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The TechTrends Podcast
TechTrends podcast is an African tech podcast that tracks and reports on technology trends - startups and business news from across Africa. The podcast is hosted by Kenyan tech journalist Nixon Kanali, who is also the founder and Tech Editor for TechTrends Send your voice recordings to editorial@techtrendsmedia.co.ke with suggestions for topics or guests for a chance to appear on the show. The TechTrends Podcast is produced by TechTrends Media Studios, with sound design by Portable Voices…
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WSO2ConAfrica| Building Africa’s Integration Backbone | Shiraz Thajudeen, iTelaSoft
What does it take for a global technology delivery partner to build a real footprint in Africa? Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 at the JW Marriott Nairobi, Nick…
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WSO2Con Africa| What It Really Takes to Scale a Tech Firm Across Africa
How do you grow a Lagos tech firm into a pan-African enterprise powerhouse? Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, we talk to Tope Ajao, Chief Delivery…
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WSO2Con Africa 2026: Wellington Nheta on Building Integration Solutions from Zimbabwe
Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the TechTrends Podcast sits down with Wellington Nheta, Managing Director of Adept Solution in Zimbabwe.We talk…
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Sharath Kumar Chakali (Kulana Services) on Modernizing Integration | WSO2Con Africa 2026
Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the TechTrends Podcast sits down with Sharath Kumar Chakali, Head of Integration at Kulana Services Ltd in India.We…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Inside Airtel Money's Growth Playbook in Kenya
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Bonke Michael, Acting Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya, to unpack one of East Africa's most…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Inside I&M Bank's Digital Playbook
Before leading Group Digital Business at I&M Bank, Eunice Gatama helped build Fuliza M-PESA at Safaricom — one of East Africa's most iconic digital finance…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Building the Agentic Enterprise in Africa | WSO2Con 2026
Africa's AI moment is here - but most enterprises aren't ready for it. The challenge isn't access to AI tools. It's the foundational infrastructure underneath…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | From Smartphones to Safe Water: The iClear Story
From selling TECNO smartphones across Africa to building a water purification company serving 10,000+ customers in Kenya and Nigeria — this is the story of…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | How Verto Is Building Africa's Cross-Border Trade Infrastructure
Mark Mwaniki, Commercial Director, Verto East Africa, joins the TechTrends Podcast to unpack how businesses are moving money across African borders and why…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Inside Google's African AI Accelerator ft Google Africa MD Alex Okosi
Africa's venture ecosystem raised $3.9 billion in 2025 - but funding still concentrates in a few hubs. In this episode, Nick Kanali talks to Alex Okosi…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Fahari Aviation: Drones, Data & the Future of Farming
Can drone technology help solve some of Kenya's biggest agricultural challenges?In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Samsung Galaxy S26 Series: Evolution or Safe Upgrade?
Is Samsung playing it safe with the Galaxy S26 Series? Ryan Mule, Product Manager for the Mobile Experience Division at Samsung Electronics East Africa, joins…
The TechTrends PodcastSafaricom Business: Powering Progress for Large Enterprises | Ft. Henry Muturi
Henry Muturi, Head of Banking, Financial Services & Insurance at Safaricom, joins Nixon Kanali on The TechTrends Podcast to discuss how connectivity, cloud…
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Inside The Africa Tech Summit, Nairobi | Key Moments with TechTrends Media
Join TechTrends Media's Tawheda Ali at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 as she brings you exclusive highlights from one of the most anticipated tech events…
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The TechTrends Podcast | When a Nation Talks: The Safaricom Sale Question
From M-Pesa to mobile data, Safaricom powers how millions of Kenyans live, work, and connect. So when news emerges about a proposed stake sale, the…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast ft Africa Tech Summit | How Fincra Is Rebuilding African Payments
Money in Africa can take days to move, sometimes longer than sending a text message. In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Wole Ayodele…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Ethical AI, Unified Platforms & the Next Era of Global Security ft Andrew Elvish from Genetec
At Intersec 2026, we sit down with Andrew Elvish, Vice President of Global Marketing at Genetec, to unpack how artificial intelligence, analytics, and unified…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast : The State of Startup Funding in Africa in 2025 ft Andrew Fassnidge.
