On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, we sit down with James Ahere, co-founder and business development lead at Weza Interactive Entertainment, to explore the emerging African video game industry.James shares his journey of starting a gaming studio at just 23 years old alongside his brother. With his background in law and business, and his brother's software engineering expertise, they set out to create games that showcase African culture, history, and identity to the world.Their first game, ...
May 21, 2025•37 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Michelle Watiki, Co-founder and COO at Duck ( Techstars). Michelle shares her remarkable journey from a chemical engineering career in the UK to becoming a tech entrepreneur in Kenya.Michelle's story begins with her strategic approach to education, pursuing chemical engineering based on salary prospects. Despite facing setbacks in her A-levels, she persevered through her undergraduate degree at Aston University...
May 14, 2025•56 min
On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, we sit down with Brian Abel, Head of Growth at Welcome Tomorrow, to explore his journey in the tech marketing landscape across Africa.Brian shares his unexpected path from aspiring accountant to becoming a leader in growth marketing, highlighting how his experience with global brands like Twitter, Snapchat, Spotify, and TikTok at Aleph (formerly Adynamo) shaped his approach to bringing world-class marketing strategies to African businesses.Brian emphasize...
May 07, 2025•33 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with John Wachira Wahome, a software engineer turned real estate entrepreneur.With 15 years of experience in the software industry, John shares his journey from working across various sectors including banking, healthcare, and business operations, to Finsco Africa, a real estate firm specializing in plot sales, housing, and custom design-build solutions.John emphasizes the importance of starting entrepreneurship ear...
Apr 30, 2025•38 min
On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, Alice Kanjejo sits down with Hannes Bend, founder of Breathing AI and Vital Sign AI.Hannes shares his remarkable journey from artist to AI entrepreneur, highlighting how personal struggles shaped his vision for more human-centered technology.Born with mild cerebral palsy and having nearly died at birth, Hannes experienced intense physical pain in his early years, which later led to depression. This disconnection from his body eventually guided him toward ...
Apr 23, 2025•24 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Maureen Onyango, CEO and co-founder of Madata Limited, who brings her wealth of experience.Maureen shares her 16-year career at Kenya Airways, where she rose through the ranks, managing operations across different African markets, including Kenya, Cameroon, and Senegal. Her extensive Pan-African experience gave her valuable insights into different consumer behaviors and market strategies across the continent.Th...
Apr 16, 2025•40 min
On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, we sit down with Maxine Kinyua, founder of Tui Beauty, an AI-powered beauty tech platform offering skin diagnostics and product recommendations. Maxine shares her entrepreneurial journey from a campus-based skincare business to a full-fledged beauty tech startup.Maxine's story begins with her early interest in both tech and business during high school. Although she studied PR and communications in university, her entrepreneurial spirit emerged when she ex...
Apr 08, 2025•48 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Dr. Nick Were, an orthopedic resident at the University of Nairobi and health tech entrepreneur at Padel Kenya on Peponi Road. Between rounds of padel, Dr. Were shares his journey from aspiring engineer to medical doctor, inspired by his father's career in medicine.He discusses his innovative work with Prothea Kenya, where he leverages 3D printing technology to create affordable prosthetics for amputees. Tradit...
Apr 02, 2025•31 min
On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, host Alice Kanjejo engages in an insightful conversation with Dominic Kimathi, a senior product manager at Co-creation Hub, where he advises startups on product optimization to help them scale. Dominic describes himself as a "people person" whose interpersonal skills have significantly shaped his career trajectory.The episode begins with a lively "hot takes" segment about product management. Dominic shares his perspectives on whether early-stage startups ...
Mar 26, 2025•36 min
On this episode of My Tech Story Africa, Host Alice Kanjejo takes us to the Royal Nairobi Golf Club for a refreshing change of pace, combining her passion for golf with valuable insights on marketing strategies for tech startups. As she practices her swing, Alice draws parallels between golf's principles of patience and resilience and the journey of building a successful business.Alice emphasizes that while many founders focus heavily on product development, distribution and marketing deserve eq...
Mar 19, 2025•12 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Nimara Newa, a clinical psychologist and creative writer, about cognitive biases and their impact on decision-making in the tech ecosystem. Hosted by Alice Kanjejo, this special International Women's Month edition explores how our subconscious thought patterns influence business decisions and team leadership.Nimara explains that while our brains process millions of bits of information subconsciously, we conscio...
