIgW3JY #Rwanda #Politics #Congo #thelongformrwanda
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Our next guest on The Long Form is Rutendo Matinyarare (@matinyarare), a renowned Zimbabwean activist and online voice in the Pan-African space. We shall interrogate his past views on Rwanda and the leadership of President Paul Kagame, the power of media in creating narratives, and his thoughts on the ongoing crisis in the DRC and Rwanda’s role in it. The episode comes out tomorrow, Monday, 2nd March 🗓️. Make sure you follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #Zimbabwe #activist #thelongformrwanda
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“Those protesters right now protesting in London ‘Free Palestine’. I am the person who wants to free Palestine…you are used by those leftist groups and armies.” - Amjad Taha ( @amjadt25 ) UAE political strategist and analyst. WATCH HERE: piped.video/27V_X_vlyYY?si=8v8Z…
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Our next guest on The Long Form podcast is veteran politician, Dr. Charles Murigande (@cmurigande). We revisit his presidential nomination in 2000 standing against President Paul Kagame, his experience growing up as a refugee in Burundi, and his role in shaping post-genocide Rwanda through key government and RPF positions. The episode comes out on Monday, 14th April. Make sure you follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #politics #thelongformrwanda
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This week we were joined by @YolandeMakolo, the Spokesperson of the Government of Rwanda, to discuss the Rwanda-UK migration partnership. Tune in to the conversation tomorrow. Subsribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/rw/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7HkkUi…
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“We’ve made it home” Former NFL player Josh Doctson (@JDoc_son) describes his first impression of Rwanda the moment he landed– he felt like he belonged. #american #footballplayer #thelongformrwanda WATCH: piped.video/_cvovo_Tp38?feature…
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 We had the honor of sitting down with Nathalie Munyampenda (@nathmunya) , the CEO of Kepler (@Kepler_College). We talked about: • Her personal values. • What makes President Paul Kagame an exceptional leader. • Her ambitions for Kepler. • What young people need to do to prepare themselves for an AI future. 🎙️The full episode will be available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 6pm Kigali time tomorrow! LINK IN BIO #African #education #Rwanda #Leadership #thelongformrwanda
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Dr. Yvan Butera (@YvanButera) Minister of State in the Ministry of Health on how alcohol abuse affects us, where people can get treatment for alcoholism, and whether the #tunyweless campaign will succeed Listen here: 1. Spotify: shorturl.at/tuAJW
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 We had the honor of sitting down with Fred Swaniker — founder of African Leadership University, ALX, and Sand Technologies — for an incredible conversation about Rwanda's future, African leadership, entrepreneurship, and the AI revolution. 🇷🇼🌍 We talked about: • His relationship with President Kagame and Rwanda • Rwanda breaking ties with Belgium • How Africa can survive (and win) in the age of AI • Entrepreneurship struggles no one talks about His full episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 6pm Kigali time tomorrow! #TheLongFormPodcast #FredSwaniker #Rwanda #AIinAfrica #Leadership #Entrepreneurship
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.@RDBrwanda CEO Clare Akamanzi (@cakamanzi ) on new @visitrwanda_now / @FCBayern partnership, building Brand ‘Rwanda’, new night entertainment guidelines & future plans for the tourism industry Listen here: 1. Spotify: shorturl.at/sDINR2 2. Apple: shorturl.at/jqtvP
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Former minister and military officer Dr. Richard Sezibera (@rsezibera), acknowledges that despite the hardship of surviving a stroke, he remains deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Rwanda's progress.
