Kamande Wambui

#70: On Friendship: Money, Marriage & the Meaning of True Connection

In this rich and layered conversation, the Busy Being Born crew unpack the philosophy, practice, and pitfalls of friendship. Drawing on personal stories, cultural wisdom, and even biblical references, they explore what makes a friend, how friendships are tested, and why some bonds endure while others fade. From money matters that complicate trust, to the delicate balance of marriage as friendship,…

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The afflictive habit pattern of T Minus X

By Kamande. “And how does one place expectations on the future? One gets carried away with the delight of ‘In the future I might have such a form’ … ‘In the future I might have such a feeling’ … ‘In the future I might have such a perception’ … ‘In the future I might have…

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#69: No Guest but Nuggets – Performance Anxiety, Parenting Wins & Five Years of Growth

In this candid and reflective “No Guest but Nuggets” episode, the Busy Being Born duo engage in a deep, unfiltered conversation marking five years of podcasting, personal growth, and creative evolution. Recording from a new studio (wrestling the thrill of improved lighting and the surprise of performance jitters), they open up about what life has looked like lately:…

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#68: Maureen Kunga on Music, Law & Self-Discovery

In this richly layered episode, the Busy Being Born duo is joined by Maureen Kunga, an award-winning singer, songwriter, and advocate of the High Court, best known as one-third of the beloved Kenyan music group Elani. Maureen opens up about her journey of self-discovery, navigating the dual identity of being an introvert in a spotlight-driven industry. From her early…

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#67: Victor Ikawa on Navigating Life’s Crossroads with Grace and Grit

In this heartfelt episode, the Busy Being Born duo sits down with Victor Ikawa, a man whose journey embodies resilience, introspection, and the pursuit of purpose. From humble beginnings to facing life’s myriad challenges. The two-time national scrabble champion shares stories that are both deeply personal and universally relatable. From policy rooms in Nairobi to…

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#66: Mohamed Komeja on Rekindled joys, Surviving cancer and the Poetry of life

In the wisdom of an elder sitting and seeing further than the younger ones can while standing, the BBB duo have a chat with Mohamed Komeja. From Taita to Norway, Tingila to Tanzania, University of Nairobi to University of Oslo, Mohamed tenderly handles the questions from the hosts with as much clarity as his memory…

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#65: Muthoni Gitau on Productivity, Synchronicity and building her dream life

In this episode the BBB duo sit with Muthoni Gitau, the original queen of DIY herself and discover way beyond her crafts side. From recent learnings to childhood memories, teen hood trials to the cyclic nature of employment, the episode flows like a movie that Muthoni flamboyantly leads. They talk colour, construction, progress, routine, relations,…

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#64: Wanjira Wanjiru on Liberation, Loss of Fear and birthing a new generation of love & Patriotism!

In this high powered episode spotlighting a most eloquent and driven Wanjira Wanjiru, the BBB duo celebrate courage, conviction and the call to do better. While highlighting the seeds that she endeavors to plant, Kamande and Kigondu explore Wanjira’s becoming; taking notes on the endurance, mettle, brains and experiences that have chopped up as sharp…

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#63: Reflections on a Year of Awakening, AI, Teargassed baddies Trumping Must Goes and more!

The awesome foursome is back for a year review! Kamande and Kigondu are joined by their good friends Veronica Waceke and Byron Sitawa for a review of the year that was. The good, the bad, the ugly, the inspirational, the aspirational and the absurd! From the year’s live gigs locally and around the globe to…

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#62: No guest but nuggets – The one on Presentness (we insist it’s a word!) and Friendship (Part 1)

Kamande and Kigondu go beyond the catchup in another episode just by themselves. Their chat appreciates the worlding of the world, paper cuts, clutter and equanimity through waves and emotion. They explore the ideas and stories around meaning and purpose in life, giving both close to heart and mundane examples that move from bikes on pavements to…

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