For decades, Kisumu’s informal settlements lived under a haze of smoke from burning garbage. Now, in Obunga, Nyalenda, and Nyawita, a new UN-backed pilot is testing a different future, one where waste is sorted at home, youth are paid to collect it, and the skyline is free of smoke. This episode follows the people making...
Podcast: The Africana Voice
Wanjira Mathai: Turning Africa’s Green Wealth into Economic Power
Africa has some of the best solar, wind, and geothermal potential on the planet. However, millions on the continent still live without reliable power, and poverty is a daily reality. But why is this the case? On this episode, Steve Mokaya, sits down with Wanjira Maathai, Managing Director for Africa and Global Partnerships at the...
How Konza Technopolis Is Turning Waste into a Clean City Blueprint
As Konza Technopolis rises from the savannah, so does a visionary approach to managing waste. In this episode, Steve Mokaya journeys into the heart of Kenya’s smart city to uncover how innovation is transforming trash into a model for sustainable urban living. Tune in to discover how Konza is rewriting the future. Editor’s Note: This...
Tracing the Slave Shipwrecks
In this podcast episode, host Steve Mokaya sits down with National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Tara Roberts, whose underwater explorations are helping bring the transatlantic slave trade’s forgotten chapters back into the light. Tara shares how a quiet moment in a museum led her on a global journey—diving with Black scuba divers, mapping slave shipwrecks, and confronting...
Jeremiah Kioni: Why President Ruto Must Go
In this episode of The Africana Voice, Steve Mokaya sits down with Jeremiah Kioni, the Secretary General of the Jubilee Party, for a conversation about Kenya’s political reality. Kioni doesn’t mince his words as he openly critiques President William Ruto’s leadership, calling out what he sees as deep mismanagement and explaining why, in his view, Ruto has to go. We talk about the state of the economy, governance failures, and the struggles Kenyans are facing every day. But it’s not just about the problems. Kioni also shares what the opposition thinks should be done differently. Tune in.
The Vampire Spider That Hunts Malaria
Spiders might give you the creeps, but what if I told you they could help fight malaria? Meet Grace Kioko, an arachnologist who’s spent years studying Kenya’s fascinating eight-legged creatures; including the vampire spider, a tiny but deadly predator… to mosquitoes. Yep, this smart little spider specifically hunts malaria-carrying mosquitoes.
In this episode, Grace takes us on a wild ride into the hidden world of spiders; from their role as nature’s pest control to how their silk and venom could change medicine as we know it. We’ll bust some myths, talk about why these misunderstood creatures deserve more love, and even explore how bugs can help solve crimes!
Join me, Steve Mokaya, as we crawl through the untold stories of Kenya’s spiders, and why they might just be the unexpected heroes we need.
Diaspora’s Role in Kenya
Diaspora's Role In Kenya
In this episode, I speak with Samuel Nyaga Ireri, an acclaimed businessman based in Minnesota, USA and also the UDA / Kenya Kwaza Chairman in Minnesota.
Ireri praises President William Ruto's job performance so far and says the Kenyan economy is turning the corner. He also defended the MPs, who recently toured the US and said the visit cemented diasporans connection with the motherland.
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The Situation In Kenya With Reuben Kigame, 2027 Presidential Aspirant
In this discussion, famous Gospel Musician and 2027 Presidential Aspirant Reuben Kigame speaks about the Situation in Kenya, how President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza government is performing and his presidential platform and vision for Kenya.
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