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“Bank loans are probably not the right place for startups…as a startup you need to look for seed financing.”- Patience Mutesi @Peshmutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank @BPRbankrw. WATCH: piped.video/BRepnjGa_5Y?si=RvBq…
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🚨 Tomorrow on The Long Form 🚨 This week on The Long Form, we sit down with the amazing Professor PLO Lumumba (@ProfPLOLumumba). We talk: 🇧🇫Captain Ibrahim Traoré — the next Sankara or just the latest strongman? 🇷🇼 Paul Kagame and the idea of African greatness 🇨🇩The silence around the DR Congo crisis 🇺🇸 x🇿🇦 Trump, Ramaphosa & Africa’s global humiliation 🎧 Audio podcast drops tomorrow at 6am Kigali time 📺 Full YouTube video premieres at 12 noon #NairobiConversations #TheLongFormPodcast
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Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation, walks us through Rwanda’s 4G and 5G connectivity ambition, its National AI policy; the Startup Fund how Rwanda is planning for a tech future Listen here: 1. Spotify: shorturl.at/cpyF0 2. Apple: shorturl.at/rCM17
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This week, we sit down with Nathalie Munyampenda (@nathmunya), CEO of Kepler, to talk about: ➡️ The future of education in Africa ➡️ Sports and nation-building ➡️ Fundraising in the face of global narratives ➡️ …and whether she really turned down a Cabinet position 👀 Listen on Audio Spotify: shorturl.at/gw2G3 Apple: shorturl.at/arYtO
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The next guest on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Lt (Rtd) Joseph Sabena (@JosephSabena), one of the many heroes who fought and were gravely injured during the Liberation War (1990-1994) He joins us to discuss his life growing up as a refugee in Uganda, his career as a Ugandan soldier, his arduous journey to take part in the liberation war, the moment he was shot and became paralysed as well as his life today. The podcast will come out on Monday, 8th July. Mark your calendars. #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX #RwOT
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Brig.Gen Ronald Rwivanga on what drove him to join the military, what his day to day looks like as RDF Spokesperson, RDF's counter-insurgency strategy and confronting Tshisekedi's threats to invade Rwanda Listen: Spotify: shorturl.at/mw089 Youtube: piped.video/watch?v=Nj3MesFC…
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“Anything that will put Rwanda up, he can die for it…and that is me”- Manzi Willy Ngarambe (@RealManziWilly), Vice Governor of North Kivu on President Kagame’s leadership model.
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Marc Hoogsteyns (@MarcHoogsteyns) reveals that M23 fast-tracked Goma’s takeover to counter the Interahamwe, FDLR and FRDC’s plans to attack the people of Goma and Rwanda. #DRCconflict #Rwanda
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Born in Rwanda, raised in Belgium, and married to a Scottish man, Maryse Mbonyumutwa (@marysembo) opens up about the identity crisis that influenced her decision to come back to Rwanda. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms.
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We have a very special guest joining The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya next week. 🎙️Maryse Mbonyumutwa (@marysembo), founder of Pink Mango C&D, is joining us to dive deep into her journey from Belgium to Kigali, her bold moves in the textile industry, and her vision for Rwandan fashion. The full episode will be available on our YouTube channel and on all your favorite streaming platforms. Hit the subscribe button and make sure you don't miss it!
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RPF (@rpfinkotanyi) Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera (@wellgas) on why the ‘Kagame generation’ must not make the mistake of taking Rwanda’s progress for granted
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 From Wall Street to Kigali, Sheila Kyarisiima @skyarisii — Partner at NISK Capital & Co-Chair of Spelman Estates, joins The Long Form to talk about turning ideas into lasting ventures. We discuss how a family retreat became The Pinnacle Hotel @pinnaclekigali, her tips on what SMEs need to succeed in raising capital, and her bold predictions for East Africa’s economic future. WATCH: piped.video/Rv7grMFROvQ
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The next guest on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Dr. Jack Kayonga (@Jack_Kayonga), Group CEO, Crystal Ventures Limited (@CVLRwanda). He joins us to discuss CVL's history, help us understand what the RPF-owned company actually does and its future plans. He also clears up some misconceptions about the company that have proliferated over the years. The podcast will come out on Monday, 24th June. Mark your calendars. #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼 #RwOx #RwOT
