The Busy Being Born Podcast

In this episode the BBB duo sit with Dr. Franz Owano - a prolific author, publisher and doctor for a most intriguing conversation. Jumping into the deep end as soon as the episode starts, Franz explores the merits of greed - yes, greed - before the episode flows more towards studying the choices, strengths, weaknesses and shadows of great men. With historical figures, characters from his books and...

In this episode the BBB duo sit with respected Kenyan stand-up comedian and manager, Doug Mutai ( X ,  IG ). The three gents follow Doug’s journey finding comedy or is it comedy finding him? From Bomet to Lethbridge, Kericho to Calgary, Nakuru to Nairobi and so on, in between laughs and hot takes - the trio trace Doug’s discovery of purpose through comedy and management; from daring abroad to succ...

An episode that flows like a productive session at the therapist! The BBB duo sit with psychologist and performing artist Tugi Waiyaki for a chat on mental health, music and more. Finding clarity, direction, and truth being the soul of the guest’s belief system, Tugi walks the gents through her path so far; overcoming growing pains, anxiety, extreme ideations, depression and despair to finding lig...

In this first episode of their fourth season - Kamande and Kigondu are back all fresh and curious! Seated beside experienced Chess Coach and Veterinary doctor Moses Kwereba, the trio engage in a great conversation that closes with a poetic cherry on top! Opening with talks on reconnection and paying respects, the middle game sees the convo focus on the guest’s experience and come-up in the animal...

In the fifty first episode celebrating the Podcast's golden anniversary; Kamande and Kigondu take time with a live studio audience to reflect on the journey so far. A nice and chill short episode that is really about taking stock, making dreams a reality in between adulting, gratefulness, grace, need for rest, high fidelity experiences, plans and projections. The episode is structured into three s...

On their special fiftieth(!!!) recording, the host duo has a chat with celebrated actor and media personality Maqbul Mohammed. In front of a live studio audience courtesy of the Busy Being Born Live Experience 2023, the three explore the journey home to the self through the lens of the guest’s perspective on his career, childhood, pursued interests, choices and lessons along the way. From his firs...

In this episode the BBB duo sit with UK based Kenyan filmmaker Chantelle Kaaria for a candid conversation on her journey home and away. Home in this case being her - self, her calling, her place of birth and her motherland. The episode covers her coming and goings across borders, interests and seasons. From Kent to Kenya, London to Lang’ata, film practice studies to the actual filmmaking and so on...

In this episode the host duo sits with Bulle Abdullahi, an entrepreneur and the founder of the Award winning bookstore - Nuria. Following his experience moving books both at the bank and bookstores; his is a journey of resilience, ingenuity and risk. A self-proclaimed pessimist making optimistic moves despite his skeptical nature - Bulle’s story spotlights the spine and mind of a serial entreprene...

In this episode the host duo is joined by a filmmaking duo for an exciting conversation! Ceci Wanza and Clementina Kabutha are award winning filmmakers in pre-production for their latest feature film (at the time of recording). Their film ‘Kanairo’ follows the story of Jonte, a young Kenyan man navigating life in the big city with all its demands, expectations and excitement. The quartet go on to...

In this episode the host duo chat with the impressive Celestine Gachuhi and spotlight her path to the screens and beyond. An admirable journey of crazy faith, discipline and eyes on the prize dedication. Starting from the deep end - they talk impermanence, trials and tough beginnings; exploring childhood memories, circumstances and experiences littered with love and pain in equal measure. An episo...

In this first episode of the third season, the host duo has a powerful chat with brilliant Mwongera Mutiga. They interrogate the epidemic that is fatherlessness, highlight the crisis - its cause and effect, cite related studies and explore possible ways through and beyond. Besides themes around fatherhood, the episode follows Mwongera’s lessons growing up to becoming the consumer behavior scientis...

As they wrap the second season of the podcast in a classic No guests but Nuggets episode, Kamande and Kigondu sit and exchange thoughts on growth, leadership and expansion. With this one just by themselves, their musings cover intentions, inflections, deflections and elevations around work, their personal lives, podcasting and beyond. Kigondu shares a note or two from his experience working on his...

