The TechTrends Podcast

In this episode, I speak to Teniola Stuffman who is among the 2024-2025 Foundry Fellows from the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Teniola (“Teni”)  is launching a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Nigeria under the well-known brand, Lebara.

Despite progress, digital and mobile penetration in Nigeria lags behind global standards, with many Nigerians experiencing frequent network disruptions that impact communication, productivity, and quality of life. The economic challenges in Nigeria have heightened the demand for advanced, reliable mobile networks, presenting a significant opportunity for development. Lebara aims to provide a smarter and more affordable network solution, addressing common issues such as high costs, poor service reliability, and subpar customer support.

Teni also speaks on being in the Foundry Fellow Program and her commitment to forming partnerships with like-minded individuals to drive digital penetration across Africa.  

This episode is part of a 7-episode series we are doing with fellows from different African countries.

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In this episode of our TechTrends Podcast, we speak to Dina H. Sherif, Executive Director of the Legatum Center for Development and Entrepreneurship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

In this episode, we speak to David Mwaniki, a Senior Manager at Kenya Airways on how the airline is investing in technology.

This episode was recorded last month on the sidelines of the AWS Summit in Johannesburg. At the, summit, AWS c announced its ambitious plans to promote the adoption of AI in the region.

The company showcased some of its Generative AI (GenAI) capabilities using Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that makes foundation models (FMs) from leading AI companies available through a single application programming interface (API). 

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In this latest episode, we unpack the existing gaps in payments in Africa with Angie Jones, the Global Vice President of Developer Relations for TBD, Block’s newest business unit focused on open and decentralized technologies.

Sam Odhiambo, Head of Department, Consumer Electronics, Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, explains what the company is doing to protect its TVs and users from exploitation by hackers.

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We asked Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa about their 5G plans for Kenya during the release of the Full Year results on Thursday.
''We have now just likely below 700,000 5G devices so we need to make sure that we put the network so that as devices become more affordable, then people can experience 5G''

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In this episode, we sit down with Dan Kwach. Managing Director - East Africa Region at Africa Data Centres to discuss connectivity in Africa.

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Did you know, Bolt Kenya has more than 1000 female drivers just in Nairobi? In this episode of our TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Trinity Wangari Maina, one of Bolt's female drivers.

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In this episode, we sit down for an exclusive interview with Linda Ndungu, the Country Manager for Bolt Kenya. Linda shares interesting insights on Bolt's investment in Kenya, policies, and Safety both for its drivers and riders.

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This episode dives into sustainable printing within the educational sector. Epson Kenya hosted a roundtable discussion in Nairobi with key figures in education technology.
The focus was on how sustainable printing solutions can contribute to a more environmentally friendly learning environment.  The discussion explored the ongoing importance of printing in education, while finding ways to integrate it seamlessly with digital tools and sustainable practices.

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