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Andrew Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda) reveals that General Muhoozi (@mkainerugaba) dismissed false Ugandan Intelligence reports about President Kagame and Rwanda due to his unwavering trust in President Kagame. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms. (Link in Bio) #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼
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🚨 NEW EPISODE TOMORROW 🚨 What makes a US real estate developer invest $26 million into Rwanda’s sports future? Andrew Feinstein (@afeinst21) — the man behind Kigali’s Zaria Court (@zariacourt) — joins me to talk about his partnership with Masai Ujiri, his impression of President Kagame, and why he believes sports infrastructure can change Africa’s economy. 🏟 BK Arena 🏟 Amahoro Stadium 🏨Zaria Court 💰 Big investment. Big vision. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple
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100 Episodes & Counting! 🎉 We’ve officially hit 100 episodes, and it’s all thanks to YOU, our listeners and supporters! Your encouragement keeps us going. Here’s to more insightful conversations ahead🎙️🎉! #Rwanda #podcast #thelongformrwanda
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The next guest on The Long Form podcast is Wellars Gasamagera (@wellgas), the Secretary General of the Rwanda Patriotic Front (@rpfinkotanyi). We discuss his political awakening, the RPF’s governance ideology, and whether the party can outlast its iconic leader, President Paul Kagame. The episode comes out on Monday, 3rd February —Follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #RPF #politics #thelongformrwanda
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🎥 Last Thursday, we hosted the very first The Long Form LIVE, and the energy was everything we hoped it would be, and more! A special thank you to our sponsors, partners, volunteers, and everyone who joined us for an unforgettable evening of music, connection, and thought-provoking conversations 🙌🏾🎙️ #thelongformrwanda #LongFormLive
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Our next guest on The Long Form is Dr. Richard Sezibera (@rsezibera). A former minister, Dr. Sezibera’s long public career has included stints in the military and global diplomacy. We shall discuss his ideological fervor, how Africa can navigate new global realities, and whether the East African Community will reach its potential or fall on the wayside. The episode comes out on Monday, 24th February. Make you follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #Politics #thelongformrwanda
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🚨Tomorrow on The Long Form🚨 We sit down with Patience Mutesi @Peshmutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank @BPRbankrw to discuss: • The three best sectors to invest in •Why MoMo is a threat to traditional banks • The emotional toll of loan defaults • The threat foreign-owned banks pose to Rwanda’s economy & more 🎙️It’s a conversation about power, finances, and the price of independence. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple
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We did it, Long Form fam — 1 MILLION VIEWS on YouTube! 🚀🎉 🎙️Thank you for every view, comment, share, and subscription. This milestone wouldn’t be possible without you, our amazing community. Here’s to more thoughtful conversations and even bigger wins ahead! 🎙️ #thelongformrwanda #Rwanda #podcast
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 This week we sit down with Charles Haba (@CharlesHaba), Founder of Century Real Estate (@CenturyRwanda), to talk all things Rwandan real estate. We unpack: · Skyrocketing land & rent prices · The affordable housing gap · Why landlords are charging in USD · The impact of foreigners on Kigali’s market · Tips for young Rwandans buying their first property The full episode will be available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 3pm Kigali time tomorrow! LINK IN BIO #RwandaRealEstate #Kigali #PropertyBubble
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“Those writers who write about Rwanda on those platforms, none of them actually visited Rwanda…they go and speak to the terrorists, to the 200 militias in Congo.” - Amjad Taha ( @amjadt25 ) UAE political strategist and analyst. WATCH HERE: piped.video/27V_X_vlyYY?si=aCNO…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY📣📣 "Africa has already produced NBA talent without formal structures..." NBA Africa's (@NBA_Africa) CEO Clare Akamanzi (@cakamanzi) joined us to discuss the league’s vision for developing elite basketball players in Africa, the risks of expansion, and basketball’s impact on African economies. Listen: Spotify: tinyurl.com/ye25xzvy Apple: tinyurl.com/y5pwebrx YouTube: piped.video/3WuaGoNiTWM #Rwanda #NBA #Africa #thelongformrwanda
