Africa Speaking

Africa Speaking

Twaweza Communications

Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 27m
Activity Dormant
Since Aug 2022
Latest Episode Aug 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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media.rss.com

About This Podcast

The Podcast discusses political, economic, social, cultural and environmental issues affecting the African continent while at the same time delving into particular national and regional concerns. The podcast presents an opportunity for knowledge sharing and learning, and gives priority to African voices from the continent and the diaspora

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S2E19 Faith-Fueled Climate Action: Mwangaza Light's Holistic Approach to Energy Poverty and Environmental Stewardship

Aug 22, 2025 32m Transcript

Faith-Fueled Climate Action: Mwangaza Light's Holistic Approach to Energy Poverty and Environmental StewardshipIn this episode, we hear from Pauline Mwangi, the Deputy CEO of Mwangaza Light a dynamic…

S2E18 Kibra's Green Guardians: A Nubian Youth Initiative Re-Greening Kibra for Climate Action

Aug 19, 2025 20m Transcript

Kibra's Green Guardians: A Nubian Youth Initiative Re-Greening Kibra for Climate Action We hear from Khalid Munir Mohamed of the Salama Youth CBO, a passionate leader from Kibra's Nubian community.…

S2E17 Beyond Kibera: How Community Action is Regenerating Rivers and Empowering Women

Aug 15, 2025 20m Transcript

Beyond Kibera: How Community Action is Regenerating Rivers and Empowering Women In this second part, Malassen Hamida, describes their use of vertical gardens to boost food security in urban areas.She…

S2E16 Kibera's Green Heroes: How Women are Adapting to Climate Change

Aug 12, 2025 23m Transcript

Kibera's Green Heroes: How Women are Adapting to Climate Change In this episode, we hear from Malassen Hamida, the founder and chairperson of the Mazingira Women Initiative. The initiative focuses on…

S2E15 Inclusive Resilience: Policy, Practice, and Community in Climate-Smart Agriculture

Aug 07, 2025 29m Transcript

Inclusive Resilience: Policy, Practice, and Community in Climate-Smart AgricultureIn this episode Wanjiru Mambo continues her discussion on climate change mitigation within the potato value chain,…

S2E14 Feeding a Nation Sustainably: Innovating for Climate Resilience in the Potato Value Chain

Aug 04, 2025 30m Transcript

Feeding a Nation Sustainably: Innovating for Climate Resilience in the Potato Value ChainThis episode features Wanjiru Mambo, a successful entrepreneur in the potato food chain and the driving force…

S2E13 Beyond Reintegration: How Formerly Incarcerated Women are Leading Waste-to-Energy Solutions

Jul 30, 2025 30m Transcript

Beyond Reintegration: How Formerly Incarcerated Women are Leading Waste-to-Energy SolutionsIn this episode, we hear from Cedric Alusa, Communications Manager at Clean Start Africa, and Jane Kiio, a…

S2E12 From Gangs to Green Solutions: How Youth are Driving Climate Adaptation in Mukuru kwa Reuben

Jul 25, 2025 25m Transcript

From Gangs to Green Solutions: How Youth are Driving Climate Adaptation in Mukuru kwa ReubenWe meet Mitchel Wanja Kamau, a trained water engineer and a vital member of Kwa Reuben Ubuntu Community…

S2E11 The Sacred Connection: How Traditional Healers Are Safeguarding Plants and Knowledge for Climate-Resilient Health

Jul 22, 2025 23m Transcript

The Sacred Connection: How Traditional Healers Are Safeguarding Plants and Knowledge for Climate-Resilient Health In this part of discussion, Dr. Lydia Matoke expands on best practices rooted in…

S2E10 The Vanishing Herbs: Dr. Lydia Matoke on Indigenous Healing and Climate Threats

Jul 17, 2025 23m Transcript

The Vanishing Herbs: Dr. Lydia Matoke on Indigenous Healing and Climate Threats In this compelling first episode, we delve into the world of Dr. Lydia Matoke, a highly respected traditional healer…

S2E9 Unlocking Bamboo's Future: How Bamboo Cultivation is Paving the Way for Climate Adaptation and Economic Empowerment

Jul 14, 2025 26m Transcript

Unlocking Bamboo's Future: How Bamboo Cultivation is Paving the Way for Climate Adaptation and Economic EmpowermentIn this episode, Laura Koech unravels the reasons behind the limited popularity of…

S2E8 Kenya's Green Gold: Laura Koech on Bamboo's Untapped Potential for Climate Resilience

Jul 09, 2025 28m Transcript

Kenya's Green Gold: Laura Koech on Bamboo's Untapped Potential for Climate ResilienceLaura Koech, a Yale University alumna, shares her inspiring journey into the world of bamboo, sparked by its…

S2E7 Lessons from the Ground: Ernest Chitechi on Gender, Youth, and Policy Integration in Climate Action

Jul 04, 2025 32m Transcript

Lessons from the Ground: Ernest Chitechi on Gender, Youth, and Policy Integration in Climate ActionIn our continuing conversation with Ernest Chitechi, we explore some of the outstanding innovations…

S2E6 Powering Green Growth: How KCIC Accelerates Climate Entrepreneurship and Job Creation

Jul 01, 2025 31m Transcript

In the first part of this two-part series, we speak with Ernest Chitechi about the crucial role of the Kenya Climate Innovation Centre (KCIC) in shaping the climate change financing landscape.KCIC…

S2E5 Dr. Staline Kibet: Legislations & Green Financing (Part 4)

Jun 26, 2025 26m Transcript

Funding the Future: Unlocking Green Finance and Best Practices for Climate Resilience in KenyaIn this episode, Dr. Kibet examines the crucial role of legislation and financing in strengthening…

S2E4 Dr. Staline Kibet: Roles of Institutions & Businesses (Part 3)

Jun 24, 2025 25m Transcript

Empowering Change: How Education, Enterprise, and Gender Equity Drive Climate MitigationIn the third part Dr. Kibet focuses on the crucial roles of learning institutions and businesses in fostering…

S2E3 Dr. Staline Kibet: Intersection of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge (Part 2)

Jun 19, 2025 20m Transcript

Cultural Wisdom for Climate Resilience: Dr. Kibet on Agro-Biodiversity and Traditional PracticesIn the second part of our conversation with Dr. Staline Kibet, we learn how cultural practices…

S2E2 Dr. Staline Kibet: Intersection of Scientific and Indigenous Knowledge (Part 1)

Jun 17, 2025 21m Transcript

Bridging Knowledge Systems: Dr. Staline Kibet on Climate Adaptation in Kenya's ForestsIn this first episode, Dr. Staline Kibet, navigates the crucial connection of scientific and indigenous knowledge…

S2E1 Climate Change to Climate Emergency: Kamoji Wachira on Navigating Africa's Climate Crisis and Wangari Maathai's Legacy

Jun 12, 2025 35m Transcript

Kamoji Wachira, an environmental expert working globally, reveals the urgent transition from understanding climate change to recognizing the current climate emergency. He explores the consequences of…

S1E13 Prof CJ Willy Mutunga_Constitution Making in Kenya_Part 3

Jun 20, 2024 35m Transcript

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