11. Culture, the missing link in development by Kwesi Kwaa Prah
Are skyscrapers and luxury hotels a sign of development in Africa? Or are they just a facade, hiding deeper issues of poverty and inequality? For decades, development in Africa has been equated with t...
30 Okt 202414min
10. The Allure of AI Beauty Standards. by Jotham Njoroge
The episode explores the potential negative consequences of using AI-generated models in the fashion industry, particularly for societies like those in Africa, where there are already existing vulnera...
23 Okt 202411min
9. Free Money by Lauren DeFilippo and Sam Soko.
The documentary "Free Money" examines a universal basic income (UBI) experiment in a Kenyan village, where residents receive monthly cash payments for 12 years. The film explores the diverse perspecti...
20 Okt 202410min
8. Unbowed by Wangari Maathai
Unbowed: A Memoir by Wangari Maathai is a powerful autobiography that chronicles her life journey from a rural Kenyan village to becoming an internationally renowned environmental and political activi...
16 Okt 20247min
7. Edge of Chaos by Dambisa Moyo
Dambisa Moyo's book, Edge of Chaos, argues that democracy, while often touted as the best system for fostering economic growth, has not always delivered in developing nations. The book presents a crit...
10 Okt 202412min
6. Deep Dives Special: 1. Kenya's new universal healthcare system, SHIF.
In this episode about Kenya's Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), we discuss the initiative's ambitious goals and the numerous challenges it faces. Replacing the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF)...
8 Okt 202414min
5. Architecture and Power in Africa by Nnamdi Elleh
"Architecture and Power in Africa" by Nnamdi Elleh investigates the interconnectedness of architecture and power throughout African history. The book delves into how architecture serves as a visual la...
7 Okt 202413min
4. The End of Poverty by Jeffrey Sachs
In "The End of Poverty," renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs presents a compelling argument for the eradication of extreme global poverty. The book, structured as a roadmap, outlines a detailed plan for ...
7 Okt 202414min