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Our guest this week is Lt (Rtd) Joseph Sabena, a soldier who fought and was gravely wounded during the Liberation War (1990-1994). @JosephSabena joins us to discuss his life growing up as a Rwandan refugee in Uganda, surviving the camps,  joining the Ugandan army in 1987 and later the RPF-Inkotanyi in the Virunga mountains. He also takes us to the fateful day that he lost his ability to walk and how he has managed to live with his disability.  Listen Now: Spotify: shorturl.at/lSs6j Apple: shorturl.at/2xg5o Watch on Youtube: piped.video/hoVpyxHhxCc?si=o_KP… #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX
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This week I will be joined by Kivumbi King and we shall talk about not just his journey, we shall also discuss Rwanda's acceptance of hip hop and youth culture. The conversation will come out Monday morning. Subscribe to 'The Long Form' podcast on Spotify, Apple and listen in
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🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨 This week on The Long Form, we travel to Goma, DRC for a rare sit-down with Manzi Willy Ngarambe (@RealManziWilly), Vice Governor of North Kivu under M23/AFC leadership. We uncover: 🔸 Manzi’s childhood struggle fleeing DRC for being Kinyarwanda-speaking 🔸 How the people of Goma first reacted to M23 rule — and how they feel now 🔸 How M23 delivered water, electricity & security in under 100 days. 🔸 Why he looks up to President Kagame’s leadership model. 🔸 His long-term vision for a peaceful, united Congo 🎙️The full conversation is now available on The Long Form’s YouTube and on your favorite streaming platforms (Link in Bio)! #thelongformrwanda #M23 #DRCongo #Goma #podcast
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Expecting chaos, Zimbabwean activist Rutendo Matinyarare (@matinyarare), finds Goma under M23 shocking😲 #Rwanda #Politics #Congo #thelongformrwanda
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Framed for a crime he didn't commit by the Habyarimana dictatorship, RPF (@rpfinkotanyi) Secretary General Wellars Gasamagera (@wellgas) recalls what happened.
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Our guest this week on The Long Form is Dr. Vincent Biruta (@Vbiruta) Minister of Internal Security and President of the Social Democratic Party. We discuss his reasons for not competing in the previous presidential elections, his experiences growing up in Rwanda, how these experiences led him into politics, the founding of the PSD, and the party's role in Rwanda's governance today. #Rwanda #Politics #thelongformrwanda Listen Spotify: tinyurl.com/ezwtr96v Apple: tinyurl.com/2nc8dsx7 YouTube: piped.video/j7_zByJ3-Sk
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🚨Tomorrow on The Long Form🚨 She saves lives with a scalpel — and there are only six others like her in the entire country. Rwanda’s first female neurosurgeon, Dr. Claire Karekezi @clairekarekezi, joins me for an unfiltered conversation about medicine, miracles, the mind and the tumor risks oral contraception cause. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple Set your reminder!
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Nathalie Munyampendo (@nathmunya), CEO of Kepler College (@Kepler_College) will be joining us on the podcast soon!🎙️ What would you ask her if you had the chance? Drop your questions in the comments or in our dms and we might feature yours in the episode! #Rwanda #thelongformrwanda
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Our next guest on The Long Form podcast is Pierre Celestin Rwabukumba (@RwabukumbaC ), CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange(@RwStockExchange). We will discuss how the Rwanda Stock Exchange works, explore the challenges it faces, and break down practical steps for building wealth from scratch. The episode comes out on Monday, 31st March. Make sure you follow us on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms to not miss out (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #financialeducation #thelongformrwanda
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🚨Tomorrow on The Long Form 🚨 He was once Prime Minister of Burkina Faso🇧🇫 Now, he’s leading Rwanda’s nuclear revolution 🇷🇼 🎙️ I sat down with Dr. Lassina Zerbo (@SinaZerbo), Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (@RAEB_Rwanda), to discuss: ✅ Why Africa can’t develop without nuclear power ✅His short-lived premiership & Burkina’s political turmoil ✅ What Rwanda’s nuclear future looks like ✅ And what Thomas Sankara and Paul Kagame taught him about vision, risk & sacrifice This is an amazing conversation — don’t miss it. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple
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• 1.5 million Rwandans lifted out of poverty since 2017 • 85% of households own mobile phones • 72% have access to electricity All Good News BUT can we trust that Rwanda’s numbers are not being cooked?!!! Ivan Murenzi, Director General, National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda, is on The Long Form! His full episode is available wherever you listen to podcasts at 6am and on YouTube at 6pm Kigali time tomorrow!
