Development Dynamics with MaqC

In this episode, #AlKags reflects on his time in his early twenties where he was learning, networking, and building his resume and experience in Kenya's telecom industry.

Al Kags relives his entry online publishing courtesy of legendary David Makali, blogging with Mashada.com and eventually working with Kenya's diaspora in lead up to the historic national elections in 2002.

In this very intriguing episode, #AlKags confesses about a time he was involved in all sorts of swindles as a young man trying to make it in Nairobi.

It is the discipline and detail that is required by handling the mundane duties at a hotel that began to shape Al Kags career journey.

Al Kags traces the origins of his serial entrepreneurship to trading and selling different commodities while in high school -- a result of which was paying his pathway through secondary education

Al Kags relives memories of his childhood, exposure to a reading culture by his father, growing up in a different towns and shaping his style and personality by experiences at a primary school in Nairobi.

Al Kags is the Founder and Executive Director at Open Institute where he is committed to citizen-driven open societies in Africa. He sits on #DDwithMaqC to reflect on his journey from childhood through schooling into becoming a social entrepreneur in Africa, a Business Daily top 40 under 40 Men Awardee, a Mandela Washington Fellow, Author, Writer, and Podcaster for Living Memories. On this opening episode, he shares his thoughts on why the conversations we are having with stalwarts in this industry are important.

Dr. Katindi discusses what the future holds for her as she reflects on the life and leadership lessons she has learned so far.

Dr. Katindi shares her experience and decisions made in context of mental health caregiving. 

At #DDwithMaqC™, leaders and practitioners in the development, global health, impact investing, human rights, social justice fields share their stories, journeys, inspirations, and aspirations in life and careers. The unscripted auto-biographical approach allows for deep reflections on lessons and issues. One conversation at a time, one story at a time, we amplify unsung voices and experiences, share solutions, and causes, provide examples and insights that explain and humanize development in a way that helps “us” and “others” to “get it” or “plug-in”, as relevant. 

#DevelopmentDynamics©: #Storytelling for #SocialImpact.

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Executive Producers: MaqC and Ty Gitau 

Director of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon Ndungu

Camera Operator 1: Kevin Weps

Camera Operator 2: Paul Muka

Editor: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu, Digital Infusion KE

Podcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai, JAKAI Creatives 

Engagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactory 

Graphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave Creations

Wardrobe by: African #Lonja Limited 

Venue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum

From her lived experience, Dr. Katindi shares insights on navigating growth in international consultancy.