Influential African Journalist & Media Commentator; Founder of The Independent; CPJ International Press Freedom Award Recipient; Contributor to The New York Times & BBC

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Andrew Mwenda Biography

Andrew Mwenda is a journalist and media figure in Africa, known for his work in print, radio, and television. Mwenda holds a Master of Science degree in development studies from the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies and a bachelor's degree in journalism from Makerere University in Uganda. He was a John Knight Fellow at Stanford University.

Mwenda served as political editor of The Daily Monitor, a Ugandan newspaper, and was the presenter of "Andrew Mwenda Live" on KFM Radio in Kampala. He hosted the radio show beginning in 2001 and was charged with sedition by the Ugandan government for criticizing the president of Uganda on air following a helicopter crash that killed the vice president of Sudan. Mwenda later founded The Independent, a current affairs news magazine in Uganda recognized for its in-depth analysis and coverage of domestic and international issues.

Mwenda is a contributor to the global debate on foreign aid to Africa, advocating for investment and trade as drivers of economic growth. He has addressed organizations such as the World Bank and Transparency International on reforming Western aid to Africa and has produced documentaries and commentary for the BBC on economic empowerment. Mwenda has written for international news media including Der Spiegel, International Herald Tribune, The New York Times, and Foreign Policy. He has also appeared before the British House of Commons committee on global poverty to argue against aid to Africa.

The World Economic Forum selected Mwenda as a Young Global Leader, and Foreign Policy magazine named him among the 100 Top Global Thinkers. He has received the CPJ International Press Freedom Award from the Committee to Protect Journalists. President Paul Kagame of Rwanda nominated Mwenda to serve on his Presidential Advisory Council, and Mwenda participated in negotiations between President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Kagame of Rwanda. A TED speaker, Mwenda regularly addresses conferences worldwide, offering analysis on African politics, media freedom, and economic development.

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Andrew Mwenda Videos

Andrew Mwenda - Bond Conference 2018

Andrew Mwenda - Bond Conference 2018

Andrew Mwenda, journalist and entrepreneur, speaks at the Bond Conference on 26 February 2018.

News Night: Andrew Mwenda impresses as recites ancient Greek history

News Night: Andrew Mwenda impresses as recites ancient Greek history

Andrew Mwenda shows off his impressive memory by reciting lengthy passages from Will Durant's works on the ancient Greek civilization.

News Night: Andrew Mwenda shows his philosophical side

News Night: Andrew Mwenda shows his philosophical side

In this episode of News Night Maurice and Andrew take a break from the usual politics as Andrew Mwenda impresses with his knowledge of classical...

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