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Bible Bard - Swahili (Kiswahili)Muhtasari wa MawazoTumefikia hatua muhimu ya masomo 40 ya podikasti yanayohusu aya rahisi kutoka kwa Biblia na yale wanayosema. Kama bard, nimerudia mistari hii kwa wasikilizaji na kuongeza mjadala kidogo. Biblia ni kitabu chenye utata kwa sababu inasema mambo ambayo yanawashtua na kuwashangaza wanadamu ambayo huchukua muda wa kuisikiliza au kuisoma. Ni kitabu cha kigeni kuhusu Kiumbe asiye wa kawaida ambacho hufunua mawazo na mawazo ambayo watu wa kale hawakuweza kuunda peke yao. Maandiko katika Biblia mara nyingi hudai kwamba yametolewa kwa watu si lazima kuuliza habari hiyo kama suala la upitishaji wa nguvu zisizo za kawaida. Kwa mfano, hapa kuna mifano...
2025-08-0908 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastDisparate Youth: What Young Academics Have to SayThe Season 7 finale features a compelling roundtable with young academics, Chebet Koske and Dorcas Mwigereri, discussing the realities of navigating the African academy. They tackle challenges like limited resources, mentorship gaps, and sidelined youth voices, while emphasising the need for intergenerational collaboration and peer support.Our guests share strategies for young people to confidently step into leadership roles and also highlight the critical need for platforms that amplify young voices and center (rather than tokenise) Africa’s youth in shaping the future. Chebet and Caroline close the discussion by sharing their ambitions, advice for older generations, and wo...
2024-12-1948 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastResearch in the Age of “Gen Z”How are youth shaping and influencing the African research ecosystem and its future? As the youngest generation in the field, they bring with them a unique perspective, and technological implications as digital natives along with their desires and motivations. Dr. Moses Ngware, Head of Education and Youth Empowerment research at the African Population and Health Research Center, discusses how to harness the power of youth in informal knowledge generation and the pressing need to make research less elitist to support young talent development. This episode also explores succession planning and the role of universities as pathways for u...
2024-12-121h 03
Mawazo Ideas PodcastIs the African Academy Broken? (BONUS)If the African academy is broken, how can it be reimagined? In this bonus episode with Prof. Wandia Njoya, we pick up our conversation on how to build alternative systems that encourage intellectual freedom and critical thinking. We examine the unique history of the university system in Kenya, alongside broader challenges across Africa, exploring the tension between government control and the public's need for universities as engines of social mobility. The conversation also touches on popular GenZ-led protests and the politicisation of universities amidst the depoliticisation of students.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo...
2024-12-101h 05
Mawazo Ideas PodcastBrain Drain and the Impact on the African Knowledge EconomyCan we reimagine education and create alternatives, or is the African university under siege? With Prof. Wandia Njoya, an Associate Professor of Literature who loves to stretch academic boundaries, we explore the stifling of African talent within the current education system that drives many to seek opportunities abroad. We also discuss the plight of young African women researchers, the lack of career paths for academics and creatives, and the effects of the industrialisation of Africa's universities on learning. Prof. Wandia challenges the current system and shares strategies to nurture young talent and innovation, while resisting global pressures....
2024-12-0540 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastBridging Policy and Research to Advance Governance in AfricaWe sit down with Dr. Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, senior economic policy expert, former Nigerian Minister and Vice President for the World Bank's Africa Region, and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance to examine how policy impacts the implementation and utility of research across Africa. We discuss what policymakers need to consider to effectively bridge the gap between policy and research, in order for research to drive meaningful change. Dr. Oby also highlights the critical role of intergenerational learning for women in leadership and discusses the launch of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance in Kenya, a ne...
2024-11-2851 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastReframing Youth in Academia: Age vs. ExperienceWhat does it means to be a “young” researcher in Africa? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Elizabeth Mutua, a computer science lecturer and Mawazo Fellowship alumnus, to discuss the unique challenges and growth opportunities for young academics. Dr. Elizabeth offers insights from her PhD journey, including the age limitations imposed by funders and the added challenges of balancing her research and starting a family. Dr. Elizabeth also shares her own experience with mentoring, and what inspired her to create a mentorship program for young girls in science, now reaching over 400 high school and university students. This epis...
