After 12 years living abroad, I returned to Zimbabwe with fresh eyes and a burning question: Can I run for president and save Zimbabwe? (How Naive, I know)

In this first episode of the Not My Throne Podcast, I open up about my personal journey, the cultural shock of coming home, and why I wrote my book, Not My Throne - A Blueprint to the Zimbabwe I’d Build.

I share the reality of realising I am not the saviour I thought I could be, and how my first ever Reddit post sparked heated conversations, backlash, and eye-opening debates about Zimbabwe’s future, diaspora voices, and real change vs empty politics.

We’ll dive into:

• My return to Zimbabwe after more than a decade away.
• The tough truths behind Chapter 1, The Confession, and why honesty is our first step to progress.
• The Borrowdale Mirage – a wake-up call about the elite bubble and why it holds us back.
• Lessons from my viral Reddit post and the misconceptions I faced head-on.
• How can we move from complaining to building through small, practical actions.

This episode isn’t about politics-as-usual or waiting for a saviour. It’s about personal responsibility, nation-building, and what every Zimbabwean, at home or abroad, can do to create a better future.

Whether you’re part of the Zimbabwean diaspora, living in Harare, Bulawayo, or beyond, this podcast will challenge how you see leadership, community, and your role in the country’s story.

Let's talk - @kundaihenney on X (Twitter) and all other social media platforms.

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