
Coffee Pump Podcast
Welcome to "Coffee Pump" the caffeinated podcast where we brew memorable moments! Join us as we chat with fascinating folks each episode. Grab your cup of joe and get ready to pump up your life!
Episodes

Sin Tax, Poisoned Elephants & Life After Quitting Your Job - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E121)
Konnichiwa Fam,Fareed Khimani is back, and this one goes from a sin tax nobody can explain to a conversation about identity that I wasn't ready for. He's working inside government now doing comms for the Ministry of Agriculture, he's rebranding Kenyan tea, and he leaves for Karachi this month to direct a documentary on brain health. Then, near the end, he turned it around on me and asked who I act

Khat, Donor Money & Being Told To Quit - Emmanuel Kisiangani & Bashir Halaiki | Coffee Pump (E120)
Konnichiwa,On this episode Emmanuel Kisiangani and Bashir Halaiki come through and we go from totally unserious to uncomfortably honest. We get into what donor money actually funds, why the beggar on the roundabout will still be there next year, and then the part I didn't plan on saying out loud: the people closest to me have told me to shut this podcast down.We talk about:– Mortal Kombat for podc

Funeral Startups, Retiring At 45 & The Moon Landing Fight - Joab Ogato | Coffee Pump (E119)
Konnichiwa Fam,On this episode Joab Ogato from The Couch Connect Podcast comes through, and it turns into one of the most chaotic conversations we've had. He's an assistant professor at McMaster working on his second PhD in regenerative medicine, he sold every stock in his name to buy SpaceX on day one, and he retires in 2035 whether the numbers work or not. We also spent a good half hour arguin

Selling Prawns, Building Web Empires & The Coming AI Reset - Moses Kemibaro | Coffee Pump (E118)
Konnichiwa! On this episode I sit down with Moses Kemibaro, one of the people who actually built Kenya's internet industry. He got his first computer at 11, was selling internet connections in Mombasa before most people knew what it was, started what became OLX in East Africa, and got hired by a global company purely off the strength of his blog. We also get into the morning he opened his laptop t

Violence For Hire, Goon Economy & Odipo Dev - Odanga Madung & Darius Okolla | Coffee Pump (E117)
Konnichiwa Fam,On this episode Odanga Madung comes back and brings Darius Okolla, head political economist at Odipo Dev, and we spend most of it on the research nobody else in Kenya is doing. They spent a year inside the goon ecosystem, and what they found is that violence here is now a product with a demand side, a supply side, middlemen and a pricing structure. We also get into why Kenya was onc

Andrew Tate, Celebrity Sacrifices & Quitting A Safe Job - Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E116)
Konnichiwa Fam, On this episode, Eric Mutiso of Every Other Time With Eric and I finally do a proper one-on-one in the studio, and it goes everywhere. We start with the Andrew Tate documentary and what unchecked influence actually costs, get into celebrity sacrifices and selling your soul, then spend a good chunk on the real stuff: why property in Nairobi doesn't add up for guys our age and wha

Goons, Legalising Weed & Fixing Kenya's Broken Systems - Boniface Mwangi | Coffee Pump (E115)
Konnichiwa Fam,On this episode I sit down with Boniface Mwangi, activist, photojournalist, and 2027 presidential candidate. This is the conversation that finally pulled me into politics. We get into why he believes economic thieves should be hanged publicly, the goon economy running Kenyan politics, his terrorism charges, and what he'd actually do with the presidency.We talk about:– How politics t

Cocaine, Magic Mushrooms & Beautiful Camels - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E114)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E114, I sit down with Coffee Pump Regular, Fareed Khimani. Fareed is an Ad director, former radio man, and addiction counselor at Full Circle, who is also a recovering addict with 23 years of active addiction behind him. We start light with his ad work and the creative process, then the conversation goes somewhere we've never taken the show before: his first line of cocaine in a

Wine Secrets, Sommelier Exams & Food Pairing Myths - Spencer Fondaumiere | Coffee Pump (E113)
Konnichiwa Fam,On this episode I sit down with Spencer Fondaumiere, one of only two ASI diploma sommeliers on the entire African continent, and a fellow St. Mary's boy. From getting suspended for streaking and stealing altar wine, to playing rugby for Kenya, working night shifts in a bread factory, and finally landing in Cape Town's wine world, his journey is anything but ordinary.On this episode,

Freemasonry, The Pineal Gland & Reptilians - Matthew Frietze | Coffee Pump (E112)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E112, I sit down with Matthew Frietze, a 32nd-degree Freemason, actor and oracle based in New Mexico, for one of the most fascinating conversations we have had on the show.I came across Matthew on Instagram, fell down the rabbit hole, and reached out. What followed is a wide-ranging talk about what Freemasonry actually is versus the Illuminati myth people attach to it, how he jo

