The Long Form Podcast

Deep-dive podcast by @SannyNtayombya . Smart talks. Real stories.
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🚨The Day the Rwandan Revolution Became Real

A remarkable firsthand account from Retired Major Okwir Rabwoni of the moment the call for Rwanda’s liberation became reality

“You kept telling me that when there is a revolution in Rwanda, you’ll join. Here it is.”

From conversation to commitment, this is a powerful reflection on a defining moment in the history of the region.

📺Watch: https://t.co/zrrliXkqOs

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Great catching up with my guy Bruce Melodie — exciting to see his countrywide tour coming up. Wishing him success on the road and beyond 👏🏾

[The Money Blueprint Podcast @M_BlueprintPod]

Most financial struggles aren’t caused by a lack of income—they’re caused by a lack of systems. 💡

Motivation fades. Structure stays.

The goal isn’t perfection. It’s building habits that keep working, even during difficult months.

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🚨 Bad news will always outsell good news.

Why? Because fear grabs attention faster than progress ever will.

🎙️ “A bad headline is going to do 10 times better than a good headline.” Marcus Kwikiriza — media strategist, broadcaster, and CEO of the Uganda Basketball Federation

In this thought-provoking conversation, Marcus explains why stories of tragedy dominate headlines while positive developments often go unnoticed.

📺Watch: https://t.co/JUNzgZshe7

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“you’re armed psychologically to know that you’re fighting for a cause.” - Retired Major Okwir Rabwoni

A powerful reflection on what separates a disciplined army from a militia: purpose. When people believe they’re fighting for their families, communities, and a better future, they gain a psychological advantage that goes far beyond weapons.

“You’re taught before you go to battle that you’re fighting for the people, your family, your community.”

📺Watch: https://t.co/zrrliXkqOs

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🚨 White patches in a diaper rash could mean it’s no longer just a rash.

👶 When a baby’s skin becomes inflamed & starts to break down, it can create the perfect environment for infections to develop—especially yeast infections.

🔗 Watch: https://t.co/s6NW0rXReL

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🚨Tribalism doesn’t need a majority. It just needs momentum.

“Have we reached a point where there’s enough critical mass for this to become a problem? It just needs to start. I saw it start and then become a bushfire right before our eyes.” Marcus Kwikiriza — media strategist, broadcaster, and CEO of the Uganda Basketball Federation

A sobering reminder that history rarely repeats overnight—it grows quietly until everyone is forced to pay attention.

📺Watch: https://t.co/JUNzgZshe7

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🚨 “Country is life. Without my country, there is no life.”- Retired Major Okwir Rabwoni

A striking reflection on patriotism, sacrifice, and the mindset of young people willing to put their nation above themselves.

“The young people were ready to sacrifice”

📺 Watch: https://t.co/zrrliXkqOs

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🚨 “Kenya was already showing the warning signs.”

A powerful warning on how tribal politics can slowly turn elections into ethnic battles.

“I told my Kenyan friends, ‘I’m from a country where people literally almost finished each other.’ I had already understood that Kenya was very tribal.”

📺Watch: https://t.co/JUNzgZshe7

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🚨 NEW EPISODE OUT NOW 🚨

East Africa talks a lot about integration, open borders, and a shared future.

But how real is that vision?

This week on The Long Form Podcast, Marcus Kwikiriza — radio veteran, media strategist, and President of the Uganda Basketball Federation.

We discuss:

🌍 How close Kenya came to catastrophe during the 2008 post-election violence

📻 His experience working in Rwanda and confronting the realities of post-genocide trauma

💼 Whether East Africa’s “open” labour market is fact or fiction

🏀 And whether the Basketball Africa League is growing African basketball or changing its identity

A conversation about identity, belonging, media, and the future of East Africa.

📺Watch the full episode on YouTube and major streaming platforms

🎧Watch: https://t.co/JUNzgZshe7

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🎉 From powerful conversations to a growing community, there’s a lot to celebrate!

