In this episode, we delve into People & Culture; a profession that remains the driving force for any business initiative. How will this profession have to shift in an ever changing world where the workforce is engaged remotely? Will the traditional employee lifecycle and entrenched HR practices stand the test of time? We speak to two leaders: Dr.Ro…

Disability inclusion has in recent years been a key topic for firms across the African continent, but are they getting it right? In this episode, we speak to Bernard Chiira, Kenya Country Rep at the Global Disability Innovation Hub, and Director at AMREF Health Innovations. He takes us on a journey through his childhood, youth, career, and family a…

For more episodes, find us on https://www.africanretooled.org/podcast/. Geospatial Science? Geomatics? GIS? If these terms sound unfamiliar, we have you covered. Listen in and find out how this field we speak so little about holds significant value in solving some of Africa’s most pressing challenges. We are joined by Dr. Clara Mundia, a geospatial…

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. Love, lights, chees…

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. France , Europe's a…

This episode is brought to you in partnership with Campus France Kenya and AFRAKEN (Association of France Alumni in Kenya). For more details about studying in France, please visit https://www.kenya.campusfrance.org/, or Campus France Kenya on Facebook and Instagram. For more details on AFRAKEN, please visit https://afraken.org/. The Industrial Revo…

More episodes on africanretooled.org The 4th industrial Revolution continues to take root in Africa, with businesses and individuals alike embracing new technologies in their everyday lives. What does this mean for Africa as a continent? We speak with Prof. Bitange Ndemo about the need for both people and governments to realise the consequences of …

Comments? Find us on africanretooled.org Google is listening. Anonymous messages that leave you asking, "How did you get my number?" "How safe is my data?" If these are worries you have had, then draw near and hear what Dr. Bright Gameli has to say. A cybersecurity engineer, he takes us on a journey into this cryptic world that few of us have taken…

More episodes on africanretooled.org Courage and consistency: two ingredients you need to successfully retool. Courage, to choose a different path from what others expect and consistency, to walk this new path and get good at it. In this episode we speak to someone who espouses both these traits. He takes us on a journey of the choices he has made …

From medicine to journalism, not the most traditional of shifts. Well, our guest has a story that is in no way traditional. In this episode we speak to Dr Mercy Korir, medical doctor by training, journalist by practice. We glean from her journey what she feels are the key pillars of Retooling – Humility, Consistency and Mentorship. Find us on afric…

Are you comfortable with where your career is? Taking charge of your career by constantly retooling and staying on top of your game is not easy. On this episode we speak to Kenyan icon Caroline Mutoko, CMO of Radio Africa Group, who has done just that. She takes us on her personal journey of pushing boundaries, establishing new normals and making i…

They say strength comes from within, so how can we as Africans collectively build the workforce of the future for the continent’s prosperity? In this episode, we speak to Rozan Ahmed, recently named one of the Most Influential Persons of African Descent, and a global powerhouse who uses art, music, and fashion to drive conversations that seek to em…

On this episode, we delve into the hospitality and leisure space. While we continue to see the sector slowly recovering, we cannot understate the profound impact the current pandemic has had on the sectors revenues, supply chains and operations. To explore this, we speak to an African leader, Priscilla Gathungu – Commercial Director Java House, one…

Change starts with us and is supported to flourish by our ecosystem. On this episode we speak with Edith Kimani, news anchor, reporter and host of the 77Percent at Deutsche Welle. She talks about the re-tooling of the Journalist with the rise of citizen journalism and how the disruptions to the industry fueled by technology have been both detriment…

We look to the media to discover the truth, to fact check what we have heard and to spread information we deem critical for decision making. Through this period we have seen tremendous shifts in the industry from reduction of salaries to loss of jobs. Much of this has been occasioned by the need for the industry to reinvent itself, but the Covid-19…

On this episode of the Conversations With Leaders series, we speak to a truly Pan-African Leader. Peter Njonjo helps us re-imagine the sector as we discuss the opportunities available for growth in the industry during and beyond the pandemic period. As CEO of Twiga Foods, Peter has revolutionised agribusiness in Kenya by leveraging technology to en…

It’s time to pivot your skills and your business! Small and Medium Enterprises form a large part of our economy. Like all organisations, SMEs have taken a huge hit through the covid pandemic. Business owners need to be flexible enough to pivot and look to providing timely solutions to emerging problems. Join us as we speak to Joram Mwinamo, CEO of …

The creative industry has been and will continue to play a central role in the curation of our culture. On this episode we have a conversation with Bien Aime, a singer, songwriter and business owner as well as part of the multi award winning musical ensemble, Sauti Sol. He clues us in on what it's like to lead a business in an industry that was alr…

The cornerstone of any great organisation lies in the effectiveness and efficiency of its human capital. On this episode we have a conversation with Carol Hondonga, Senior Director Talent Management, GE Africa, on what leaders should be thinking about as they lead their teams. In as much as working from home, virtual teams and distributed teams are…

In a time of great uncertainty and constant change, it is paramount to have leadership that is present and visible. Join us on this episode as we have a conversation with Allan Kilavuka - CEO of Kenya Airways ( The Pride of Africa) as he gives us his insights into what leaders should be thinking about as they keep themselves and their teams in the …

On this episode we take on a profession that has been around since the times of Ancient Greece and Rome. We are joined by Linda Anene - Senior Legal Counsel at Safaricom PLC and also the Founder and Chairlady of Lawyers in Technology (L.I.T.) Lean in Circle which is a women circle of thirty (30) women lawyers predominantly based in the ICT industry…

On this episode of African Retooled we take a journey back in time to 3200BC, to the origins of Public Relations. One of the oldest professions, Public Relations is about story telling. The human being experiences life through narratives. In our discussion, we find out from Naomi Mutua, Deputy Managing Partner Ogilvy Public Relations, about how cur…

On this episode, Chris and Martin summarize key lessons learnt from discussions held with Leon Kiptum - Country Manager Betin on Episode 3 & 4 and Andrew Waititu - GE Healthcare East Africa CEO on Episode 2. You will also come out of this episode with four practical skills that you need to focus on in the year 2019 to ensure you remain relevant in …

On this episode we delve further into the Future of Consumer (B2C) Sales roles. Leon Kiptum, picks up from part one where we discussed what the consumer sales landscape has been to date. Join us as we explore the disruption to various roles caused by emerging technologies and evolving consumer demands brought about by fluid knowledge in the market …

On this episode we continue on the sales journey and begin the exploration of Consumer or B2C Sales roles. The landscape of business is becoming more and more homogeneous in product offerings with consumers having a wide variety of substitute goods and services to choose from. We are seeing that price is also no longer a sustainable differentiator …

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