Tambali Podcast

My passion is writing about issues deeply rooted in my community

Joseph Ltaanywa Leajore has over five years of teaching experience in Samburu County. He is an author and has published three books: Heroine of the Jungle, A Roadmap to Success and Peace be Upon You. He writes about issues deeply rooted in his community. Joseph is currently the founder and director of the Samburu Empowerment Network. His passion for education inspired his advocacy for girls' education among the pastoralist communities. He believes educating girls enlightens the entire commun...

My Leadership Journey; From the University of Nairobi to Accra, Ghana, now at the Youth Advisory Board

She made a remarkable impact during her time at the helm of the Student Organization of Nairobi University (SONU). She also served at the All Student Union in Accra, Ghana. Today on the Tambali Podcast, Angel Mbuthia tells her story, which started from a humble beginning in Kiambu county to currently serving as the Director of the Youth Advisory Board-National Youth Council. It is a story of hard work, resilience, and determination. It is a one-of-a-kind account of her life and leadership jo...

Women in Sustainable Enterprise.

 She is a trailblazer and an innovator. She has mentored many young people in Kisumu to achieve their full potential. She grew up in Kisumu, she works in Kisumu and strives to make Kisumu a regional hub for development. In this episode, we host Carol Odera, the Founder and Executive Director of Women in Sustainable Enterprise. She is an Entrepreneurship champion passionate about women's economic empowerment, Top40under40 women in Kenya, Mandela Washington Fellow 2017, DIAR Award 2nd Runners ...

Emerging Issues in Peace and Security

Despite the fact that one in every four young people worldwide is affected by violent conflict, youths are often overlooked in efforts to achieve sustainable peace. Youths play a critical role within their communities and their engagement in policy making, especially in matters involving them which translates to a better community.  Many young peace advocates will remember December 9th, 2015 as the day the United Nations Security Council formally recognized their efforts to promote peace an...

State of Mental Health In Kenya

Mental health is fundamental to our collective and individual ability as humans to think, emote, interact with each other, earn a living and enjoy life. It is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. The World Health Organization defines mental health as mental well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her communi...

Leadership and the Power of Never Giving In

Caren Wakoli is the Founder and Executive Director of Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF); an organization that equips young people with skills and knowledge to enable them to thrive and be positive agents of change in society. She is a certified leadership coach, transformational leadership trainer, certified 7-Habits of Highly Effective People trainer, mentor, and social entrepreneur who delights in mentoring young women and men to be able to discover their purpose and achieve their greatest...

Youth Leadership in Times of Crisis

Youth Leadership has been severely challenged since the COVID-19 pandemic struck. Some lost their jobs and had to look for their daily bread elsewhere. Others have had to develop coping mechanisms that safeguarded their mental health as they continued serving others in their various capacities. Now, more than ever, crisis management in leadership has proven to be a necessary skill that young people need to hone.  In this episode, Paul Abok gives us a few tips on how to go about this based o...

The role and power of mentorship in career advancement.

  "A mentor is someone who helps you to see hope within yourself," Oprah Winfrey. Mentors provide an opportunity for people to discover who they want to be, help them see how they can make the most of the situation, and use various means to realize their aims. In this episode, we host Ms. Diana Waithanji, a cyber security engineer and advocate for gender equality. She is also the founder of STEM Wahandisi La Femme, an initiative that mentors young girls in rural Kenya in order to encourage t...

Reducing poverty through education, literacy training and life skills

Education is fundamental in enlightening a nation. Through education, young girls are in a position to make better decisions which not only impact on their lives but also on the wider community and the world at large.  On this episode, we host Lilly Okeyo, a psychologist and the founder of Work Her Dream Organization, a  non governmental organization that empowers girls and women through education, literacy development and  socio-economic ventures to reduce dependency levels among underpriv...

