Pure Digital Passion with Moses Kemibaro

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast I had the privilege of hosting Janice Kemoli, a seasoned Kenyan Marketing and Branding Advisor whose impressive career spans leading businesses such as Coca Cola, Colgate Palmolive, GSK, Barclays Bank (ABSA), East African Breweries (Diageo), Equity Bank, and most recently Prudential Insurance. Janice and I go way back to our days at Africa Online...

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Maurice Matheka, one of Kenya’s and Africa’s only male professional relationship and sex therapists. Maurice is someone I know from my teenage years so its quite interesting I got to have him on my podcast. The truth be said, this podcast’s subject matter was completely uncharted territory for me as it had nothing i...

In this edition of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Martin Nielsen, the Founder and CEO of Mdundo, a mobile and ad-supported music service that has become one of Africa’s leading digital music platforms. Although I have known Martin for a good number of years, our conversation was a truly eye-opening conversation about his incredible journey from starting Mdundo, bui...

In this edition of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Cynthia Kahumbura, Co-Executive Director, and Jay Patel, Director of Technology at Jacaranda Health. Our conversation delved into the impactful work of Jacaranda Health in Kenya, the technological advancements they've made, the real-world impacts of their innovations, and their vision for the future. Here’s a b...

I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion titled “Revolutionizing Insurance with AI and ML: Practical Pathways for Product and Operational Excellence.” on the 9th May 2024 at the joint Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) and Caava VantagePoint AI/ML Insurance Seminar that was held at the Emara Ole-Sereni Hotel in Nairobi.  The panel featured industry experts from leading companies who sh...

In this 100th episode we mark nearly three years of exploring the digital ecosystem in Kenya and Africa. Since our first episode on June 21, 2021, we've delved into diverse topics, speaking with innovators, thought leaders, and changemakers who are shaping Africa's digital landscape. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary, filled with insights, discoveries, and inspiring conv...

As the moderator of the recent joint Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) and Caava VantagePoint AI/ML Seminar held in Nairobi, I had the distinct pleasure of steering a compelling dialogue among some of the brightest minds in the insurance and technology sectors. The 'Industry Leaders Panel: Infrastructure Foundations for AI/ML in Retail Insurance' featured Alfred Mukudu from Amazon Web Se...

Earlier today I had the distinct pleasure of being a guest on one of Kenya's most popular urban radio stations, Nation FM 96.3. Hosted by Mariam Bashir and Brian Aseli on their 'Morning Fix' show, we dove into a one-hour segment dedicated to digital marketing and technology trends in Kenya and beyond on the 'Tech Tuesday' segment. Over the past 25 years, I've witnessed and...

I had the opportunity to facilitate a training session on content monetization at the Aga Khan University's Graduate School of Media and Communications in Nairobi. The participants, from various parts of East Africa, are currently attending Masters Degree Programs at the University. My session was a key part of their learning to better understand the nuances around effective and efficient cont...

In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, I had the opportunity to hosting Ayisi Makatiani, an iconic figure in the realm of technology in Kenya and Africa for over 25 years. From pioneering internet services on the continent in 10 countries with Africa Online to leading transformative AI initiatives in the insurance sector through Caava VantagePoint AI and Agencify, Ayisi's j...

In this exclusive interview with CNBC Africa's Tabitha Muthoni at the recently concluded Connected Africa Summit 2024, I discussed the transformative impact of fintech and e-commerce on Kenya's economy. During the conversation, I delved into the fintech sector, energized by significant foreign and local investments, as well as contextually relevant innovations. At the heart of this transfo...

This was a panel discussion from the Kenya ICT Authority's Connected Africa Summit held on Tuesday the 23rd of April 2024 for which I was the moderator. The panel focussed on the critical themes of AI and cybersecurity within the African continent's evolving digital landscape. Our panelists for this engaging conversation included the following: Hon. Waweru John Kiarie, Chair, ICT Committee...

