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 | |
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Born | 1950 (age 69–70) Rugando, Rwampara, Uganda |
Education | Makerere University |
Occupation | Author, journalist and entrepreneur |
Years active | 1986-present |
Known for | Founding 100.2 Fm Radio West, New Vision and Fountain Publishers |
Home town | Mbarara |
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
- "Amin's Catholic father, Museveni as Obote spy". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "Why New Vision reprinted the 1986 edition!". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- Matsiko, Kahunga (27 August 2012). "James Tumusiime, a pillar of indigenous publishing in Uganda". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- 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.
- Tumushabe, Alfred (1 September 2014). "Museveni warns cultural communities on tribalism". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "'What makes Africans Laugh?". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "African Books Collective: James R. Tumusiime". www.africanbookscollective.com. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "News | Uganda Tourism Board". www.corporate.nwtdemos.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "uganda tourism board gets new boss | Uganda Tourism Board". utb.go.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- Author, this (24 June 2017). "TUMUSIIME: Helping young people is my joy". The East African. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Elections: We can't ignore the successes". www.newvision.co.ug. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- "Uganda's Presidents - An Illustrated Biography". www.goodreads.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "James Tumusiime - AbeBooks". www.abebooks.co.uk. Retrieved 1 June 2020.
- "A Directory of Uganda's Sixth Parliament 1996-2001". www.books-by-isbn.com. Retrieved 1 June 2020.