In Conversation with Chaxy

UpSyd Digital Networks

A podcast series hosted by Chaxy.

  1. 4d ago

    #16 - Millie Odhiambo

    Hon. Millie Odhiambo, MP for Suba North, is back for part two, and she holds nothing back. Two weeks before her 60th birthday, Millie sits down with Chaxy to talk about ODM after Raila Odinga’s passing: who was really pushed out, her failed attempt to bring Sifuna back, and why she won’t stop calling out wrong, even inside the broad-based government. She opens up about life inside Baba’s funeral committee, the 2007 post-election violence that left her with PTSD, and, for the first time in this much detail, the day she says people tried to kill Baba while she was in his convoy.We also get into corruption, devolution, a Parliament she says is “doing worse than the others”, why young people must vote, how Ruto had a say in her first nomination, and whether she’d ever run for president. 0:00 Cold open 1:03 Welcome back, part two 1:24 Turning 60 and “give me my flowers while I’m alive” 8:18 Her life’s purpose, and getting demoted for dancing in class 12:24 Childhood photo albums and a love for mitumba 15:41 What a good day looks like 17:23 “Here lies a country destroyed by greed” 18:54 Her gut feeling on Kenya’s politics right now 23:27 Is Millie a fence-sitter? 26:29 ODM after Raila: who was pushed out? 28:43 Trying to bring Sifuna back 32:25 “When a big tree falls, the birds scatter” 35:48 Does a weak ODM benefit the President? 38:03 The opposition: real confusion or a tactic? 40:36 Luo Nyanza politics without Baba 43:29 Defending Suba North after 18 years 48:55 Livelihoods vs mega-projects 52:28 Devolution and where county money goes 59:11 Rating this Parliament 1:02:26 EACC, corruption and recovering stolen assets 1:04:14 Why young people must vote 1:07:40 Inside Baba’s funeral committee 1:14:47 What she learned from Raila 1:16:32 2007: the post-election violence 1:18:19 What made Baba so powerful 1:22:15 Ethiopia, Vision 2030 and affordable housing 1:26:46 If Millie were president 1:31:50 Political killings and “power is a demon” 1:34:29 Did power ever get to her head? 1:37:04 The day they tried to kill Baba 1:43:57 How she got nominated, and Ruto’s role 1:48:48 What nominated MPs actually do 1:51:26 The “Baba orphans” of 2027 In Conversation With Chaxy: honest, unhurried conversations with the people shaping Kenya.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss the next episode. __________________________________________________________ 🚗 Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UpSydClips 🏅Join membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3KVkSH1GwUtAAMcVcJ3QQ/join ✅ M-Pesa Till Number: 8816044 _________________________________________________________ Host: Chaxy Producer: Chaxy Camera: Tafari Audio: Ojizzo & Randy Editing: Chaxy Set : Ernest, Chaxy and Tafari _______________________________________________________ Follow Chaxy online (@ThatGuyChaxy): https://www.instagram.com/thatguychaxy/ https://twitter.com/ThatGuyChaxy https://www.facebook.com/ThatGuyChaxy/ An UpSyd Digital Networks Production 2026!

  2. Aug 24

    #12 - Joab Okanda

    Joab Okanda is a Kenyan climate, energy and development-policy advocate. His work focuses on climate justice, economic and debt justice, just energy transitions, and reducing structural inequality across Africa. He has led research, policy and advocacy initiatives at regional, continental and global levels, engaging institutions such as the African Union, international financial institutions and UN climate processes. Joab currently works with the Global Gas and Oil Network and serves as Board Co-Chair of Climate Action Network International.Joab Okanda joins Chaxy on the 12th episode of #InConversationWithChaxy to discuss the energy and electricity systems in the country, the proposed Microsoft data center project in Kenya, KenGen, KETRACO (Kenya Electricity Transmission Company) Limited, Kenya Power, the cost of electricity, The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, power generation choices, nuclear energy, The energy deals signed by the government during the Africa Forward Summit PLUS MORE!____________________________________________https://buymesoda.com/8SmaRG2eT1fKcq7D8O6uUK5KY0n2🏅Join membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3KVkSH1GwUtAAMcVcJ3QQ/join✅ M-Pesa Till Number: 8816044____________________________________________Hosts: ChaxyProducer: Chaxy Camera: OjizzoAudio: OjizzoEditing: ChaxySet : Ernest and Chaxy____________________________________________Follow Chaxy online (@ThatGuyChaxy):https://www.instagram.com/thatguychaxy/https://twitter.com/ThatGuyChaxyhttps://www.facebook.com/ThatGuyChaxy/An UpSyd Digital Networks Production 2026!

  3. Jul 7

    #11 - Dr. Joyce Kimutai

    Dr. Joyce Kimutai is a Kenyan climate scientist specializing in climate change attribution and extreme weather events. She works at the Kenya Meteorological Department and is affiliated with Imperial College London’s World Weather Attribution initiative. Her research focuses on understanding how human-induced climate change influences droughts, floods, heatwaves, and other extreme weather events to support climate policy and resilience. Dr. Kimutai has contributed to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and plays an active role in advancing climate science and international climate negotiations.Dr. Joyce Kimutai joins Chaxy on the 11th episode of #InConversationWithChaxy to discuss insights on environmental conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development in Kenya and beyond. Subscribe for expert discussions, research highlights, and practical solutions for protecting our environment and building a more sustainable future. ____________________________________________ https://buymesoda.com/8SmaRG2eT1fKcq7D8O6uUK5KY0n2 🏅Join membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3KVkSH1GwUtAAMcVcJ3QQ/join ✅ M-Pesa Till Number: 8816044 ____________________________________________ Hosts: Chaxy Producer: Chaxy Camera: Tafari Audio: Ernest Oguna Editing: Chaxy Set : Ernest, Chaxy and Bildad ____________________________________________ Follow Chaxy online (@ThatGuyChaxy): https://www.instagram.com/thatguychaxy/ https://twitter.com/ThatGuyChaxy https://www.facebook.com/ThatGuyChaxy/ An UpSyd Digital Networks Production 2026!

  4. Jun 19

    #9 - Prof. George Wajackoyah

    Prof. George Wajackoyah is a Kenyan lawyer, academic, diplomat, and politician. He is the leader of the Roots Party of Kenya and gained national attention during Kenya’s 2022 presidential election for his unconventional policy proposals and outspoken views on governance. With a remarkable life story that spans poverty, migration, law enforcement, academia, and politics, he remains one of Kenya’s most fascinating public figures. Prof. George Wajackoyah joins Chaxy on the 9th episode of #InConversationWithChaxy to discuss his political ambitions, his academic qualifications, living in the streets, working for intelligence, Dr. Robert Ouko, living inn exile, having 17 degrees, sidelined by the political elite, Raila Odinga, Jaramogi Odinga, vying for president, international connections, economic systems, the current situation in Kenya, plans for 2022 PLUS MORE! ____________________________________________ 🚗 Subscribe to our 2nd channel - https://www.youtube.com/@UpSydDigitalNetworksClips 🏅Join membership - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3KVkSH1GwUtAAMcVcJ3QQ/join ✅ M-Pesa Till Number: 8816044 ____________________________________________ Hosts: Chaxy Producer: Chaxy Camera: Bildad & Ojizzo Audio: Ernest Oguna Editing: Chaxy Set : Ernest, Chaxy and Bildad ____________________________________________ Follow Chaxy online (@ThatGuyChaxy): https://www.instagram.com/thatguychaxy/ https://twitter.com/ThatGuyChaxy https://www.facebook.com/ThatGuyChaxy/ An UpSyd Digital Networks Production 2026!

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