Open Chats with The Open Institute

The Open Institute

English Business Non-Profit

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 22m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (1)

Since Feb 2023

Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to our new talk show series, Open Chats by The Open Institute! This new show brings together leaders and experts in development and governance to discuss the future of Africa and the megatrends that are shaping the world today. Our mission is to provide a platform for insightful conversations and exchanging ideas that will lead to innovative solutions and a better future for Africa. Modern megatrends shaping the world include digital transformation, climate change, and urbanisation. As prominent African leaders have pointed out, these megatrends have significant implications for Africa and its future.At Open Chats by The Open Institute, we will bring together leaders and experts to discuss these megatrends and their impact on Africa. We aim to provide a platform for insightful conversations and exchanging ideas that will lead to innovative solutions and a better future for Africa. We invite you to join us on this journey as we explore the future of Africa and the world.In our Season Zero, we start off with our new board members - including Nivi Sharma, who has dedicated her life to providing access to children, women and rural populations, first using the internet and now by building literal bridges! We shall feature computer scientist per excellence, Dr Shikoh Gitau, who has worked hard to change how major decisions are made using hardcore data science and Brian Longwe, who has built internet networks in multiple African countries for the past 30 years. -----------------------The Open Institute is a non-profit organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya that collaborates with Governments, Civil Society Organisations, Citizen Groups and Private Sector companies to find innovative ways to achieve Sustainable Development. https://openinstitute.africa/our-story/

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Recent Episodes

Open Institute | The Speak Up Session

Apr 02, 2026 55m

New OpenChats episodes are released weekly.Subscribe and follow us on YouTube to watch the conversations!

S3E1 Open Chats | #TheBrownEnvelope | Are Journalists Living By Faith?

Feb 03, 2026 39m

What REALLY is the #BrownEnvelope?Dive deep as Director Al Kags & Winnie Kamau unpack the controversial world of #BrownEnvelope journalism, corruption in media, and so much more. Is it bribery or…

S1E3 Episode 3 | Season Finale! Embracing Grit: A Decade of Hard Work

Jul 21, 2023 21m

Welcome to the gripping finale of the Open Chat Series! In this awe-inspiring episode, our visionary Co-Founders take you on an unforgettable journey through the last ten years since the birth of The…

S2E2 Episode 2 | The Story Unfolds: Exploring the Highs & Lows That Have Shaped OI

Jul 07, 2023 15m

Welcome to "Open Chats" Season 1, Episode 2, where the captivating story continues to unfold as our founders Jay Bhalla and Al Kags delve into the incredible highs and challenging lows that have left…

S2E1 Episode 1 | Unveiling the birth of Open Institute

Jun 26, 2023 12m

In this captivating video, prepare to be taken on a mesmerizing journey as we delve deep into the origins of this incredible organization. Join the charismatic duo of Al Kags and Jay Bhalla, the…

S2E1 Season 2 Trailer | Celebrating a Decade of Growth!

Jun 19, 2023 0m Trailer

Welcome to our new Open Chats Season! We are excited to launch Season 1 as we commemorate a momentous milestone - our 10th anniversary in advocating for responsive governments and active citizens in…

S1E6 Episode 5 with Davis Adieno | The value of the citizen voice in governance

Mar 15, 2023 27m

Join us for the final episode of the season as our new board chairman, Davis Adieno, shares his journey of working with the government years ago to audit CDF (Constituency Development Fund) projects…

S1E5 Episode 4 with Geci Karuri-Sebina | Mentorship and Innovation to solve OUR problems

Mar 10, 2023 26m

"I happily make time for young people because I remember being young with full of hopes and dreams and not always having the audience support or people to believe in me. That is a stage where people…

S1E4 Episode 3 with Brian Longwe | It's about time Africans Began to Build Their Own Africa

Mar 03, 2023 19m

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Longwe, the CEO and co-founder of Converged Technologies Malawi, about his mission to connect people through technology and promote active…

S1E3 Episode 2 with Nivi Sharma | Rural Isolation is the Root Cause of Poverty

Feb 24, 2023 18m

"There are people who can't get to a market, to a school, or to a health care facility - all these things that we take for granted are the real cause of poverty in rural areas."We had a wonderful…

S1E2 Episode 1 with Dr. Shikoh Gitau | There are 700,000 Unmet Data Science Opportunities in Kenya

Feb 17, 2023 18m

Dr. Shikoh Gitau is a Computer Scientist, and the CEO at Qhala Ltd, a Digital Innovation company that catalyzes digital transformation capabilities for organizations across Africa. We chatted with…

S1E1 Season 1 Trailer | Welcome to The Open Chats With The Open Institute!

Feb 16, 2023 1m Trailer

We are excited to announce the launch of our new talk show series, Open Chats by The Open Institute! This new show brings together leaders and experts in development and governance to discuss the…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Open Chats with The Open Institute have?

Open Chats with The Open Institute has published 12 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Business, Non-Profit.

Is Open Chats with The Open Institute still active?

Open Chats with The Open Institute is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 22m.