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Season 2 Reflections Episode 5: Navigating Leadership Obstacles

The journey to leadership is never easy—and for African women, it comes with unique cultural, political, and social challenges deeply rooted in patriarchy. In this Power Panel Reflections episode, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo reflects on the obstacles women face on their path to power—and the strategies to overcome them. From the challenge of self-promotion to navigating sisterhood —this episode offers honest insights and practical wisdom for every aspiring leader.

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Season 2 Episode 9: Pursuing Integrity ft. Hon Jane Njeri Maina

In this episode of The Power Panel Podcast, Hon. Jane Njeri Maina, one of Kenya’s youngest parliamentarians, opens up about her journey from law school to the floor of the National Assembly. She shares candid reflections on breaking through patriarchal barriers, resisting political machinations, and holding onto integrity. Hon. Maina speaks about cyberbullying, gatekeeping in politics, and why young leaders must stand firm against compromise. Her story is one of courage, resilience, and conviction — and a reminder that integrity ...

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Season 2 Episode 8: The Power of Risk-Taking ft. Carole Kimutai

In this riveting Power Panel episode, Carole Kimutai — pioneering digital strategist andformer Managing Editor of Tuko Media — takes us on a bold journey throughinnovation, risk-taking, and resilience. She speaks candidly with Ambassador RaychelleOmamo about building Kenya’s first viral mobile news platform, navigating burnout, andthe evolution of journalism in the digital age. Carole unpacks the power of storytelling,the nuances of leading across cultures, and her philosophy on failure, pressure, andfemale leadership.Don’t miss this masterclass in leadership, reinvention, and daring ...

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Season 2 Episode:7 Bonus Episode: The Havoc of Choice

In this haunting and unforgettable Power Panel Bookshelf special, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with author and cultural curator Wanjiru Koinange to unpack her groundbreaking novel The Havoc of Choice—a fictional story rooted in the very real trauma of Kenya’s 2007 post-election violence. Through deeply personal reflections and powerful readings, this episode explores how memory, grief, and silence shape the Kenyan national psyche. We follow the lives of Kavata, her daughter Wanja, and a circle of unforgettable women navigating love, ...

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Sn 2 Ep 7 Restoring Memory – Building Futures ft Wanjiru Koinange

What do we lose when we lose a library? In this moving episode of the Power Panel Podcast, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with author and cultural restoration advocate Wanjiru Koinange. From co-founding Book Bunk Trust to breathing new life into Nairobi’s public libraries, Wanjiru shares how storytelling and space can become tools of healing, remembrance, and resistance. She speaks about the emotional burden of inherited silence, and why public libraries are sites of dignity and collective memory. This episode ...

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Season 2, Episode 2: Reflections on Fear and Women’s Leadership

In this intimate reflection, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo responds to a powerful letter from a young listener grappling with fear and self-doubt. She explores how fear shapes the journey of women in leadership—how it whispers, delays, protects, and sometimes propels. Drawing from her own path and the stories of remarkable African women featured on the Power Panel, Ambassador Omamo reflects on how fear can be transformed into courage, clarity, and strength. Subscribe for more reflections, powerful conversations, and stories that shape ...

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Season 2 Episode 6 Part 2: Building Foundations Of Power ft. Tatu Gatere

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Tatu Gatere, co-founder of Buildher, returns to dive deeper into what it truly means to build with purpose. From challenging “hustler culture” to redefining what expertise looks like in construction, Tatu shares her insights on innovation, leadership, and the cost of driving change. She unpacks the journey of creating Buildher as a community-driven solution, the surprises she’s encountered working with women in construction, and the urgent need to advocate for safety and dignity ...

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Season 2 Episode 6 Part 1: Building Foundations Of Power ft. Tatu Gatere

Tatu Gatere is more than an architect —she is a social entrepreneur and a pioneer in a movement seeking to fundamentally alter the status of women in the construction industry, from the bottom to the top. In this episode, she shares how she's challenging gender norms and unlocking people’s power to drive a new kind of architecture that fortifies communities and advances social justice. If you've ever felt that women can lead change in amazing ways…. this is one for ...

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Season 2 Episode 5: Redefining Leadership ft. Nadia Abdalla

At just 29, Nadia Abdalla made history as Kenya’s youngest-ever Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of ICT, Innovation, and Youth Affairs. In this powerful conversation, Nadia opens up about her journey from community conservatism to national leadership, the grief of losing her mother during her tenure, and how she reinvented herself after government.

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Season 2 Echoes: Episode 4: Leading from the Front feat. Faith Odhiambo

What does it take to stand firm, speak boldly, and lead purposefully? In Episode 4 of the Power Panel Podcast, we sit down with Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, as she shares her remarkable journey through leadership, law, and advocacy. From challenging systemic barriers to amplifying the voices of the unheard, Faith reflects on the power of principled leadership and why leading from the front isn’t just a choice — it’s a calling.

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