Kutaba Podcast

Education is more than classrooms it is the foundation of community transformation. Since 1996, Sinai Community School in Chazanga, Lusaka, has been committed to breaking barriers by offering affordable, inclusive, and high-quality learning Guided by the motto "Set free to learn", Sinai community school nurtures learners to become responsible citizens equipped for a rapidly changing world. In this...

We were honored to host Dr. Nachizya Edith Namukanga, a passionate public health researcher whose work is transforming how we understand and respond to adolescent health in Zambia. Her focus is on Primary dysmenorrhea a silent but widespread challenge that affects countless adolescent girls. Dr. Namukanga's journey began not in a lab, but in classrooms where she witnessed girls quietly battling pa...

We were honored to host Aquila Ng'onga a development and policy practitioner championing tax justice, gender equality, climate action and accountable resource governance. Guided by the belief that systems must answer to the people they impact most, Aquila blends economic expertise with real world advocacy from leading national research and budget analysis to shaping policy conversations at th...

Dr. Lubinda is a medical doctor and community impact leader dedicated to advancing equitable opportunities for underserved children and youths and she is the Founder of the White Rose Foundation which is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting equitable quality education and creating learning opportunities for disadvantaged children and youths. Its mission is to empower underprivileged you...

In this episode we have a candid discussion with Benjamin Lungu who is one of the inspiring founders behind Stoma Care Zambia, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals living with stomas. A stoma is a surgically created opening on the abdomen that allows waste (stool or urine) to leave the body when the normal route is not possible due to illness, injury, or surgery. It can be lifesavin...

In this episode, we were honored to welcome Holly Nelson, one of the founders of Special Hope Network, an organization rewriting Zambia's story of inclusion. Special Hope Network began with a simple but profound belief: every child matters. In Zambia, many children with intellectual disabilities face stigma, neglect, and limited access to care. Special Hope Network stepped into that gap, crea...

Chuswe Chileshe-Shangala, founder and Executive Director of the Kisandy Foundation, leads an organization born out of lived experience and dedicated to restoring dignity and mental wellness in Zambia. Established in 2024, Kisandy Foundation bridges critical gaps in mental health awareness, elderly care, and holistic community support. Through counseling, caregiver training, dementia support circle...

We are honored to welcome Dr. Sega Diallo a Junior Resident Medical Officer, cancer survivor, and passionate advocate for better cancer care in Zambia. Blending clinical expertise with lived experience, Dr. Sega brings a unique perspective to healthcare: one that values empathy, clear communication, and seeing the human being beyond the diagnosis. With strengths across internal medicine, obstetric...

Ronald Mwape is a 2016–2017 Chevening Scholar and seasoned marketing and banking professional with over ten years of experience in senior management roles at leading companies including Airtel, Barclays, ZANACO, Lafarge Zambia Plc, and United Bank for Africa. He holds a Business Administration degree from the Copperbelt University, advanced diplomas from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, and a...

In our Season 2 premiere, we sit down with Thresa Njavwa Bwalya, Founder of Limitless Foundation, to explore how a youth-led movement is reshaping Zambia's social and environmental landscape. Established in 2020, Limitless Foundation champions the rights of women, children, and youth while tackling poverty, inequalities, and environmental challenges through responsive, community-driven action. Fro...

Ishmael Gumbo is a dynamic Biomedical Scientist, academician and transformational leader whose work bridges science, community development and strategic innovation. Currently pursuing dual postgraduate degrees an MSc in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and an MBA in Business Administration Ishmael brings a multidisciplinary lens to public health and leadership. He lectures biomedical sciences at Har...

Samson Banda is the Founder of Kweza Foundation, a dynamic Zambian movement dedicated to unlocking the potential of young people through education, mentorship, art and innovation. Guided by the mission "Unlocking Potential and Shielding Their Dreams," Samson has built a platform that addresses challenges facing youth including poverty, poor health, hunger and climate change while creating opportun...