On March 8, 2024, I had the privilege of participating as a panelist at the Association of Kenya Insurers' (AKI) Insurance Agents Forum, held at Marist International University in Karen. The forum hosted 1,000+ insurance sales agents who excelled in 2023, featuring a broad collective of demographics and expertise. This gathering served as a critical platform for education, inspiration, and net...

On the evening of the 14th of March 2024, the day before World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD), Citizen TV hosted an engaging panel discussion on ethical and inclusive Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya. This year’s global theme for WRCD was “Fair and Responsible AI for Consumers,” making the conversation both timely and critical. The Communications Authority of Kenya, in its commitment to marking W...

On the 28th of February 2024, a landmark event took place at USIU - Africa, bringing together some of the continent's most innovative minds in the field of artificial intelligence or AI. During the same, I had the privilege of moderating a panel discussion titled "African AI Pioneers: Charting the Course for Innovation and Impact" that explored the transformative potential of AI in A...

In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast I had the distinct pleasure of having an engaging conversation with Linda Ndungu, the Country Manager of Bolt Kenya. Linda is spearheading the transformation of the ride-hailing sector in Kenya, pushing the boundaries of innovation, safety, and sustainability. Our conversation shed light on her incredible journey, Bolt Kenya's significa...

I n this episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast we delved into the important matter of the Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS). This session brought together key voices from tax compliance and technology in Kenya: Caroline Wacuka from KRA, independent tax and finance expert Limo Taboi, and Caine Wanjau, the Founder & CEO of DigiTax. Togethe...

The Converge III event titled 'AI: Better Marketing Through Experiments' 📊 was held on the 2nd February 2024 in Nairobi 🇰🇪 at the Four Points Sheraton Hotel in Hurlingham. It featured a stellar line-up of marketers and technology experts 👩‍💼👨‍💼 who made presentations and had a discussion panel with impactful conversations 💬, valuable insights, and connections with like-minded people...

In the latest episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we had the privilege of hosting Peter Maina Muriithi, an influential figure in Kenya's fast-growing technology education space where he is currently ALX Africa's General Manager for Kenya with an ambitious mission to nurture the next wave of technology talent in the country. We had a candid and deeply insightful conversation where...

On the 6th of February, 2024, I had the distinct pleasure of joining a vibrant community of Customer Experience (CX) enthusiasts and professionals for The World of CX Weekly Breakfast World of Conversations. I was invited to be a guest speaker by Dr. Lucy Kiruthu of Evolve CX who also expertly moderated our conversation for which I am very grateful. This virtual event offered me a platform to shar...

In this episode of the Pure Digital Passion podcast, we had an in-depth conversation with Michael Onyango, an accomplished practitioner in Kenya's and Africa's telecommunications sector. Michael has had an illustrious 20+ years career that has spanned telecommunications giants like Huawei, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and now Baicells Technologies. Michael shared his extensive journey from ac...

In this presentation for the DX5 The Year Ahead 2024 Virtual Event, I shared my thoughts about the future of work in a world where everything will be impacted by Generative AI. I focussed primarily on the area of digital marketing based on my 20+ years of experience as the Founder & CEO of Dotsavvy, one of Kenya's and East Africa's first digital marketing agencies. I explained the key...

This is a conversation I had with Maina Chege on BizTalks recently where we spoke at length about the implications of Generative Artificial Intelligence or AI on the business landscape in Kenya. At the same, we delved into many of the scenarios where Generative AI is already upending the status quo with massive repercussions. One such instance that we touched on is in marketing where many leading...

This is a conversation that I had with BBC's Waihiga Mwaura on the Focus on Africa Show late last week. In our conversation, we explored the recent US Senate hearing where Meta's Mark Zuckerburg made an apology to the parents of minors who have been negatively impacted by social media platforms. We also spoke about the implications for Kenya and Africa as well as the importance of safeguar...

This is a Twitter / X Space on digital marketing as an alternative form of employment for the youth, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and business opportunities that was hosted last week by Tanzania's Boresha Radio Station where I was invited to be one of the panelists for the same. It was my first time being on a Twitter / X Space in Tanzania so it was highly appreciated to do so. I manag...