The TechTrends Podcast

What does it take for a global technology delivery partner to build a real footprint in Africa? Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 at the JW Marriott Nairobi, Nick Kanali sits down with Shiraz Thajudeen, Head of EMEA and Director at iTelaSoft. iTelaSoft is a Sri Lanka-founded, Australia-based engineering firm that partners with WSO2, AWS, Salesforce and MongoDB.Shiraz unpacks where WSO2’s integration a...

How do you grow a Lagos tech firm into a pan-African enterprise powerhouse? Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, we talk to Tope Ajao, Chief Delivery Officer at Bluechip Technologies , about scaling across nine African countries and into Europe. We cover: Bluechip’s journey from a 2008 BI specialist to a data, AI and enterprise solutions firm Digital transformation for 50+ clients in banking,...

Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the TechTrends Podcast sits down with Wellington Nheta, Managing Director of Adept Solution in Zimbabwe. We talk about:What typically prompts clients to start an integration or modernization projectWhy Adapt Solution builds on WSO2 ’s platformHow clients define success, and where the journey gets hardestWhat it takes to deliver this work from a Zimbabwe ba...

Live from WSO2Con Africa 2026 in Nairobi, the TechTrends Podcast sits down with Sharath Kumar Chakali , Head of Integration at Kulana Services Ltd in India. We talk about:1. What Kulana’s clients typically need from an integration partner2. Why Kulana builds its practice around WSO2’s platform3. How success is measured on integration projects, and the hardest challenges along the way4. How the int...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Bonke Michael, Acting Managing Director of Airtel Money Kenya, to unpack one of East Africa's most closely watched fintech stories right now. We also get into the Rudishiwa cashback programme, the newly launched Bizna Wallet for small businesses, and where Bonke sees Airtel Money Kenya heading over the next few years.#TheTechTrendsPod...

Before leading Group Digital Business at I&M Bank, Eunice Gatama helped build Fuliza M-PESA at Safaricom — one of East Africa's most iconic digital finance products. In this episode, she joins Nick Kanali to unpack how that experience shapes her approach to digital banking, and what it takes to lead digital strategy across five markets: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Mauritius. We di...

Africa's AI moment is here - but most enterprises aren't ready for it. The challenge isn't access to AI tools. It's the foundational infrastructure underneath: APIs, integration, identity, and governance. Get that wrong, and every AI initiative fails. In this episode, Nixon Kanali sits down with Dinal Gooneratne , VP and General Manager for Africa at WSO2 , ahead of WSO2Con Africa 2026 - the first...

From selling TECNO smartphones across Africa to building a water purification company serving 10,000+ customers in Kenya and Nigeria — this is the story of Yanxiong Zhong, Co-Founder and CEO of iClear Wellife. In this episode, Zhong joins TechTrends to unpack the problem most people never think about: water can look and taste fine and still not be safe to drink. He shares how six years in senior c...

Mark Mwaniki, Commercial Director, Verto East Africa, joins the TechTrends Podcast to unpack how businesses are moving money across African borders and why every payment corridor is a different problem to solve. We talk fintech consolidation, hidden FX costs, regulatory trust, and what it actually takes to build cross-border payment infrastructure that works at scale. Follow us on all our socials...

Africa's venture ecosystem raised $3.9 billion in 2025 - but funding still concentrates in a few hubs. In this episode, Nick Kanali talks to Alex Okosi , Managing Director for Africa at Google, about the AI accelerator turning African deep-tech profitable: 60% of the latest cohort already generating $60K in monthly revenue. They dig into what's driving the shift, what's still fragile,...

Can drone technology help solve some of Kenya's biggest agricultural challenges? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, host Nixon Kanali sits down with Hawkins Musili, General Manager of Fahari Aviation, to explore how drones are revolutionizing farming through precision agriculture, aerial mapping, crop analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Follow us on all our socials Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠...

Is Samsung playing it safe with the Galaxy S26 Series? Ryan Mule, Product Manager for the Mobile Experience Division at Samsung Electronics East Africa, joins us to discuss this on the TechTrends Podcast. #TheTechTrendsPodcast #GalaxyS26Series #samsung Follow us on all our socials Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/@TechTrendsKE​​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠...

