Africa Uncensored Podcasts

How much will the Iran–Israel–US conflict affect Kenyans?On today’s episode of The Big Picture, we host economist Cuba Houghton and international relations expert Dr. Nicodemus Minde as we unpack the Iran–Israel–US conflict and its potential implications for Kenya and its economy.

On this episode of The Big Picture Podcast, Tom and Justine are joined by Dr. David Kariuki (KMPDC CEO) and Advocate Muriithi Kimani for a critical conversation on medical negligence in Kenya.

What does negligence really look like? What rights do patients have? And how can accountability be enforced in the health system?

While ghost hospitals and fictitious surgeries siphon billions, real patients are being turned away, and a KSh76 billion debt is crippling hospitals. Is the SHA a healthcare system or a heist? Join us on this episode as we host Henry Derrick, a cancer survivor, and Dr. Brian Lishenga to assess the fictitious claims, ghost hospitals, and systemic failures enabled by SHA.

The NSE All-Share Index is up 51%, and the Kenya Pipeline IPO is officially here, selling at KES 9.00/share. Is this the turning point for Kenya’s financial markets?Join The Big Picture Podcast as Rufas Kamau and NSE PLC's Gift Kori break down whether KPC can replicate the 'Safaricom Effect' of 2008, or if shifting regional logistics will challenge its long-term dividends.Share your thoughts!

This episode delves into the widow pandemic, retrogressive cultural practices, and the core issue of 'Apinde', vulnerable women exchanging sex for high-grade ore, fueling a 26% HIV rate among widows. We examine mine collapses, mercury exposure, and the fight for justice and public engagement in governance.

Are you aware of how mining affects your community?

This episode explores Kenya’s ongoing challenges in implementing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) at the senior secondary level, particularly the low Grade 10 transition rates, school zoning debates, teacher shortages, and infrastructure gaps. In addition, we highlight the disputed 2026 Ugandan presidential elections and their broader implications for African democracy and Pan-Africanism.

In this urgent episode, we deep-dive into the radical new eTIMS (Electronic Tax Invoice Management System) regulations taking effect since January 1, 2026. If your income and expenses aren't validated with an electronic invoice, you could lose them as tax deductions, making your expenses effectively more costly!Joined by public finance expert and IMF Journalism Fellow, Julians Amboko, we break down everything you need to know. Don't miss our additional segments where we unpack upcoming Public Participation Bills (Law of Contract Amendment, Sexual Offences Amendment) and discuss the latest on Grade 10 placement issues and the push for a paramilitary anti-narcotics force.Guest: Julians Amboko, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Journalism Fellow, Research Fellow at the Tax Research Centre, Strathmore University.

Connect with Julians: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amboko-h-julians-38231440/?originalSubdomain=ke

On this episode, Human Rights Activist and Founder of Vocal Africa joins us on this epilogue episode as we look at the events that shaped 2025.

On this Episode of The Big Picture Podcast we host Anthony Kamande of Oxfam International to dissect their latest report on the Kenya Inequality Crisis. Get the essential, shocking data on Kenya's extreme poverty which now stands at 46% with 7 million more Kenyans in need and the staggering wealth disparity, where the richest 125 Kenyans hold more wealth than 77% of the entire population.We also dive deep into the findings of the shocking Kenyan Parliamentary Report on decades of alleged abuses by the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK), including sexual violence, killings, and environmental destruction. This is a crucial conversation on the structural barriers and policy solutions needed to create a more equitable Kenya.

As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, this episode of The Big Picture takes a deep dive into digital violence and other forms of GBV, threats that continue to grow in Kenya and around the world.

Our guest, Rachael Mwikali Mueni, a Human Rights Advocate and Pan-African Feminist Activist, breaks down the realities of GBV and the urgent steps needed for prevention and accountability.

This episode also marks a special milestone: Africa Uncensored’s 10th anniversary, 523 Mondays later.

On this episode of The Big Picture, Kenya Editor at Africa Check, Alphonce Shiundu, returns to unpack and fact-check key claims from President William Ruto’s State of the Nation address. We also explore the unfolding political developments in Tanzania.

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda host Amnesty International Executive Director Irungu Houghton and Africa Check’s Kenya Editor Alphonce Shiundu for a deep dive into the growing concerns around state surveillance in East Africa, and President Ruto’s apparent dismissal of Kenyans’ lived experiences in his recent interview with Al Jazeera.

The 3rd edition of Sauti Sessions:Not A Terrorist - Protest, Power & the State, in partnership with Siasa Place Kenya and Africa Uncensored takes a closer look at how dissent is policed and how citizens reclaim protest as a democratic right, not a crime.