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 Ugandan Ex- BBC Lead Presenter, Alan Kasujja @kasujja joins The Long Form to discuss: •Why he chose to leave London and the #BBC after 13 years •Whether First Son, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba @mkainerugaba could become a transformational president if he replaced his father •His thoughts about deepfakes and disinformation in African elections •And how his best friend’s death, Cedric Babu, changed him forever? 🗳 Politics ⚔️ Power 📰 The Media 🇺🇬 Uganda’s future WATCH: piped.video/-S13s98C17k
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I finally made it back to the gym after a month💪🏾 Big thanks to Ivan for pushing me through today’s workout! Excited to stay consistent this time. ⏳ Only 3 days left to grab your WAKA gym membership at 20% off! Don’t miss out. Scan the QR code or hit this link: waka.fitbase.rw/home?referra… #thelongformrwanda #fitness
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🚨 New Podcast Tomorrow 🚨 #Burundi is in turmoil — and Independent Photojournalist Teddy Mazina (@TEDDYMAZINA) has lived it, documented it, and paid the price for telling the truth. From the failed coup against Pierre Nkurunziza to President Evariste Ndayishimiye’s dangerous moves in Eastern Congo, Teddy pulls no punches in this raw, unfiltered conversation. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple 🔥 You don’t want to miss this insider’s take on the politics, wars, and power struggles shaping East Africa.
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🚨 Tommorrow on The Long Form!🚨 This week on The Long Form, we sit down with veteran journalist and columnist Charles Onyango-Obbo (@cobbo3) to talk about: 🇷🇼 Paul Kagame and the RPF 🇺🇬 What Next for Uganda after Museveni 🌋 And what keeps him awake at night about East Africa 🎧 Audio podcast drops tomorrow at 6am Kigali time 📺 Full YouTube video premieres at 12 noon #NairobiConversations #TheLongFormPodcast
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The Long Form Podcast is returning to Uganda for 10 days! 🇺🇬🎙️ If you’re in Kampala and passionate about storytelling, business, or marketing let’s connect over coffee. ☕ My DMs are OPEN! Make sure to subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify so you don’t miss what’s coming!
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From importing $500 worth of chalk and losing $300 to a scammer for an ice cream making machine. Sharon Akanyana (@Sharon96595207) describes the different business ventures she pursued as a university student.
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🚨NEW EPISODE 🚨 What does the Middle East REALLY want in Africa? 🌍 Why does Amjad Taha (@amjadt25) defend Israel when so many in the region do not? And should East Africa fear Islamic extremism? Amjad Taha, one of the Arab world’s most controversial political commentators joins us to discuss the ADF’s death ideology in Congo, Hamas’ links to Africa, and the rising threat of Islamist expansion across the African continent. WATCH: piped.video/27V_X_vlyYY
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“Rwandans don’t have a sense of humor.” Famous comedian Herve Kimenyi (@kimmenyi) breaks down ‘Rwandan comedy’ and explains that Rwandans can be funny but can’t take jokes about themselves. You can now follow the conversation on our YouTube channel and on your favorite podcast streaming platforms. #Rwanda #comedy #thelongformrwanda
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We’ve officially hit 20,000 of you, Long Form family on our YouTube channel! 🎙️🎉 It’s wild to think this started as a simple idea and now, thousands of you tune in every week!! We’re beyond grateful for the love, support, and belief in what we’re building. Here’s to growing, questioning, and learning together, thank you for being part of the journey🙏🏾. Keep your eyes peeled, we are currently cooking something up 👀🚀. #thelongformrwanda #Podcasts
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We'd like to send a huge congratulations to new Minister of State for Resource Mobilisation and Public Investment in @RwandaFinance, Tesi Linda Rusagara. She was previously CEO of Agaciro Development Fund. Listen to the conversation we had about @AgaciroFund this week. Listen Now: Spotify:rb.gy/nhm8ky Apple: shorturl.at/piBC4 Watch on YouTube: piped.video/watch?v=eVV-KjVp… #TheLongFormRwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX #RwOT
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Former minister and military officer Dr. Richard Sezibera (@rsezibera) expresses how grateful he is for surviving a stroke and being able to serve the country for as long as he has. You can now follow the conversation on our YouTube channel and on your favorite podcast streaming platforms. #Rwanda #thelongformrwanda