Election Games, Creating Laws & Why Kenya Is Broke - Hon. Rahim Dawood | Coffee Pump (E111)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E111, I sit down with Honourable Rahim Dawood, Member of Parliament for North Imenti, for my first real conversation about the one thing this podcast has stayed away from, politics.I have taken some heat for not engaging with it, and since politics runs through every conversation in this country, I wanted to learn from someone I could relate to. Rahim is refreshingly open about

Cold Calls, Yellow Pages & The Art of Sales - Fredrick Rugo | Coffee Pump (E110)
Konnichiwa Fam,On E110, I sit down with Fredrick Rugo, A Senior Sales Manager at iColo Data Centers, my work brother of six years, and one of the best salesmen I know.This one started with a listener asking us to do an episode on how to actually sell, and Fred is the guy for it. From no shoes at 13 and one of 18 children, to becoming one of the sharpest sales veterans in the country, his story is

Islam, DMT & The Supernatural - Big Homie CC & Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E109)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E109, I sit down with Big Homie CC and Eric Mutiso of Every Other Time With Eric.On this episode, Big Homie shares his journey growing up in Chicago, surviving gang life, being shot, stabbed and poisoned, and why those experiences ultimately pushed him towards faith and a different path in life. We also compare Kenya and the United States, discuss psychedelics, religion, con

Calling Cards, Telkom Kenya & Building A Successful Career - Snehar Shah | Coffee Pump (E108)
On E108, I sit down with Snehar Shah, CEO of IX Africa Data Centres in Kenya, a serial operator whose career runs from electrical engineering to chartered accountant to telecom CFO to four startups.He came back to Kenya in 2008 to turn around Telkom Kenya, where he was handed the job of cutting the workforce from 20,000 to 3,000. We get into the real origin of M-Pesa, how Vodafone built it on a UK

Nokia, Blackberry & The Death of Big Brands - Atul Chaturvedi | Coffee Pump (E107)
Konnichiwa Fam,On E107, I sit down with Atul Chaturvedi, marketing strategist, Strathmore and USIU lecturer, and a former telecom CEO who has built businesses across roughly ten different industries.Atul spent his first 41 years in India before landing in Kenya in 2010, and he's run companies in pharmaceuticals, white goods, telecom, fiber, dairy and more. We get into why Nokia really lost its cro

Royal Marines, Zuku Internet & The Dot-Com Crash - Richard Bell | Coffee Pump (E106)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E106, I sit down with Richard Bell, one of the pioneers of Kenya's internet industry. Richard shares his journey from serving in the Royal Marines to building some of East Africa's earliest internet companies. We discuss the birth of Swift Global, Kenya Data Networks (KDN), Kenya's first commercial data centre, the creation of the Kenya Internet Exchange Point (KIXP), KeNIC, and

Poetry, Rugby & Modern Masculinity - Agar Omondi | Coffee Pump (E105)
Konnichiwa Fam,On E105, Agar Omondi returns to the podcast for one of our most random conversations yet.We start with rugby, fitness, SARMs, peptides, Retatrutide, and the hidden costs of chasing physical performance. From there, we get into poetry, veganism, emotional intelligence, ethical consumption, religion, watches, life in South Korea, and the realities of getting older and figuring things

Sugar Free Jaba Juice, Boda Bodas & Fine Art - Nduta Kariuki | Coffee Pump (E104)
Konnichiwa Fam,On E104, I sit down with Nduta Kariuki, a key member of , for a very random but honest conversation about panic attacks, comedy, art, family, and trying to figure life out as a creative in Kenya.We talk about:• Dealing with panic attacks and nerves before public speaking• How Nduta got into stand-up comedy• Kisangani, live shows, and Kenya’s growing podcast scene• Boda boda safet

Archaeology, Punk Rock & TeleGeography - Patrick Christian | Coffee Pump (E103)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E103, I sit down with Patrick Christian, Senior Manager at TeleGeography, to talk about one of the most unusual career journeys we've had on the podcast.Before spending more than two decades covering the global telecommunications industry, Patrick studied archaeology, worked on excavation sites, lived in France and the United States, and spent time in the punk rock scene before

Comedy Tours, Inspector Mwala & Existential Crises - Adan Abdi | Coffee Pump (E102)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E102, I sit down with Adan Abdi. What started as writing funny stories in university turned into a career in stand-up comedy, taking him from small Nairobi open mics to stages across Africa and EuropeWe talk about:• Growing up in Nakuru and studying civil engineering• How Adan accidentally found stand-up comedy• Breaking the news to his parents that comedy was becoming a career•

