Anne Mwaura

24/09/2025

24/09/2025

!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!

Maryanne Anyango the Behavioral Health Innovation Lead, Thalia Psychotherapy

Thalia Psychotherapy is Africa’s premier mental health infrastructure startup, integrating mental health services into public and private healthcare systems.

Using AI-powered screening and digital service platforms, Thalia enables cost-effective care, early detection, and widespread access crucially important in a region facing competing health priorities and limited budgets.

With a strategic investment from the Health Innovation Exchange - HIEx and operations in six African countries, Thalia’s innovative platform provides rapid mental health screening (screening over 2.7 million individuals for mental health needs), diagnosis, and scalable service delivery (building Africa’s largest mental health network of more than 6,000 therapists), transforming mental healthcare from a charitable cause into a sustainable and profitable sector. Integrated mental health services into 4,000+ health facilities across Africa.

We discussed Scream Therapy, how mental health is not only a vital social need but also a promising market opportunity and so much more.

17/09/2025

Sam Ngugi opened up about his incredible 14-year journey as a stage 4 cancer survivor, diagnosed right after his honeymoon. He shared the role of faith in his healing.

17/09/2025

!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!

I spoke to a Renewable Energy for International Development expert

The GivePower Foundation is making transformative progress in Kenya, delivering clean water and sustainable energy solutions that are improving lives and strengthening communities.

To date, GivePower has distributed 421,429,337 liters of clean, safe drinking water, changing lives and creating opportunity.

Today, more than 2.2 billion people live in areas of high or extremely high water vulnerability.

GivePower’s Solar Water Farms use solar-powered technology to transform salty and contaminated water into safe, clean drinking water.

Solar Water Farms also create local jobs, stimulate water delivery businesses and provide clean water for local businesses.

By harnessing solar energy, environmental impact is reduced and a clean, sustainable source of support is created for the people in the area.

We talked about water scarcity and energy poverty, Givepowers expansion and so much more.

You can catch my interviews on my

16/09/2025

Hellooo!

How are you?

15/09/2025

I had a wonderful cover with

Chef Arva has published the first ever Kenyan eggless, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free baking children’s cookbook.

10/09/2025

!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!

I had an insightful conversation with Sam Ngugi and Dr Ann Musatch on the state of Cancerin Kenya.

Sam Ngugi an incredible person discussesec his 14 years incredible milestone from stage 4 Cancer. Diagnosed right after his honeymoon. Sam shared his story on what kept him going through treatment and the importance of faith.

Sam and Julia created the Cam foundation. Cancer Awareness and Management Foundation (CAM -Foundation) is a locally registered entity that was founded by Sam Ngugi, a cancer warrior and survivor together with is wife, Juliah.

The foundation is built upon the wealth of experience that the couple has gathered in their own journey while fighting cancer since the year 2012.

It also includes the experiences they have had while supporting and interacting with persons affected and infected by the scourge.

Dr.Ann Musatch a Radiation Oncologist talked about the Burden of Cancer in Kenya.
Highlighting the Current State of cancer in Kenya: prevalence, challenges in diagnosis, and access to treatment.

Underserved and underfunded programs for cervical, breast, and prostate cancer.
Survivorship, and the evolution of Cancer Treatments through new and advanced technologies

You can catch all my interviews on my SoundCloud

10/09/2025

!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!

I had an exciting conversation with on the first ever Bartender week

The Kenya Bartender Week (KBW), was the first of its kind in the country, and took place place from 2nd to 8th September 2025. The week-long celebration spotlighted the creativity, innovation, and community spirit fueling Kenya’s vibrant bartending and
cocktail culture.

Kenya Bartender Week aimed to build and unite the wider Kenyan bartender community, promote local ingredients and spirits, and position Nairobi as a purposeful destination for world-class cocktails and hospitality as a whole. It also formed parts of a global bartenders week movement, with cities like New York and Mumbai taking part.

The inaugural edition offered a platform for local and international bartenders, bars,
brands, and consumers to connect and celebrate their craft.

Highlights of Kenya Bartender Week included:
- Bar Takeovers featuring top local and international bartender
- Masterclasses and Workshops designed to upskill and inspire industry
professionals.
- Cocktail Festival, a ticketed event featuring 20-25 pop-up bars, tasting portions,
brand sponsor stands, and food pop-ups, as well as some educational panels
and sessions.

Richie Barrow is Group General Manager Food & Beverage of Nairobi, a family-owned and operated enterprise with its marquee Tribe Hotel, a 5-star luxury hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, that channels African authenticity and excellence.

Richie is a beloved stalwart of the global cocktail scene and is a Spirited Awards Middle East & Africa co-chair for Tales of the Cocktail, the most prominent drinks
festival in the U.S.

We talked about the future of the food and beverage industry in Kenya, where Kenya stands on a global scale and so much more.

You can catch my interviews on my SoundCloud

10/09/2025

!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!

I had a wonderful cover with

Chef Arva has published the first ever Kenyan eggless, dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free baking children’s cookbook.

A proud mother of 2 beautiful girls, Alefiya (9yrs) & Ruhi (7yrs) who inspired her on my journey to become a home baker & specialised chef for eggless pastries and desserts.

Chef Arva is a certified in Professional Baking from the Academy Of Pastry & Culinary Arts (India) & Specialised Chocolatier at the Slattery School of Excellence (UK).

When she first started baking, she was afraid to use eggs because “would it not be appetizing or would it not turn out as expected.”

Chef Arva built a successful business from her passion for baking and solution making.

“Bake Me Some Buns” became a reality &
business from her little kitchen at home in Nairobi, Kenya in 2016.

We discussed what it’s like to creating a business, cooking healthy meals with Kenyan products and so much more.

You can catch all my interviews on my

10/09/2025

Today marks world su***de prevention day!

Su***de Prevention Day is a reminder that every life is valuable, and no one should face their struggles alone. It is a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and show compassion to those who may be suffering in silence. Reaching out, listening, and offering support can make a life-saving difference.

Together, we can create a world where hope, understanding, and kindness prevail.

is always here to let you rant, vent and even make a friend completely anonymously

***depreventionawareness

02/09/2025

Goood morning!