In this first anniversary special, the tables turn! For the very first time, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo takes the guest seat to reflect on her journey behind the mic.

In this deeply personal and insightful conversation with Joy Chelagat, Ambassador Omamo shares how the Power Panel began, what inspired her to create a space for African women leaders, and what she has learned after a year of powerful storytelling and dialogue.

This anniversary episode is not just a celebration of the podcast’s growth; it’s a celebration of authenticity, mentorship, and the courage to tell untold stories.

Join us as we celebrate a year of amplifying African women’s leadership, one story, one episode, and one powerful voice at a time.

One year of bold conversations, shared wisdom, and powerful voices. 💬 Join us as we celebrate the Power Panel Podcast’s 1st Anniversary, premiering November 4th!

In this episode, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with Thayù Kilili, multidisciplinary artist, writer, and founder of Creatives Garage, for an inspiring conversation on creative leadership, equality, and the courage to disrupt through art.

Thayù shares how she channels her quiet demeanor into powerful creative expression, why she believes “art must disturb,” and how her mantra “looking at everyone as equals” shapes her approach to leadership and collaboration.

Discover how she built one of East Africa’s most influential creative spaces from scratch, why she believes in “failing forward,” and how she’s preparing Africa’s youth for an AI-driven future through innovation and access.

Power Quote: “We don't like what is happening in society and so we must change it, and we're going to change it with our art.” - Thayù Kilili.

Tune in to explore the intersection of creativity, social justice, and purpose — and how defiance can be a force for transformation. Subscribe to The Power Panel Podcast for more conversations on women, leadership, and impact.

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Music Credits Pond5:

Powerful Orchestral Uplifting

Love All Night Afrobeat

Festival Beat Afrobeat Theme V1

A Night to Remember Afrobeat

Epidemic Sounds:

Weathered Eyes - Alec Slayne

In this inspiring episode of The Power Panel Podcast, Ambassador Raychelle Omamo sits down with Pauline Irungu, a leading public health policy advocate and current Director of Policy and Public Affairs at Accord for a Healthier World & Sub-Saharan Africa, Pfizer.

Pauline’s journey from rural Kenya to global leadership in health policy is a masterclass in tenacity, collaboration, and quiet influence. She shares how lessons from her grandmother, a Mau Mau treasurer, and her parents’ integrity have shaped her purpose-driven approach to leadership and service.

Discover how Pauline’s collaborative leadership style helped shape Kenya’s HIV/AIDS, child & maternal health policies, advance global maternal, newborn and reproductive health, advance health equity, and amplify African voices in international policy spaces.

💬 “Power in my sense is the ability to influence and create impact.” – Pauline Irungu

In this special reflections episode, we bring together the most powerful mantras shared by our incredible guests — words of wisdom, resilience, and leadership that will stay with you long after the conversation ends. Whether you’re seeking motivation, leadership insights, or a reminder of your own inner strength, these mantras are here to guide you.

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 remains the strongest form of leadership.

Don’t miss her Power Mantra on how she navigates the daily temptations of power.

Music Credits

Energetic Happy Upbeat Uplifting African Beat by King David: Pond 5

Joyful Vibes Upbeat African Rhythms & World Music by Prime Sounds: Pond 5

Fiesta Africa Upbeat Urban Dance, Guitar Happy by King David: Pond 5

In this riveting Power Panel episode, Carole Kimutai, a pioneering digital strategist and former Managing Editor of Tuko Media, takes us on a bold journey through innovation, risk-taking, and resilience.

She speaks candidly with Ambassador Raychelle Omamo about building Kenya’s first viral mobile news platform, working under intense pressure, and the 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, and female leadership. Don’t miss this masterclass in leadership, reinvention, and daring to break boundaries.

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 as they navigate love, politics, and survival in a country on the brink. Wanjiru opens up about her creative process, her cause, and the courage it took to write one of Kenya’s most emotionally honest novels in recent history.

Themes Explored:

• Women’s voices in times of national crisis
• Father-daughter relationships
• Class, family, and the architecture of silence
• The lingering trauma of 2007
• Why we must remember to heal

Subscribe for more reflections, stories, and leadership lessons from the Power Panel. Get The Havoc of Choice wherever books are sold.

Listen to Wanjiru’s full leadership story in Episode 7 of Power Panel Echoes.

The reader is Bukonola Ngobi

Music credits:

• Michael Rothery - Not a game courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• August Wihelmsson - Back on earth courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Wendel Sherer - Behind Bars courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Gavin Luke - May she rest courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Sad lofi afrobeat instrumental courtesy of Pond5
• Garden Friend - I will hold on to you courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Johannes Bornlof - Eye of the storm courtesy of Epidemic Sounds
• Miles Avida - The faults in my heart
• Ballpoint - Postcard paradise courtesy of Pond5

Sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sounds

Photos Courtesy of Book Bunk

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