Online Beef, Finance Bill 2026 & Cancel Culture - Mwafreeka & Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E101)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E101, for the very first time, I have both Mwafreeka of Iko Nini Podcast & Eric Mutiso of Every Other Time With Eric for a conversation covering politics, current affairs, cancel culture, security, technology, AI, and the future of Kenya.We talk about: Mwafreeka being cancelled online and growing a thick skin Gen Z, Gen Alpha and the changing mindset of younger generation

Bien, Strathmore University & Project Blue Beam - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E100)
Konnichiwa Fam, We got to 100 Episodes! Appreciate all your support thus far. We're back on this episode with the Trio. Eric Mutiso of Every Other Time With Eric and Fareed Khimani are back for another conversation covering careers, ambition, jealousy, politics, self-improvement, and conspiracy theories.We talk about:• Eric's career transition and why comfort can become dangerous• Buildi

Running Marathons, Crypto & Kenyan Internet - Omar Pederzoli | Coffee Pump (E099)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E099, I sit down with Omar Pederzoli for one of the most global episodes we’ve done so far. From growing up between Italy, Spain, Paraguay, and Florida, to marathon running, crypto investing, acting in Los Angeles, and eventually building a telecommunications company in Kenya.We talk about:- Marathon training, Whoop bands, Garmin watches & recovery- Kenya’s running culture and s

Coffee Cartels, Korean Hustlers & Charlie Sheen - Young Park & Mike Okara | Coffee Pump (E098)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E098, I sit down with Mike Okara and Young Park from Gold Rock International and Masai Coffee for a conversation around coffee, Korean entrepreneurship, Kenyan business culture, and building brands from scratch. We get into the hidden side of Kenya’s coffee industry, colonial-era regulations, coffee cartels, roasting, specialty coffee, and why Kenyan coffee is considered some of

Fortnite, Chinese Manufacturers & 24-Hour Workouts - Shiv Simani | Coffee Pump (E097)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E097, I sit down with Shiv Simani for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had around fitness, discipline, addiction, business, and figuring yourself out as a man. Shiv opens up about his journey from partying, smoking, drunk fights, and reckless living, to completely transforming his life through fitness, Muay Thai, CrossFit, and entrepreneurship. On this episode we talk

Humvees, Counter-Strike & Financial Freedom - Ryan Fagan | Coffee Pump (E096)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E096, I sit down with Ryan Fagan a US military veteran and real estate investor, for a conversation on war, property investing, financial freedom, and why he eventually decided to move to Kenya. Ryan opens up about his time in Iraq, military culture in the US, gaming, buying his first rental property at 22 years old, and how real estate completely changed his life financially

Skunkworks, Swift Global & Building Kenya’s Internet - Michuki Mwangi | Coffee Pump (E095)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E095, I sit down with Michuki Mwangi, one of the key figures behind the growth of Kenya’s internet ecosystem and connectivity industry. From the early dial-up days to KIXP, KeNIC, AFNOG, and internet policy development across Africa, this was a masterclass on how the internet in Kenya was actually built. We talk about:- The early days of computers, dial-up internet, and fax-over

AI Journalists, BBLs & Office Bullies - Nimrat Kaur | Coffee Pump (E094)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E094, I sit down with Nimrat Kaur, radio presenter, media personality, and communications professional,for, for a conversation covering media, journalism, fitness culture, beauty trends, politics, and life in Kenya.We talk about:- Her journey into journalism and radio- Working at East FM and the realities of commercial radio- Being bullied early in her media career- ChatGPT cont

Book Recommendations, Lamu & Escaping The 9-5 - Kimani Ngugi / Nyumba Ya King | Coffee Pump (E093)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E093, I sit down with Kimani Ngugi (known in the social media landscape as Nyumba Ya King), CEO of Kijani Boda. We cover quite a lot in this conversation including book reccomendations, business, travel, weed, existential crises, and trying to figure life out as a young entrepreneur in Kenya. We talk about:- Surviving boarding school hazing- Book reading culture and the books th

Meru, Miraa & US Visas - Bob Mwiti | Coffee Pump (E092)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E092, I sit down with Bob Mwiti for a crazy life story. From growing up in Meru without shoes, TV, or school fees, to discovering his biological father as a teenager who changed Bob’s life overnight from rags to riches, and eventually building a life in America.We talk about:* Growing up poor in Meru* School fees struggles and almost missing exams* Meeting his biological father

Historiography, Mos Def & "KALCHA Yetu" - MONAJA | Coffee Pump (E091)
Konnichiwa Fam,On this episode, I sit down with Monaja, a Kenyan rapper, historian, and cultural commentator whose work blends music, politics, and African identity.Monaja isn’t your typical artist. With a Bachelor’s and Master’s in History from the University of Nairobi, and experience as a lecturer and editor, he brings a deeper, more analytical lens into music. His sound, which he calls Tema-Im

Karachi, Family Reunions & 401(k)s - Asma Ahmed Usman | Coffee Pump (E090)
Konnichiwa Fam, On E090, we change gears. I sit down with my Khala (My Mom's sister), Asma Ahmed Usman, for a special family episode full of wisdom, stories, laughs, and lessons from a life lived across different continents and generations. We talk about what marriage was like back then, dating in the 90s, how she met her spouse, and the values that helped relationships last. We also get into her

Maasai Spears, Netflix Deals & Air Fryers - Bashir Yusuf | Coffee Pump (E089)
Konnichiwa Fam, on E089, I sit down with Bashir Yusuf of for one of the wildest and most unfiltered conversations we’ve had on the podcast. We talk about:- Experiences getting cheated on and how different people deal with it- Modern relationships, masculinity, and the idea of “ownership” in dating- Conversations around sex, culture, and the things people don’t usually say out loud- Bashir’s com

Pinterest, Workout Apps & Managing Your Energy - CHEAT CODES 104 - Zubair Moti | Coffee Pump (E088)
Konnichiwa Fam,For Cheat Codes #104, Zubair is back on the podcast and we’re diving into practical life cheat codes once again. We break down productivity, fitness, mindset, and daily habits that compound over time. From tracking your steps and fixing your sleep, to using tech to stay consistent and building systems that actually work. We also get into why motivation isn’t reliable and how consist

Totalitarianism, Luck & Cheploch Divers - Andrew Kibe & Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E087)
Konichiwa Fam! On this episode, I sit down with the main man Andrew Kibe and Eric Mutiso of for another catch up. We get into:- Pre-planned elections, political psyops, and how power really works behind the scenes- Ruto’s political playbook, and the future of Kenyan politics- Success, jealousy, luck, and what it actually takes to win in life- Poverty vs wealth and the mindset differences that s

KISIANG-HONEY, Positive Affirmations & F1 - Emmanuel Kisiangani | Coffee Pump (E086)
Konichiwa Fam! On E086, the legend Emmanuel Kisiangani of comes home for a catch up in which we talk about:- The Kisiangani Podcast's new studio set up- A very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very very long story about Formula 1 and Drive To Survive- Being positive and practicing gratitude- Bee keeping and the amazing creatures they are- Drone warfare

Kenyan Salaries, Supa Strika & 2027 Elections - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E085)
Konichiwa Fam! On E085, The Trio (, Fareed & I) gets back together for a conversation that goes from corporate life in Kenya to money, health, culture, and everything in between. We talk about: - The reality of Kenyan corporate culture and why employees are often treated like an afterthought- Spending culture and lifestyle differences between local Kenyans and the diaspora - Food, health, cancer

Law of Attraction, Discipline & The Finance Mafia - Bobby Gadhia | Coffee Pump (E084)
Konichiwa Fam! On E084, I sit down with Bobby for a powerful follow-up conversation that goes deeper into mindset, discipline, and what it really takes to level up in life. We get into:- The law of attraction and how your thoughts, beliefs, and actions shape your reality- Practical tools like gratitude, affirmations, visualisation, and breath work- Bobby’s experience investing in himself and atten

Cloud Kitchens, Vintage Watches & The Ando Story - Asif Khan | Coffee Pump (E083)
Konichiwa Fam! On E083, I sit down with entrepreneur and Ando founder Asif Khan for a deep conversation on building one of the biggest delivery and cloud kitchen businesses in the region.We talk about:- How Ando started from selling biryani out of home during Covid- Building cloud kitchens and scaling food brands across Kenya, South Africa, and Kigali- The real business behind delivery apps, Uber

Fight Clubs, Broke Boys & Nuclear Energy In Kenya - Agar Omondi | Coffee Pump (E082)
Konichiwa Fam! On E082, I sit down with Coffee Pump regular, Agar Omondi, for what was supposed to be a calm catch-up… but I came in heated. Like properly heated. Zero to 100 for no reason. This one goes left very quickly, I won’t lie. Agar tried to keep it together while I was clearly fighting demons in the first few minutes. My bad.Somewhere in between the chaos, we still managed to talk about:-

Intelligence Agencies, Kenyan Free Masons & WW3 - Adrian Oluoch | Coffee Pump (E081)
Konichiwa Fam! On E081, I sit down with an up and coming figure in the Kenya Law, Political & Social Scene - Adrian Oluoch. On this episode we talk about:- NIS/National Intelligence Service and what they do- How WW3 has already been planned more than 100 years ago- How the CIA has planned and orchestrated global catastrophes - Kenyan Law Structure - Judiciary, Executive and Legislature - Understan