In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the brilliant Joe Kinyua and look back at his journey to becoming a stellar lead TV, theatre and film actor. With great stories highlighting consistency, discipline and understanding the self - the episode moves from his first acting role growing up, prolific theatre seasons, his journey into producing and of course to his entry and success on TV. From...

In this episode the BBB duo sit with the vivacious vocalist Ythera for an engaging chat on her journey finding purpose and direction through music and more. From the young and quirky to the mature and driven, the episode cuts across her experiences growing up, school days at Quabbz, campus life, Sauti Academy, her dive into the music industry, family, concerts, covers, bands and beyond. Ythera and...

In this episode Kamande and Kigondu have an engaging chat with the sociable and impressive Maurice Otieno, picking gems from his illustrious career and journey discovering the self. Their hearty chat covers lessons from building impactful communities and grand opportunities, to memories around childhood escapades, hustling days and the come up. From MYSA football days to his daughter’s ballet clas...

In this high energy episode, the BBB duo sit with the brilliant John Jumbi and trace his path to becoming an award winning and prolific creative. From early curiosities, youthful audacity to recent discoveries, they explore JJ’s life changing UNI indulgences, days in Agency and his pathway into the Arts. From his first performance on stage to his first cooker, first script to his first child, firs...

As they do at the end of a year / beginning of one, the BBB duo sit with another two to look back at the year that was and make projections and intentions for the one ahead. In this episode Kigondu and Kamande sit with the Co-founder of CHURA, award winning techie Byron Sitawa and the brilliant actor and prolific Assistant Director (AD) Veronica Waceke to do just that! In between laughs and lesson...

In this episode by themselves, the BBB duo talk finding balance and perspective in seasons of overwhelming joy or strain. They talk new babies and sold out shows, the discomfort of growth and thriving in the here and now. They look at the relationship we have with our thoughts vis-a-vis the lives we live, explore the effects of attachment and aversion and even the awareness of not performing excit...

In this episode the host duo adoringly sit at the feet of the indomitable Nini Wacera. Filled with plot twists and turns, great stories and storytelling, gems and rib cracking set ups, this episode is one for the books! From golf course parking lots to jaw dropping experiences in her twenties, from her childhood dance crew to professional paths on TV, Radio and Movie making, a story deserving of a...

In this episode, the BBB duo engage a renaissance man, the brilliant Abu Sense aka Abubakar Nuuman. The laugh-filled chat and warm listen follows Abu's path from Nairobi to New Jersey, Dar Es Salaam to Calif and so on, picking gems and lessons from the different cultures, countries and seasons. They follow the trail of Abu's creative journey from the sparks ignited watching other pupils perform Fe...

In this episode the BBB duo engage the skilled wordsmith, novelist and girl with the shiny shoes that turned into a queen in a Black Panther T-shirt. Kamande and Kigondu engage the mighty smart literature buff - Muthoni Maina (Twitter: @iamnonimaina ). They trace her roots from Turi, before and beyond - picking gems along the path that build her for the better. Their conversation frolicks with his...

Another episode by themselves! On this one, the duo reflects on the privilege of a new year and the lessons that come with. They talk transitions, projections, observations, mindsets, meditations and motivations. This episode features Mambo beard recalls with admissions of struggle and celebration of growth. Addressing pressures that come with new birthdays, solitude and work Kigondu sieves his th...

In this episode, the Busy Being Born duo have a great conversation with the outrageously skilled singer, actress and queen of opera MaryOlive Mungai. The trio retrace her steps from her earlier curiosities and traces of passion from childhood, through school and into adulthood. The journey traverses continents with stories and lessons from recitals, friendships, family, school and scholarships, ac...

In this episode, the BBB duo get to sit with a Kenyan giant, a brilliant sportsman with a special spot for music production. With the guest physically towering over them, they giddily tackle topics around sports and sportsmanship, shifts, sacrifice and then some! Following Joshua Chisanga’s journey, they talk strength and conditioning, discipline and deadlifts, living the dream, trials, teams, ten...

In this episode, the BBB hosts are stoked to have the gracious Alice Kombani in the studio. Their first second time guest, wapi nduru wewe!! They talk life in the first world, shifts, parenting, poetry, productivity and more! They explore what ‘home’ really is and the cultural, social and societal differences and expectations. Taking quite a bit of time on lessons and choices around parenting in a...