About

Dr. Ronnie "Mich" Egwang

A veterinary doctor turned broadcaster and marketer who has hosted, moderated and directed high-level events across East Africa for over two decades, natively in English and French.

  • Years of experience25+ years on stage and on air
  • Veterinary doctorVeterinary doctor (BVM, Makerere University)
  • Founder of EclipseFounder and Managing Director, Eclipse Marketing & Events Africa (since 1999)
  • Where he worksBased in Kampala; works across East Africa
Dr. Mich smiling, seated in a navy suit and red tie in a banquet hall set with white chairs

What clients say he does

Native English–French hosting

In letters from Uganda Development Bank Limited and Uganda Revenue Authority.

AADFI 2015 Annual Conference and CEO Forum · ATAF 10th Anniversary Celebrations and 4th International Conference on Tax in Africa

Researches every client, speaker and subject

In letters from USAID/Uganda, Bayport Financial Services (Uganda) Limited, TradeMark East Africa, Uganda Revenue Authority and Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH).

Keeps tight programmes on time without rushing anyone

In letters from United Nations DESA — Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination, Development Cooperation Policy Branch (New York), Standard Chartered Bank Uganda, World Food Programme (WFP) Uganda and Miltton Events OÜ (Tallinn, Estonia).

Trusted with heads of state, ministers and diplomatic protocol

In letters from United Nations DESA — Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination, Development Cooperation Policy Branch (New York), Embassy of Israel, Nairobi, Prudential Assurance Uganda Limited, Standard Chartered Bank Uganda and GOAL Uganda.

Unflustered by last-minute changes

In letters from Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), World Food Programme (WFP) Uganda, Uganda Muslim Youth Development Forum and Miltton Events OÜ (Tallinn, Estonia).

Hosts and produces: one partner for stage and show

In letters from Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), Amsterdam, GIZ Uganda, Raxio Data Centre (Uganda) and Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Africa.

Career

  1. before 1998
    Radio voice-oversAmong his first paid jobs.
  2. 10 February 1996 – 24 June 2001
    Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University
  3. 1998
    Helped set up his church's radio station
  4. 26 January 1999
    Founded Eclipse Marketing & Events AfricaSet up during his third year of veterinary school, when offers to use his voice at functions became too many to ignore.
  5. Drive-time presenter, Sanyu FM (Kampala)Prime-time radio slot; also involved in promotions and presentations.
  6. 3 February 2003 – 3 December 2006
    Promotions Manager, Nation Media Group (K-FM / Monitor Publications)Helped build the concept for K-FM, identify target audiences and sell advertising; radio and online promotions.
  7. Set up radio stations in Juba and Western Equatoria, South Sudan
  8. 10 January 2007 – 5 July 2010
    Professional Diploma in Marketing (DipM), Chartered Institute of Marketing
  9. 3 August 2010 – 7 August 2013
    Board Director, Alliance Française Uganda
  10. 6–21 February 2011
    Certificate in Events Management & Rigging, Total Solutions Group (Birmingham)
  11. 5 May 2018
    Director, The Digital YearBook
  12. 1 September 2024 – November 2024
    Certificate in MICE, Event Academy Africa

Credentials

  • June 2001
    Bachelor of Veterinary MedicineMakerere University
  • July 2010
    Professional Diploma in Marketing (DipM)Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), United Kingdom
  • Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Marketing (UK)
  • February 2011
    Certificate in Events Management & RiggingTotal Solutions Group
  • November 2024
    Certificate in MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibitions)Event Academy Africa (South Africa)

Languages

  • Hosts in
    Luomother tongue
  • Hosts in
    EnglishC2
  • Hosts in
    FrenchC2
  • Speaks
    LugandaB1 speaking, A1 reading and writing
  • Speaks
    Spanishlearning (as of the magazine interview)

Companies and boards

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