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🎙️The Long Form Live wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, partners, and volunteers. From organizing to supporting in countless ways, we are truly grateful. Special thanks to @KigaliMarriott, @IGIHE , @RwandaEvents, Haute Baso, @HouseOfTayo, @ChinaEmbinRW, @ABGAfrica , @MoMo_Rwanda , @RSwitch, @airtelrw, and Limoz Rwanda for making this vision come to life. 🙏🏾 #thelongformrwanda #LongFormLive
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Dr. Charles Murigande shares a memorable conversation he had with President Paul Kagame while he was a student at Fort Leavenworth. Discover the insights and reflections that emerged during this pivotal moment in history #PaulKagame #Rwanda #History #Politics #AfricanLeadership

What President Kagame told Dr. Charles Murigande before he left the US

Dr. Charles Murigande shares a memorable conversation he had with President Paul Kagame while he was a student at Fort Leavenworth #PaulKagame #Rwanda #History #Politics #AfricanLeadership

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With over $150 billion of proven mineral resources, Rwanda doesn't need to steal any minerals. Watch our full interview with Rwanda Mines, Gas and Petroleum Board CEO, Yamina Karitanyi on this week's podcast, on YouTube
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#RwOT #RwOX Michael Fairbanks, Executive Chairman of Akagera Medicines, bestselling author, development expert and member of President Paul Kagame's Presidential Advisory Council (PAC), explains what makes President Kagame so special. You can watch the entire video on YouTube by clicking on this ljnk: piped.video/ftPv_L3nWe4?si=WBnl…
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THROWBACK THURSDAY 📣📣 “When I see kids playing football in the 'Ijezi’ (@_ijezi_), that really makes me happy.” — House of Tayo (@HouseOfTayo) Founder, Matthew Rugamba (@Mr_rugamba). In this episode, we talked about the joys and challenges of building a local clothing brand, the story behind the name 'House of Tayo', and why cultural pride matters in fashion. The full episode is available on YouTube and your favorite streaming platforms (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #fashion #thelongformrwanda
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Soraya Hakuziyaremye (@SorayaMHlive), Deputy Governor, @CentralBankRw, quells fears of runaway inflation, gives BNR’s stance on crypto, expounds on Rwanda's debt burden & talks monetary stability Listen here: 1. Spotify: shorturl.at/emHU4 2. Apple: shorturl.at/pvx49
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"People will die in that neighborhood every night… Today as we speak, Ndosho is one of the safest neighborhoods in Goma”- Manzi Willy Ngarambe (@RealManziWilly), Vice Governor of North Kivu. Full episode is streaming now on The Long Form’s YouTube!
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Andrew Mwenda (@AndrewMwenda) reveals how Ugandan intelligence attempted to convince General Muhoozi that President Paul Kagame was plotting against him. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms. (Link in Bio)
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Chef Billy McCormick shares the nerve-wracking moment he learned he’d be cooking for the First Family—surrounded by security and under the watchful eyes of five presidential chefs. #Rwanda #chef #thelongformrwanda
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Pierre Rwabukumba (@RwabukumbaC) breaks down what it takes to be a trader at the Rwanda Stock Exchange (@RwStockExchange). #Rwanda #financialeducation WATCH: piped.video/WbZVfV-1KAQ?feature…
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Recording straight from Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, my guest on The Long Form podcast is @RwandaMoD Spokesperson, Brig. GEN Ronald Rwivanga! We discuss his own journey, RDF philosophy, and his answer to DRC's threat to invade Rwanda. Our conversation goes live on 25 December
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“If prayers were to transform Africa, we would be like Europe.” Frank Gashumba (@FrankGashumba) criticizes African churches for exploiting people, emphasizing that real change comes from action. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and on your favorite streaming platforms. (Link in Bio) #Church #Africa #Uganda #TheKampalaConversations #thelongformrwanda
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The next guest on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Israel Bimpe (@israb12), the CEO of Irembo (@IremboGov). He will discuss his journey from graduating with a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from the University of Rwanda to leading a tech company. The podcast will come out on Monday 5th, July. Mark your calendars.
