Episode 6: Building Data Science Capacity in Kenya with Shelmith Kariuki & Victor Mutua

An article in the Harvard Business Review in 2012 declared 'Data scientist' as the sexiest job of the 21st century. Shortly after, a lot of) to have a discussion on scaling and building data science capacity in Kenya. ,instinctively as the right career choice based on interest or out of fanatical pursuits from the media focus on data science. It's alright, we are all sailing in this ship and it's going somewhere, may be to the data Valhalla! In this episode, the team (Cate, Anthony and Victor) sit down with Victor Mutua & Shelmith Kariuki from Zukademy ( http://www.zukademy.com/) to have a discussion on scaling and building data science capacity in Kenya. We get to talk about: 1) The current state of Data science in Kenya and the general level of skill in the Kenyan scene 2) The level of awareness by capital mobilizers i.e. company executives and shareholders on data science and its importance. Is there a clear and expected ROI on data science? 3) Managing expectations during this "data is the new gold" era. Are data scientists really the magicians they are perceived to be? 4) Affordably building effective data skills with local context. The advantages to still having a face-to-face tutor operating in the same market as you. 5) An insider hint on what to focus on as you build your skills and how to stay connected with the rapid changes happening in the industry