2024-11-2136 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastResearch in the Shadow of ConflictIn this Sixth and Final Episode of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast Season Six, scholars explore the impact of conflict on African women researchers.The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) states that 30 million displaced people live in Africa. This is about one-third of the world’s refugee population. Higher numbers have been recorded in Ethiopia, Central African Republic, Sudan, South Sudan, The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Nigeria. Studies have shown that women migrants and refugees often bear the brunt of conflicts, experiencing extreme conditions such as human rights violations, including gender-based violence (Arawi, 2021; Kabamba, 2018)....
2024-07-1246 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastA Fellowship of Funders: Finding Financial Support for Your PhDThe team explores how African women scholars fund their doctoral studies in this fifth episode of Season Six of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast. The scholars take us on a daring journey of crowdsourcing funding information, seeking familial support, partnering with scholars from different geographical jurisdictions, adapting to existing funding criteria, and mapping new trajectories whenever necessary to secure the coveted doctoral degree.Globally, funding has been cited as the major factor that drives research outcomes among scholars. African women, in particular, are positioned in the lower rungs of the academy and account for a mere 30% of doctoral...
2024-07-0552 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastA Woman's Journey into the Research RealmThis season of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast, we are exploring the Realities of African Women in Research. Join us as we dive into what it truly means to pursue a PhD on the continent on as an African woman.For the first episode of the season, we will follow an African woman's journey into the research realm. African women only account for 31.5 percent of the researchers on the continent, yet an increase from 30.9 per cent in 2011 (UNESCO, 2024) has continued to inspire more women to pursue doctoral degrees. What really are the motivations for African women to study f...
2024-07-031h 22
Mawazo Ideas PodcastRising from the Research Fringe: A PhD SagaIn this fourth episode of season 6 of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast, the team explores how women scholars pioneer, research, and generally exist on the margins of academia. Scholars explore the gendered experiences of women academics through the feminist intersectional lens. The discussion focuses on sexism and misogyny within the academy and other critical intersecting identities like race, ageism, and disability which create and reproduce structural inaccuracies, impede academic freedom, and sustain structural marginalization of African women academics (Phaswana-Mafuya, 2023; Tamale & Onyango, 1997; Sougou et al. 2022; Madikizela-Madiya & Mkhwanazi 2024). For women doctoral candidates, advisory relationships, childcare for student mothers or lack t...
2024-06-2857 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMay The Force Be With You: Community in a Scholarly QuestIn this third episode of season 6 of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast, the team explores the role of community in the PhD journey. Scholars communicate in information sharing, innovation, publication, and evaluating each other’s work, establishing and maintaining ties that become an integral part of a scholar’s career. Yet, conducting research is often described as a lonely and isolating affair. Subjective accounts of women academics from around the world have referred to this as a period of ‘professional isolation and chilly institutional climate’ (Miller & Shrum, 2012). Academics who fail to develop the connections they need often suffer from stre...
2024-06-121h 17
Mawazo Ideas PodcastA New Frontier: PhD Journeys into the UnknownIn this second episode, we delve into the topic of Research Mobility among African women scholars.According to Momeni et al. (2020), academic progress is significantly influenced by international collaboration among researchers. Research mobility, defined as the ability or opportunity for researchers to move and pursue academic activities in different locations, institutions, or countries, plays a crucial role in fostering these global collaborations.Join us on this episode of the Mawazo Ideas Podcast as we explore various forms of research mobility, the motivations behind African women pursuing PhD studies abroad, the challenges they encounter, and their...
2024-06-0647 min
Sauti - Voice of AmericaWanaharakati wasema safari ya kutibu msongo wa mawazo ni ndefu - Juni 01, 2023Wanawake wengi wanapitia msongo wa mawazo baada ya kujifungua, wengi wao wakijikuta katika hali ngumu zaidi kwa kukosa msaada wa mapema.Watetezi wa wanawake na hasa wa Afya ya akili wanasema safari ya kutibu msongo wa mawazo ni ndefu na inahitaji wanawake zaidi kuzungumzia matatizo yao mapema.
2023-06-0104 minVOA Direct Packages - Voice of AmericaWanaharakati wasema safari ya kutibu msongo wa mawazo ni ndefu - Juni 01, 2023Wanawake wengi wanapitia msongo wa mawazo baada ya kujifungua, wengi wao wakijikuta katika hali ngumu zaidi kwa kukosa msaada wa mapema.Watetezi wa wanawake na hasa wa Afya ya akili wanasema safari ya kutibu msongo wa mawazo ni ndefu na inahitaji wanawake zaidi kuzungumzia matatizo yao mapema.
