Development Dynamics with MaqC

One of the experiences that a younger Katindi had during her internship was being asked how much she should be paid. She hadn't been mentored on how to respond to such a question. Follow on with her story as she begins her career at the Institute of Economic Affairs - Kenya.

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

Dr. Katindi explains her community service experience that gave her a foster sister to take care of.

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

Dr. Katindi relives her time in USIU as a student taking an International Relations course.

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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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

Dr. Katindi shares her experience as a teenage girl living in Belgium with her dad and studying for her A-Levels at the British School of Brussels. While there, she also recalls taking on odd jobs such as a nanny and shop attendant. 

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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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

Dr. Katindi recalls being clamped down due to comparison around positions (not grades) in high school, feeling like a failure. Indeed no one had prepared her for the experience and narrative resulting from her time in Kenya High School.

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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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

Dr. Katindi reflects on how her late father (RIP) modeled sacrifice, unconditional love, hard work, faith, and lots of other values to her and her siblings. 

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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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

We meet a young Katindi growing up in Kariobangi, one of Nairobi's City Council Housing projects. She has had a great childhood and is also exposed to different vices in the community leading to her parents making the call to transfer her to a boarding school in Embu.

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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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

Dr. Katindi Sivi is the Founder and Executive Director of Long View Group. She is a much-respected social action researcher and among the top six women futurists in Africa and principal trainer at Africa Foresight Lab. She chronicles the ups and downs of her life and career on #DDwithMaqC - leaving no stone unturned.  

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.

Subscribe to be notified of the latest episodes: 

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Executive Producers: #MaqC Eric Gitau and TIMG (#CrownPrince)

Director of Photography and Cinematography: Solomon (#lifeofSolo) Ndungu

Camera Operator 1: Operator: Kevin Weps

Camera Operator 2: Paul Muka

Editor: Solomon Ndungu, Digital Infusion Ke

Podcast Producer: Johnson Birgen Akai 

Engagement Coordinator: Rasheed Mutaha, #CreativesFactory 

Graphics by: JKing Ngare, #Nuwave Creations

Wardrobe by: African #Lonja Limited 

Venue Partners: #UlwaziPlace by Trianum

This final episode of #DrCatherineKyobutungi's journey is a deep reflection of her purpose in life, and then acting on it.

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.

In this episode, Dr. Catherine talks about her passions around decolonzing global health, the disconnect between political leadership and science (research and development), valuing African knowledge and expertise in solving systemic problems in the continent especially during the #COVID19 pandemic as well as #vaccine advocacy. 

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.