Mar 12, 2025•47 min
On this My Tech Story Africa episode, we sit down with Collins Donye, founder of Rvysion Design Studio, the company behind her newly launched website. Collins shares his inspiring journey from childhood curiosity to tech entrepreneurship.Growing up with a natural desire to build and create, Collins recalls dismantling toys and crafting his own playthings as a child. His father fostered this creativity by purchasing him his first laptop at age seven and enrolling him in a cyber training center by...
Mar 06, 2025•49 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Laban-Cliff Onserio, Africa's Regional Director at the Chief of Staff Association. Laban shares his diverse career journey spanning from General Electric to CNBC, Nation Media Group, and government service in the Office of the President.Born and raised in Nakuru, Laban credits his "fire in the belly" mindset to his humble beginnings and formative years at Strathmore University. He emphasizes the value of buildi...
Feb 26, 2025•51 min
After months of engaging in tech discussions on My Tech Story Africa, Tech Roundtable is taking a bold leap forward, rebranding as "Admin Access" (AA) - where regular "AA meetings" promise even deeper dives into the tech ecosystem. This exciting shift marks the first spin-off show in MTS Africa's expanding network of media products. In today's episode, Evans Munene and Dominic Mulinda tackle the seismic shifts in the AI landscape following Deep Seek dramatic entrance into the scene. The open-sou...
Feb 19, 2025•58 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Sean Muraya, an architect-turned-entrepreneur who shares his compelling journey of building innovative tech solutions in Kenya's real estate and technology landscape. Through a series of entrepreneurial attempts, including a fintech venture called Tova, a food delivery app named Grub, and a woodworking technology project called Iota.Sean learned critical lessons about startup challenges, the importance of resea...
Feb 12, 2025•38 min
In this captivating episode of My Tech Story Africa, host Alice Kanjejo leads a compelling discussion with diaspora professionals at the Jasiri Network Summit in Nairobi, exploring the transformative potential of African talent and cross-continental connections.The panel, featuring Michele Watiki (COO of Duck Analytics), James Kiriamiti, and Nancy Masila (Founder of Jasiri Network), delves into the misconceptions about working abroad versus returning home. They challenge the "brain drain" narrat...
Feb 10, 2025•35 min
The Truth About Carbon Credits: Are They Really Helping Africa? 🌿 In our latest roundtable episode, we dive deep into carbon credits—a system designed to offset pollution by allowing companies and countries to "buy" environmental responsibility. But is this really working, or is it just a license to pollute? 🔎 We break it down: ✅ What carbon credits are and how they work ✅ The real price of carbon credits—who sets it and who benefits? ✅ The broken incentive system that lets big polluters off t...
Feb 03, 2025•13 min
In a groundbreaking development for Kenya's digital economy, the country has unveiled a comprehensive crypto regulation bill that seeks to strike a balance between innovation and oversight. As discussed on the latest episode of 'The Tech Roundtable' by Dominic & Evans, the bill represents a thoughtful approach by designating specific regulatory bodies - the Capital Markets Authority and Central Bank of Kenya - to oversee different aspects of virtual asset services. The legislation creates cl...
Jan 31, 2025•12 min
On this episode of "After Hours, in partnership with Tanqueray Africa," we speak with Angela Koki, a venture capital and finance expert, as she shares her unconventional journey from corporate finance to developing the startup ecosystem. Angela takes us through her background in financial engineering, her years in government, and her extensive experiences in investments, audit, and agriculture. The conversation takes a fascinating turn as Angela reveals her brave decision to take a career break ...
Jan 29, 2025•46 min
Starting 2025 with Crypto, EVs, Carbon Credits, and AI In this episode of Tech Roundtable, Dominic and Evans explore four transformative trends shaping 2025. The duo kicks off with Kenya’s crypto regulation bill, with Dominic explaining how it balances innovation with oversight, creating clear rules for virtual asset providers. This progressive legislation could position Kenya as a crypto hub in Africa. Next, they shift to the automotive industry, dissecting Jaguar’s bold decision to pause produ...
