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# Andrew Mwenda

(1971)   Journalist   Uganda

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Andrew Mwenda is a journalist from Uganda.

## Quick Facts About Andrew Mwenda

Born November 30, 1971

Nationality Uganda

Profession Journalist

## About Andrew Mwenda

Andrew Mwenda is a Ugandan print, radio and television journalist, and the founder and owner of The Independent, a current affairs newsmagazine. He was previously the political editor of The Daily Monitor, a Ugandan newspaper, and was the presenter of Andrew Mwenda Live on KFM Radio in Kampala, Uganda's capital city.

## Awards & Honors

CPJ International Press Freedom Awards

##  Quotes by Andrew Mwenda

> [Most problems in poor countries are locally generated even though international factors do play a role.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-mwenda/most-problems-in-poor-countries-are-locally-generated-even-though/)

[Andrew Mwenda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-mwenda/)

[Countries](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/countries/)

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/110/andrew-mwenda-95239_countries_most-problems-in-poor-countries-are-loca_661868.jpg)

> [The first Western attempt to save Africa from itself was in the late 19th century. It was led by Christian missionaries who…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/andrew-mwenda/the-first-western-attempt-to-save-africa-from-itself-was-in-the-late/)

[Andrew Mwenda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/andrew-mwenda/)

[19th century](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/19th-century/)

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