Online Safety and Innovation

 2020 was an unprecedented year.  With schools closing down due to the novel coronavirus, many schools and parents turned to online learning to keep their kids learning at home. Kids consume more digital content through the internet, online games, and videos. This week's Tambali Podcast featured Paul Akwabi, the Founder of Tech Kidz Africa, a technological academy that fosters children's curiosity by training them in robotics, animation, gaming, coding, app and web development, creative desi...

Mental Health: When "Stress" becomes "Depression"

Is there a difference between  "Stress" and "Depression"?  In this episode, we are joined by Lorna, a counselling psychologist, who tells us more about depression, it's signs and symptoms plus how you can overcome it.

Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

From Marine Surveying to Social Entrepreneur, Amani Katana inspires us with his entrepreneurial journey and also shares how he intends to continue uplifting others in Kenya and its environs.

The Journey of a Social Entrepreneur

On this episode Amani Katana tells us his leadership journey as a social entrepreneur.  Ten years ago he decided to leave employment to pursue his dream of serving his community. How then has his journey been? Join us in this conversation as we tackle matters on social enterprises and community development "I used to work at the port of Mombasa and my background is in shipping. I started shipping and I was working as a marine surveyor.  I worked for about 8 years but I didn't feel connecte...

How Working Women are adjusting Professional Life in the midst of a Pandemic

The impact of any crisis is, more often than not, never gender neutral. During this pandemic, women have been severely challenged. Those in business have had to stop or adjust to the national guidelines like the curfew. Some at home have a reduced or no source of income. Not to mention the unpaid domestic work that has increased. Nelly Omwando gives us a perspective on how working women are adjusting professionally in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Curbing misinformation in digital era

 The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new unforeseen digital outbreak-misinformation. Factchecking is more important now than ever. On the International Day of Factchecking, we caught up with Emmanuel Yegon, a citizen journalist and the co-founder of Mobile Journalism Africa. Yegon explains the meaning of misinformation and gives us a few tips on how to safely surf the internet without falling victim to fake news. 

Curbing Misinformation in Digital Era

This pandemic ushered in a new unforeseen digital outbreak-misinformation. Factchecking is more important now than ever. On international Day of Factchecking, we caught up with    Emmanuel  Yegon, a Citizen Journalist and the Co-Founder of Mobile Journalism Africa.  Yegon  explains the meaning of misinformation and gives us a few tips on how to safely surf the internet without falling victim to fake news.

Environmental leadership and role of young people in climate change

 Inspired by the late Professor Wangari Maathai, Patricia Kombo will not stop at anything to protect the environment. Patricia Kombo, a young climate activist  in Kenya and the founder of the PaTree initiative, has planted over 10,000 trees as of 2021. Her passion has seen her named a United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification Land Hero. She has collaborated with academic institutions to ensure children are taught the importance of environmental conservation from a young age. With t...

Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown and Economic Recession to our Mental Health

How do you support someone going through depression or gender-based violence during this pandemic? Are there any signs you can look out for? Phoebe Nzulu, a counseling psychologist, gives a few tips on how to handle it.

One year later: Effects of Covid 19 Lockdown and Economic Recession to our Mental health

Covid 19 Pandemic and the economic recession has negatively affected many people mental health. One year later what is the state of mental health in the country?. Tambali podcast hosted Ms. Phoebe Nzalu a counselling psychologist  to share the effects of Covid 19  to mental state of young people

COVID-19 and its impact on persons with disabilities

In Kenya people with disability makes up to to approximately 10percent of the population. With this population and the wide spread of the novel coronavirus virus they have been greatly affected. The challenges facing people with disability have been rampant and most feel neglected. On this episode I caught up with Elizabeth Mangeni  a  champion for people with disability. She says life has not been easy for persons with disability, what is her story?

COVID-19 and Its Impact on People with Disabilities

 People with disabilities are often forgotten in the discussions evolving around societal concerns. Elizabeth reminds us that their struggles have not lessened since the pandemic began, but she also demonstrates the importance of resilience in overcoming stereotypes and helping oneself in these difficult times.

