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-ready data centers and the need for better cooling solutions.

- Kenyan Art: A look at the growing value of Kenyan art and how it's being bought by the country’s wealthiest.

- Censorship & Control: How internet throttling works in Kenya and why the government has ultimate control.

- This episode explores Kenya’s tech future, AI, art, and the real obstacles ahead.

and much much more. Hope you enjoy the episode:

Previous Episodes with Phares:

- Midnight Coffee Run E002: https://youtu.be/Q-FaydAdJss?si=mXOSQpOdYGagWM4V

- Coffee Pump E011: https://youtu.be/5KMLZPqdWHY?si=9xxhLy6t5cK4B_83

Find our Guest Phares Kariuki:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaboro?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

- Pure Infrastructure: https://www.pureinfrastructure.com- Twitter / X: https://x.com/kaboro?s=21

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaboro?igsh=enRrZHZyejB2MWl6

- Phares's Spotify Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/user/kaboro?si=1cc5d7b346f04675- Phares's Book recommendations:

https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/6816203-phares-kariuki

Find our guest Eddy Kioi:

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddykioi/