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Jijuze

This podcast dives deep into the stories shaping Kenya’s socio-economic, political, and cultural landscapes. From the latest government policies and business trends to groundbreaking technology and social issues, Jijuze: The Kenyan Pulse brings expert analysis and diverse perspectives to help listeners stay informed and engaged.

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4:01

Harvesting the ROI—The Macroeconomic Impact of the...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/23

In the latest episode of Jijuze podcast, hosted by Brian, the impacts of the 2025 Fertilizer Subsidy Programme on Kenya’s agricultural sector were discussed in contemporary context. The government allocated 8 billion Kenyan Shillings for this program under the agricultural transformation budget, which aims to transition Kenya from a food deficit nation to a food surplus economy. The programme has not only led to a 38.9% increase in maize production but it also advocates for long-term sustainability

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4:20

The Digital Gatekeeper—Decoding Kenya’s New Era of...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian discusses the major shift in Kenya's agricultural landscape with the introduction of the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management Information System, or KIAMIS. Implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture, KIAMIS, a digital registry, includes data for over 7.1 million smallholder farmers and plays a crucial role in determining who is eligible for subsidized fertilizers. Farmers communicate with the system using the USSD code, *616*3#, which also validates critical

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3:30

The Hero’s Exit: Why David Munyua’s 3-0 Loss is Still...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of Jijuze, host Brian explores the inspiring story of Kenyan darts player David Munyua and his recent performance at Alexandra Palace. Despite his 3-0 loss to Dutch player Kevin Doets, Brian points out that Munyua's journey from a veterinary surgeon in Murang'a to an international darts player carries more significance. Munyua's fighting spirit and resilience have brought global recognition to Kenyan sports diversity beyond traditional athletics. His success has sparked conversations

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4:01

The Most Expensive Shirt in London: How Brand Kenya...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/22

In the latest episode of Jijuze, hosted by Brian, the focus is Kenya's missed marketing opportunities. Brian discusses two specific instances of overlooked promotional potential. The first is David Munyua, a professional darts player whose televised tournament performance could have reached millions with a 'Magical Kenya' logo, but instead boasted a foreign betting company's logo due to a missed sponsorship opportunity by the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB). The second is Truphena Muthoni, whose protest

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4:49

The 169 Million Shilling Myth: What David Munyua is...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/22

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian focuses on the captivating journey of David Munyua, a Kenyan veterinarian who took the world of professional darts by storm. The podcast debunked a rumor that Munyua had already obtained Ksh 169 million, clarifying that the staggering sum is the entire tournament's grand prize and Munyua is currently at Ksh 4.3 million. The potential prize could escalate to Ksh 6 million if Munyua wins his next match against Kevin Doets, a ranking player who may be underestimating

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3:59

Kenya’s Circular Economy Moment — A 10-Year Blueprint...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/22

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian probes into Kenya's progress towards a circular economy, addressing the hurdles and opportunities that lie ahead. While the country has shown great ambition, the country's success now hinges on execution, particularly in integrating necessary components such as informal workers and scalable infrastructure within a resilient, sustainable system. Some key areas of focus include strengthening regulation enforcement and integrating data visibility into governance. Brian

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4:01

Why Circular Economy Projects in Africa Fail — And...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/13

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian directs the discourse on the challenges facing Africa's circular economy, particularly focusing on Kenya. Despite the presence of revolutionary ideas, technologies, and goodwill, most initiatives falter due to poor execution. Indiscipline in governance, misalignment of incentives, scarcity of reliable data, and low accountability are among the key hurdles for these projects. Brian further underscores the problem of institutional fragility, which often cripples waste

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3:45

Kenya’s Regional Advantage — How the Country Can Lead...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/13

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian discusses the potential of Kenya to lead East Africa's emerging circular economy amidst shifting global dynamics and regional challenges. He explaining that Kenya is in a strategic position because of its defined Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and active plastics pact. Brian explores the regional dynamics, with Uganda dealing with a contentious plastics bill, Tanzania working on enforcement, and Rwanda lacking high-capacity recycling

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4:32

Financing Kenya’s Circular Future — The Capital...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/12

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian discusses the pivot to a circular economy in Kenya, emphasizing that finance, not innovation, legislation or public awareness alone, lies at the crux of this transition. He points out, using examples from France, South Korea, and South Africa, how circular success stories have been capital-driven. He suggests that Kenya would need to move away from unreliable funding systems and design a capital architecture, encompassing public, private, and philanthropic capital,

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5:15

Kenya’s Circularity Roadmap — Building the Hybrid...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/12

Tackling pollution: How Murang'a engineer is converting plastic waste into clean fuelNairobi-based Company Turns Plastic Waste into Eco-Friendly Bricks | AfricanewsKenya Plastics Pact & WWF-Kenya Drive Plastic Recycling Efforts Amid EPR Implementation – Kenya Plastics Pact The Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations - Kenya LawConverting Plastic Waste into Building Materials – Kenya News AgencyKenya Plastics Pact Commits to Combat Plastic Pollution and

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4:04

Advanced Pyrolysis — Kenya’s High-Risk, High-Reward...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of Jijuze, hosted by Brian, the discussion centered on the opportunities and challenges associated with the adoption of advanced pyrolysis in Kenya. Advanced pyrolysis, a technology that breaks down non-recyclable plastics into reusable elements, offers potential benefits in terms of energy diversification and economic positioning for Kenya yet also carries risks due to the sophisticated standards required for its successful implementation. The podcast highlights the importance of

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6:47

Enzymatic Recycling – The Quiet Revolution Kenya...

