The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya is a weekly podcast intent on keeping you up to date with current affairs in Rwanda. The topics discussed range from politics, business, sports to entertainment.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 2 hours 35 minutes
episode 1: Hospitals Have a Case to Answer: The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya Episode1
Today I discuss my thoughts on the just concluded court case against a 15 year old boy that set local social media alight and as well as the just released corruption perception index findings...
episode 2: Will additional East African troops be allowed to pacify Eastern DRC?
This week James Karuhanga, The New Times editor, joins to discuss whether or not additional East African forces will be able to help pacify the restive Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
On Friday, February 9, Defence chiefs from the East African Community (EAC) partner states directed the immediate deployment of troops from countries yet to join the regional force in Goma, capital of North province in eastern DR Congo...
episode 3: Leaks and confusion: The slow demise of the DRC
This week, the host of 'The Long Form with Sanny Ntayombya' discusses what the leaks and mixed signals coming from Kinshasa mean for the peace process in the Eastern part of the DRC as well as the overall viability of the Congolese state.
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episode 4: Young and sick: A conversation about our health with Ivan Munye
44% of all deaths in Rwanda are a result of non-communicable diseases or NCDs. These diseases, most of them 100% preventable, include diabetes, hypertension and cancers.
How are they preventable? By reducing the amount of tobacco, alcohol and calorie-dense food we consume. And regular exercise of course...
episode 5: War in the Congo: A red line has been crossed
At around 10pm last Monday, the Government of Rwanda released an odd official statement titled ‘Rwanda Hails Outcomes of AU Meetings, Reinforces Border Security’...
episode 6: The marijuana paradox: Export is encouraged but consumption is criminalized
The Rwanda Development Board is looking to attract at least Rwf19 billion in investments in marijuana. This week, we shall discuss this push for investment and how it relates to criminal justice...
episode 7: Yolande Makolo, Rwanda Government Spokesperson, on the controversial Rwanda-UK migration deal
#7: This week I am joined by Yolande Makolo, the Spokesperson of the Government of Rwanda to discuss the Rwanda-UK migration partnership. This deal, lauded by some, and absolutely hated by others, aims to create a new way of dealing with refugees and illegal migrants who attempt dangerous journeys to reach western shores...
episode 8: Kivumbi King on music, life and what it means to be a young artist in Rwanda
#8 Joining me today is one of my favorite young, Rwandan artists Kivumbi King. From hit songs with 2 Saint, Kenny K Shot and Bushali, he has steadily created a lane for himself in the rising Rwandan hip hop scene...
episode 9: The RPF at 35: What are the ruling party's future challenges?
Over the weekend, the ruling party, the RPF held its first National Congress in a few years. During the congress, the top most positions in the organisation were voted on by party members. These positions included party chairperson, the vice, the secretary general and other members of the National Executive Committee. Why is this a big deal? Because, as RPF goes, so does the country. This week, I shall talk about why this particular congress is so important for Rwanda’s future...
episode 10: Fred Golooba-Mutebi on RPF replacing President Kagame, Muhoozi’s tweets and the Raila-Ruto fisticuffs
In his acceptance speech, the re-elected Chairman of the RPF, President Paul Kagame, spoke about two things. His happiness to serve. And the need to eventually replace him ...