The Long Form Podcast

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Okwir Rabwoni reflects on a life shaped by revolution, ideology, and war across East Africa. 

After leaving school at 17 to join the National Resistance Army, Rabwoni trained in Libya and Cuba before later joining the Rwandan Patriotic Front during the liberation war in Rwanda at the request of Major Gen. Fred Rwigema. He would later fight in Congo and work alongside Laurent-Désiré Kabila during one of the region’s most transformative periods.

The conversation explores revolutionary politics, identity, ideology, Uganda-Rwanda relations, the RPF, the NRA, the Congo wars, Pan-Africanism, Patrice Lumumba, Che Guevara, and what has changed between the revolutionary generation of the 1980s and the youth of today. 

This is a rare insider account of the wars and political movements that reshaped modern East Africa.

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In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Dr. Adonia Ayebare discusses the hidden diplomacy behind the Uganda–Rwanda fallout, regional security in eastern Congo, and the future of Africa in an increasingly unstable global order. 

As Uganda’s Ambassador to the United Nations and a longtime advisor to Yoweri Museveni, Dr. Ayebare offers a rare behind-the-scenes perspective on how power actually works in East Africa and at the UN.

The conversation explores the role of Muhoozi Kainerugaba in repairing Uganda–Rwanda relations, the operations of the Uganda People's Defence Force in eastern Congo, the unresolved conflicts in Burundi and the Great Lakes region, and whether multilateral institutions like the United Nations still serve African states fairly. 

This is a deep discussion on diplomacy, geopolitics, power, conflict, and Africa’s future in a world increasingly shaped by force rather than rules.

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In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Isabelle Kamariza shares the story behind Solid'Africa and the hidden crisis she discovered in Rwanda’s public hospitals: vulnerable patients going without food. 

What began in 2010 as a small effort to feed a few patients has grown into one of Rwanda’s most impactful social enterprises, now serving thousands of medically tailored meals every day across multiple hospitals and schools.

The conversation explores poverty, dignity, healthcare, and why nutrition was overlooked for so long within hospital care systems. Isabelle also reflects on privilege, responsibility, and the challenge of turning compassion into a sustainable national solution through partnerships with the Government of Rwanda. 

This is a powerful discussion about healthcare, food security, inequality, and what it really takes to solve systemic problems in Africa at scale.

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In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Ugandan veteran politician and NRM stalwart Captain Mike Mukula shares a rare insider perspective on the events that shaped modern Rwanda and East Africa. 

From his early interactions with Paul Kagame and Fred Rwigema before 1990, to witnessing the aftermath of the Rwandan Civil War and 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Captain Mukula offers a firsthand account of pivotal moments in African history.

The conversation explores the lived reality of Rwandan refugees in Uganda, the role of the Rwandan Patriotic Front, and what it takes to create stability in volatile regions like northern Uganda and Karamoja. We also examine the hidden costs of stability, the use of force versus dialogue, and the future of leadership in Uganda and East Africa.

This is a deep discussion on power, conflict, regional politics, and the decisions that shaped Rwanda, Uganda, and the Great Lakes region.

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In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, investigative journalist Canary Mugume of NBS Television opens up about the reality of journalism in Uganda and Africa today. 

From reporting on powerful political figures to navigating public scrutiny, Mugume shares what it really means to pursue truth in an environment shaped by pressure, risk, and perception. 

We explore the challenges of speaking truth to power, the personal cost of public life, and the hidden emotional and psychological toll that comes with high-stakes reporting. 

The conversation also touches on relationships in the public eye, mental health, and the growing concern around global influence on African media narratives. This is a deep and honest look at journalism, media, politics, and truth in East Africa.

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This episode of The Long Form Podcast explores what it really takes to enter politics in Rwanda. Jessy Mugisha, a young independent parliamentary aspirant and businessman, shares his experience attempting to run in the 2024 elections and what he discovered about access, participation, and opportunity in the political system. 

We discuss youth engagement in Rwandan politics, the barriers facing independent candidates, and whether the system is truly open to ordinary citizens. The conversation also looks at his advocacy for street cleaners in Kigali and what it reveals about labor conditions, dignity, and social responsibility. 

This is a deeper look at governance, youth participation, and political reality in Rwanda — essential for anyone interested in East African politics, democracy, and civic engagement.

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The conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often simplified into a story of aggressors and victims — but the reality is far more complex. 

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Gatete Nyiringabo Ruhumuliza breaks down the geopolitical, legal, and strategic forces shaping the Rwanda–DRC crisis, the role of M23, and why tensions between Rwanda and its neighbors continue to escalate. We explore the real endgame behind the conflict, the impact of US sanctions on Rwanda’s economy and everyday life, and the silence of regional powers and the African Union. 

This conversation goes beyond headlines to examine security, sovereignty, regional politics, and the future of stability in East Africa. If you want to understand what’s really happening in Congo, Rwanda, and the Great Lakes region — this is essential listening.

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Why are so many young professionals in Rwanda, Uganda, and across East Africa still struggling to build wealth — even when they earn, save, and follow traditional financial advice?

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Isaac Nkusi, finance professional and host of The Money Blueprint Podcast, breaks down why the conventional path to financial success is failing for many people earning $300–$500 a month.

We explore the realities of financial literacy, inflation, currency depreciation, saving vs investing, and the hidden mistakes even educated professionals make with money. This conversation also examines how economic systems, rising costs of living, and social pressures affect the ability to build wealth in Africa and the diaspora.

If you’re interested in personal finance, investing, wealth building, African economies, or financial independence, this episode offers a practical and honest look at what it actually takes to move forward financially today.

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Prices are rising, currencies are under pressure, and global events are beginning to affect everyday life in ways many people don’t fully understand.

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, Soraya Hakuziyaremye, Governor of the National Bank of Rwanda, explains what is really happening inside Rwanda’s economy — and how global shocks such as US sanctions, geopolitical tensions, and rising energy prices impact inflation, the Rwandan franc, and long-term economic growth.

We discuss whether Rwanda can continue its development trajectory under external pressure, how much control central banks actually have over inflation, and what individuals should understand about saving, investing, and building wealth in uncertain times.

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Rwanda is often celebrated as a conservation success story, known for its national parks, gorillas, and protected ecosystems. But how much of the country’s natural world has already disappeared? 

In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, scientist, photographer, and conservationist Gaël Vande Weghe discusses his research on Rwanda’s biodiversity, including a comprehensive study documenting 229 mammal species.

This conversation examines wildlife conservation, biodiversity loss, African environmental policy, and the future of nature in Rwanda and East Africa, asking whether conservation is preserving ecosystems — or simply protecting the last fragments of them.

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