I am re-thinking and re-organizing my life. Like many of you, the drastic changes in the world's systems have forced me to question the way that I run my life. …

Not all investors are the same. Yet for many people, the image that comes to mind when the word ‘investor’ is mentioned is that of the cynical, serious, uncreative, older male banker or high net worth individual who is disconnected from what is happening on the ground. In reality, investors…

Podcasting is taking root in Kenya. But is too early to claim the medium as the next big thing? While internet access is now widespread and digital media is developing fast in the region, "The State of Podcasting in Kenya 2019" study shows that podcasting is still largely unknown and…

We have all heard the Africa rising narrative: that it is driven by natural resources and technology. That rising incomes stem from industries catalyzed by a commodity boom and technology. Many have become skeptical of this narrative, which to some extent lacks nuance and long-term perspective. …

Kenya’s emerging creative economy promises a bright future. This young economic sector has the potential to create jobs, strengthen industry and provide handsome returns to founders. However, this future is only possible if investors join creative entrepreneurs to make it a reality. Let’s project into the future to 2030. According…

Podcasting has arrived in Kenya. A far cry from the early ‘Silicon Savannah’ days six years ago when podcasts seemed to be an inaccessible medium only available to people with Apple devices, now anyone with an internet connection and smart-enough phone can tune in to be informed and entertained by…

If we want to get a fairly accurate glimpse into what the future of retail will look like in Africa, it only makes sense that we should understand how young people – now in their teens and twenties behave towards content and products. After all, they are going to be the majority demographic of the not-so-distant future. How do they behave online? How do they consume music, film, knowledge and art? What are their attitudes towards fashion? What are their beliefs about food? Where do they shop? Why? What influences their beliefs? Why do they spend the time, energy and money that they do on the cultural activities they choose?

What is the best way to accelerate the growth of creative industries in Kenya? In recent years, there has been a fresh burst of commercial activity around the arts. One only needs to look at the increasing number of galleries, tech hubs, photographers, film makers, fashion brands, DJs and music…

This week, the first ever gathering of African hubs and other innovation ecosystem actors on African soil is taking place in Accra, Ghana. This is an important moment, considering recent events that have brought to the surface tough conversations on purpose and ethics in the ecosystem. The gathering is being…