15 episodes

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The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany. We provide information about our work worldwide and about art, culture, society and the German language.

    #15 - A.I + Human Resources with Gabriel Nyamu

    #15 - A.I + Human Resources with Gabriel Nyamu

    Welcome to the Goethe-Institut Kenya Podcast. On this podcast, we are conducting a series of interviews with experts in a variety of professions to find out how they and their fields are affected by Artificial Intelligence or A.I.

    Today our guest is Nairobi-based transformation and growth coach Gabriel Nyamu who helps organisations adapt to the changes that are happening globally in technology, social cycles and more. In our chat, he reveals how work is already being changed by A.I., the challenges that need to be dealt with and what the future is likely to look like.

    • 25 min
    #14 - Artificial Intelligence + Architecture with Muchiri Waititu

    #14 - Artificial Intelligence + Architecture with Muchiri Waititu

    Welcome to the Goethe-Institut Kenya Podcast. On this podcast, we are conducting a series of interviews with experts in a variety of professions to find out how they and their fields are affected by Artificial Intelligence or A.I.

    In this Episode, we feature Nairobi-based architect and developer Muchiri Waititu. In this discussion, he talks about how A.I. has affected architecture and the construction in Kenya and the region. He also explores how the homes of the future are likely to look like with the advent of smart building technology.

    • 21 min
    #13 - Artificial Intelligence + Finance with Limo Taboi

    #13 - Artificial Intelligence + Finance with Limo Taboi

    Welcome to the Goethe-Institut Kenya Podcast. On this podcast, we are conducting a series of interviews with experts in a variety of professions to find out how they and their fields are affected by Artificial Intelligence or A.I.

    Limo Taboi, is a Nairobi-based writer on Banking, Finance, Technology, and Investments. He is also the curator of the award-winning finance blog http://bankelele.co.ke/.  In this episode, he talks about how A.I is currently being used in the finance industry within the region and what opportunities lie therein. He also talks about the place of mobile money in the new age of financing.

    • 23 min
    #12 - Coversation with Faith Mwanyolo (Wikimedia)

    #12 - Coversation with Faith Mwanyolo (Wikimedia)

    Welcome to the Goethe-Institut Kenya Podcast. On this podcast, we are conducting a series of interviews with experts in a variety of professions to find out how they and their fields are affected by Artificial Intelligence or A.I.

    Today our guest is Riara University student Faith Mwanyalo who is starting her career journey as an android developer. The student, who is coordinating Wikimedia activities in Kenya, talks about how young people are seeing A.I. in the now and where it is going in the future.

    • 13 min
    #11 - Artificial Intelligence + Inequalities with Jim Chuchu

    #11 - Artificial Intelligence + Inequalities with Jim Chuchu

    In this episode of Decolonize the Internet, we feature Jim Chuchu, a filmmaker, musician and visual artist living and working in Nairobi. He is also a member of the Nest Artist Collective and Heva Fund which provides financial support for Creatives.

    Jim looks at how the Kenyan society is set up and how it is likely to be affected by the widespread introduction of AI and AI related technologies. He explains that these technologies don’t necessarily solve structural problems but are more likely to amplify inequalities.

    • 23 min
    #10 - Artificial Intelligence + Social Media with Wendy Watta

    #10 - Artificial Intelligence + Social Media with Wendy Watta

    In this episode of Decolonize the Internet, we feature Wendy Watta, a travel writer and influencer who produces content for Social Media. She explains how A.I. is currently being used in the Kenyan and wider travel industry as well as how it will affect it going forward.

    For more information about the project, click here

    • 24 min

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