📺 40,000 YouTube subscribers & 3M+ views
📸 11,000 Instagram followers
📌22,000 Facebook followers

To mark this incredible milestone, the production team put the host of the long-form podcast in the hot seat with questions inspired by years of interviews, insights, and unforgettable conversations. After all these episodes, how much does the host actually remember?

Thank you to everyone who has watched, listened, shared, commented, and supported the journey. Every view, subscription, and conversation has helped build this community—and we’re just getting started. 🚀

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🌍 Is the idea of an East African citizen real—or just a political slogan?

📺 NOW AVAILABLE ON PATREON

On this episode of The Long Form Marcus Kwikiriza—radio veteran, media strategist, and President of the Uganda Basketball Federation.

We discuss:
🎙️ Kenya’s 2007–08 post-election violence and the role of radio during the crisis
🇷🇼 Living and working across Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda
💼 Whether East Africa’s “open” labour market actually exists
🏀 Whether the BAL is growing African basketball—or changing its identity

A conversation about identity, borders, opportunity, and the future of East Africa.

You can now watch this episode ad-free on Patreon. For just $4/month, you get early access to full episodes before they’re released anywhere else—no interruptions, no waiting, just deeper conversations first.

📺 Watch ad-free on Patreon : https://t.co/A3lgw9Eked

[Healthy Beginnings Podcast @H_BeginningsPod]

Why do babies get rashes so easily? From heat rash & diaper rash to baby acne & allergies, Dr. Edgar Kalimba explains what causes common baby skin problems, how to prevent them & when to seek medical care.

Listen:
Apple: https://t.co/pKmFpIsBtU
Spotify: https://t.co/WxHYXM4S1m

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💸 Most people don’t lose money through one big mistake—they lose it through hundreds of small spending decisions. In this episode, discover the hidden cost of everyday spending.

Listen:
Apple: https://t.co/V7qzXvZlp2
Spotify: https://t.co/tGWo0hc17C

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🚨 NEW EPISODE MONDAY 🚨

East Africa talks a lot about integration. Open borders. Shared markets. A common future.

But beneath the surface — its more complicated than it seems.

This Monday on The Long Form podcast, I sit down with Marcus Kwikiriza — radio veteran, media strategist, and President of the Uganda Basketball Federation. A man who has lived and worked across Uganda, Kenya, and Rwanda, and spent decades inside the systems shaping how people think, move, and connect across East Africa.

We discuss:
🌍 How close the 2008 political violence in Kenya came to becoming full-fledged genocide in 2008— and the role he played as a radio presenter in helping to quell it
📻 His experience managing a Rwandan FM radio station as a Ugandan national and the shock of facing the reality of post-genocide trauma
💼 Whether East Africans are xenophobic against each other and the idea of an East Africa’s “open” labour market is nothing but a pipe dream
🏀 And whether BAL will build African basketball — or make it lose its local soul?

This is not just a conversation about media. It’s about identity, movement, power — and whether the idea of an “East African citizen” is real.

⏳ Out Monday. 6AM on streaming. 6PM on YouTube

[The Money Blueprint Podcast @M_BlueprintPod]

💸 Did you know? Small spending habits can make a big difference in your finances. Swipe through for facts that might change how you spend 👀

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🚨 “I was uniquely positioned.”

A candid reflection on diplomacy, privilege, and the pressure of trying to improve relations between two countries while carrying personal risk.

🗣️ “I found myself as a privileged person… who could improve the relationship between the 2 countries. I was uniquely positioned.”

📺Watch: https://t.co/ioujgPlgaU

[Healthy Beginnings Podcast @H_BeginningsPod]

🎙️ Weekly Takeaways from Healthy Beginnings Podcast with Dr. Edgar Kalimba:
🩺 Not all infections need antibiotics
💊 Never reuse leftover antibiotics
👨‍👩‍👧 Children naturally adapt differently to each parent’s approach
Health starts with awareness — and better choices.