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Our guest this week is Tesi Rusagara (@tesirusagara), the CEO of the Agaciro Development Fund (@AgaciroFund). She joins us to discuss the role of the Agaciro Development Fund in the economy, the strategies being used to achieve Rwandan financial autonomy and the thinking behind the creation of Rwanda’s sovereign wealth fund in 2012. You can now listen to the conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast streaming platforms (Link in Bio). Be sure to leave a comment. Listen Now: Spotify:rb.gy/nhm8ky Apple: shorturl.at/piBC4 Watch on YouTube: piped.video/eVV-KjVpt7s?si=0oUE… #TheLongFormRwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX #RwOT
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This week we are joined by Christian Intwari (@Inkotanyi_C), the Founder and director of  'Our Past Initiative (@Our_Past_In). He shares memories from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi,  reveals acts of activism in high school, opens up on how Our Past begun and suggests how memory can be transmitted to young people. The episode is now available on our YouTube channel and all your streaming platforms. Be sure to leave a comment about your thoughts on the conversation. Listen now: Spotify: shorturl.at/esLNR Apple: shorturl.at/rsCR5 YouTube: piped.video/-CXFMWY6kHU?si=esDz…
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Last year, one of Rwanda's best known pediatricians, Dr Edgar Kalimba, joined us on the podcast. He shared the story of how a sibling’s early death influenced his choice of career and he also discussed the importance of fathers in their children’s upbringing. You can now listen to the conversation on your favorite podcast streaming platforms Listen: Spotify: shorturl.at/emE9z Apple: shorturl.at/5RETV #midweekmemory #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX
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“My mother got really ill and she passed, she was a Christian …My father’s side of the family (Muslim) didn't want to bury her because of her faith.” Hassan Kibirango @HKibirango, Leadership Coach and Men’s Pastor at Christian Life Assembly WATCH: piped.video/scaAqzncfzg?si=r5lM…
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Our guest this week is @MarcHoogsteyns. Marc, a veteran Belgian journalist, is one of the very few western reporters who have travelled to #M23 Controlled territory in Eastern #DRC and spoken directly to the rebels. We discuss the events happening on the ground at the moment, DRC’s war strategy, the likelihood of the regional peace process working and what the future holds for the peoples of Eastern DRC The podcast will come out on Monday, 9th September. Mark your calendars. #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼
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🕯️To truly commemorate the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, we must understand its full context: From the factors that led to it, to how people survived, and how justice was pursued. This week’s episode brings together powerful stories from different guests, shedding light on life before, during, and after the Genocide. Listen: Spotify: tinyurl.com/yc7v54d5 Apple: tinyurl.com/yaezc3s5 YouTube: piped.video/3bwoEthddus #Kwibuka31 #Rwanda #thelongformrwanda
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Our guest this week on The Long Form is Dr. Richard Sezibera (@rsezibera), a former minister and soldier, with a long public career that has included stints in the military and global diplomacy. We discuss life after suffering a debilitating stroke, his pride in serving the Rwandan people, his thoughts on current global leadership as well as the likely future of the East African Community. Listen Spotify: tinyurl.com/46dmmake Apple: tinyurl.com/585myuvz YouTube: piped.video/llZge7ugnbE #Rwanda #Politics #thelongformrwanda
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RNIT(@rnit_Rwanda) CEO Jonathan Gatera explains that by saving 100,000 RWF/month, a 20 year old can purchase a Rwf 87 house, without a loan, by the time they are 40 years old. Follow the conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast streaming platforms (Link in Bio). #Rwanda #investments #trust #thelongformrwanda
