Edward K. Mwesigye (2025): “Exploring the increasing ways in which youth engage with radio for development and social change in Rwanda”, (Book chapter 12), Edited by Maurice N. Amutabi, ISBN 978-9966-116-75-8, published by the Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), Nairobi, Kenya.
Edward K. Mwesigye (2019): “Social Media and Information Literacy among the Youth in Rwanda” (Book chapter 14) in “Education in Contemporary Africa, Edited by Maurice N. Amutabi; ISBN 978-9966-116-69-7, published by the Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), Nairobi, Kenya.
Edward k. Mwesigye: Media and peace building: Valuating youths perceptions on media’s contributions to peace building in Rwanda ( Book Chapter 19) in “Dynamics of Education in Africa, (2018)”, Edited by Maurice N. Amutabi, ISBN 978-9966-116-78-9, published by the Centre for Democracy, Research and Development (CEDRED), Nairobi, Kenya.
Book Chapter: By Twarabamenye, Marie Christine D. Simbizi, Edward K. Mwesigye. ECONOMICS OF CLIMAT CHANGE IN RWANDA (available at: https://www.weadapt.org/sites/weadapt.org/files/legacy-new/knowledge- base/files/4e257212da862Rwanda_summary_report.pdf
Professional Experience
-From 2020 to 2025, I did a PhD research study on the role of Radio Rwanda as a facilitator of “Positive Youth Development: a case study of Kazi ni Kazi radio programme. I Produced a thesis for my PhD study and submitted it to the University of KwaZulu-Natal for the award of the PhD in Cultura and Media Studies.
-In 2020, I was among the team of experts that established a 5-year Communication strategy (2020-2025) for Rwanda’s Gender Monitoring Office (GMO).
-In 2020, I was among the team of experts that established a 5-year Communication strategy (2016-202) for Rwanda Housing Authority
-In 2016-2017, I was among the team of experts who developed content the EU’s communication and visibility Project in Rwanda and participated it its implementation. It included design and branding of audio-visual materials for the promotion of EU’s visibility in Rwanda.
-In 2016, I was part of the team from the then School of Journalism and Communication in partnership with Fojo Media Institute, who developed content and organized a stakeholders networking conference for the 4-year Capacity Building for the School of Journalism and Communication
-In 2015, I was among the research team of lecturers from University of Rwanda who conducted a study on Media Information Literacy in Rwanda. The research involved teaming up with other lecturers from University of Nairobi and Makerere University, who conducted a similar research in their respective countries to make comparative studies using digital analytics techniques.
-In 2015, together with other consultants/ lecturers from the School of Journalism and Communication and Great Lakes Media Centre (GLMC), we produced an Educational Video Documentary on Improving the reading culture in Rwanda. The video was produced for GLMC sponsored by European Union in Rwanda.
-In 2014, together with other lecturers, we produced a Editors’ Style Guide for Rwanda’s Media Editors and led successful sensitization workshop about this Editors’ Style Guide.
-In 2014, together with other consultants/ lecturers from the then School of Journalism and Communication and Great Lakes Media Centre GLMC, we produced an Educational Video Documentary on media literacy in Rwanda. The video was produced for GLMC sponsored by European Union.
-In 2012 to 2013, with sponsorship of European Union, I was among lecturers (trainer of trainers) of the Great Lakes Media Centre (GLMC) who established Media Clubs project in 20 high schools in selected districts of Rwanda. This project aimed at enhancing media literacy amongst the youth learners.
-In 2013, with other experts we Rwanda’s local leaders in using ICT tools and the media to improve service delivery.
-In 2009-2012, I was among members of the steering committee for AJPRODHO (A civil Society organisation) for Radio Salus project on sensitizing youthful leaders of tomorrow. As member of steering committee, I, participated in a number of national debates amongst the youth on development.
-In 2012, the Search for Common Ground-Rwanda together with school of Journalism and Communication organised a media stakeholders meeting at Hotel Umubano in Kigali. I was among the organizing committee and also acted as moderator for the day’s dialogue. The event was successful.
-In 2011, I did Research on Media Coverage of the 2011 Senate elections in Rwanda. The research was conducted by lecturers from the School of Journalism and Communication/National University of Rwanda in partnership with Deutsche Welle Akademie With a support of the European Union. A report was produced, presented, and handed to the European Union.
-In 20011, while working as Research Assistant in charge of Marketing & Business, I produced a booklet titled “Connecting Rwanda through space” for the Centre for Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing of the National University of Rwanda.
-In 2014, together with other consultants from Illuminatio Consultancy and training center (ICTC), we carried out research and establishing Media Performance Index Tools (MPIT) tools for the then Media High Council of Rwanda.
-In 2012, together with other lecturers from the School of Journalism and Communication and Great Lakes Media Centre, we trained practicing journalists on Media Ethics and Regulation, and production techniques in in the following domains:
a. TV production Techniques
b. Radio Production Techniques
c. Online Journalism
d. Print Production techniques
-in 2009-2010, we did research on Analysis of the media Coverage of the 2010 Presidential elections. The research was conducted by lecturers from the School of Journalism and Communication/National University of Rwanda in partnership with Deutsche Welle Akademie With a support of the European Union. A report was produced, presented, and handed to the European Union.
-in 2010, I was trained in ‘Elections reporting’ (in preparation for the August 2010 presidential elections) and in turn i trained Rwandan journalists on ‘Elections reporting’ Funded by Commonwealth Secretariat, at Top Tower Hotel in Kigali.
-In 2004-2005, I did research on the role of radio in the coverage of population issues in Kabale district, Uganda. I produced a dissertation and submitted it to Makerere University for the award of a PGD.
-In 2001-2003, I did research on Decentralized Administration and Poverty Reduction in Rwanda and produced a dissertation, submitted it to the then National University of Rwanda, for the award of Bachelor’s degree.