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Meet COMFORT MURUHURA RUTAYA, the lawyer-turned-podcast host, who is juggling law and killer podcast interviews.
With his sharp smile, Muruhura is turning Top VIP’s Podcast into a must-listen for several youth dreamers and doers. Quick Talk recently met him at Roots restaurant for a chat about law school and his journey to creating the popular podcast.
Who is Comfort Muruhura Rutaya?
Comfort is a 24-year-old Ugandan lawyer and Christian, that is passionate about leadership and advocacy through media. I am the host of Top VIP’s podcast, a platform that engages influential voices across diverse industries to share stories and strategies for personal growth.
Your journey from law student to podcast host is inspiring. Please take Quick Talk back to your roots.
I was born and raised in Rukungiri district. [Sighs] Life back then was never dull, always real, and full of lessons. Those early days shaped my sense of empathy and gave me a hunger to see fairness in how people lived.
It was also a stimulus that shaped my passion to pursue law.
Which school(s) played the biggest role in building the foundation for your diverse career path?
My education journey has been transformative at every stage, [smiles] and more like a three-act play, each stage shaping me in wild ways. However, the real and pivotal shaping of my path started at Mbarara High School [alias Chaapa.
Chaapa is a renowned school in Western Uganda] where I did my O-level. I stepped into a big and rather controversial position of Mr Chaapa, an overall talented entertainer voted by students.
The position enabled me to feel the weight of influence and how being seen as a big school figure pushes you to live up to it. Act Two was SPENA [St. Peter’s Naalya] where I joined for A-level.
There, my lifestyle changed from the outgoing, highly social Mr Chaapa, to being calm, more laidback, and reflective. But the real plot twist was in Act Three at Uganda Christian University [UCU Mukono].
Arguably, this was the biggest turning point in my journey so far. Law school stretched me intellectually—it demanded long hours, discipline and constant resilience. Law school is notoriously demanding.
How did you manage to balance your legal studies with launching Top VIP’s Podcast?
Balancing law school and Top VIP’s Podcast plus other things I was pursuing has been one of the greatest lessons of my life. When you are pursuing a serious goal like law and then you add something new on top of it, the truth is that you are likely to get more obsessed with the new thing.
I remember when I had just started the podcast, I would sit in lectures but my thoughts were far away, planning how the next episode should sound, thinking about guests, imagining how perfect I wanted it to be.
That obsession with the new goal almost made me get distracted in law that I was already pursuing. However, I later realized obsession without balance can be destructive. I had to learn to tame my thoughts and practice focus. I learned that if I am in class, I must give law my full attention.
If I am recording or preparing episodes, then the podcast deserves my whole energy.
What was the spark that ignited the idea for this podcast?
[Takes a deep breath] My spark for Top VIP’s Podcast came from access. Growing up, I was privileged to sometimes access older and prominent people. In my interactions with them, I would get insights and knowledge far beyond what I could get from my peers.
Those moments probably lit something in me. They gave me ideas, perspectives, and even confidence that made me live and think beyond my age group.
When did you officially launch the podcast, and how has the journey been?
I launched the podcast in early 2024. I actually had no idea how deeply it would personally shape me. Most critical of this journey is that I have been able to learn, unlearn and re-learn several things. So, the journey has been a mix of “wow, I did that!” and “oh no, how do I fix this?”
Every episode feels like a new adventure.
Any standout moments or guests that have shaped its direction?
Every guest brings something unique and fresh. I’ve spoken with entrepreneurs who failed several times before breaking through, creatives who challenge cultural limits, and leaders who embody humility.
Sometimes, it’s just not interviews but also the life lessons that keep shaping how I see the world and my place in it.
Your podcast brings together influential voices from diverse industries. How do you choose your guests?
Choosing guests is not about big names. It’s about storytelling. I look for people who carry something real, because listeners connect more with honesty than with polished achievements.
My role is to dig deeper, to create a space where guests feel safe to share not just the highlight reel, but also the struggles, the fears, the faith and the turning points. That’s where the gold is. Let’s talk about the evolution of Top VIP’s Podcast.
How has it grown or changed since its inception, and what has been the most unexpected development along the way?
The growth of Top VIP’s Podcast has been beautiful. From ideation to a structured platform with impact, it has stretched me in ways I didn’t expect.
Consistency has been the toughest challenge [laughs], but the messages I receive from young people who say an episode gave them courage or shifted their mindset—that’s the true reward.
Is there a particular episode or conversation that left a lasting impact on you personally?
Picking one episode is like a singer choosing a favourite song – impossible! Every guest brings a fresh vibe, like a new ingredient in my life’s recipe. Some challenge my brain, others tug at my heart, whereas others hand me practical tips I use before the episode even drops
What’s next for you and Top VIP’s Podcast?
The future looks spicy [nods]. I see the podcast evolving into mentorship programs, live gatherings and collaborations with global voices. I want it to become not just something people listen to, but something that equips them with tools and connects them to opportunities.
Finally, for our audience – especially young people looking to make an impact like you – what’s one piece of advice you would give to someone trying to blend their passion, profession, and purpose like you have?
To young people, my advice is simple: don’t wait for perfect conditions to begin. Start with what you have, right where you are. I’ll give you a personal example of how one day I walked into my friend’s studio and told him to record me a small video of me introducing my podcast.
It was nothing big, just a simple clip. But from that day, a thread was created. I look back at that short clip now, and I see how it quietly set everything in motion.
It reminds me of a short poem by William Stafford called The Way It Is, where he says there is a thread you follow. It may be invisible, but it runs through everything. For me, that first small reel was the beginning of my thread, and by holding onto it through the hard days, the doubts, and the learning curves, I’ve been able to keep moving forward.
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