Explore every episode of the podcast Grab A Coffee
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Grab A Coffee :On The Presidential Manifestos & Campaign Season | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:26:42 | |
| On The Presidential Nominations, Campaign Promises & Politics In Uganda | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:41:22 | |
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 Mugisha Muntu and legacy parliamentarian Nathan Nandala Mafabi among others kick start a three month campaign period to convince 20 milllion voters of their credentials. But in a restrictive political environment that has been dominated by kidnaps, arrests and the use of money to campaign, the race seems to be all for the ruling party NRM to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. In this episode, Simon and Raymond discuss what platform the candidates are running on, the curious exclusion of female candidates, the readiness of the EC to conduct the polls and the political apathy that awaits the candidates. Follow, like Subscribe and share ... | |||
| Special Episode: Navigating Press Freedom In Electoral Periods | 19 Sep 2025 | 00:59:55 | |
Uganda’s budding democracy wil celebrate 30 years of the 1995 constitution this year. Follow, like subscribe and share this podcast with your friends | |||
| Grab A Coffee; On Israel Striking Qatar, Russia's Invasion Of Ukraine & Aga Khan Visit To Uganda | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:34:48 | |
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. 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 | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On NRM CEC Elections | 29 Aug 2025 | 01:01:06 | |
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 new CEC. All incumbents subjected to an election in CEC were defeated and the party resolved to keep the Chairmanship and Vice Chairmanship unopposed. Will the new CEC deliver on NRM's ambition to drive a ten-fold growth strategy? Will it address the growing pains of the country from unemployment to infrastructure deficits? Listen. Like, subscribe and share | |||
| In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 2) | 22 Aug 2025 | 00:28:00 | |
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 recent role as the Chief Executive Officer for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Mr. Ayitevie was the Chief Distribution Officer from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Ayitevie is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK). | |||
| In Conversation with Tetteh Ayitevie - CEO Prudential Uganda (Part 1) | 15 Aug 2025 | 00:37:00 | |
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 recent role as the Chief Executive Officer for Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Mr. Ayitevie was the Chief Distribution Officer from 2012 to 2019. Mr. Ayitevie is a Chartered Insurer (ACII, UK). | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On Political Pluralism, Uganda Cranes & Infrastructure | 08 Aug 2025 | 00:35:03 | |
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 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, subscribe and share | |||
| Grab A Coffee: Uganda - Kenya Relations, Gazelles' Success & Africa's Position On Gaza | 01 Aug 2025 | 00:43:25 | |
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 explain the success of the Gazelles at the continental level and why a growing detachment is happening to the traditional national sport, football. In the last half, we probe why the world hasn't been listening to Africa's position on the two state solution in light of new recognitions for the State of Palestine. Follow, Like, Subscribe and share........ | |||
| Grab A Coffee : In Conversation With Ugandan Top Musician - Azawi | 25 Jul 2025 | 01:05:29 | |
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 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 engaged with a youthful icon of Uganda’s music industry, Azawi, real name Priscilla Zawedde. No doubt Uganda's music industry is a vibrant and dynamic force, contributing significantly to the country's social-economic development, youth employment, and civic awareness. In this episode, Azawi shares, in a rather no-holds-barred way how; Social-Economic Development through the generation of income through concerts, album sales, and merchandise, contributing to Uganda's GDP. The industry provides employment opportunities for musicians, producers, sound engineers, and other industry professionals, among others. Azawi also shares on the industry’s role in enhancing civic awareness- no better time than this election period.. She doesn’t shy away from enumerating the industry's major challenges and opportunities that include Limited Funding, Piracy, and often a not enough enabling regulatory framework regarding copyright issues. Let’s #GrabACoffee with Azawi | |||
| Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With Former Attorney General, Fred Ruhindi | 18 Jul 2025 | 00:52:38 | |
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 this episode, we interview him during our live recording to glean what he thinks of the current political, social and economic outcomes of the government he served. We ask him about the social anxieties that are faced by young people from political (mis)management and we also talk a bit about lifestyle. | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On The Complex Issue Of The Balaalo , The Explosive Kenya Riots & The Political Campaign Season | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:04:24 | |
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 stake for the region's stability. Talking stability, Simon and Raymond turn the spotlight on Northern Uganda, and explore the complex and often contentious issue of the Balaalo, where pastoralism and land use are testing the limits of community relations. As the silly season of political campaigns descends upon Uganda, the question of social service delivery delays can’t be wished away. However, with President Museveni seeking another elective term, riding the populist anti-corruption crusade, the podcast considers this one of the many examples of African politicians being what they must avoid being - snake oil salespersons. It’s an illusion, Simon and Raymond say, for the population to believe that a new political dispensation would magically turn their woes into fortunes. Take the example of Uganda's infrastructure woes, where delayed projects are crippling economic growth and holding back progress. But there is barely even a slap on the wrist for those responsible for this state of affairs. Join us for a gripping conversation as we probe the depths of these critical issues and seek answers to the questions that matter most. | |||
| Grab A Coffee; In Conversation With Ramathan Ggoobi, Secretary To The Treasury | 04 Jul 2025 | 00:48:11 | |
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 him about that and about the anxieties in the national economy | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On Nominations, Quality Of Ugandan Politics & Iran-Israel Escalation | 20 Jun 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
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 28th here: https://www.quicket.co.ug/events/319475-grab-a-coffee-podcast-live-recording | |||
| Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 2) | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:28:02 | |
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 brews them coffee from his kitchen. | |||
| Grab A Coffee: In Conversation With the Governor, Central Bank (Part 1) | 06 Jun 2025 | 01:03:36 | |
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 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 to improve business climate and we also talk about his love for football, exercise and gospel music. Follow, subscribe and share the podcast to your friends. | |||
| Grab A Coffee; The DRC, Again! Cancelled Elections & Martyrs' Day | 30 May 2025 | 00:51:58 | |
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. They also speak about the cancelled election in Kawempe and the organisation (or lack thereof) in the Martyrs' Day due Tuesday | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On Arrest & Torture Of Activists In Tanzania | 24 May 2025 | 00:12:59 | |
| Grab A Coffee: Army - EU escalation. | 24 May 2025 | 00:22:24 | |
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 the CDF, the army singled out the German ambassador as engaging in 'undiplomatic' activities. On this Episode of Grab A Coffee Simon and I talk about this unfolding story | |||
| Grab A Coffee: The UPDF Amendment Bill, Donald Trump Visit To The Middle East & Direct Flights To Heathrow | 16 May 2025 | 00:48:27 | |
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 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 and what that will mean for the East African region.
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| Grab A Coffee; Uganda’s Foreign Policy Manoeuvre | 02 May 2025 | 00:43:36 | |
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. | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On The Death Of The Pope and The Catholic Church In Uganda | 25 Apr 2025 | 00:41:56 | |
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, 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 friends | |||
| Grab A Coffee: The Power Of Social Organising; Ntare League, Kabaka's Run | 18 Apr 2025 | 00:50:56 | |
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. | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On 100mn, Kwibuka and South Sudan | 11 Apr 2025 | 00:47:29 | |
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 about it. The episode also discusses Rwanda's foreign policy in the remembrance week of the Genocide against the Tutsi. Like, Subsribe and share the podcast | |||
| Grab A Coffee: On Kampala Floods & UMEME Exit | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:50:15 | |
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 property. | |||
| Introducing The Show Hosts: Who Is Simon Kasyate? | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:03:18 | |
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? | |||
| Introducing The Show Hosts: Who Is Raymond Mujuni? | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:02:01 | |
Who 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? | |||