James R Tumusiime

James Rwehabura Tumusiime is a Ugandan author,[1] journalist, and entrepreneur. He was born in 1950 in Rugando in Mbarara District. He is mostly known for spearheading the founding of The New Vision in 1986,[2] Fountain Publishers in 1988,[3] the National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU) in 1997, 100.2 Fm Radio West in 1998,[4] and Igongo Cultural Centre in 2008.[5] He was the author of what makes Africans Laugh.[6] He has served on several international boards, including African Publishers Network (APNET), the o (AABC) and the International Board of Books for Young People (IBBY). He served as Chairman of Council of Mbarara University of Science and Technology and chairman of the Uganda Tourism Board.[7][8][9]

James R Tumusiime
Born1950 (age 70–71)
Rugando, Rwampara, Uganda
EducationMakerere University
Occupation
Years active1986–present
Known forFounding 100.2 Fm Radio West, New Vision and Fountain Publishers

Education background

He attended Mbarara High School for his Uganda Certificate of Education and King's College Budo for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education. He holds a BSc in agriculture and economics from Makerere University, an MBA from ESAMI and a Diploma in Publishing from the UK.[10]

See also

In 2016, he published an article in New Vision about elections: "we can't ignore success".[11] He was also the author of a book titled Uganda's presidents - An illustrated Biography.[12]

He also wrote UnGrateful Mothers.[13] He also has a book titled A directory of Uganda's Sixth parliament 1986-2001.[14]

References
  1. "Amin's Catholic father, Museveni as Obote spy". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  2. "Why New Vision reprinted the 1986 edition!". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  3. Matsiko, Kahunga (27 August 2012). "James Tumusiime, a pillar of indigenous publishing in Uganda". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  4. R, Tumusiime, James (12 June 2014). What Makes Africans Laugh? Reflections of an Entrepreneur in Humour, Media and Culture. Fountain Publishers. ISBN 978-9970-25-310-4.
  5. Tumushabe, Alfred (1 September 2014). "Museveni warns cultural communities on tribalism". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  6. "'What makes Africans Laugh?". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  7. "African Books Collective: James R. Tumusiime". www.africanbookscollective.com. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  8. "News | Uganda Tourism Board". www.corporate.nwtdemos.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  9. "uganda tourism board gets new boss | Uganda Tourism Board". utb.go.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  10. Author, this (24 June 2017). "TUMUSIIME: Helping young people is my joy". The East African. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  11. "Elections: We can't ignore the successes". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
  12. "Uganda's Presidents - An Illustrated Biography". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  13. "James Tumusiime - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
  14. "A Directory of Uganda's Sixth Parliament 1996-2001". www.books-by-isbn.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
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