Pure Digital Passion with Moses Kemibaro

In an era where the internet drives commerce, education, and cultural exchange, ensuring equitable access is critical. ICANN’s New Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD) Program and its Applicant Support Program (ASP) aim to democratize internet access, particularly in Africa. In this exclusive episode of the Pure Digital Passion Podcast, I sit down with Pierre Dandjinou, ICANN’s Vice President for Stak...

Earlier this week, on Wednesday the 22nd of January 2025, I had the privilege of being interviewed remotely by Tabitha Muthoni on CNBC Africa’s Power Lunch East Africa Show. During this brief and engaging discussion, we delved into Kenya’s and Africa’s rapidly evolving labour market, focussing on the gig economy, fintech, and e-commerce sectors. These topics are particularly critical as digital tr...

Last night I was a guest on the BBC News' Focus on Africa Show with Waihiga Mwaura where we had a brief but insightful conversation about the seemingly imminent banning of TikTok in the US which is due to happen tomorrow, Sunday the 19th January 2025. In the attached video recording, we approached our conversation from a Kenyan and African perspective to better understand what the implications and...

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion Podcast, on the 2nd December 2024, I had the privilege of representing Dotsavvy on a distinguished panel discussion titled “I Like My Coffee Black: Trade Today and Trade Tomorrow – The Realities” during the recent Africa Trade Development Forum (ATDF) in Kigali, Rwanda. This landmark event, jointly organized by TradeMark Africa and Rwanda’s Ministry of T...

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion Podcast , I sit down with Ben Roberts, one of Kenya's and Africa’s most influential technology and digital infrastructure leaders, to explore his journey and insights on technology, innovation, and education. We start by uncovering Ben’s early years in the UK, where access to a physics lab and home computers sparked his passion for technology. He shares...

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Digital Hubs Strategy Conference in Kakamega County, where Kenya’s ambitious Digital Superhighway initiative took center stage. The event marked the launch of two digital hubs at Kakamega County Polytechnic and St. Paul’s Shianda County Polytechnic , key milestones in Kenya’s journey to bridge the digital divide. This transformative effort is driven...

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, I had the distinct honor of being the Chief Guest at the inaugural Teja Talks Speaker Series hosted at Teja Spaces on Riverside Drive in Nairobi, Kenya. This event, organized in partnership with The Kenyan Wallstreet and Johnnie Walker , brought together a diverse audience of business leaders, professionals, and innovators to discuss the ever-changing dynamics of a...

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion Podcast, I had a great conversation with Dele Akinsade, Senior Director of Cloud Expansion at Microsoft, to explore the transformative role of cloud technology and AI in Africa’s digital economy. From the challenges of building AI-ready infrastructure to the groundbreaking work Microsoft Azure is doing across the continent, this conversation dives deep i...

Earlier this month, I had the privilege of visiting Africa Data Centres’ NBO1 facility in Nairobi, where I sat down with Dan Kwach , the Regional Executive for East Africa, for an insightful session on the Pure Digital Passion podcast. The conversation was a deep dive into the critical role Africa Data Centres (ADC) plays in driving the region’s digital transformation and what the future holds for...

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Mawingu’s CEO, Farouk Ramji , for an exclusive conversation on their latest milestone: a $15M fundraise and the acquisition of Tanzania’s Habari , a leading ISP based in Arusha. This move cements Mawingu’s position as East Africa’s largest ISP dedicated to rural and peri-urban markets. Farouk shared insights into Mawingu’s disciplined expansion strategy, whi...

I recently had the privilege of joining Gideon Ruhara on the Kesho Insights Podcast, where we explored some of the most transformative aspects of digital transformation in Kenya Africa. From mobile technology and AI to overcoming barriers to digital transformation, we had an in-depth discussion on the opportunities and challenges shaping the continent’s digital future. 🎯 Key Topics Discussed [0:0...

I’m excited to share highlights from the panel discussion I moderated on the 12th November 2024 at the launch of Adili Group’s Cyber Training Arena, Africa’s first and only advanced cybersecurity training facility. This discussion brought together experts from key sectors to explore the challenges and advancements shaping cybersecurity in Africa. Our Expert Panel Included: Rosa Nduati-Mutero (ALN...