Jan 22, 2025•53 min
Host Alice Kanjejo engages in an enlightening conversation with June Okal, a pioneering force at the intersection of technology, policy, and law in Africa. Currently serving as the senior manager for East and Southern Africa at the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), June's journey exemplifies how strategic thinking and continuous learning can shape a remarkable career. June's story begins with her early experience at Equity Bank straight out of high school, where challe...
Jan 15, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of "After Hours," host Alice Kanjejo sits down with Aaron Onu, a senior product designer and co-founder of Los Hombres design studio, over Tanqueray cocktails at Art Cafe Gastro Bar. Aaron shares his journey from electrical engineering to becoming a respected figure in product design. Aaron's story begins with early exposure to design through his brother's computer school projects, leading to an internship at Jumia where he discovered the power of data and user research. His care...
Dec 16, 2024•41 min
Pull up a chair and grab your favorite Tanqueray cocktail – the first episode of "After Hours" is serving up an incredible conversation with Shiro Njoroge, the co-founder and Head of Growth at Mosmos! Over delicious Gastro Collins cocktails at Artcaffe Gastro Bar, Shiro shares her unexpected journey from law school to tech entrepreneurship with host Alice Kanjejo. Her path began with AIESEC at university, where exposure to diverse fields led her into marketing, including a stint at Ogilvy. The g...
Dec 13, 2024•45 min
In this special edition of The Tech Roundtable Series, hosts Dominic Mulinda and Evans Munene take over to discuss several pressing topics in tech, politics, and social media. The Podcast Election The hosts dive into how the U.S. presidential race has transformed into what they call "The Podcast Election." They analyze the stark contrast between Donald Trump's and Kamala Harris's podcast strategies: Trump appeared on 14 podcasts, accumulating ~124 million YouTube views Harris participated in 5 p...
Nov 20, 2024•59 min
In this episode, Mohamed Aziz from KibokoDAO breaks down Web3 and blockchain in a way anyone can understand. Coming from 15 years in marketing and production, he shows that you don't need to be a tech expert to get involved in Web3. Using everyday examples like M-Pesa, Aziz explains how blockchain can change how we do business. He shares cool projects, like how farmers are using blockchain to sell shares in their avocado trees to people worldwide. The big message? Web3 isn't just for tech people...
Nov 13, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 33
🎙️ We are back and ready to take you to dive into another exciting episode of My Tech Story Africa as our host, Alice Kanjejo, chats with Norbert Siteyi , the B2B Lead for Logitech in East Africa. His journey is a story of ambition, grit, and courage—from a young university student with a big dream to a prominent tech leader in East Africa. Norbert's insights and unique approach to tackling career challenges make this episode a must-watch for anyone looking to break into tech or business develo...
Oct 30, 2024•39 min•Ep. 32
🎙️ This just in: The September Roundtable 🎙️Bringing together insightful conversations, expert opinions, and a dash of fun as we tackle some of today’s most intriguing topics.🔶First-Time Founders vs. Seasoned EntrepreneursWhat’s the real key to success in the startup world? While first-time founders often think the product is everything, seasoned entrepreneurs know better: retention and distribution are where the real magic happens. Discover why these factors hold the secret to long-term succ...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
🔶 Is there such a thing as being too big? The August Roundtable digs deep into this thought-provoking questions and examining what it means for a company to grow too large. Is being a monopoly inherently bad, or is it a natural outcome of offering a superior product? As the team debates, we uncover fascinating examples from the tech world, including how Google, Microsoft, and others navigate this fine line of power and innovation. This episode goes beyond just Kenya—it’s a global question. As c...
Sep 27, 2024•18 min
In this captivating episode of My Tech Story Africa, we bring you Radhika Bhachu, co-founder of Ndovu, a revolutionary fintech startup transforming financial inclusion across Africa. Radhika shares her incredible journey from corporate finance at BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, to building a wealth management platform tailored for everyday Africans. This episode dives into her personal experiences, offering invaluable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, tech enthusiasts, and anyon...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Welcome to the August Edition of the My Tech Story Africa podcast! In this roundtable discussion, host Alice Kanjejo is joined by Dominic Mulinda, Chief Product Officer at Honeycoin, and Evans Munene, a software engineer at Google and entrepreneur to delve into some of the most compelling stories in the African tech landscape. 🔶 What's Caught Your Mind? We kick off the discussion by sharing the latest trends and stories that have made waves in the tech world this month. From groundbreaking inno...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min
