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Interview with Nicholas Kyanda of Hope First Enterprises, Intersection Magazine and Intersection Magazine Podcast.

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  1. What are your names? Nicholas Kyanda   2. Where did you go to school? Good Shepherd Nursery School. Kilimani 2 then changed to Milimani Primary School. H.H Aga Khan Academy (O and A levels). 3. What did you study in University? Did you go to University?  In 1998 i moved from Kenya to the U.S to the State of Texas where i attended a school called World Ministry Training Center where i was part of an intensive practical ministry training with a correspondence course with Berean College. The courses were certificaitons to become a Minister under the Assemblies of God as well as the licensing training after which you became a minister. While in the U.S i also started studying for Cisco Training Modules by reading books at Book Stores in the America. Later i took the test but did not get the desired score that let you get certified. Later on I did my SATs with the intent of joining an American College. On returning to Uganda, I restarted the Cisco Training this time at a midnigt to 6AM

Interview with John Viannie Wasswa of Cyanase.

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1. What are your names?  John Viannie Wasswa. 2. Where did you go to school? Went to St Thomas Aquinas kawempe for my o-level. While there I feel in love with technology. I remember my friends and I came up with a formula that helped all my classmates solve chemistry equations faster. Went to Mengo Senior School for high school where I majored in Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics. Attended Makerere University and did a medical course in biomedical laboratory technology. While there I made a research and came up with a chemical formula of a drug that can help human extend the life of spermatozoa. 3. What did you study? I did a medical course in biomedical laboratory technology. After that course I self taught myself computer programming and I majored in PHP, React, HTML SQL, CSS, python and Django. In simple terms you could call me a molecular biologist that can write computer code. 4. Tell us about what you do? I hear you have a company called Cynase? Well yes, I am CEO and founder Cy

Interview with Farouq Bemugisa of Washablez

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1.  What are your names? Farouq Begumisa 2. Where did you go to school and what did you study? My passionate learner's educational journey commenced at Habanomu Primary School, originally named Habanomu Quality Academy. From kindergarten through primary four, this school laid the foundational stones for my education. Life`s path then led to Nyakitunda Primary School in Isingiro, Mbarara, where i completed my Primary Leaving Examination (PLE), marking a crucial milestone by then. Continuing my quest for knowledge, I was led to Wakatayi Secondary School in Luwero for O-level studies and later to MuLusa Academy in Wobulenzi for A-levels. The pursuit of higher education took them to Makerere University, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology. Then furthered my    education at Cavendish University, where I obtained my second Bachelor's degree in Public Health 3.Tell us about what you do? By day, I'm the driving force behind a startup laundry company called Wa

Conversation with Richard Kasika about his work as a voice over Artist and Audio Producer

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1.What are your names? Richard Kasika 2. Where did you go to school? Howard College Big Spring TX (G.E.D), South Plains College TX (A.Sc Sound Tech), Audio  Institute of America (Dip. Audio Engineering & Music Production) 3. What did you study? Audio Engineering & Music Production 4. Tell us about what you do? I started out as an intern in radio (Family FM - Nairobi), and moved through the ranks as  production assistant (Fish FM - Eldoret), to production manager (Sanyu FM - Kampala). In  between, and over the years, I held various positions as studio manager at music studios around  Nairobi and Kampala. I also worked as sound recordist and editor at Cinematic Solutions in  Nairobi, and in 2014 left employed positions to establish my own gig: TreeRiver Creative  where I provide solutions for communications departments at all types of companies. My clients  have included: Communications Authority of Kenya, St Andrews International School Turi (Kenya),  Film Aid, Homes Universal,

Interview with Luka Mojola of Bloom Group Africa

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1.What are your names? My name is Luka Bitalo Mojola. 2. Where did you go to school? I received a diverse education attending various schools. I began my primary education in the Kenyan system, initially enrolling at Kileleshwa Primary School and later at Visa Oshwal Primary School. Afterward, I spent a year in Tanzania, where I attended a school following the Scottish Curriculum. Following that year, I transferred to St. Andrews Turi Preparatory and Secondary School, which adheres to the British curriculum. Subsequently, I pursued my A-Levels at Hillcrest Secondary School. For my higher education, I attended De Montfort University in Leicester, UK, and also studied at Strathmore University and Oshwal College in Nairobi, Kenya. 3. What did you study? I pursued studies in Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Sciences as well as ACCA. 4. Tell us about what you do? I’m an accountant with a diverse background in pharmaceuticals, auditing,  advertising, and e - commerce. Currently, I work part-time