One year On ,My life as a frontline worker: Lessons from the Covid 19 Pandemic

It has been one year since first case of COVID 19 was reported in Kenya. Healthcare providers have been at the front line in the war against the pandemic. This week, Dr. Felisters Bosibori tells us her life one year on and her perspective on how this has affected Healthcare workers, challenges faced and the ongoing COVID-19 vaccinations.

One year On ,My life as a frontline worker: Lessons from the COVID 19 Pandemic

Dr. Bosibori shares what her experience as a healthcare provider has been like since last March, when the pandemic was first reported in Kenya. Do you know what doctors have had to go through during this pandemic? What's her opinion on the ongoing vaccinations?

Women in Technology: My journey towards ventilator innovations

 Cynthia got her invention, the Tiba Ventilator, recognized by the government as a welcome invention after the pandemic hit Kenya. After a year and a state award, we caught up with her to talk about innovation and her advice to all young girls this Women's Month. 

Women in STEM: International Womens Day

Getting global acclamation was not a climax to her efforts of ensuring education for all during the COVID-19 pandemic. On International Day of Women 2021 we  featured MS Linah Anyango, a teacher passionate about women in STEM.  On this episode, Linah shares her thoughts on girls in STEM and her efforts in encouraging more girls to believe in their potential to be the next great innovators in Science and Technology

Women in STEM: International Women Day

 After schools were locked down countrywide due to the coronavirus pandemic, Linah decided to take it upon herself to ensure that learning continued and has since been a passionate advocate for girls in STEM. These efforts were globally recognized through her nomination for the Global Teacher Award 2020. In this episode, she tells us her story.  

The Great Covid 19 Innovation Challenge

 Magdaline Chepkemoi, the Founder and Executive Director of EldoHub, a technological and educational hub based in Eldoret town. She shares her leadership journey and the great COVID-19 Innovation Challenge. Magdaline is a Mandela Washington Fellow and a Tech Women Fellow.  

Arts and Leadership in times of Uncertainty #2

Douglas, Founder and Director of Dowe Music, share his story on  arts and leadership during the pandemic. Through Dowe Music, he continues to mentor other young people and encourage them to pick up the pieces left and keep moving forward.

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion of Women in Leadership

 Christine Sabdio tells us how she started writing and developing herself as a project development professional so that she could help marginalized groups in her community in Marsabit. 

Arts and Leadership in times of Uncertainty

 In this episode, we host DoweMusic & Arts founder Douglas Ogutu. He takes us through the journey of leadership and the creative arts during this COVID-19 pandemic. He has used music to restore hope to local communities and give youth a chance to move past the challenges brought on by the pandemic. 

Resilient Leadership in The Wake of Adversity

 Billian Ojiwa- Founder Billian & Ficha Uchi Foundation Mathare, Nairobi Kenya. Impossible not. It’s the mantra that Billian’s foundation strive on in their quest to empower women and young girls in the informal settlement of Mathare through talent acquisition and nurturing. A valuable add on in the current society. On this episode, we catch up with Billian Ojiwa as he shares what inspired him to found his two initiatives. He believes that nothing is impossible under the sun. This episode ...

Innovation and Opportunities: Seeing Through The Mask

Ladies & gentlemen, welcome to this episode of Tambali Podcast, a conversation about innovating in times of adversity and seeing opportunities through the mask. Tambali Podcast is your home of bold and resilient leadership conversations with young Kenyans and African changemakers. I am so excited about the support and feedback we have received so far from our listeners. Continue following us at www.tambalipodcast.co.ke and always remember to subscribe and share. We are supported by the US ...

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Welcome to Tambali podcast brought to you by Scion Creative and Innovation Center supported by US State Department at the US mission Nairobi under the tagline #USAMarafiki 2020 has been a year filled with uncertainty all over the world. The novel coronavirus has caused a disruption and the way people leave, despite the dark clouds that covered the plans and activities we had for the year 2020, young people have continued to display hardwork, resilience and creativity in different ways amids...