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Baraka Amunga on his development in Kenya’s design industry | I Know Great People

About a year ago I was telling my cousin Baraka about 1 Million Thriving Artists, a Creative Collaboration Community I was getting going here in Kenya, which led to him telling me he had been part of founding The Art Directors of Kenya which I had joined on Facebook over a decade ago. Finding that out I wanted to organize a conversation where I could pick his mind abut that process for to see how we could avoid certain challenges in 1MTA. Now we finally linked up for I Know Great people and it is another great conversation!

Wide ranging conversation about his design and professional history, some family lore, documentary about Kenya’s design Industry, planting seeds for future collaboration and much more. Confident that your enjoying it even a fraction of the amount I had having it, that will be a good investment of time.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00 – intro
00:01:27 – name, topic and how we know each other?
00:06:50 – 2-3 things someone may like about the topic?]
00:15:00 – 2-3 things someone may dislike about the topic?
00:59:30 – are they any things people do that may be the opposite of what you do?01:23:00 – do you like cheese? If yes, which one(s) and why? if no, why are you such a horrible person? (unless you are lactose intolerant or have been somehow cheese deprived into adulthood in which case digi-hugs for you)
01:38:00 – any courses, classes or other things that specifically helped you learn what you do? anything else to add about the topic?
02:14:00 – question for me?
02:22:00 – question for viewers and/or other ikgp participants?
02:22:40 – take a requested or random question

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Baraka Amunga?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of Kenya’s design industry changed?
A: Yes I learned a lot
B: Not much was aware of it already
C: bring more designers & creatives on!
D: Enough to make me want to know more
E:

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Anders Mikkelsen on Augmenting Network Communications | I Know Great People

Though I’ve gotten to know certain aspects of Anders Mikkelsen pretty well from being friends on social media, before he accepted the invite to be on I Know Great People, I had no idea what he did professionally. Appreciate him taking time to come on and I tried to work in some of the suggestions he had of how we could talk about his work as a Communications Network Systems Specialist. His History degree is more in line with the sorts of things we’ve discussed and meshed on over the years though, and I expect he will be back on for more.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Anders?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of the value of streamlining how you communicate changed?
A: If I had a business I’d call him today
B: even individuals should do this
C: Had this done for my business and was amazing
D: youll never get me to cancel my nthteen subscriptions!
E:

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Inaki Basuri on finding his world through Rugby | I Know Great People

I got to know Inaki Basuri as a teammate in our American football high school team and recall him getting into rugby at that early age and vaguely remember him really enjoying it. He not only enjoyed it but thrived playing professionally, representing nationally and and continuing to be in the rugby world. In this conversation we get to know how he grew as a person through rugby, found his world and started a family.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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00:00:00- intro

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Inaki Basuri?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of playing rugby changed?
A: I’m going to go sign up right now
B: Too late for me but would let my kids play
C: I already knew it was great!
D: seem like too much fun for me
E:

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Mwatika on Developing Kazi Ni Kazi apparel in Kenya | I Know Great People


I won’t be able to easily summarize this conversation so i’ll go with the general intention. Mwatika is a multi disciplinary artist and general creative who has recently launched the “Kazi Ni Kazi” line of apparel in Kenya. There are many things I will talk to Mwatika about but this was a good topic to also rope Che back into this project as he is in the process of launching his line while I finally try and start advertising my online one. Then the conversation happened.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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questions

Do you have any particular questions for Mwatika?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of starting an apparel line changed?
A: it’s too hard for me
B: I may try doing it!
C: kinda the same ‘meh’
D: The combining a few designs from many people ide appeals to me
E:

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Strategic Marketing in Kenya | I Know Great People

Shaun Maloba Bukusi discusses his experience as a visionary strategist seeding movements in the creative industry of Kenya.

I Know Great People is a series of conversations intended bridge the gap between our knowledge of what people can do & the perception of what they may do. Join us as we use the benefits of the Information Age to reach the State of Understanding.

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Shaun in his own words:

“I am a Dreamer (visionary strategist) with a pulse on people (audiences), a creative powerhouse who bridges culture, commerce, and community with purpose and precision.

I translate business goals into actionable, insight-driven strategies across Africa. From brand campaigns and social impact to branding proposals and data-driven pitches, I don’t just lead, I orchestrate.

I am community-minded builder. My vision goes beyond clients as I dream of sustainable economies, tech-enabled microfinance and elevating underserved voices. I have a focus on empowering young Africans and women by making marketing meaningful.

I blend tradition and modernity to plan bond-building gatherings. I believe in nurturing all relationships. Life isn’t just about work for me, it’s about people, rituals and impact. My purpose is to leave a legacy of love.

I don’t sell ideas, I seed movements.”

questions

Do you have any particular questions for Shaun?

Do you have any suggestions for the format of this series?

How has your view of marketing in Kenya changed?
A: Never thought of it so a lot
B: Kinda what I expected
C: seem like an interesting thign to do
D: Would be a good challenge to work in developing industries
E:

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