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S3E7: Antugrow: From a Research Project to an Agri-Data Intelligence Company 15.06.2026 25min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari How do we need to build data and space systems that underpin sustainable development? At the Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo Conference, Geohabari explored this question through The Builders Reality Room , a session bringing together different ecosystem perspectives on what it takes to build systems that create real-world impact. We begin with the builder’s perspective. Antugrow, with over 3,000 farmers on the platform, paying customers, a...

S3E6: Inside the Hiring Room: Secrets to Passing the Interview 08.06.2026 1val 18min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari Ever wondered what actually happens after you click "Submit Application"? In this episode of the Young Professionals Segment on GeoHabari Podcast, Linus and AnnStella sit down with Kate and Diana, Co-Founders of Talent Partner Limited, for an honest conversation about what happens inside the hiring room and how young professionals can better position themselves for opportunities in today's job market. Together, they unpack the realities of recruitmen...

S3E5 :Freelancing, Building a GIS Firm & Balancing Both 26.05.2026 1val 11min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari On this episode, the hosts —Yariwo Kitiyo and Joyce Gathoni — sit down for a heart-to-heart conversation with Wanjohi Kibui, a GIS consultant and Founder & Director of LiGIS Consulting. We explore his journey from starting out as a freelancer to eventually building a company and leading a growing team. Wanjohi shares how his early career was shaped by major projects, including building a land information system for the National Land Commission and...

S3E3: Mapping Carbon: How Data Shapes Carbon Markets 04.05.2026 1val 1min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari Carbon markets, geospatial data, and carbon credits explained. In this episode, we sit down with Samuel Ambuka, a GIS Data Analyst working at the intersection of data, carbon markets, and community impact. We explore the full carbon ecosystem—from the basics of carbon sequestration and activities that drive emissions, to how geospatial data and Earth Observation enable measurement, monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV). The conversation dives...

S3E2: What We’re Exploring in Geo Right Now: Tools, Formats & Takes 29.04.2026 52min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari On this episode, we sit down for a fun, free-flowing “brain scan” with Francis Kioni, a senior geoanalytics engineer. We dive into what he’s been building, the tools that made his 2025 list, and what’s catching his attention this year. This is a technically rich conversation, from rethinking the lifespan of shapefiles to the rise of newer formats like GeoParquet. We get into how DuckDB is changing the way we interact with data as a lightweight OLAP en...

S3E1: Earth Observation Realities (The Young Professionals Segment) 27.04.2026 43min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pamela Ochungo to unpack the realities of Earth observation — beyond the buzzwords and into the real-world impact. From satellite data and remote sensing applications to the challenges of implementation across Africa, this conversation explores what it truly takes to turn geospatial insights into meaningful decisions.

SEASON 3 : THE OPENER, We are Back 14.04.2026 1val 3min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari We said yes to cameras… welcome to Season 3 🎥 (drum rolls) This is our opener episode, a fun, chill sit-down with the team, on camera for the first time. (Grab your coffee or Kenyan brewed tea, maybe?) We catch up on what we’ve been up to, then get into what’s been catching our attention across maps, AI and tech , from tools and models we’ve been exploring, to industry partnerships, to where we think geo is headed in 2026. We also reflec...

S2E16: The Young Professionals Segment: Women in Space Kenya (WiSK) 27.10.2025 24min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari On this edition of the Young Professionals Segment, host Linus Anari sits down with Charlynne Jepkosgei and Stella Mutai, founders of Women in Space Kenya — a network dedicated to building a strong community of women in the space sector and inspiring the next generation of women leaders. They unpack the inspiration behind Women in Space Kenya, exploring why it exists and how it’s creating inclusive pathways in the space ecosystem through mentorship, ou...

S2E15: Beyond the Map: People, Power and Connectivity through Open Tech 13.10.2025 30min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari Our very first episode of the Geohabari Impact Series is here, and what a way to begin!(insert drum rolls:-)) In partnership with the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) Eastern & Southern Africa Hub and the Arid Lands Information Network (ALIN), this story takes us deep into Laikipia’s Sipili town, where maps, data, and community converge to spark real change. Featuring Duncan Kebut, Project Lead at HOT, and Lucy Ngandu, Programme Officer at ALI...

S2E14: The Young Professionals Segment:Unconventional Geospatial Side Quests, Navigating Geospatial Careers Differently 22.09.2025 45min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari For the first time on the Young Professionals segment, we recorded this episode with a live studio audience of students and young professionals joining the conversation in real time. 🎟️ Don’t miss the Africa’s Women in Space Conference, happening November 27–28 at Strathmore University. It’s free and open to everyone, ⁠register here.⁠ In this Young Professionals segment of the GeoHabari Podcast, host Linus Anari sits down with Dr. Pamela Ochungo - a le...

S2E13: The Space Ecosystem Playbook: Rethinking Startup Funding for Africa 08.09.2025 1val 14min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari On the 5th edition of The Space Ecosystem Playbook, we’re joined by two leaders shaping Africa’s entrepreneurial landscape: Agnes Tsuma, Expert at the Joint Innovation Facility (Africa–Europe Digital Innovation Bridge), and Ian Lorenzen, Executive Director and Partner at GrowthAfrica. In this candid conversation hosted by Charles Mwangi, we dive into what it really takes to build sustainable innovation ecosystems in Africa: Why local banks and blended ...

S2E12: "Rookie Student 'to Proper Practitioner" : The Young Professionals Segment 25.08.2025 26min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this edition of theYoung Professionals Segment, we sit down with Kelvin Nyabuti to unpack the raw realities of transitioning from campus to career. From sending out 15 job applications a day and facing ghosted promises, to landing a breakthrough role at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Kev’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, faith, and grit. He opens up about the shock of imposter syndrome, adapting to global teams, and learning to...

S2E11: The Space Ecosystem Playbook: Local Context vs Global Expectations 11.08.2025 1val 12min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari What does it take to build an African innovation ecosystem from the ground up? On this edition of the Space Ecosystem Playbook with Charles Mwangi, we sit with two trail blazers Sheena Raikundalia, Chief Growth Officer at Kuza One and Dr. Shikoh Gitau, CEO and Founder of Qala. In this episode, Sheena Raikundalia and Dr. Shikoh Gitau share how they’re laying the foundations , from training talent and building AI for African languages to crea...

S2E10: I Thought I Was Ready After Graduation… Until I Got the Job: The Young Professionals Segment 27.07.2025 35min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari On this episode of the Young Professionals Segment hosted by Linus Anari and grounded in raw, relatable, and authentic lived experiences , we’re joined by Florine Kaino, Geospatial Advisor at Mercy Corps. From landing her first technical role at Microsoft to interning at Esri Eastern Africa, Florine shares the real, unfiltered journey of transitioning from school to work. She walks us through the shocks of walking into the workplace on day one, feeling...

S2E9: The Tech Stacks Series: What GIS Looks Like When It Works 14.07.2025 45min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari The Tech Stacks Series Finale: When GIS Works We’re closing out The Tech Stacks Series with a bang—joined by Francis Kioni, Senior Geoanalytics Engineer at M-Gas. From vehicle routing problems (VRP) to territory mapping, suitability analysis, and more, this episode is a masterclass in how GIS drives value when applied right. Expect plenty of banter, tried and true insights, and side-by-side reflections on the methods that worked (and why). It’s two ana...

S2E8: The Space Ecosystem Playbook: Gaming, Blockchain & Space Tech Converge 30.06.2025 1val 15min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari What's Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, AI and Gaming got to do with Space? - (see what I did there? lol) In this very refreshing edition of the Space Ecosystem Playbook, we sit with three trailblazing guests whose work spans ground-level innovation and orbital ambition: Jay Shapiro - founder of Usiku Games and chair of the Pan-Africa Gaming Group,Eddie Kago - Blockchain advocate and founder of AntugrowRama Afullo - Ex-Tesla, Ex-Google, Ex-SpaceX — now buil...

S2E7: Tech Stack Series: The Open Earth Monitor & the Future of ML for Earth Observation 16.06.2025 40min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this episode of the Tech Stack Series, we dive into the world of GeoAI backend engineering with Brian Pondi — a geospatial machine learning researcher working on the Open Earth Monitor project, a €12.7M EU-funded initiative aimed at making Earth more observable through reusable, open-source ML tools. Brian shares what it takes to build production-ready ML APIs that power real-world use cases like crop prediction, land cover classification, and more ...

S2E6: The Space Ecosystem Playbook : Panafricanism and the Evolving Technology Landscape in Africa 02.06.2025 57min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this episode, Charles Mwangi hosts three true Pan-Africanists 🙂: Ben Roberts, Principal Advisor – Digital Economy AdvisorsBuntu Majaja, CEO – SA Innovation SummitSylvia Makario, Managing Director – Identic Foundation(Also… how many times did we mention Pan-Africanism? You’ll have to listen and count!) The conversation explores the importance of cross-boundary collaborations across the continent and the need to build strong foundational systems — fro...

S2E5: The Young Professionals Segment: The Geospatial Journey No One Prepares You For. 19.05.2025 48min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this candid kickoff episode of our Young Professionals Segment, we sit down with recent graduates navigating the winding path from lecture halls to industry. From discovering GIS by “coincidence” to learning Power BI on the job, our guests share real stories of what they wished they knew before entering the workforce. We dive into: What the curriculum left out — and how it shows up at workThe reality of soft skills, teamwork, and self-teachingWhy me...

S2E4: The Tech Stacks Series: Beyond the Stack — Smart Tracking Alone Can’t Deliver Business Value 04.05.2025 37min

Thank you for being here. Text Geohabari In this episode, we talk e-mobility with Amos Njenga, Lead Software Engineer at Greenwheels. From real-time tracking to battery monitoring and fleet management, Amos walks us through the intricate backend systems that power electric mobility in Kenya. We explore how smart tracking isn't just about location—it’s about integrating operational data (from driver apps to battery health) to deliver meaningful business value. Whether it’s choosing between cus...