On this episode we dive deep into the unvarnished legacy of one of Africa's most complex political figures.

Journalist, cartoonist, and satirist Patrick Gathara known for calling a spade a spade, famously framing Raila Odinga as the symbol and symptom of Kenya's political tragedy joins us to break it down. We also get the perspective of Youth, Gender & Political Advisor George Yogo on the future of Kenya's politics.

From luo culture during Raila's state funeral to his enduring political history, to handshakes and the future of Kenya's political landscape to the recently controversial 8 bills signed to law, we look at the bigger picture.

Have you registered as a voter?

On this episode we dive deep into Kenya's Continuous Voter Registration, From long wait times to the struggle of finding registration sites, we explore the practical barriers and provide essential information on how and where to register.

Beyond the mechanics, we tackle the big questions: trust in electoral institutions, youth engagement, and the factors driving voter apathy.

Join Tom & Justine as they juxtapose the voter registration dialogue and empower you to engage more actively in the democratic process.

#IEBC #voterregistration

Kenya is now a Major Non-NATO Ally. But what does that mean for the fight against Al-Shabaab and regional stability?

Our new episode breaks down the ~$100M defense deal, the stakes at the Somalia border, and why this partnership matters now more than ever.

We sit down with security and investigations expert Andrew Franklin on this week's episode of The Big Picture Podcast.

In this episode, we host a town hall in partnership with A Certain Madness Podcast featuring Okiya Omtatah. One of the most contentious topics was land redistribution, fragmentation, and the consolidation of land for industrialization as a pathway to wealth creation.

We ask: Is government-led consolidation and repossession of land for industrialization truly a path to Kenya's economic prosperity?

On this episode we host Esther Muchiri, niece of Agnes Wanjiru, as we revisit her murder in Nanyuki, allegedly at the hands of British soldier Robert James Purkiss, who has never faced trial but now has an arrest warrant issued by Kenya’s High Court.We’ll also unpack accountability & jurisdiction for foreign troops, the looming voter registration deadline — just 7 days left and Kenya’s stellar performance at the World Athletics Championships.

Security and safety consultant George Musamali, with over 30 years of experience, including a decade as a GSU officer, joins Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda on #TheBigPictureAUC to unpack the rising cases of insecurity in Kenya. From the tragic murder of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu to the Nepal protests and other pressing issues, they explore what these developments mean for the country.

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda host Phyllis Omido, the environmental activist who first exposed lead poisoning in Owino Uhuru after her time at Metal Refineries EPZ—the firm found to be operating without the necessary licenses while releasing toxic fumes that harmed residents. She shares her journey in the fight for justice and the frustrations she has faced with the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda host Evans Ogada, an enthusiast of International Law, Human Rights, Constitutional, and Administrative Law. Together, they explore the gains and challenges of Kenya’s Constitution, 15 years after its promulgation.

The Big Picture Podcast delves into critical issues, featuring in-depth conversations with influential figures, experts, and policymakers. As part of the Africa Uncensored family, the podcast upholds the brand's mission to be the independent voice for Africa.

Our mission is to provide audiences with nuanced perspectives beyond the headlines; uncover forgotten stories and issues that resonate today and to inspire and inform our audience through compelling and bold conversations.

Watch brand new episodes of The Big Picture Podcast weekly on Monday 6PM on Africa Uncensored Youtube Channel

In this episode, Justine Wanda and Tom Mukhwana are joined by Victor Ndende, the Technology & Human Rights Manager at Amnesty Kenya, to discuss the BBC exposé on child sex trade in Maai Mahiu, CHAN 2024, and the recent Devolution Conference in Homa Bay.

What is happening with Kenya's E-Citizen platform?

Who owns the licence to the platform? Why are there many legal grey areas and what makes a good government payment system?

Catch all the insights on this episode.

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda are joined by lawyer, comedian, and media personality John Ribia to unpack Kenya’s co-hosting of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), NACADA’s proposed alcohol policy, and the ongoing saga around Talanta Stadium.

On this episode, Justine Wanda hosts Nerima Wako of Siasa Place and Diana Gichengo of TISA Kenya as they unpack the collapse of Kenya’s education funding model and the mystery behind Ksh 44.8 billion unaccounted for on the eCitizen platform. Together, they explore what these failures reveal about transparency, accountability, and the future of public services in Kenya.