2023-06-0104 min
Mental Glow03 - Suicidal Ideation | Mawazo ya Kusitisha Uhai ft Sweet BazilyJe, unajua kwamba ujuzi mzuri wa kutatua matatizo na kufanya maamuzi ni muhimu katika kushinda mawazo ya kujiua?
Suicide has been one of the most reported cases by the police in Tanzania, whereby it has threatened a lot of people's well-being.
In this episode featuring Ms. Sweet Bazily, who is an occupational therapist, she will be illuminating us on suicidal ideation and how it differs from suicide attempts. Furthermore exploring the reasons for suicidal ideation, the protective factors, and how to help a person who is being suicidal. Please tune in, to comprehend all of t...
2023-01-2637 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastA Science Quiz Night: The Future of African CitiesIn 28 years, African cities are projected to be home to 950 million people and by the end of this century, 2100, Africa is projected to be the only continent with a growing population. This is according to the Africa Development Bank. Against this backdrop of a rapidly urbanising space, it is crucial we understand how our cities are developing and whom they serve.To answer these questions, we brought together two celebrities - Georgie Ndirangu and Just Ivy Africa to test their knowledge against an expert - data scientist and 2021 Mawazo Learning Exchange Fellow, Mutono Nyamai whose work focuses...
2022-11-171h 04
Mawazo Ideas PodcastIt's Getting Hot in Here: A Science Quiz Night about Climate ChangeMawazo builds platforms to help scientists communicate on the issues of our time. To unpack what the climate change looks like for the African continent we hosted a live quiz night that put local celebrities to the test against experts. With three rounds of trivia questions and only one winner, our quiz night, 'It's Getting Hot in Here' featured marine scientist Dr. Fiona Moejes (Mawazo CEO) and media personalities, Wanjira Longauer and Georgie Ndirangu. We'd love to see you at the next Quiz Night on Tuesday Nov 1st! This time we're talking about the future of African...
2022-10-2745 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastHow To: The investment pathway between ideas and impact for researchersThe research to commercialisation pipeline is plagued with a lot of unknowns and many researchers don’t know where to start when thinking about how to attract funding for their ideas. In this episode, we replay a taped discussion with industry professionals, where we demystify the commercialisation pipeline for researchers. We also talk about gender and the investment landscape. The discussion features: Kim-Andrée Potvin - partner at Bamboo Capital Partners and Board Chair of the Mawazo Institute; Carol Masila-Maiko - international lawyer and legal associate at Persistent Energy; Faith Wilson - a venture builder at Persistent Ener...
2022-10-1335 min
Maisha Ni Kuthubutu PodcastSababu Saba (07) Za Kwanini Unaweza Kukabiliana Na Msongo Wa Mawazo Kwenye Maisha Yako. Part 02Njia pekee ya kutatua tatizo ni kutafuta suluhu ya tatizo si ndiyo? Hata msongo wa mawazo ni lazima ujue namna gani unaweza kukabiliana ili uwe mtu mwenye furaha, kujiamini, afya nzuri ya akili na mwili. Episode hii itakupa maarifa na taarifa za kina ni kwa namna gani unaweza kukabiliana na msongo wa mawazo kwa kupitia uzoefu, takwimu na ushauri kutoka kwa watu wenye maarifa ya kutosha na wataalamu(Wanasaiokolojia); hutochoka sababu ina mifano mingi ipo, pia ina mtiririko ni Mzuri kuanzia sababu ya kwanza hadi ya saba na kuweza kuelewa si hivyo tu! Utapata kuburudika na kueleimika vya kutosha kwa...
2022-09-2622 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastHow To: Fixing chronic food insecurity in Kenya’s ‘Bread Basket’Dr. Jacqueline Kariithi is a trailblazing environmental scientist working in the Mt. Elgon region of Kenya, which makes up part of the country’s bread basket. Although the region supplies a large share of the nation's maize crop, which is critical to national food security, many people who live in the area remain food insecure. Through El- Koony center, where Dr. Kariithi is CEO, she is using scientific methods to explore techniques that can help improve food security and resilience to climate change for the Mt. Elgon ecosystem. Further Reading:Visit El-Koony Center: www.elk...
