Coffee Pump Podcast

Konnichiwa Fam! On E066, I sit down with Ben Roberts , the former CEO of Liquid Telecom. Ben has shaped the African connectivity landscape for years and this episode goes deep into his story, his lessons and where the world is heading. Here’s what we got into: How Ben got into tech, physics and his early engineering days His journey through Ericsson, VOIP, satellites and eventually leading Liquid...

Konichiwa Fam, we're back with a bang. On E065, I am joined by Kevin Mutiso , a seasoned entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Oye, a fintech providing financial safety nets to Africa’s millions of boda boda riders. In this episode, we talk about: iPhone and Android cults Short term mentality Men's grooming and why it matters Kegel exercises, Jaba Juice and Breast Strokes – what they a...

Konnichiwa Fam, Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run. This time, I’m joined by my cousin, Suleman Asad Kath. It was his first time in Kenya and I thought, what’s the best way for us to catch up and show him Nairobi by night ? The answer was - Midnight Coffee Run. We talked about: - Suleman’s journey across Pakistan, the UK, and Dubai - Pakistan’s economy, politics, and Imran Khan...

Konichiwa Fam! On E064, the trio is back! I am joined by  @eotwe777  and Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Construction projects back then and now - Dealing with Magicians and Inventors - Ai and the future - Can addicts find normalcy in life? - Money Talks - Q&A session to answer your questions and a whole lot more. We had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy the epi...

Konnichiwa Fam, Chaxy and Saddam of  @UpSydDigitalNetworks  are back! On this episode we talk about: - Cologne scents and how to apply them - The hygiene benefits of converting to Islam - Who is the best dressed? - Muhindi Strip clubs - We dive into the Somali business boom in Nairobi, and speculate on the future of Kenyan politics without Raila Odinga and much much more. Hope you enjoy the episod...

Konnichiwa Fam, Andrew Kibe IS BACK! And he brought along the legend, DNA  @dna_misterdreams  as well!!. On this episode we talk about: - Crypto and Meme coins - Jin's and whether they actually exist? - Fables from the Bible - Marriage, is it all a lie? - Are modern Women programmed by the matrix? We had a blast recording this one — hope you enjoy the episode! Best, Team Coffee Pump Connect Co...

Konichiwa Fam. On E061 I am joined by fellow podcaster Bashir Yusuf who is part of the  @thekisianganipodcast  . To be honest, this episode went off the rails 🤣. We talked about: - Why all successful men have been cheated on - What would we do if we were super rich? - Which cartoon mamas did we fall in love with? - Opening up a fertility clinic - Stand up comedy and how Bashir got into it and muc...

Konichiwa Fam! On E060, I’m joined by Kenyan entrepreneur and PC World founder Bobby Gadhia. On this episode, we talk about: - His early days — boarding school, Somalia holidays, studying in the UK - Leaving employment to build PC World from scratch - The highs and lows of scaling, fraud, and rebuilding - What he’d do differently in marriage and business - His future ventures and thoughts on crypt...

Konichiwa Fam! On E059, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regulars Phares Kariuki and the legend Mwafreeka of the  @IkoNini  In this episode, we take a deep look at Kenya’s history and its presidents — from the founding generation to today’s leaders. We explore the legacy of each presidency, how the country has shifted from one generation to the next, and what that means for the future. We also examine th...

Konichiwa Fam! On E058, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regulars Eric Mutiso of ​⁠ @eotwe777 and Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Relapsing and how to bring yourself back - Charlie Kirk and what we think about what happened - Aliens in Africa? - Do Ghosts exist? - Q&A session to answer your questions and a whole lot more. We had a blast recording this one, hope you enjoy the episod...

Konichiwa Fam, On E057, I’m Joined By My Longtime friend, Telecom's Industry Veteran, DJ, And All-Around Legend — Mark Tinka. In This Episode, We Dive Into: - Mark’s early days in Uganda and his path into the telecom industry - His rise through the ranks and how he became the face of SEACOM - Keto diets vs. carnivore diets - His journey into DJ’ing - IPv4 vs. IPv6 - The world of undersea cable...

Konichiwa Fam. On E056, I am joined by fellow podcaster Emmanuel of  @thekisianganipodcast  On this episode we talk about: - Funerals in Kenya and how elaborate they are - Women’s basketball - Families that watch 🌽 together - Dubai and call girls - Who would you wipe out if you were Thanos? - Why Spotify didn’t invite us to their Kenyan masterclass? and much much more. Hope you enjoy the episode....