Jijuze ·

2025/12/11

The podcast episode discusses Kenya's increasing plastic waste problem, emphasizing the grim reality of the situation and the undervalued work of the waste-pickers who facilitate the majority of the recycling efforts. In exploring solutions, the host, Brian, introduces enzymatic recycling as a promising, revolutionary innovation. This technological advance can break down PET plastics to their primary chemical components, thereby producing 'new' plastic of identical quality. The promising technology

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5:05

The Atom and the Empire: How Global Giants Are Eyeing...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian discusses Kenya's ambitious plan to develop a 1,000-megawatt nuclear power plant by 2034, sparked geopolitical interest from Russia, China, and the United States. These superpowers see Kenya's nuclear aspiration as an opportunity for strategic influence in East Africa. Russia, through its state nuclear corporation Rosatom, offers a full-package including financing and training, but risks long-term fiscal vulnerabilities. In contrast, China integrates its nuclear

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5:09

Steam or Atom? Kenya’s Defining Energy Gamble.

Jijuze ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian explores Kenya's ambitious strive towards a sustainable energy future through renewable and nuclear resources. With 90% of Kenyan power already coming from renewables and an ongoing geothermal revolution, Kenya has established itself as a green energy leader. Simultaneously, there are plans to construct a 1,000-megawatt nuclear plant by 2027 to meet the exponentially growing electricity demand, highlighting the nation’s nuanced clean-energy outlook. The podcast

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4:58

The Machine Has Taken the Wheel — and the Citizen Is...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/27

In the latest episode of the podcast Jijuze, Brian discusses the rising control algorithms are gaining in Kenya, and their impact on governance and citizens' lives. The podcast highlights how the increased dependence on algorithmic tools in various government departments, like the Kenyan Revenue Authority, and biometric verification at service centres, is becoming a major concern. Brian expresses concerns about the lack of safeguards and adequate legislation against potential biases and errors in

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3:55

The Watchers of the Digital Republic: Kenya’s Quiet...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of Jijuze, host Brian explores the growing digital surveillance infrastructure in Kenya – one that combines thousands of Huawei-powered Safe City cameras, police databases, and social media monitoring tools. While government officials celebrate this as 'smart security', human rights groups view it as a threat to privacy, citing lack of transparency and potential abuses of power. The podcast also touches on the legal grey areas caused by broad government interception powers under the

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4:57

The Data State: Power, Privacy, and Kenya’s Struggle...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/26

https://jijuze.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/kenya_ai_strategy_2025_2030.pdfhttps://news.microsoft.com/source/2024/05/22/microsoft-and-g42-announce-1-billion-comprehensive-digital-ecosystem-initiative-for-kenya/Africa: Digital Giants Unveil Billion-Dollar Data and Skills Plan for Kenya and East Africa – Site Selection MagazineDataGuidanceKenya Begins Drafting National Data Governance Policy - TechAfrica News ODPC vs Metropolis Star Lab Kenya | Data Protection Kenya | CM Advocates

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5:19

Digital Leap or Digital Trap? Kenya’s Governance Gap...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/26

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian explores the complexities of Kenya’s digital revolution, discussing its impact on Artificial Intelligence (AI) transformation within the country. He discusses how the Data Protection Act of 2019 and the National AI Strategy have laid the groundwork to make data privacy a constitutional right and establish Kenya as a leader in ethical data governance. However, while the strategies promise a transformative future, Brian points out the contradictions inherent in their

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5:13

Digital Dilemmas: Kenya’s New Cybercrime Law Tests...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/24

The podcast episode from Jijuze, hosted by Brian, concerns the controversy over the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Amendment Act 2024 recently signed into law by Kenyan President William Ruto. Critics argue that the timing of the signing amid national grief is suspicious, and hashtags denouncing the law have since trended across social platforms. They are concerned with the law's vague definitions and its potential criminalization of dissent, as well as the severe penalties it imposes. Despite

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6:13

The Algorithm and the Republic — Kenya’s Reckoning...

Jijuze ·

2025/10/19

In this episode of Jijuze, Brian explores Kenya's implementation of AI-driven compliance tools in its fintech sector. In a bid to counter rampant fraud and regulatory failures, Safaricom adopted AI-powered tools which digested vast amounts of data, often personal, leading to urgent discussions about data oversight. Kenya's recent cyber-law overhaul has permitted more state control over online infrastructures, while the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) acts as a gatekeeper to ensure

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