2022-09-2256 min
Maisha Ni Kuthubutu PodcastTambua Dalili Nane (08) Za Mtu Anayesumbuliwa Na Msongo Wa Mawazo Na Athari Zake. Part 01Tafiti za shirika la American Psychology la Marekani inaonyesha mwaka 2020 zaidi ya watu milioni 190 wanasumbuliwa na msongo wa mawazo mkubwa sana duniani kote na zaidi ya watu milioni 284 wanasumbuliwa na hofu kubwa. Msongo wa mawazo unaiba furaha kwa kujua au kutokujua. Je unajua visababishi, dalili na athari za kuwa na msongo wa mawazo? Basi sikiliza episode hii upate kujifunza na kuwa balozi kwako na wengine kwenye kukabiliana na msongo wa mawazo.
2022-09-1821 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastHow Co-Visioning can Reshape Research in AfricaWhat might the future of education look like for Africa? In this episode, we share a discussion with Julia Jenjezwa, a Zimbabwean product designer and educator, and Dr. Wangui Kimari, a Kenyan urban scholar. Both Julia and Wangui use human-centered research practices to work within communities in Kenya, Tanzania, Nepal, and elsewhere. In this episode, they share how applying co-visioning and co-design in their work has helped them become better scientists and educators. How can these approaches shape how we “do” higher education on the continent?More information from the episode:Julia Jenjezwa - We...
2022-09-151h 06
Mawazo Ideas PodcastSeason 5 Trailer: African FuturesHow are African ideas being used to build the future of the African continent? Season 5 of the Nairobi Ideas Podcast returns September 15th under a brand new theme; 'African Futures'. Don't miss our new season as we talk to experts whose work explores new pathways around; the future of education, the future of food, the future of African cities, the future of health, and approaches to climate change adaptation on the continent.Learn more about the 'African Futures' campaign on our website: www.mawazoinstitute.org/africanfuturesDon't miss an episode: S...
2022-09-1402 minMawazo Ideas PodcastThe Threat of Climate Change to our Oceans & African StatehoodOur oceans are becoming "hot, sour, and breathless," says Dr. David Obura, a marine biologist supporting coral reef research and conservation in Africa. In this episode, we explore how our oceans are changing as a result of climate change and the challenges this poses for African island-nations whose statehood is being threatened by rising sea levels. We are joined by Dr. David Obura and Angelique Pouponneau, a Legal Expert in climate change, oceans and global commons, and a speaker on youth, Blue Economy, and Islanders' rights in the face of rising sea levels.Angelique Pouponneau
2022-03-2333 minMawazo Ideas PodcastImpacts of Climate Change on Women and Girls in MalawiWhat is gender based violence and how is it impacted by Climate change? It is estimated that one in three women will experience sexual or physical violence in their lifetime. During displacement and times of crisis which may be caused by wars, climate change and other occurrences, the threat of gender based violence significantly increases for women and girls. To help us understand how climate change impacts gender, we are joined by Dorothy Kazombo Mwale, a Malawian Environmentalist and Climate Justice Advocate currently studying BSc. in Forestry and Environmental Management. Dorothy also works with Green Girls Platform as...
2022-03-1729 minMawazo Ideas PodcastConservationist Dr. Paula Kahumbu on Biodiversity Loss in KenyaAs we celebrate Wangari Maathai Day on March 3rd, we are bringing you a re-run of our interview with Dr. Paula Kahumbu, a leading figure in Kenya's conservation sector. Dr. Paula Kahumbu is an award-winning Kenyan conservationist and the current CEO of WildlifeDirect. In this episode of the podcast (originally aired in 2019), she celebrates Kenya’s rich biodiversity and talks about the need for civic education on conservation. Loss of biodiversity, she also argues, is our biggest threat yet. “We have the most to lose, because we have the most on our doorstep.”Visit our we...
2022-03-0322 minMawazo Ideas PodcastHow Climate Change impacts Food Security in sub-Saharan AfricaWhat is food security and why does it matter? Ensuring food security is one of the sustainable development goals - SDG 2 - which targets zero hunger. To help us understand the effects of climate change on food security in sub-Saharan Africa, we are joined by two experts, Yvonne Githiora and Maysoon Osman, who are both PhD students at the University of Nairobi.Yvonne Githiora: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ygithiora%20 Twitter: @YvonneGithiora Researchgate: Water Poverty In Kenya
2022-02-2427 minMawazo Ideas PodcastActivism and Initiatives to Mitigate Climate ChangeIn the fight against global warming, changes in individual behavior and system-level changes are being encouraged to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions necessary to limit global warming to “safe” levels. To better understand climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, we are joined by Dr. Gugulethu Tarakini, the Director of Research and Education for Sustainable Actions (RESA) in Zimbabwe and Judy Ndichu, a Climate Scientist and Researcher working on REDD+ Programme, a climate change mitigation framework.Dr. Gugulethu TarakiniFacebook: @ResearchandEducationforSustainableActions,Twitter: @resa_conserve,Ins...