Konichiwa Fam. E055 I am joined again by Agar Omondi to catch up on weekly news and what we have been up to. Agar is one of Kenya's first Nuclear Scientist and is a Coffee Pump regular. On this episode, we catch up on: Men's hoe phase Korean Men and Make up Did Hitler die the way historians say he died? Did we land on the moon? Steroids and the effects Prenups and wealth protection Hope you enjoy...

Niaje fam, on E054 I am joined again by Fareed Khimani for a one on one catch up. On this episode we talk about: - Our thoughts on Nigeria and my trip there - Aga Khan's recent trip to Kenya - Chasing money and wanting private jets - Safest malls in Nairobi - The new pandemic coming in that folks need be aware of - Cheating on your significant other - Are Bachelor Parties considered cheating?...

What’s good Cuh? On E053, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regular Eric Mutiso of ​⁠  @eotwe777  & for the first time ever, Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Fareed’s recent trip to Switzerland - The Kenyan education system and high fees - Is marriage necessary? - Employment and it’s challenges - Harambee stars and what money can do for kenyan sports and a whole lot more. We had a bl...

Hey Folks, we are back with another episode of CHEAT CODES. Life can get a little challenging at times, but imagine if you had a controller in your hands and could enter cheat codes to make things easier and more rewarding. That’s exactly what this segment is all about— Cheat Codes for leveling up in life! I’m joined by Zubair as we share our top tools, apps, strategies, and resources designed to...

Konichiwa Fam! The one and only Ian Muiruri came in for E051. Ian had a life changing event on stage while MC'ing that forced him to relook at his life. We dive into his journey. As always, appreciate the love and support — hope you enjoy this one 💪🏼 Team Coffee Pump Our Sponsors: Connect Coffee Roasters - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectcoffeeroasters/?hl=en- Connect Coffee Webs...

Konnichiwa Fam, In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Mutiso of  @eotwe777  and Saddam of  @OneTwoTVKE  as we catch up on: - Balancing work and life while building something on the side - Our favourite stand-up comedians and what makes them great - Eric’s take on prison life and the stories that came with it - The fat loss journey me and Eric have been on - Entrepreneur vs employee — what we’ve lear...

Konichiwa Fam, Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run. I'm joined by Khalif Kairo, the founder of Jetman Global and Kai and Karo car dealership. In this episode, Kairo opens up about his time in prison and the harsh realities that came with it. He shares the origins of his struggles, his views on the storm that be-fell him, and the journey of scaling his business despite the odds....

In E049, I am joined again by CPP regular, Phares Kariuki and for the first time every, Eddie Kioi, both good friends and industry colleagues. We talk about: - AI in Kenya: Why Kenya isn't ready for AI yet due to power limitations and infrastructure gaps. - China’s Tech Boom: Eddie shares insights from China’s AI infrastructure and lessons for Kenya. - Data Centers: Challenges in building AI-r...

<div> <p>In this episode, we sit down with Luqmaan Hasham and George Kingara from <a href="https://youtube.com/@Turbotaleske?si=DMR9rDCXEc9wuCC6" target="_blank">@Turbotaleske</a>, one of the fastest-growing car platforms in Kenya.</p> <p>We dive into:</p> <ul> <li>The growth behind Turbo Tales and how it started</li>...

Konnichiwa Fam ❤️ We’re back with Earl Karanja & Mike Manani for another deep dive into the wild world of cars. We talk tampered mileage, crazy car taxes in Kenya, why this country isn’t built for new cars, and where all the old ones end up. From Dubai luxury cars to South Sudanese plates, it’s a varied conversation. Plus, we talk about the best budget SUVs, 4x4s and our ultimate 5-car garages...

Konichiwa Fam, Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run . I'm joined by my good friend and returning guest, Odanga Madung . He's an established data journalist and you can find his latest writing at The Nation , CNN , and The Guardian , where he's a columnist. Madung is also a researcher who's been following Kenya’s political shifts closely. In this episode, we break...

Konnichiwa, bitches ❤️ Welcome back to another episode of the Midnight Coffee Run (To be more precise, it was a Midnight Chicken run) with Nasrallah Mohammed. A good friend and one of the best serial entrepreneurs I have met in Kenya thus far. Nassir run's a marketing agency that does all verticals of marketing in East Africa. We catch up on several things: Haram and Halal income Why not all I...

Konnichiwa, bitches ❤️ The 3 Musketeers are back! In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Mutiso of  @eotwe777  and the main man himself, Andrew Kibe. We catch up over coffee/alcohol/energy drinks (monster zero ultra - ili kuwa tamu mehn) and dive into a bunch of topics, including: - The idea of starting a dedicated podcast for the three of us - Quitting our day jobs and choosing freedom over comfort...