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Welcome to "Conversations and Plugs" — your gateway to the heart of African entrepreneurship. Join hosts Cliff and Wangu as they delve into deep discussions with the continent's most innovative entrepreneurs and business leaders. Discover the real stories, struggles, and successes that define the African business landscape. Our podcast is dedicated to empowering you with actionable insights and practical strategies, ensuring you're equipped to thrive in this dynamic environment. Tune in for each episode as we connect you with the tools, tips, and tales that can transform your business ventures
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to "Conversations and Plugs", your gateway to the heart of African entrepreneurship. Join hosts Cliff and Wangu as they delve into deep discussions with the continent's most innovative entrepreneurs and business leaders. Discover the real stories, struggles, and successes that define the African business landscape.
Recent episodes include "Prof. Bitange Ndemo on Africa's AI Moment: Can Technology Fix the Systems Holding Us Back?" (19 October 2026, 102 minutes), "Eva Gachoki: The Farmer Who Wants Other Farmers to Win" (24 August 2026, 88 minutes), and "The invisible systems of the economy: Inside Africa's tax infrastructure | Caine Wanjau" (10 April 2026, 85 minutes).
Conversations and Plugs publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 68 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for Conversations and Plugs is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Conversations and Plugs requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Conversations and Plugs's contact route on record: public web form.
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Conversations and Plugs is a business podcast with 27 episodes published.
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Episode #6
Prof. Bitange Ndemo was the Permanent Secretary who signed off on M-Pesa without a regulation in sight, the man who said Kenya needed 5,000 megawatts and got called drunk for it, and the one who predicted international...
Eva Gachoki is a fintech lawyer who now farms 107 acres in Kiambu, she started with five acres in 2020. She grows French beans on a continuous cycle, planting every 21 days, January to January. Last year she became the...
<p>Most African businesses fail because of systems they don’t see. Tax is one of those systems.What actually powers an economy? Beyond payments, lending, and the visible layers of business, there is a quieter system...
<p>Africa has no shortage of creators.<br>What it lacks are systems that pay them.</p><p>In this episode of Conversations & Plugs, we sit down with Cedric Nzomo content strategist, systems builder, and one of the quiet...
<p>Anne Muhia walked away from a cushy CFO post at the height of COVID, opened a neighbourhood butcher shop, and—armed with TikTok and a handful of automation tools—turned chaos into community. Tap any timestamp to jump...
<p>Episode Description:</p><p>Adelle Onyango doesn’t just tell stories, she disrupts systems. In this powerful episode, she shares how grief, rage, and radical softness shaped her departure from mainstream radio and her...
<p>One year ago, we hit record — not fully ready, but fully willing.<br>In this special reflection episode, your hosts Wangu Joy and Clifford Kinyua look back at the stories, guests, and raw moments that shaped Season 2...
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<p>She didn’t wait for permission from anyone</p><p>Full Episode Description:In this powerful episode of Conversations & Plugs, we sit down with media disruptor and digital storyteller Lynn Ngugi. She shares the raw...
<p>In this episode of Conversations & Plugs, we chat with Dan Aceda—activist, musician, architect, and founder of Semabox. We discuss how activism and business intersect and how his passion for social change influences...
<p>Join Moses Kemibaro, founder of Dot Savvy and renowned digital strategist, in this compelling episode as he unveils the keys to mastering content creation and digital innovation for African businesses. Moses dives...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Brendah Mwirichia, the visionary Founder and CEO of Peak & Dale Group, one of Africa's leading independent tech marketing agencies.</p><p>In this insightful conversation, Brendah...
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<p>In this episode of Conversations & Plugs, we sit down with Dr Zena Onsongo, one of the three visionary doctors behind Sante Reva, the others are Dr Wambui and Dr Sally, to explore how they’re pioneering a preventive...
<p>How does African storytelling and community-driven play shape our future leaders? In this Conversations & Plugs episode, we chat with Zainab Nasser, founder of Play Academy, about why early childhood development...
<p>In this episode of Conversations and Plugs, Maria Nkumba shares her journey of resilience, purpose, and growth. From her humble beginnings to breaking barriers, Maria opens up about the challenges she’s faced, the...
<p>Close your eyes and picture a vibrant Kenyan buffet: fresh chapatis, fragrant pilau, and artfully arranged desserts, each dish telling a story. Now meet the storyteller, Esmeralda De Souza-Obwaka, the force behind...
Episode #2
<p>In our premiere episode, we have an inspiring conversation with Brendah Mwirichia, the CEO of Peak & Dale Group, one of Africa's leading independent tech marketing agencies.</p> <p>Brendah shares her remarkable...
<p>In this special episode of Conversations & Plugs, hosts Cliff and Wangu sit down to reflect on the powerful lessons and themes from our first season. Join us as we dive deep into discussions about how purpose fuels...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of Conversations & Plugs, we sit down with Peter Nduati, a serial entrepreneur who has built nine businesses across five sectors. From overcoming the challenges of four political regimes to navigating...
<p>Ever wondered how a deep love for music can transform into a groundbreaking business that reshapes an entire industry? Meet Mackinlay Mutsembi, the mastermind behind the Nairobi Horns Project, as he takes us on a...
Episode #5
<p>In this deeply moving episode of "Conversations and Plugs," we sit down with Ted Josiah, a trailblazer in Kenya's music scene and the creative force behind the brand JokaJok. Ted shares his profound journey of...
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Founder and CEO, Dot Savvy
Semabox
Peak & Dale Group
Sante Reva
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