Henry Muturi , Head of Banking, Financial Services & Insurance at Safaricom , joins Nixon Kanali on The TechTrends Podcast to discuss how connectivity, cloud, cybersecurity, IoT, and AI are transforming large enterprises in Kenya. From digital infrastructure to the future of enterprise innovation, this episode explores what it takes for organizations to scale and stay competitive in a rapidly...

Join TechTrends Media's Tawheda Ali at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2026 as she brings you exclusive highlights from one of the most anticipated tech events in the region. Filmed in Nairobi, KenyaHosted by Tawheda Ali – Tech Reporter at TechTrends MediaVideography: Said SaidVideo Editor: Ken BonyoProducer: Nixon KanaliFloor Manager: Carolyne WavinyaSound Engineer: Allan NiongiraDon’t forget...

From M-Pesa to mobile data, Safaricom powers how millions of Kenyans live, work, and connect. So when news emerges about a proposed stake sale, the conversation quickly moves beyond boardrooms and into the streets. In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we capture sentiment on what the Safaricom sale could mean for trust, affordability, ownership, and Kenya’s digital future. This is not expert...

Money in Africa can take days to move, sometimes longer than sending a text message. In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we sit down with Wole Ayodele , Co-founder and CEO of Fincra , to unpack why Africa’s payment infrastructure is still broken, and what it takes to fix it. From Wole’s journey from co-founding Quidax to building Fincra, to turning informal WhatsApp FX desks into scalable...

At Intersec 2026, we sit down with Andrew Elvish , Vice President of Global Marketing at Genetec , to unpack how artificial intelligence, analytics, and unified security platforms are reshaping the future of physical security. In this episode, Andrew explains why Genetec is taking an outcomes-first approach to AI, using automation to dramatically speed up investigations while keeping humans firmly...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , host Nixon Kanali sits down with Andrew Fassnidge , Founder of the Africa Tech Summit, to unpack the state of startup funding in Africa in 2025. After two difficult years of slowed investments, lowered valuations, and widespread uncertainty, the African tech ecosystem is showing signs of resurgence. But what’s driving the rebound? Which sectors are attra...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast, we dive into real user experiences with Samsung devices. Peter from Techfolio and Naomi from Femmehub join host Nixon Kanali to share their honest thoughts on using Samsung smartphones, tablets, and wearables - from performance and camera quality to ecosystem integration and everyday usability. #GalaxyAI #Samsung #NixonKanali #TechTrends #TheTechTrendsPod...

TechTrends Media, a leading Kenyan-based tech media agency, is proud to announce the inaugural edition of TechTrends Pulse, a new thought leadership event focused on the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence in business. The half-day forum will take place on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya. Themed “AI-Powered Business Transformation,” the forum will bring together technolo...

Ride-hailing safety is one of the most talked-about issues in Africa today — but the conversation often overlooks drivers. In this episode, we sit down with Hazel May , Safety Program Manager at Bolt , to unpack how the platform is tackling safety for both passengers and drivers. #Bolt #RideHailing #Safety #Kenya #AfricaTech #NixonKanali #The TechTrendsPodcast Follow us on all our socials Twitter:...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , host Nixon Kanali sits down with Ryan Mule, B2B Key Account Manager – Mobile Experience at Samsung Electronics East Africa, to unpack the latest Galaxy A Series smartphones in Kenya - the Galaxy A26, A36, and A56. They dive deep into how Samsung is redefining the midrange category with powerful features like 5G connectivity, 120Hz Super AMOLED displays,...

How can AI literacy unlock a brighter future for Kenya’s youth? In this virtual episode of The TechTrends Podcast , host Nixon Kanali sits down with Dr. Pauldy Otermans and Dev Aditya , Co-Founders of the Otermans Institute, to discuss the OI Lead Initiative, a free, certified AI education program designed for underserved communities. Discover how AI-powered teachers, ethical tech use, and youth e...

In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we sit down with Edline E. Murungi , Senior Legal Counsel for East Africa at Yellow Card, to unpack findings from their newly released digital assets regulation report — the first of its kind across Africa. With over 54 million digital asset users and countries like Kenya and Nigeria leading in adoption, Africa’s crypto landscape is evolving fast. But how...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , Nixon Kanali speaks with Veerakumar Natarajan , Regional Manager - East Africa at Zoho Corporation , about how cloud technology is enabling businesses in Kenya to grow sustainably and embrace digital transformation. Topics covered: Cloud adoption trends in Kenya Zoho’s role in supporting SMEs Challenges and opportunities for East African enterprises The...