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In this episode of the new season ,season 2;

Mawaziri I sit down with Liz Awino, host of The It Podcast, for a wide-ranging and honest conversation. From relationships and holiday stories to her journey as a podcast host, studying in Mauritius, and her thoughts on civic education and politics—we get into the personal and the political. Insightful, relaxed, and real, this one is about growth, perspective, and finding your voice in different spaces.

In this new season, new episode, I highlight what we did last year, to the holidays with family and friends, to now the direction of the podcast and what is expected from the platform and how we solidify our community; THE MAWAZIRI .

In this candid and eye-opening episode, I sit down with Renee for a heartfelt conversation on mental health within the African household. We explore the often overlooked signs of depression, self-harm, and the silent battles many face behind closed doors. We also discuss the importance of recognizing these signs early and highlight positive coping mechanisms that can support healing and growth. It’s a raw, reflective, and necessary dialogue aimed at breaking the stigma and encouraging open conversations around mental health in our communities.

In this episode i have a sit down with the funniest Nyambura and discuss content creation, her content from Tiktok and instagram.

The funny bone in her and also growing up with parents who are teacher and with the dynamics of being raised by teacher-parents.

in this episode mawaziri i have a chat with the "ThanderWoman" Wacera, a podcast host from Ubunifu podcast and we discuss the state of the nation, the protests that happened on June 25th 2025 and how the Gen Z revolution has taken the country and the world by a storm. Moreover we discuss the achievements from the protests and what Wacera ans I witnessed first hand during the protests.

Mawaziriiiiiiii in this episode I have a chat with my brother and friend Ronny Kasiva who explains his acting journey from theatre to the big screens at his debut role in a telenovela show on citizen TV "NEEMA" and more.

In the spirit of honouring our fallen soldiers during last years protests, which were successful. Ademba and Jabir and I unpack how the maandamanos went from the start of it till the impeachment of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua. From near death experiences to police brutality to storming the parliament to the BBC documentary, which featured my brother Ademba Allans, the national hero, and many more.

In this episode i have an amazing conversation with the "VOICE OF THE PARTY" Hype Ballo. My brother Gig Real was present and we unpacked the concept of being a hypeman, the genesis of it and their experience being under Genius records headed by Dj Sadic. Furthermore we discussed the consumer habits changing in Kenya, as the audience has started appreciating Kenyan Music and playing KE. To gracing the biggest stages in the country to collaborating with big acts and also touching on friendship and community holding one down as an artist and creative

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(03:50) - Before being a Hype Man

(05:50) - Meeting the MIC

(07:42) - Gospel Industry

(10:50) - Being grounded

(15:25) - Hype Man & Noise Maker

(16:40) - Favorite Catch Phrase on Stage

(17:24) - “HYPE” the concept

(25:00) - Experiences at Genius records

(30:00) - JIJI

(34:23) - Consumer Habits

(41:55) - Chris Martin

(42:23) - Kenyan Music industry

(44:16) - Content Creators Collaborating

(45:22) - Community & Frienships

(50:55) - Overcoming Fear

(52:52) - From ministry to Market place

(56:08) - Hype Ballo & Allan Ochieng

(59:29) - Biggest Achievement

(1:03:00) - Outro

In this episode I have a sit down with my brother Mweti and unpack the world of being a web designer,graphic designer and starting a business as young guy. To collaborating with big companies and strategically using the social media as a tool for entrepreneurship. To relationships and coincidence stories.

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(02:35) - Story of Chad Varah

(05:43) - Host and Guest Intro

(06:12) - Bloopers

(07:51) - Guest question to the Host

(11:14) - April Podcaster of the month

(12:04) - Definition of a creative

(15:18) - Starting up a company

(16:34) - His life growing up

(20:57) - Campus life and design work interest

(23:02) - Partial scholarship in Netherlands

(24:16) - In the job sector and mentorship

(32:32) - Starting an agency and Collaborations

(43:47) - Forming the team and running a company

(54:47) - Coincidence stories & Relationships

(1:03:39) - Fitness

(1:08:25) - Stay-stupid pun

(1:09:22) - Outro