Chemsha Bongo

Chemsha Bongo Episode 7: Why Re-Invent the Wheel? We Have Been Here Before With HIV

Communication on the prevention and management of COVID-19 needs to borrow a leaf from the lessons learned in dealing with HIV, eschewing fear-mongering and stigmatization and instead focusing on the social and behavioral change that will help us to contain the spread of the coronavirus even as science seeks a remedy. This podcast is hosted by Oby Obyerodhyambo, a strategic thinker, innovative and creative concepts creator, and focused implementer seeking to make an impact sustainably. He is a great believer in developing human capital, a social entrepreneur with a strong belief in ecologically friendly intervention models, and a public Health Communication researcher. This episode is an article written and read by Oby and the audio has been produced by Aqute Media. Read the full article on The Elephant [https://www.theelephant.info/culture/2020/07/24/why-re-invent-the-wheel-we-have-been-here-before-with-hiv/].

Chemsha Bongo Episode 6: Patriotism In Relation To Climate Change and Meeting Spaces.

In this 6th episode of Chemsha Bongo, Oby starts us off with a look at patriotism, specifically caring for our resources. Next Kigara Kamweru addresses why we need more spaces for meeting up in our urban areas. The last part of the podcast features an excerpt from Not Yet Uhuru. The excerpt on this episode is a part of Chapter One.  Hosts - Oby Obyerodhiambo & Kigara Kamweru. Production - Aqute Media

Chemsha Bongo Episode 5: Are They Truly African Cities And What Identity Do These Cities Have

Oby Obyerodhyambo looks at our cities and whether they are truly African cities. 60 years later can we say that our cities are Africa-centric and remnants of colonial designs? Are we making efforts to Africanize these areas? Kinara's piece on this episode almost connects to Oby's as he talks of our towns having identities. He covers how and why we need to make towns uniquely recognizable. The transition is a poem from the series Fikira Zangu by Bonyo Buogha. The last part of the podcast features an excerpt from Not Yet Uhuru. The excerpt on this episode is a part of Chapter One.  Hosts - Oby Obyerodhiambo & Kigara Kamweru. Production - Aqute Media.

Chemsha Bongo Episode 4: Freedom To Offend & Designing For Happiness.

In this episode of Chemsha Bongo, Oby Obyerodhyambo looks at the freedom to offend. Expressing ourselves freely is usually encouraged but are we careful not to offend? When do we cross the line? The second part which goes by the name Tama Taone is voiced by Kigara Kamweru and looks at designing for happiness. He looks at if it is possible to design and build cities with the intent of evoking happiness. The last part of the podcast features an excerpt from Not Yet Uhuru. The excerpt on this episode is a part of Chapter One.  Hosts - Oby Obyerodhiambo & Kigara Kamweru. Production - Aqute Media.

Chemsha Bongo Episode 3: Climate Crisis & Protection of Commonly Shared Resources

The first part of this edition is voiced by Oby Obyerodhyambo who addresses the climate crisis and most importantly what can Africa do and how Africa is affected. This second part in this edition is voiced by Kigara Kamweru and looks at the protection of common resources. The second part goes by the name Tama Taone. This is derived from the Māori language meaning City Boy. The last part of the podcast features an excerpt of Not Yet Uhuru. The excerpt on this episode is a part of Chapter One.  Hosts - Oby Obyerodhiambo & Kigara Kamweru. Production - Aqute Media.