Iran, Kenyan Floods & Pedicures - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E080)
Konichiwa Fam! On E080, I sit down with Coffee Pump Reuglar Fareed Khimani. On this episode we get into:- Are all Kenyan Indians rich?- Iran, Dubai and the war in the Middle East- Bill Clinton and Epstein - Massive Gold reserves being mined in Kenya- The recent rains in Kenya and how we all were affected by it- Cemeteries and how we should improve themAnd much, much more.Hope you enjoy the episode

Quake, Rabbit Holes, and the African Internet – Kyle Spencer | Coffee Pump (E079)
Konichiwa Fam! On E078, I sit down with Kyle Spencer, a key figure in Africa’s internet infrastructure scene, for one of the wildest origin stories we’ve had on Coffee Pump. You will love it!On this episode, we get into:- Growing up on early IBM PCs, DOS, and dial-up internet- Doom, Quake, LAN parties, and how gaming taught Kyle networking- Kyle’s wild backpacking journey across Asia on a 125cc mo

Vegetable Samosas, Tony Yayo & Universal Basic Income - Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E078)
Konichiwa Fam! I sit down with @eotwe777 on E079 and we talk about:- Why no one likes Vegetarians- Religion and Science- How would we raise our kids?- Why did the crypto market crash? We do a deep dive- What's going on in the Undersea cable space and the geopolitics not everyone is aware ofand a whole lot more. We had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy the episode!Best,Team Coffe

GTA VI, Mermaids & Slum Fires - Brian "The Beast" Diang'a | Coffee Pump (E077)
Konichiwa Fam. On E077, I am joined by fellow video gamer and Coffee Pump Regular, Brian "The Beast" Diang'a. On this episode we get into:- Getting into fights- Brian meeting the French President - Emmanuel Macron- Satanic Fires in Kenyan Slums- Wokeism in Movies and Games- Upcoming games we are looking forward to.and much much more.Hope you enjoy the episode.Best,Team Coffee PumpBea

Boner Shakes, John Sina & Nziges - Emmanuel Kisiangani | Coffee Pump (E076)
Konichiwa Fam. On E076, I am joined by fellow podcaster Emmanuel of @thekisianganipodcast On this episode we talk about:- The OG Nzige - John Sina- Boner Shakes and how to last longer- Visa rejections, flight cancellations and Nazar (Evil eye)- Cost of building a studio- How we are growing our podcasts- The hidden dark side of Japanand much much more.Hope you enjoy the episode.Best,Team Coffee P

Aviation 101, Free Masons & The Black Eye Club - Eric Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E075)
Konichiwa Fam! I sit down with @eotwe777 on E075 and we talk about:- How to land an airplane as a beginner in an emergency- Weddings are expensive- Free Mason buildings in Kenya- What is the black eye club?- Are celebrities fallen angels? Underground Cities? Ukraine is the centre of human trafficking? More conspiracies!and a whole lot more. We had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy t

Carbon Credits, iShowSpeed & Organ Trafficking In Kenya - Kevin Odanga Madung | Coffee Pump (E074)
Konichiwa Fam! On E074, I am joined by my childhood friend and Coffee Pump regular, Kevin Odanga Madung. We catch up on:- Land grabbing and owning rhinos- Carbon Credits and the intricacies of the whole industry- The lead up to the 2027 Kenyan Elections - The Left Vs Right and the shift in Kenya- Child and organ trafficking in Kenya- What do iShowSpeed and Jesus have in common?and much much more.

Men & Therapy, Childhood Trauma & Facing Demons - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E073)
Konichiwa Fam! For E073, the trio ( @eotwe777 , Fareed Khimani, and I) did something very different. We visited a hypnotherapist - Tazim Elkington.We filmed this episode in early November 2025 and sat on it for a while because the conversation went deep. We had to open up about real pain points in our lives, and it felt important to share it only when we were ready.We’re glad we’re finally puttin

Body Dysmorphia, Jake Paul & Having Gratitude - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E072)
<p>Konichiwa Fam!</p><p>The trio is back for E071. On this episode, I’m joined by <a href="https://youtube.com/@eotwe777?si=4oEElucbQb1mn5bC" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@eotwe777</a> and Fareed Khimani.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about:</p><ul> <li>The TRT and Ozempic debate</li> <

The White Man, Vasco da Gama & Rolex Sky Dwellers - IQ WATSON | Coffee Pump (E071)
Konichiwa Fam and Happy New Year!We’re kicking off 2026 with a big one. For our first episode of the year, I’m joined by the man himself, @iqwatson . This one was meant to be online, but IQ surprised me and flew down to Kenya for the episode. Absolute legend.In this episode, we get into:The reality behind the American dreamWhy the process matters more than the outcomeWorking double shifts and bui