In this episode, we have a candid discussion with Febby Syansangu, Co-Founder and Director of the Women Are Powerful Organization (WAPO) a grassroots movement that began as a safe space for young women and has now blossomed into a dynamic community that also includes young men united by a shared vision of empowerment, confidence and hope. WAPO is the collective dream of Febby Syansangu and Cecelia...

In this episode, our guest is Tapiwa Jamera a passionate facilitator of Youth Alive Zambia (YAZ) a movement dedicated to empowering young people to live purposeful, healthy and impactful lives. Since its founding in 1996, YAZ has grown into a nationwide force championing values of abstinence, accountability and fidelity while addressing critical issues such as HIV prevention, child safeguarding, m...

In this episode, we will be diving into the work of Scientific Initiatives for a Healthy and Developed Zambia (SiHDZ), a creative and innovative community-based nonprofit organization. SiHDZ operates under the NGO Act No. 16 of 2009 and is registered with the Ministry of Community Development and Social Services in Zambia since 2021. The organization is legally mandated to focus on two major thema...

On this episode we sit down with Sabatha Elizabeth Zulu a passionate Zambian change maker and the visionary behind Donate a Pad Foundation a grassroots movement dedicated to ending period poverty and empowering girls through menstrual hygiene education, mentorship and advocacy. Her journey began with a simple act of compassion: giving sanitary towels to a girl who couldn't afford them and that mom...

In this episode, we sit down with Gome Ng'ona a passionate Zambian change maker committed to driving community development, youth empowerment and social impact. With a strong academic foundation in Cultural Studies and Geography from the University of Zambia and further training in Public Management and Governance from UNISA, Gome brings both knowledge and lived experience to the table. From...

In this episode we sit down with Ms. Mutali, the founder of Edu Flare a dynamic Non-governmental organization that's redefining inclusion and empowerment for persons living with disabilities. From breaking barriers in education, employment and health access to creating safe, adaptive and joyful spaces like the Center of Inclusion, Edu Flare is not just advocating they are transforming lives. Guide...

In this episode, we sit down with the visionary leader Renatus Mwila Jr Founder and President of Let's Inspire Youth Association (LIYA) a dynamic youth-led organization transforming lives in Chingola and beyond. From empowering young people with entrepreneurial and leadership skills to advocating for menstrual hygiene and youth inclusion in governance, Renatus shares his powerful journey of p...

In this episode, we journey through the remarkable story of Rochis Investments Limited an agricultural enterprise rooted in legacy, resilience and community empowerment. From humble beginnings to becoming a leading supplier of climate-smart agricultural inputs in Eastern Zambia. Join us as we sit down with Executive Director Stella Phiri to explore how the company continues to empower rural agro-d...

What started as a Facebook page has blossomed into one of Zambia's most inspiring youth-led environmental movements. In this episode, Gideon Mumba founder of KWEZ Initiative shares the journey from social media spark to nationwide impact. From campaigns like Justice for Drainages to empowering students as wildlife defenders this conversation is filled with stories of hope, grit and green innovatio...

In this episode we sit down with Bupe C. Kanakanzovu founder of Bloom & Blossom with Charis a platform dedicated to helping women and girls discover their purpose, build confidence and live empowered lives. From creating safe spaces and mentorship programs to inspiring transformation through faith and emotional healing, Bupe shares her journey, the impact of her work and the deep "why" behind...

We sit down with Wilkins Sikazwe the founder of ZATU Creatives Foundation. ZATU Creatives Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized and underserved populations in Zambia through creative tools, artist education, community engagement, and youth innovation.

In this episode of the Kutaba Podcast, we sit down with Deborah Chilinda, Chairperson of the Imperfectly Perfect Multi-purpose Club a community driven initiative led by and for persons with disabilities and their families. Through storytelling, skill-building and advocacy, Deborah and her team are turning challenges into opportunities from creating handcrafted home décor to leading impactful disab...

In this episode we spotlight St Charity Community School, a grassroot initiative founded by Chilufya Simwanza. Discover how this remarkable school is transforming lives in underserved communities through education, compassion, and community-driven action. Join us as we speak with Chilufya and explore the vision, challenges, and powerful impact behind St Charity.