2022-02-171h 00Mawazo Ideas PodcastDemystifying Carbon Markets for AfricaCarbon produced by human activities is the largest contributor to global warming. The social cost of carbon is a measure of the economic harm from those impacts. In this context, carbon credit development and trading is considered to be a cost-effective solution for reducing emissions. We are joined by Nasra Nandha, an Environmental Senior Associate at Dentons Harrison Hamilton and Matthews who sheds light on the carbon credit markets for Africa.Twitter: @NasNandhaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nasra-nanda-7590b032/?originalSubdomain=ke
2022-02-0333 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMawazo At 5Do you think you know Mawazo? As part of Mawazo @ 5, celebrating five years of the Mawazo Institute, we produced a special episode that digs into the Mawazo story. Featuring our co-founders, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso and Rachel Strohm, and our Acting CEO, Dr. Fiona Moejes, find out how one night in Berkeley, California is inspiring a new generation of female researchers and thought leaders in Africa.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2022-01-2733 minMawazo Ideas PodcastWhy Plastic Bans Might not be the Answer to Plastics PollutionIn the fight against plastic pollution, many have hailed Kenya’s 2017 single-use plastic bag ban as a step in the right direction. The ban includes the strictest fines worldwide for individuals manufacturing or in possession of plastic bags, but was it the right decision? In today's re-run of the podcast, we are joined by plastic waste management expert, part-time lecturer, and consultant, Dr Leah Oyake-Ombis, a notable critic of the ban. Dr. Leah advocates for systems that emphasise recycling and adequate waste management, while building on existing industries. She also outlines the importance of evidence-informed policies that me...
2021-12-1623 minMawazo Ideas PodcastCOP 26: What Next?Humanity faces many threats, but none is greater than climate change. In Season 4, we are focussing on the challenges and effects of climate change on the African continent. The global climate summit, COP26, wrapped up in Glasgow in November. To understand what is next for Africa after COP26, we are joined by Edna Kimenju, a Sustainability Consultant at Kenya Climate Innovation Centre.Further readingEdna Kimenju. COP 26 Navigation & Outcomes. Edna Kimenju. Out vs Down: COP26 Week 2 Outcomes.The Guardian. Cop26 week one: the impression of progress – but not nearly enoughQuartz Africa. What did Africa get from COP...
2021-12-0933 minMawazo Ideas PodcastEnvironmental Activist James Waikibia on Kenya's Plastic Bag BanWe dig into the archives for this week's episode. Kenya has one of the harshest plastic bag bans in the world, with fines of up to $40,000 for individuals found in violation. But has the country’s ban made any real change? Nairobi Ideas Podcast is joined by James Wakibia, an environmental activist and photographer who was instrumental in the campaign that yielded Kenya’s 2017 single-use plastic bag ban. James discusses how anger can help fuel change, what difference the ban is making, and what the future of plastics looks like in Kenya. Plus find out one simple act we can...
2021-12-0222 minMawazo Ideas PodcastAfrican Girls and Women Outside the Margins**CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING** SGBVNovember 25th marks International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. For this episode, we are asking why half the world’s population is being affected disproportionately by a crisis that we are all facing. We talk to Ngina Judy, a Child Protection Officer at Dadaab Refugee Camp and Josephine Mwatibo, a Gender and Human Rights Expert about the impact of the pandemic on girls and women who are doubly marginalised; living as refugees and individuals with disabilities. If you are someone you know is a victim of sex...
2021-11-2546 minMawazo Ideas PodcastStories Behind the ScienceFeaturing stories from four scientists living in Nigeria, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, we’re looking past the science and taking a personal look at what it means to live through the pandemic. Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2021-11-0422 minMawazo Ideas PodcastHuman Rights in a Pandemic: An African StoryIn moments of crisis, human rights violations are more likely to occur and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. Globally, the pandemic has wreaked havoc on families and communities, interrupted jobs and livelihoods, and increased economic hardship, among other adverse effects. Across Africa, the pandemic has exposed the fragile political freedoms and socio-economic rights for people living on the continent and resulted in increased rates of violence by state and non-state actors, with a disproportionate impact on girls and women. To explore the impact of COVID-19 on human rights in Africa, we are joined by Anietie Ewang, a...
