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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

Interview with Doris Odit Acheng of East Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association

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What are your names? Doris Odit Acheng 2. Where did you go to school? Some of my earlier primary school education was in Kenya, and the remaining part of my upper primary schooling- as well as the entirety of my high school education, was in Mbarara, Uganda. I completed my Bachelor’s degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology and my Master’s degree from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. 3. What did you study? A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and an MBA with Finance specialisation. A disclaimer- I never really practised Information Technology professionally- immediately moving from the NGO world- where I had worked throughout my undergraduate university education, first as a part-time volunteer and then as a full-time employee- into management and development consulting right after graduating- and working in consulting full time for about 9 years thereafter. 4. Tell us about what you do? I will flip this question and speak to the activiti