Taxes, Debt & Power Bills - Billow Kerrow | Coffee Pump (E070)
Konichiwa Fam! On E070, I’m joined by Billow Kerrow, former Senator and Shadow Finance Minister, and a long-time public policy and economic voice in Kenya. Billow has spent years in parliament and government, working closely on fiscal policy, debt, and economic oversight, giving him a rare inside view of how economic decisions are made and implemented. On this episode, Billow and I get into:- His

Mo Amin, Ark Of The Covenant & Miyamoto Musashi | Coffee Pump (E069)
Konichiwa Fam! On E069 I am joined by Salim Amin, the Chairman of Camerapix, founder of both The Mohamed Amin Foundation and A24 Media, and an award-winning filmmaker. He produced and presented the acclaimed documentary MO & ME, which won 15 international awards, and later created The Sound Man. A Fellow of the African Leadership Initiative and part of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, he w

Making Movies, KFCB & Sugar Free Yogurts - Morrison Mwadulo | Coffee Pump (E068)
Konichiwa Fam! On E068 I am joined by Morrison Mwadulo, my good friend and co-writer on a film project we are working on together.On this episode, Morrison and I catch up on:- Poor Pay in the film industry in Kenya- KFCB and the lack of support in the film industry- The projects we are working on and need your help getting made- What it takes to make a movie- Sugar free products in Kenyaand much m

Model United Nations, Rap Battles & Psychedelic Playlists - DNA | Coffee Pump (E067)
Konichiwa Fam! On E067, DNA is back!In this episode, I spend time getting to know the man and we talk about various topics, including:- Getting rejected by women early on in life- DNA's life, we do hypotheticals.- Life before music- Psychedelic Playlists- Leaving the matrixWe had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy the episode!Best,Team Coffee PumpOur Sponsors:Connect Coffee Roasters- I

28 Commandments, Indian Wives & Call Girls – Andrew Kibe | Midnight Coffee Run (E012)
Konnichiwa Fam,Welcome back to Midnight Coffee Run. This episode, I’m joined by Andrew Kibe, who came through to talk about his new book and the journey behind it. We hit the road, grabbed coffee (kinda),, and went deep on everything from money and marriage to fame, tech, and the madness of Nairobi at night.On this episode, We talked about:- Kibe’s new book, the tour, and the business behind it- N

Pagers, Telcos & The Ai Bubble - Ben Roberts | Coffee Pump (E066)
Konnichiwa Fam!On E066, I sit down with Ben Roberts, the former CEO of Liquid Telecom. Ben has shaped the African connectivity landscape for years and this episode goes deep into his story, his lessons and where the world is heading.Here’s what we got into:How Ben got into tech, physics and his early engineering daysHis journey through Ericsson, VOIP, satellites and eventually leading Liquid Telec

Digital Lending, Brioni Suits & Kegel Exercises - Kevin Mutiso | Coffee Pump (E065)
Konichiwa Fam, we're back with a bang. On E065, I am joined by Kevin Mutiso, a seasoned entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of Oye, a fintech providing financial safety nets to Africa’s millions of boda boda riders.In this episode, we talk about:iPhone and Android cultsShort term mentalityMen's grooming and why it mattersKegel exercises, Jaba Juice and Breast Strokes – what they all hav

Universities, Cousins & Pakistan – Suleman Asad Kath | Midnight Coffee Run (E011)
Konnichiwa Fam,Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run. This time, I’m joined by my cousin, Suleman Asad Kath. It was his first time in Kenya and I thought, what’s the best way for us to catch up and show him Nairobi by night ? The answer was - Midnight Coffee Run. We talked about:- Suleman’s journey across Pakistan, the UK, and Dubai- Pakistan’s economy, politics, and Imran Khan’s

Magicians, Bamba 50 & Njugu MFers - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E064)
Konichiwa Fam! On E064, the trio is back! I am joined by @eotwe777 and Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Construction projects back then and now- Dealing with Magicians and Inventors- Ai and the future- Can addicts find normalcy in life?- Money Talks- Q&A session to answer your questions and a whole lot more. We had a good time recording this one, hope you enjoy the episode!