2021-10-2840 minMawazo Ideas PodcastHow GIS Technology is Mapping the Pandemic in KenyaEarly in the pandemic, the data community in Kenya had one question, “What is the data telling us?” We are joined by Yariwo Kitiyo, a geospatial consultant whose organization, Women in GIS, Kenya, was one of the partners working with Kenya’s Ministry of Health to answer this question. Yariwo explores the universe of data being collected around the virus and how governments are using this to evaluate vulnerability to COVID-19, map infections and vaccine uptake, and to make policy decisions on where to direct resources.Yariwo Kitiyo on Twitter:@YariwoKitiyo, @WiGISKeEpisode Links:...
2021-10-1428 minMawazo Ideas PodcastMedia Coverage in a Health CrisisThe role of mass media in communicating the science of COVID-19, and in helping many of us understand our new reality cannot be underestimated. This is the time for media organizations to seize leadership perpetuated by social responsibility and public service journalism given the ever-changing news on the pandemic. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mercy Korir, a medical doctor and journalist at the Standard Media Group (Kenya). She talks about journalism’s role as members of “the fourth estate” and shares her assessment on how Africa’s media is fairing in its COVID-19 coverage. Listen belo...
2021-10-0737 minMawazo Ideas PodcastUnpacking Africa’s Vaccine Rollout with Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi & Pierre De VosAfrica, with a population of over 1.2 billion is carrying out its largest immunisation campaign ever. Across the continent, governments are scrambling to find the COVID-19 vaccines they need to save vulnerable lives, achieve population health and re-open socio-economic activities, but they are facing major challenges. In the Season 3 premiere of the podcast, we are joined by Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, Executive Director of the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) and Pierre de Vos, who teaches Constitutional Law at the University of Cape Town, to discuss Africa’s vaccine rollout plan, vaccine equity and vaccine mandates. We also ask, wha...
2021-09-3045 minMawazo Ideas PodcastSeason 3 Trailer: COVID-19 in AfricaSeason 3 of the Nairobi Ideas Podcast is launching on Thursday, September 30th. This is what you can expect Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2021-09-2701 min
SautiPodcastS02E06 NJIA NNE ZA KUKABILIANA NA STRESS (MSONGO WA MAWAZO) NA DEPRESSION (SONONA)Hizi ni njia nne ambazo unaweza kuzitumia kukabiliana na stress (msongo wa mawazo) na Depression (Sonona) nimepitia maandiko/machapisho ya wanasaikolojia kadhaa na kuongea na baadhi ya watu waliopitia changamoto za stress, wamenieleza njia kadhaa walizozitumia kuikabili stress nami nimeshare nanyi kupitia podcast yangu. Karibu kusikiliza --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sautipodcast/message
2021-05-1706 min
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2021-05-1706 min
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2020-05-0109 min
Mawazo Ideas Podcast2019 RecapThe Nairobi Ideas Podcast is on break. But before we go, we’ve created this recap episode to sum up our second season. Check it out to hear Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, our host and Mawazo Institute Co-Founder, and Kari Mugo, our Digital Media and Public Engagement Consultant, chat about their favourite episodes, some of the lessons they’ve learned so far, and all the love they have for our fans. Plus, catch up with everything Mawazo has been doing in Nairobi to connect people like you with cutting-edge research and conversations in Kenya and beyond – from publishing the Nairob...
2019-12-1613 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. Paula KahumbuWhen Dr. Paula Kahumbu was a little girl, she had a run in with famed conservationist Dr. Richard Leakey, catapulting a lifelong curiosity about, and interest in, Kenya’s wildlife. Since then, Paula has gone on to become an award-winning Kenyan conservationist herself, and is the current CEO of WildlifeDirect. In this episode of the podcast, she celebrates Kenya’s rich bio-diversity and talks about the need for civic education on conservation. Loss of bio-diversity, she also argues, is our biggest threat yet. “We have the most to lose, because we have the most on our doorstep.”Vis...
2019-11-0722 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. David KimitiGlobal land use has been identified as one of the most significant causes of the rapid increase in climate change yet, Dr. David Kimiti says, little attention is being paid to curbing land degradation. Dr. David is Head of Research and Monitoring at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and a Senior Scientist specializing in Rangeland Ecology. In conversation with the Nairobi Ideas podcast, he shares his ‘systems approach’ to conservation and talks about how Lewa’s work is helping ensure the survival of the Grevy Zebra, while mitigating human-wildlife conflict. Plus, find out how mobile phone technology is being used to collec...