On this episode: Hosts John-Allan Namu and Tom Mukhwana take a hard look at the fallout from the June 25th protests—beginning with the controversial arrest of activist Boniface Mwangi, now facing revised charges of illegal ammunition possession. What do these arrests signal for protestors and the right to dissent in Kenya?

Joining them are Njoki Maina, who leads the Uzima Mental Health Program at Usikimye, offering psychosocial support to survivors, and Cherry Makena, a lawyer and digital creator who recounts being robbed and teargassed during the protests.

We also reflect on the wider impact: dozens dead, hundreds injured or arrested, and disturbing accounts of sexual violence targeting women. Don’t miss this urgent conversation.

On this episode: We switch things up with a live lecture featuring John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana as they explore how journalism and narratives build and break societies. Recorded live at Drunken Lectures and streamed by Africa Uncensored.

On this week’s episode of The Big Picture, journalist and News Editor at The Continent, Christine Mungai, joins Tom Mukhwana to unpack her four-year investigation, The Teacher and The System — a powerful exposé published by Africa Uncensored into Peter Ayiro, a teacher and CU patron at her former school, Alliance Girls High School.

They also reflect on this year’s Saba Saba and the evolving nature of protests in Kenya.

In this episode, John-Allan Namu and Justine Wanda discuss Souls on Fire — Africa Uncensored’s upcoming documentary that goes behind the June 2024 Kenyan protests. They reflect on the lives lost during the demonstrations and the fight for good governance. The episode also includes a breakdown of the ongoing conflict between the USA and Iran.

In this episode, Justine Wanda, John-Allan Namu, and Tom Mukhwana sit down with cybersecurity expert Patricia Musomba to discuss Kenya's ICT policy, new revelations in the case of Albert Ojwang’s death, and the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

In this episode, John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana discuss the circumstances surrounding the death of Albert Ojwang' at Central Police Station, as well as the costly consequences of underfunding critical sectors like health and education.

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda discuss the recent events in Tanzania, where Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi and Ugandan activist Agather Atuhaire were detained and tortured by Tanzanian authorities, before being dumped at the borders of their respective countries. What do these actions mean for universal human rights and East African regional relations?

In this episode, Tom Mukhwana and Justine Wanda host Abdalla Hussein, Head of Operations at MSF East Africa, and Ian Mutiso, Boniface Mwangi's lawyer. They explore the role of Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) in South Sudan amidst ongoing conflict, and discuss recent developments in Tundu Lissu's trial in Tanzania.

In this week's episode of The Big Picture Podcast, John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana sit down with Hanifa Adan to discuss her petition calling for the retirement of Francis Atwoli and why it is important to her. The team also delves into the appointment of IEBC commissioners and explores the implications of the Persons with Disabilities Act.

In this episode, John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana sit down with writer, researcher, and political analyst Nanjala Nyabola to unpack the incident in which a shoe was thrown at President Ruto—exploring where else such acts have happened globally—and break down the key highlights of the proposed 2025 Finance Bill.

On this episode, John-Allan Namu and Tom Mukhwana sit down with Kwame Owino, CEO of the Institute of Economic Affairs, to discuss BBC News Africa’s investigation Blood Parliament and the evolving Kenya-China relations.

In this episode, John-Allan Namu and Justine Wanda are joined by Sam Munia, producer of #TitleDeals, for a deep dive into Kenya’s complex land issues.
They also sit down with Nobert Mburu, Culture Research Lead at OdipoDev, and Mwafreeka, host of the Iko Nini podcast, to explore the state of podcasting in Kenya.

In this episode of #TheBigPictureAUC, John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana sit down with lawyer Mercy Mutemi to break down the stages of suppressing freedom of expression, the Butere Girls 'Echoes of War' saga, as well as issues around tech and tariffs.

This week on #TheBigPictureAUC, Lawyer and Comedian Ty Ngachira joins John-Allan Namu, Justine Wanda, and Tom Mukhwana to unpack speeches by Kenya’s top security chiefs on political podiums, the forced conscription of three critical journalists in Burkina Faso, and the ongoing SHA-mbles.

On this episode of #TheBigPictureAUC, Justine Wanda and John-Allan Namu host Dr. Wandia Njoya, a lecturer at Daystar University, to discuss Kenya's education landscape, the failures of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), and the exposé #BlockedAtTheBar on the Council of Legal Education in Kenya.

John-Allan Namu, Tom Mukhwana, and Justine Wanda sit down with lawyer and boxer Shadrack Wambui for a thoughtful conversation on justice - what it means, who it serves and who it frustrates, and the challenges within the system.