Perfumes, Mitumba Clothes & Muhindi Strip Clubs - Chaxy & Saddam Hussein (EO63)
Konnichiwa Fam, Chaxy and Saddam of @UpSydDigitalNetworks are back! On this episode we talk about:- Cologne scents and how to apply them- The hygiene benefits of converting to Islam- Who is the best dressed?- Muhindi Strip clubs- We dive into the Somali business boom in Nairobi, and speculate on the future of Kenyan politics without Raila Odingaand much much more. Hope you enjoy the episode.Best

Bible Study, Crypto & Marriage - Andrew Kibe & DNA | Coffee Pump (E062)
Konnichiwa Fam, Andrew Kibe IS BACK! And he brought along the legend, DNA @dna_misterdreams as well!!. On this episode we talk about:- Crypto and Meme coins- Jin's and whether they actually exist?- Fables from the Bible - Marriage, is it all a lie?- Are modern Women programmed by the matrix?We had a blast recording this one — hope you enjoy the episode!Best,Team Coffee PumpConnect Coffee Roa

Heart Break, Subaru Boys & Fertility Clinics - Bashir Yusuf | Coffee Pump (E061)
Konichiwa Fam. On E061 I am joined by fellow podcaster Bashir Yusuf who is part of the @thekisianganipodcast . To be honest, this episode went off the rails 🤣. We talked about:- Why all successful men have been cheated on- What would we do if we were super rich?- Which cartoon mamas did we fall in love with?- Opening up a fertility clinic- Stand up comedy and how Bashir got into itand much much m

PC World, Entrepreneurship & Resilience - Bobby Gadhia | Coffee Pump (E060)
Konichiwa Fam! On E060, I’m joined by Kenyan entrepreneur and PC World founder Bobby Gadhia.On this episode, we talk about:- His early days — boarding school, Somalia holidays, studying in the UK- Leaving employment to build PC World from scratch- The highs and lows of scaling, fraud, and rebuilding- What he’d do differently in marriage and business- His future ventures and thoughts on cryptoThe e

President Ruto, Kenya & Our History - Mwafreeka & Phares Kariuki | Coffee Pump (E059)
Konichiwa Fam! On E059, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regulars Phares Kariuki and the legend Mwafreeka of the @IkoNini In this episode, we take a deep look at Kenya’s history and its presidents — from the founding generation to today’s leaders. We explore the legacy of each presidency, how the country has shifted from one generation to the next, and what that means for the future. We also examine th

Rehab, Charlie Kirk, & Ghosts - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E058)
Konichiwa Fam! On E058, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regulars Eric Mutiso of @eotwe777 and Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Relapsing and how to bring yourself back- Charlie Kirk and what we think about what happened - Aliens in Africa?- Do Ghosts exist?- Q&A session to answer your questions and a whole lot more. We had a blast recording this one, hope you enjoy the episode!B

DJs, Keto Diets & IPv6 - Mark Tinka | Coffee Pump (E057)
Konichiwa Fam, On E057, I’m Joined By My Longtime friend, Telecom's Industry Veteran, DJ, And All-Around Legend — Mark Tinka.In This Episode, We Dive Into:- Mark’s early days in Uganda and his path into the telecom industry- His rise through the ranks and how he became the face of SEACOM- Keto diets vs. carnivore diets- His journey into DJ’ing- IPv4 vs. IPv6- The world of undersea cables and t

Funerals, Dubai & Spotify - Emmanuel Kisiangani | Coffee Pump (E056)
Konichiwa Fam. On E056, I am joined by fellow podcaster Emmanuel of @thekisianganipodcast On this episode we talk about:- Funerals in Kenya and how elaborate they are - Women’s basketball - Families that watch 🌽 together - Dubai and call girls- Who would you wipe out if you were Thanos?- Why Spotify didn’t invite us to their Kenyan masterclass?and much much more.Hope you enjoy the episode.Best,Te

Korean Men, Hitler and Prenups - Agar Omondi | Coffee Pump (E055)
Konichiwa Fam. E055 I am joined again by Agar Omondi to catch up on weekly news and what we have been up to. Agar is one of Kenya's first Nuclear Scientist and is a Coffee Pump regular. On this episode, we catch up on: Men's hoe phase Korean Men and Make up Did Hitler die the way historians say he died? Did we land on the moon? Steroids and the effects Prenups and wealth protecti

Aga Khan, Nigeria & Private Jets - Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E054)
Niaje fam, on E054 I am joined again by Fareed Khimani for a one on one catch up. On this episode we talk about:- Our thoughts on Nigeria and my trip there- Aga Khan's recent trip to Kenya- Chasing money and wanting private jets- Safest malls in Nairobi- The new pandemic coming in that folks need be aware of- Cheating on your significant other- Are Bachelor Parties considered cheating?and much