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Andrew Fassnidge, Founder of the Africa Tech Summit, to unpack the state of startup…
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Our Experiences with Samsung Devices ft Peter, Naomi and Nick
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we dive into real user experiences with Samsung devices. Peter from Techfolio and Naomi from Femmehub join host…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends AI Breakfast Forum is here.
TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new thought leadership event…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Inside Bolt's Safety Push
Ride-hailing safety is one of the most talked-about issues in Africa today — but the conversation often overlooks drivers. In this episode, we sit down with…
The TechTrends PodcastThe TechTrends Podcast | Unpacking the 2025 Samsung Galaxy A Series
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager – Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Empowering Kenyan Youths Through AI: Inside the OI Lead Initiative
How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenya’s youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Dr. Pauldy…
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The TechTrends Podcast | Stablecoins, Regulation & Africa’s Crypto Growth ft Yellow Card
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi, Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa at Yellow Card, to unpack findings from…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | Harnessing Cloud for Sustainable Enterprise Growth ft Zoho's Veer Kumar
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, Nixon Kanali speaks with Veerakumar Natarajan, Regional Manager - East Africa at Zoho Corporation, about how cloud…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | Real Vs Fake QLED: The Truth You Should Know ft Samsung's Sam Odhiambo
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics East Africa, to break…
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Freedom vs. Control: The Case for Regulating Social Media in Kenya
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we dive into one of the most pressing issues of our digital age - should social media be regulated, and if so, how?…
The TechTrends PodcastEpson EcoTank L6550 Review Ft Riverwood Communications
In this short episode, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550, a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses and busy print environments. We’re…
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TechTrends Podcast | Kenya’s Workplaces Are Changing Fast – Thanks to AI!
How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we discuss this ahead of the TechTrends Pulse forum to…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | The State of E-commerce in Africa – A Conversation with Jumia EA Regional CEO ,Vinod Goel
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Vinod Goel, East Africa Regional CEO of Jumia, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, to explore the…
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Lipa Later Goes into Administration – What Happened?
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into administration. What led to the collapse…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | The Future of Smart Living: A Deep Dive with LG Electronics EA
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with William Kamore, Senior Trainer & Content Manager at LG Electronics Eastern Africa to explore how LG…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | The Mobile Money Shift – Airtel Money vs. M-PESA
In this episode of theTechTrends Podcast, we dive into the evolving landscape of mobile money in Kenya, with a focus on the growing competition between Airtel…
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TechTrends Podcast | Understanding Cross-Border Transactions ft dLocal's Ferdinand Wambua
In this episode, we sit down with Ferdinand Wambua from dLocal to explore how the company revolutionises cross-border transactions. Ferdinand is the Regional…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | The African Startup Funding Crisis & Its Implications
In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we explore the ongoing funding crisis affecting African startups. With venture capital funding on the decline and…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | AI the Samsung Way: Myths, Reality & the Future – ft Ryan Mule
Join us on The TechTrends Podcast as we sit down with Samsung’s Ryan Mule for an exclusive deep dive into AI—the Samsung way. In this episode, Ryan breaks down…
The TechTrends PodcastInside Africa Tech Summit: Growth, Startups & Future Trends with Andrew Fassnidge
In this exciting episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Fassnidge, the Founder & Director of Africa Tech Summit.Andrew takes us behind the…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | Raenest's Victor Alade on Simplifying How Africans Manage Their Money Across Borders
In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we speak to Victor Alade, Co-Founder & CEO at Raenest to explore how the Nigerian fintech startup is revolutionizing…
The TechTrends PodcastYellow Card’s Sharon Tum on the Future of Digital Asset Adoption in Africa | TechTrends Podcast
In this episode of TechTrends Podcast, I sit down with Sharon Tum, the Senior Regional Manager- EA at Yellow Card, to explore the future of digital assets…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | dLocal's Ed Aitken on Facilitating Seamless Cross-Border Transactions
In this episode, Nixon Kanali sits down with Ed Aitken from dLocal to explore how the company is revolutionizing cross-border transactions. Ed shares insights…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | The Funding Freeze: How U.S. Foreign Aid Bans Are Shaking Up African Healthtech Startups
Welcome to The TechTrends Podcast, where we break down the biggest issues shaping Africa’s business and tech landscape. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | DeepSeek - The Chinese AI App Shocking the World
In this episode, we’re talking about DeepSeek—the Chinese AI powerhouse that’s taking the industry by storm. From mind-blowing capabilities to its potential to…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | US TikTok ban and what it means for Africa
Could the U.S. TikTok ban influence allied nations and Africa? Newly-elected U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | Alim Ladha on Transforming Teacher Development Across Africa Through EdTech
Alim Ladha is the founder and CEO of Instill Education, a pioneering venture that aims to transform teacher development across Africa. Inspired by his…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | What Next for Starlink in Kenya?