Last week, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion at the highly anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE at the new Samsung brand shop in Shujaah Mall, Nairobi. It was an insightful conversation with George Kebaso , Head of Product Marketing and Mobile Experience, and Evelyn Munene , Product & Marketing Lead at Samsung. Together, we explored how this new device is set to re...

On the 2nd of October 2024, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion at the Riana Group’s CX Executives Breakfast Forum at the Gem Forest Hotel in Nairobi. The session brought together experts from various industries, including healthcare, real estate, finance, and government, to explore the evolving role of Customer Experience (CX) in today’s digital age and most specifically in the co...

In this episode of Pure Digital Passion , originally aired on BBC’s Business Daily on Monday the 30th September 2024 hosted by Gareth Mitchell, we explore the game-changing technology of 6G—set to revolutionize the way we connect, work, and live by the 2030s. The episode features insights from experts and business leaders across the globe, including myself, Moses Kemibaro, providing a detailed loo...

In this episode of Pure Digital Passion , I spoke with Ranaf Makhani, founder and CEO of RIANA Group, about how his company is transforming customer experience (CX) through innovative technology solutions in Kenya and beyond. The discussion covers Ranaf’s journey from growing up in Arusha, Tanzania, to founding RIANA Group in 2014. The podcast dives into the company’s key offerings, including queu...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Lucas John Omollo , Chief Manager of ICT & Smart City Solutions at Konza Technopolis , as we explore the remarkable progress Konza has made in becoming a global smart city. 🌍 In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion Podcast , we cover: Konza’s achievements in ICT and smart city infrastructure The National Data Center and smart traffic systems Plans...

Earlier this week, while attending the ITW Africa Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, I had an unexpected reunion with an old friend and internet pioneer, Brian Longwe. It had been almost a decade since I last saw him, and what started as a chance encounter turned into an impromptu podcast session for Pure Digital Passion . Brian, who is currently the CEO & Co-Founder at Converged...

In our latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting two industry leaders: Mary Muthoni, Partner Manager at Zoho in Kenya, and Pavan Verma, CEO of Redian Software. Together, we delved into the exciting landscape of digital transformation in Kenya and Africa, specifically how Zoho and Redian Software are empowering businesses with customer-centric solutions. The...

On August 14th, 2024, I moderated a panel at the Kenya Internet Summit and .KE Awards 2024 on Innovation and Entrepreneurship Best Practices for Kenya’s and Africa’s Digital Transformation . We had a productive discussion with Joel Karubiu, Njihia Mbugua, and Kenneth Njihia. Government Process Automation: Lessons from Estonia and Kenya Joel Karubiu shared insights on Estonia’s success in governmen...

In the latest episode of Pure Digital Passion , I had the pleasure of interviewing Steve Song, a telecommunications expert widely recognized for his detailed maps of Africa’s Internet infrastructure. Steve’s work has become essential for understanding the continent’s connectivity, but his contributions extend into policy advocacy, shared spectrum management, and efforts to expand affordable access...

A week ago, I had the pleasure of diving into the exciting world of Samsung’s latest foldable smartphones with Anthony Hutia, Head of Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East Africa. We discussed the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 which were launched the previous week during the Samsung Unpacked event and feature advanced AI features and also have flexible financing options for Kenyan co...

In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast I got to have an inspiring conversation with Kiiru Muhoya, the co-founder and CEO of Fingo. At just 27 years old, Kiiru is on a mission to transform the financial landscape for young Africans through Fingo, a fully digital bank, or ‘neobank’, tailored to their needs.  From Humble Beginnings To Visionary Fintech Leader Kiiru recounted his ed...

In this edition of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the pleasure of having a quick catchup with Farouk Ramji, the CEO of Mawingu, Kenya’s largest ISP dedicated exclusively to rural and peri-urban markets. Our last conversation was in October 2022, and since then, Mawingu has experienced remarkable growth and transformation. Here’s a summary of our discussion about Mawingu’s journey and futu...

In this edition of the Pure Digital Passion podcast I had the pleasure of hosting Kamal Budhabhatti, the founder and CEO of Craft Silicon, Little, and BluBeetle. Kamal’s journey from India to Kenya and his impact on the technology landscape in Kenya and Africa is nothing short of mind blowing! Here’s a summary of our insightful conversation. Early Beginnings & His Journey To Kenya Kamal shared...