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VIDEO: Welcome to 'The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya' Podcast. In this weekly podcast, which comes out every Monday morning, I converse with government leaders, artists and titans of business to help YOU make sense of Rwanda; it's past, present and future #RwOT
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💥 NEW EPISODE TOMORROW! 💥 Are we raising boys that Rwanda will be proud of — or are we leaving them behind? 📉 In the very first LIVE podcast, we sit with Alain Numa (@anumino) — former liberation fighter and founder of Boys to Men — to talk about masculinity, trauma, fatherhood, and why so many young men in Rwanda are struggling. 🗓️ Premieres tomorrow at 6PM (CAT) on YouTube 🎧Drops at 6AM on Spotify & Apple #LongFormLive
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 If you had 10–15 million RWF to invest in Rwanda, where should you put it? 💰 Patience Mutesi @Peshmutesi, Managing Director of BPR Bank @BPRbankrw, joins The Long Form to break down: • The 3 best sectors in Rwanda to invest in 📈 • Why MoMo is shaking up traditional banking 💳 • The emotional toll of loan defaults • And threats foreign-owned banks pose 🏦 WATCH: piped.video/BRepnjGa_5Y
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“The city didn’t have water, electricity was nowhere to be found…we have 5G here.- Manzi Willy Ngarambe (@RealManziWilly), Vice Governor of North Kivu on the infrastructure developments brought by M23 in the region. Full episode is streaming now on The Long Form’s YouTube!
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Rwanda Demobilisation and Reintegration Commission SG, Francis Musoni, on how Rwanda converts FDLR terrorists into citizens & the challenges the ex-militia face making sense of the new Rwanda Listen here: 1. Spotify: shorturl.at/pFNP0 2. Apple: shorturl.at/efT45
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“We want to educate Africa’s athletes… we want to become Africa’s sports University”- Nathalie Munyampenda (@nathmunya) , the CEO of Kepler (@Kepler_College). Full episode is streaming now on The Long Form’s YouTube!
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Maryse Mbonyumutwa (@marysembo) shares how her family name, which once saved her and was also used against her, shaped her decision to stay out of politics. Catch the full conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast platforms. (Link in Bio)
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Our guest this week is Dr. Jack Kayonga, the CEO of Crystal Ventures Limited (CVL). CVL was established in 1995, initially under the name Tri-Star Investments Limited. CVL is owned by @rpfinkotanyi. We discuss @Jack_Kayonga's career so far, unpack public perceptions about @CVLRwanda, its future plans and the effects of CVL’s forays into the African continent to do business. Listen Now: Spotify: shorturl.at/A4i4P Apple: shorturl.at/DUsZw Watch on YouTube: piped.video/watch?v=EDgJDpgc… #thelongformrwanda🇷🇼 #RwOX #RwOT
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“ He sat there so calm, that the person who wanted to humiliate him, when history is written, will be the one who will be humiliated.”-Professor PLO Lumumba (@ProfPLOLumumba) on President Ramaphosa’s reaction to President Trump’s allegations.
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Christian Intwari (@Inkotanyi_C) shares his memories from the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, escaping with his family & his dad joining the RPF. Listen to the conversation on our YouTube channel and your favorite podcast streaming platforms (Link in Bio)

Christian Intwari shares his memories from 1994

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The next guest on The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is Sharon Akanyana (@Sharon96595207) Founder and Managing Director of Ishyo Foods (@IshyoFoods) an agro-processing company that manufactures jam and yougurt. We shall discuss her personal journey, the challenges she overcame building her business, her future ambitions for Ishyo Foods, and the outlook for Rwanda’s agro-processing industry. The podcast will come out on Monday, 11th November. Mark your calendars🗓️ #Rwanda #thelongformrwanda
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