Harambee Stars, Switzerland & Duct Tapes - Eric Mutiso & Fareed Khimani | Coffee Pump (E053)
What’s good Cuh? On E053, I’m joined by Coffee Pump regular Eric Mutiso of @eotwe777 & for the first time ever, Fareed Khimani!! In this episode, we talk about: - Fareed’s recent trip to Switzerland - The Kenyan education system and high fees- Is marriage necessary?- Employment and it’s challenges - Harambee stars and what money can do for kenyan sports and a whole lot more. We had a blast

Sleep Cocktails, Money Tips, Become Superman - CHEAT CODES 103 - Zubair Moti | Coffee Pump (E052)
Hey Folks, we are back with another episode of CHEAT CODES. Life can get a little challenging at times, but imagine if you had a controller in your hands and could enter cheat codes to make things easier and more rewarding. That’s exactly what this segment is all about— Cheat Codes for leveling up in life! I’m joined by Zubair as we share our top tools, apps, strategies, and resources designed to

It’s Never Too Late To Change Your Life Around - Ian Muiruri | Coffee Pump (E051)
Konichiwa Fam! The one and only Ian Muiruri came in for E051. Ian had a life changing event on stage while MC'ing that forced him to relook at his life. We dive into his journey.As always, appreciate the love and support — hope you enjoy this one 💪🏼Team Coffee Pump Our Sponsors:Connect Coffee Roasters- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectcoffeeroasters/?hl=en- Connect Coffee Website: h

Comedy, Brotherhood and Lifting Each Other Up – Eric Mutiso & Saddam Hussein | Coffee Pump (E050)
Konnichiwa Fam, In this episode, I’m joined by Eric Mutiso of @eotwe777 and Saddam of @OneTwoTVKE as we catch up on:- Balancing work and life while building something on the side- Our favourite stand-up comedians and what makes them great- Eric’s take on prison life and the stories that came with it- The fat loss journey me and Eric have been on- Entrepreneur vs employee — what we’ve learned f

Surviving Prison, Losing Friends & Starting Over – Khalif Kairo | Midnight Coffee Run (E009)
Konichiwa Fam,Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run. I'm joined by Khalif Kairo, the founder of Jetman Global and Kai and Karo car dealership.In this episode, Kairo opens up about his time in prison and the harsh realities that came with it. He shares the origins of his struggles, his views on the storm that be-fell him, and the journey of scaling his business despite the odds.We

China, Art, and the Tech Challenges in Kenya – Eddy Kioi & Phares Kariuki | Coffee Pump (E049)
In E049, I am joined again by CPP regular, Phares Kariuki and for the first time every, Eddie Kioi, both good friends and industry colleagues. We talk about:- AI in Kenya: Why Kenya isn't ready for AI yet due to power limitations and infrastructure gaps.- China’s Tech Boom: Eddie shares insights from China’s AI infrastructure and lessons for Kenya.- Data Centers: Challenges in building AI-read

Fuelling Kenya’s Car Culture: The Rise of Turbo Tales KE – Luqmaan & George | Coffee Pump (E048)
<div> <p>In this episode, we sit down with Luqmaan Hasham and George Kingara from <a href="https://youtube.com/@Turbotaleske?si=DMR9rDCXEc9wuCC6" target="_blank">@Turbotaleske</a>, one of the fastest-growing car platforms in Kenya.</p> <p>We dive into:</p> <ul> <li>The growth behind Turbo Tales and how it started</li&

Why Kenya Hates New Cars, Tax Drama & Car Culture – Earl Karanja & Mike Manani | Coffee Pump (E047)
Konnichiwa Fam ❤️We’re back with Earl Karanja & Mike Manani for another deep dive into the wild world of cars.We talk tampered mileage, crazy car taxes in Kenya, why this country isn’t built for new cars, and where all the old ones end up. From Dubai luxury cars to South Sudanese plates, it’s a varied conversation. Plus, we talk about the best budget SUVs, 4x4s and our ultimate 5-car garages.H

The 25th June Protests: A Look Back - Odanga Madung | Midnight Coffee Run (E008)
Konichiwa Fam,Welcome back to another episode of Midnight Coffee Run. I'm joined by my good friend and returning guest, Odanga Madung. He's an established data journalist and you can find his latest writing at The Nation, CNN, and The Guardian, where he's a columnist. Madung is also a researcher who's been following Kenya’s political shifts closely.In this episode, we break down th

Entrepreneurship, ChatGPT Relationships & Mwindis – Nasrallah Mohammed | Midnight Coffee Run (E007)
Konnichiwa, bitches ❤️Welcome back to another episode of the Midnight Coffee Run (To be more precise, it was a Midnight Chicken run) with Nasrallah Mohammed. A good friend and one of the best serial entrepreneurs I have met in Kenya thus far. Nassir run's a marketing agency that does all verticals of marketing in East Africa. We catch up on several things:Haram and Halal incomeWhy not all Indi
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