The TechTrends Podcast

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...

In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast, we’re joined by Sam Odhiambo, Head of Consumer Electronics Business at Samsung Electronics East Africa, to break down the truth behind QLED technology.#QLED #SamsungQLED #NEOQLED #Samsung #SamsungTVs #SamOdhiambo Follow us on all our socials Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/@TechTrendsKE​​⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we dive into one of the most pressing issues of our digital age - should social media be regulated, and if so, how? Join us as we explore the potential impact of social media regulation on free speech. We also discuss global trends, local implications in Kenya and what a balanced approach to governance might look like. #socialmediaregulations #Kenya #soc...

In this short episode, we dive deep into the Epson EcoTank L6550, a high-performance all-in-one printer built for businesses and busy print environments. We’re joined by Ernest Mwadime, a print shop owner, who shares his real-world experience using the L6550 in his day-to-day operations. From print quality and speed to ink efficiency and running costs, Ernest gives honest feedback on how this prin...

How is AI transforming productivity for employees in Kenya? In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we discuss this ahead of the TechTrends Pulse forum to explore real-world AI use cases in the workplace. From smarter workflows to empowered teams, discover how AI is helping Kenyan businesses work faster, better, and more efficiently. Powered by TechTrends Media | Learn more about TechTrends Pu...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we sit down with V inod Goel , East Africa Regional CEO of Jumia , Africa’s leading e-commerce platform, to explore the current landscape of online retail across the continent. From rising mobile money adoption to last-mile delivery challenges, we dive deep into what’s driving e-commerce growth, the hurdles still to overcome, and how Jumia is innovating...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we unpack the surprising news of Kenyan BNPL startup Lipa Later going into administration. What led to the collapse of one of Africa’s most recognizable credit startups? And what does this mean for the broader fintech and digital lending ecosystem across the continent? We explore the implications for investors, regulators, and other startups in the space...

In this episode of The TechTrends Podcast , we sit down with William Kamore, Senior Trainer & Content Manager at LG Electronics Eastern Africa to explore how LG is shaping the future of consumer electronics in Kenya. From cutting-edge innovations in smart home technology to sustainability initiatives and customer-focused solutions, we discuss how LG is adapting to the needs of Kenyan consumers...

In this episode of the TechTrends Podcast , we dive into the evolving landscape of mobile money in Kenya, with a focus on the growing competition between Airtel Money and M-PESA . As digital payments become the backbone of financial transactions, we analyze how these two giants are shaping the future of mobile banking, their market strategies, user adoption trends, and what it means for consumers...

In this episode, we sit down with Ferdinand Wambua from dLocal to explore how the company revolutionises cross-border transactions. Ferdinand is the Regional Manager for East Africa at dLocal. Tune in to learn about the future of digital payments, compliance strategies, and the evolving landscape of international e-commerce. This episode was recorded on the sidelines of the Africa Tech Summit in N...