2019-10-1121 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. Leah Oyake-OmbisIn the fight against plastic pollution, many have hailed Kenya’s 2017 single-use plastic bag ban as a step in the right direction. The ban includes the strictest fines worldwide for individuals manufacturing or in possession of plastic bags, but was it the right decision? Were there other solutions for tackling plastic waste in the country that should have been considered? Nairobi Ideas Podcast is joined by plastic waste management expert, part-time lecturer, and consultant, Dr Leah Oyake-Ombis, a notable critic of the ban. Dr. Leah advocates for systems that emphasize recycling and adequate waste management, while building on existing in...
2019-09-2721 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet James WakibiaKenya has one of the harshest plastic bag bans in the world, with fines of up to $40,000 for individuals found in violation. But has the country’s ban made any real change? Nairobi Ideas Podcast is joined by James Wakibia, an environmental activist and photographer who was instrumental in the campaign that yielded Kenya’s 2017 single-use plastic bag ban. James discusses how anger can help fuel change, what difference the ban is making, and what the future of plastics looks like in Kenya.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, I...
2019-09-1319 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastSeason 2 Trailer: Climate & ConservationGlobal warming, the biodiversity crisis, and environmental degradation are changing life on earth drastically, and the effects on Africa are bound to be drastic. Join us on Season 2 of the Nairobi Ideas Podcast as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, finds out how experts on the continent are responding to these climate and conservation challenges. We will explore how Kenya is tackling plastic pollution with activists and researchers, hear from leading conservancies in Kenya on how they are protecting local ecosystems, and find out how Africans across the continent are working to build sustainable futures.Visit our...
2019-08-3001 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. Rose M. MutisoMeet Dr. Rose Mutiso: She is Co-founder of the Mawazo Institute, Research Director at the Energy for Growth Hub, and this season's host. Rose is a Materials Scientist by training with research experience in the fields of nanotechnology and polymer physics, whose current work is focused on power sector issues in Africa. Rose believes that, “We need to fuse creative and inspired thinking with research and evidence,” and that scientists like her are bridges to these two worlds.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2019-08-1624 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Michael Waiyaki & Young Scientists KenyaMeet Young Scientists Kenya (YSK): Michael is Co-founder and CEO of Miti Alliance, and a Board Member of Young Scientists Kenya, a platform for young people to demonstrate their innovation and showcase their scientific talents. YSK is based on the premise that a wealth of talent and potential for innovation exists in Kenya. They are one of the organizers of the 8th National Science and Technology Exhibition Week, opening August 3rd. Take a listen as Michael shares stories from the road as YSK uncovers the best in innovation, technology, and research that Kenya’s youth has to offer....
2019-08-0216 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Anthony MuthunguAs part of the 2018 Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya), Nairobi Ideas Podcast is featuring interviews with some of the exceptional scientists from our Faces of Kenyan Science campaign.Take a listen as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO of the Mawazo Institute sits down with Anthony Muthungu, a serial entrepreneur, inventor and educator who is always looking for “the loopholes in life” and finding ways to bridge them. He is the founder of TotoSci Academy, AlexKyan, and Jenga Citi.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouT...
2018-12-0917 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Susan MurabanaAs part of the 2018 Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya), Nairobi Ideas Podcast is featuring interviews with some of the exceptional scientists from our Faces of Kenyan Science campaign.Take a listen as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO of the Mawazo Institute sits down with Susan Murabana, an astronomer bringing the stars closer to children, by taking a portable telescope and mobile planetarium to schools and sites around the country, and who dreams of creating the region’s first public Observatory and Planetarium.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on...
2018-12-0722 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. Stellah BosireAs part of the 2018 Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya), Nairobi Ideas Podcast is featuring interviews with some of the exceptional scientists from our Faces of Kenyan Science campaign.Take a listen as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO of the Mawazo Institute sits down with Dr. Stellah Bosire, Founder and Executive Director of the Stellah Bosire Fund and a medical physician looking beyond the stethoscope to use science for good and who advocates for health as a human right.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram...