The Kenya Communication Authority (CA) has proposed a substantial increase in licensing fees for satellite internet service providers (ISPs) such as Starlink…
The TechTrends PodcastTechTrends Podcast | 2024 in Tech: What Happened in Kenya?
In this engaging episode featuring Allan Niongira, we take an insightful journey through some of the most notable events, developments, and trends that shaped…
The TechTrends PodcastDr. Ese Owie on how AIKCN's platform is revolutionizing patient care in Africa through machine learning and predictive analytics,
In this episode, I speak to Dr. Ese Owie, a seasoned senior executive and healthcare innovator with over 24 years of experience. His personal journey, growing…
The TechTrends Podcast[TechTrends Podcast] Thapelo Motlogeloa on building renewable energy solutions in South Africa
I speak to Thapelo Motlogeloa - Co-Founder - Pele Energy Group in this fifth episode of this series. Thapelo's professional journey, marked by his remarkable…
The TechTrends Podcast[TechTrends Podcast] How INDOS is Transforming Africa's Industrial Operations with AI
In this fourth episode, I speak to Ahmed Nounou, an entrepreneur behind INDOS, a company that is revolutionizing industrial operations across Africa through…
The TechTrends PodcastSafaricom's Cynthia Kropac on how the telco is fostering the growth and development of MSMEs
More than 100 small businesses recently took part in Safaricom’s Inaugural SME Exhibition hosted in Nairobi. The Expo, under the theme, “Accelerating MSMEs…
The TechTrends Podcast[TechTrends Podcast] Dupe Killa-Kafidipe on her mission to alleviate food poverty in Nigeria
In this third episode, I speak to Dupe Killa-Kafidipe, one of the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the…
The TechTrends Podcast[TechTrends Podcast] Teniola Stuffman on building a Mobile Virtual Network in Nigeria
In this episode, I speak to Teniola Stuffman who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the…
The TechTrends PodcastMIT Legatum Center’s Dina H. Sherif On Working With African Entrepreneurs
In this episode of our TechTrends Podcast, we speak to Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the…
The TechTrends PodcastKQ's investments in tech and their partnership with AWS
In this episode, we speak to David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways on how the airline is investing in technology. This episode was recorded last…
The TechTrends PodcastUnpacking gaps in payment systems in Africa ft TBD's Angie Jones
In this latest episode, we unpack the existing gaps in payments in Africa with Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations for TBD, Block’s…
The TechTrends PodcastSamsung Electronics East Africa Responds to Viral Smart Television Hacking Threats
Sam Odhiambo, Head of Department, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, explains what the company is doing to protect its TVs and users…
The TechTrends PodcastSafaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa on where the telco is 5G in Kenya.
We asked Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa about their 5G plans for Kenya during the release of the Full Year results on Thursday. ''We have now just likely below…
The TechTrends Podcast[TechTrends Podcast] Connectivity in Africa ft Africa Data Center MD Dan Kwach
In this episode, we sit down with Dan Kwach. Managing Director - East Africa Region at Africa Data Centres to discuss connectivity in Africa. We also talk…
The TechTrends PodcastWomen at the Wheel ft Bolt Driver Trinity Wangari
Did you know, Bolt Kenya has more than 1000 female drivers just in Nairobi? In this episode of our TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Trinity Wangari Maina…
The TechTrends PodcastUnpacking Bolt's Strategy for Kenya
In this episode, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Linda Ndungu, the Country Manager for Bolt Kenya. Linda shares interesting insights on Bolt's…