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Inside East Africa
Immerse yourself in the authentic essence of East Africa and its remarkable people. Join us as we listen to the voices of business leaders, political figures, and changemakers who are truly making a difference. Our collection of podcasts captures the raw and real stories that showcase the true spirit of East African identity. Don’t miss out on this captivating journey. Tune in now and be inspired by the voices shaping East Africa on our podcast. Get ready to discover the heart of East Africa like never before.
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Ken opens with a hard truth many don’t like to confront: Africa’s biggest financial risk isn’t volatility; it’s the information gap. Across Kenya, Uganda, and the wider region, investment knowledge remains uneven and often inaccessible. In the absence of reliable data, people lean on hearsay, social circles, and “guaranteed return” promises, a fertile ground for Ponzi schemes and financial scams. As Ken explains…………
DEC 31, 2025 : 26
In this no-holds-barred episode of Inside East Africa, we peel back the millionaire’s façade. We go straight to the fractures: exile under Idi Amin, nights spent driving taxis in London, and a decision that few had the guts to make — returning to war-scarred Uganda in the 1980s with nothing but grit and belief. What he built — banks, schools, hotels — mattered not for profit alone, but because someone had to rebuild trust in a broken system.
DEC 10, 2025 : 52
The discussion begins with a fundamental question: who tells Africa’s story, and how? For too long, that narrative has been outsourced to foreign media, NGOs, and aid agencies. They have defined Africa through the lens of need, never through the lens of potential. But as the dialogue reveals, the continent’s challenge is no longer image-building; it is ownership of its story. The world knows Africa as a cause; Africa must now teach it to see a partner.
OCT 29, 2025 : 34
While others talk “green”, Sebastian swapped concrete dependency for engineered timber, designed homes that collect and reuse stormwater, and built an entire nursery of indigenous plants simply because “nature knows better than us.” He even factored vertical rivers, violent sky-bursts of rain accelerating due to climate change, into building design. Who else is talking about future-proofing African housing against the weather of 2040?
OCT 15, 2025 : 31
We discuss legacy, trust, and identity. Why are world-class Kenyan family businesses still hesitant to list publicly, even when they’re profitable? How do you convince patriarchs and matriarchs that going public isn’t losing control, it’s securing immortality? And what does investing have to do with being Kenyan?
OCT 01, 2025 : 27
Hilda shares that the greatest challenge lies in information asymmetry. Too many small businesses are still operating in the shadows, without digitized processes, proper records, or financial footprints. To address this, Pezesha begins by helping MSMEs digitize their operations and build a financial history before extending credit. This approach not only reduces risk but also strengthens the foundation for long-term growth.
AUG 27, 2025 : 18
This episode is full of stories that challenge everything we think we know. A woman gives birth at 67. Has twins at 70. Travelers from Spain, Congo, the UK, the US, all flying into Kampala, not just for IVF, but for gender selection, sickle cell gene removal, egg freezing and complete antenatal and neonatal care. Treatments costing $150,000 in Europe are available here for under $10,000 without sacrificing ethics, expertise, or dignity.
AUG 20, 2025 : 23
Kaushik explains that Spiro’s mission is clear: to provide Africa’s 1.5 billion people with affordable, accessible, and clean mobility. In a continent with one of the world’s youngest populations and fast-growing cities, the need for reliable transportation is urgent. Spiro’s vertically integrated model manufactures electric motorbikes locally, builds the batteries and charging infrastructure, and trains African workers to maintain and deploy them.
AUG 13, 2025 : 27
In addressing misconceptions, Shah emphasizes Kenya’s talent as a critical, often overlooked asset. With a robust education system and a cultural inclination toward entrepreneurship, Kenyan professionals are leading in regional and global roles. From elite athletes to world-class engineers and hospitality professionals, Kenyans are increasingly becoming the country’s greatest export.
AUG 6, 2025 : 33
This isn’t just a business story. It’s a reflection on Kenyaness; on how identity, culture, and pride can shape entrepreneurial ecosystems. Kenya, a country of over 40 tribes, stands as a mosaic of cultures. The conversation explores how this diversity, often overlooked in business discourse, becomes a strategic advantage when celebrated, not erased. What emerges is a nuanced, deeply local understanding of hospitality, conservation, and what it means to leave something better than you found it.
JUL 16, 2025 : 22
To guide us through the questions of identity, Chief Explorer Rajan Nazran flew to Uganda to meet with one of the leaders in Pan-African thinking, President Museveni. For many, Uganda holds a strange grip on the collective experience of understanding the dangers of identity politics in emerging markets and the associated risks.
MAY 31, 2023 : 51
In the first part of a profoundly moving episode, Chief Explorer Rajan Nazran takes us on a journey into the life of an individual of Indian descent in the United Kingdom. This extraordinary 2-part podcast unveils a remarkable conversation with Vijay Patel OBE, a philanthropist whose life has been shaped by an incredible story.
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