James R Tumusiime
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James R Tumusiime | |
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| Born | 1950 (age 73–74) Rugando, Rwampara, Uganda |
| Education | Makerere University |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Founding 100.2 Fm Radio West, New Vision and Fountain Publishers |
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]
Education background
[edit]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
[edit]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]
He has written a book of proverbs in the Nyankole language, Entanda y'omugambi w'Orunyankore-Rukiga, published in 2007, by Fountain Publishers of Kampala, Uganda. It is accessible online on via Archive.org.
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ 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.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "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.