Andrew Mwenda Breaks His Silence on Museveni, Kagame & The Lies That Brought Them to the Brink

Описание: Andrew Mwenda breaks his silence on President Yoweri Museveni, President Paul Kagame, and the hidden lies that pushed Rwanda and Uganda to the brink. In this explosive episode of The Long Form Podcast, we go deep into East Africa’s political psychology, regional power games, and the future of stability in the Great Lakes region.

We discuss the truth behind the Uganda–Rwanda border closure, who really influenced reconciliation, how misinformation spreads in elite circles, and what ordinary citizens are never told about regional politics. Mwenda also reveals what drives Museveni after nearly 40 years in power, his personal insights on Kagame’s leadership style, and whether East Africa is on the verge of opportunity or another crisis.

🎧 This conversation is essential for anyone interested in:
Ugandan politics, Rwandan politics, East African leadership, regional trade, security, Pan-Africanism, media freedom, governance, elections, diplomacy, business in Africa, and the future of democracy.

Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro: Previews
00:47 – The Long Form Theme Song
01:30 – Meet Andrew Mwenda
01:50 – Join The Long Form Community
02:43 – Picking Up from the Last Mwenda Conversation
06:30 – How Mwenda Joined President Kagame’s Advisory Council
10:06 – What is Andrew asking President Paul Kagame?
10:09 – Support The Long Form Podcast
10:40 – What is Andrew asking President Paul Kagame?
18:09 – The Untold Strains in Rwanda–Uganda Relations
25:25 – Why Is It Always Rwanda vs Uganda?
41:19 – Can Rwanda & Uganda Avoid Future Conflicts?
45:50 – Can Gen. Muhoozi Realign Uganda’s Army with Rwanda?
51:57 – Inside Mwenda’s Closed-Door Meeting with Kagame in Kigali
57:47 – Can Rwanda 5X Its GDP by 2050?
1:08:25 – Is President Kagame planning to pass on the torch to young Rwandans?
1:23:46 – Uganda’s New Political Term: What Changes Now?
1:32:40 – Why Museveni Still Dominates Elections
1:39:42 – Final Thoughts
1:41:38 – Outro

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