2018-12-0621 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Dr. Hamisi BabusaAs part of the 2018 Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya), Nairobi Ideas Podcast is featuring interviews with some of the exceptional scientists from our Faces of Kenyan Science campaign.Take a listen as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO of the Mawazo Institute sits down with Dr. Hamisi Babusa, an accomplished novelist, lecturer and and senior administrator at Kenyatta University who is pioneering the use of Kiswahili science fiction novellas to educate children on science.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
2018-12-0423 min
Mawazo Ideas PodcastMeet Kago KagichiriAs part of the 2018 Africa Science Week-Kenya (ASW-Kenya), Nairobi Ideas Podcast is featuring interviews with some of the exceptional scientists from our Faces of Kenyan Science campaign.Take a listen as our host, Dr. Rose M. Mutiso, CEO of the Mawazo Institute sits down with Kago Kagichiri, Co-founder and former CEO of Eneza Education, one of Africa’s leading mobile learning platforms and a tech-enthusiast on a journey to tackle the shortcomings of the continent’s education systems using technology.Visit our website to learn more about the Mawazo Institute. Follow us on Facebook, X, Inst...
2018-12-0430 min
Inbound Back OfficeE45: Is Content Still King? (Mawazo Marketing)Is content still king? Listen in as Liza Hess-Rodrigues of Mawazo Marketing answers this question and more.
2018-09-2118 min
Histoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 9Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 9 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2801 min
Histoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 9Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 9 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2801 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 8Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 8 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 8Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 8 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 7Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 7 par G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaXXXX).
-Auteur : G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaXXXX) (Musique)
2018-03-2801 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 6Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 6 par Nicolowzow #29.
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2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 5Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 5 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 6Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 6 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 5Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 5 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 7Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 7 par G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaXXXX).
-Auteur : G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaXXXX) (Musique)
2018-03-2801 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 4Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 4 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 3Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 3 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 2Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 2 par Nicolowzow #29.
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2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 1Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 1 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 0Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 0 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 0Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 0 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 1Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 1 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 2Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 2 par Nicolowzow #29.
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2018-03-2802 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 3Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 3 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2800 minHistoires GratuitesMusique Histoire Gratuite 4Musique de la chronique Histoire Gratuite 4 par Nicolowzow #29.
-Auteur : Nicolowzow #29 (Musique)
2018-03-2802 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 9 : Feuille, Voyages & VieillesseL'émission histoire gratuite 2 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.
La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow #29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1903 minHistoires GratuitesHG 9 : Feuille, Voyages & VieillesseL'émission histoire gratuite 2 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow #29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1903 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 8 : Espace, Cuisine & InnovationL'émission histoire gratuite 9 vous parlera de l'imaginaire. La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow #29.
2017-11-1903 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 7 : Hiérarchie, Grenouille & TéméritéL'émission histoire gratuite 8 vous parlera de l'imaginaire. La musique est de Nicolowzow 29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow 29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow 29.
2017-11-1906 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 6 : Arnaque, Pacifisme & RhinocérosL'émission histoire gratuite 7 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.
La musique est de G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaX).
Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
-Auteur : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaX (Musique, Montage).
2017-11-1903 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 5 : Chaussures, Maléfices & Epopée Sous MarineL'émission histoire gratuite 6 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.
La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1903 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 4 : Blizzard, Bouddhisme & CrayonsL'émission histoire gratuite 5 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.
La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1903 min
Histoires GratuitesHG 3 : Inséparables, Amour & DestructionL'émission histoire gratuite #4 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.
La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1904 minHistoires GratuitesHG 3 : Inséparables, Amour & DestructionL'émission histoire gratuite #4 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
Auteurs : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 ( Musique, Montage)
2017-11-1904 minHistoires GratuitesHG 8 : Espace, Cuisine & InnovationL'émission histoire gratuite 9 vous parlera de l'imaginaire. La musique est de Nicolowzow #29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow #29.
2017-11-1903 minHistoires GratuitesHG 7 : Hiérarchie, Grenouille & TéméritéL'émission histoire gratuite 8 vous parlera de l'imaginaire. La musique est de Nicolowzow 29. Le montage est de Nicolowzow 29. La réalisation est de Ness Tchøps et Nicolowzow 29.
2017-11-1906 minHistoires GratuitesHG 6 : Arnaque, Pacifisme & RhinocérosL'émission histoire gratuite 7 vous parlera de l'imaginaire.La musique est de G_Tellowzow (Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaX).Le montage est de Nicolowzow #29. La réalisation est de @ness-tch-ps et @nicolowzow29.
-Auteur : Ness-tchops (Texte), Nicolowzow #29 & G_TellaX (Musique, Montage).
2017-11-1903 min