The Ubunifu Podcast

The Ubunifu Podcast or Creative Podcast is a platform that brings together young people who are making an impact in their own ways be it socially, politically, or economically. We focus on folks doing jobs that are pastoral, caring, health centred, social, creative, and innovative. The philosophy of the show is built on the three words Ubuntu, Ubunifu, and Ujamaa. Ubuntu - I am because you are. Ubunifu - Creativity and innovation. Ujamaa - Comradeship and community.

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Episodes

Understanding development part 2

Following up from our last episode we discuss neo-colonialism and neo-liberalism and contextualize it within our state of Kenya. We go on a little rant about its manifestations in Kenya highlighting the flood crisis, and the health care crisis. A relevant rant. DISCLAIMER: We used one mic for this episode and did not realize till production that you can hear us moving it about. Apologies for that! We are still figuring out how to do in person interviews well! :) We hope you learn something new! ...

Jun 05, 2024•59 min

Understanding Development part 1

What is Development? Wacera Muriuki gives us a comprehensive overview of Development. In this discussion we cover Colonization, Imperialism, and Neo-liberalism and thread them all together to help us understand Development today.

Apr 04, 2024•59 min

What is in a Name?

What does your name mean? In this episode I share from my listeners what their names mean, together with a poem from a dear friend, Kiria. About their identity transformation as they adopted their Gikuyu name. This episode celebrates our Afrikan roots to demonstrate how meaningful our names are and why we should be proud to have them.

Jun 28, 2023•18 min

Healthcare, Tech, and life reflections with Nathan Robinson

Our host Wacera and Nathan discuss a project that Nathan spear headed and participated in at the beginning of the Pandemic when he joined the frontline as a newly qualified doctor at University College Hospital in London. We discuss the challenges he faced working in a high-pressure environment, how he and his colleagues creatively tackled those problems using creativity, research, and technology. Nathan also reflects on this period of his life, sharing lessons he learned and also how he felt li...

Nov 11, 2022•48 min

Tech girlies and banter with Michelle Juma and Kinda

In this episode Wacera interviews two women, Michelle Kinda and Michelle Juma. Michelle Juma is a Full Stack Developer who specializes in front end development, while Michelle Kinda is a Data Analyst. Both women love what they do, and they share with us why they love what they do. In this episode we also take time to discuss the high and lows of the work they do. How they have challenged themselves and grown since beginning work. Swahili Notes: Kama kuna kitu na chukia mimi ni kusift throgh data...

Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 6 min

The Kena Kona Dance Centre with founder Makena Kimani

Makena Kimani and Wacera discuss dance. How TKKDC was inspired during the height of the pandemic and pushed Makena to begin her dream of having a dance school in Nairobi. We cover the challenges of pursuing an unconventional career, the challenges of teaching online and the joys of pursuing what she loves. A teacher, dancer, and overall creative Makena has a lot to teach about consistency to actualize one's dreams.

Oct 20, 2022•42 min

Matt Owegi and the Strings

Wacera and Matthew Owegi discuss his career as a musician and more recently guitarist of the iconic Kenyan group H_art the band. He shares his journey of learning the guitar and eventually falling in love with music. Matthew describes why he does what he does, why it is fun, its challenges, and the lessons he has learned, and lastly where he hopes to see himself in the future.

Oct 13, 2022•51 min

Wer Jokenya with Wairimu Nduba

Wacera discusses the platform - Wer Jokenya with its creator Wairimu. Wairimu is a musician, researcher, historian, and overall creative. Wer Jokenya means music for the Kenyan people, and it is a space she created that celebrates Kenya's music history, and its nuanced intersections. We will touch on identity, decolonizing music, and Kenyan history. In this episode she also suggests a list of resources that she has compiled for anyone interested in learning more about Kenya's musical history. Fi...

Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min

What is the Ubunifu Podcast?

Welcome to the Ubunifu podcast where we discuss everything creative and innovative. As a collective of young people from all walks of life using their ideas to transform and engage with the world today.

Oct 04, 2022•4 min

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