Diversity with Diana Podcast
by Diana Sifuna
Diversity with Diana Podcast is a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens passionate about building equitable societies. Rooted in good governance, inclusive diversity, and tech innovation values, we explore policy, development, and culture through a unique lens. Join us as we dive into the dynamic intersection of diversity and technology, uncovering insights that shape a more inclusive future. From in-depth discussions on equitable policy-making to the role of innovation in fostering cultural growth, our episodes bring fresh perspectives from global voices. Stay tuned
Episodes
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Episode 26 | Diversity & Inclusion: A Kenyan Expat Conversation | Arnav Kapur & Diana Sifuna
In this new Season, Founder and Host Diana Sifuna joins Arnav Kapur in a Kenyan expat conversation while exploring 3 things: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The LIVE conversation happened physically at Lava Latte Food Café in Nairobi, Kenya and virtually on Diversity With Diana Podcast YouTube...
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Podcast 25 | Feminism for Socio-Political Equality | Martha Mwatha & Diana Sifuna
This DWD Podcast will feature host Diana Sifuna (She/her) and guest Martha Mwatha (She/her) is a lawyer, socialist feminist, an abolitionist, Human Rights Defender, and writer. She is also a rape victim/survivor, an ungovernable woman who prides herself in living life boldly, fearlessly, and...
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Podcast 24 B | Supporting Gender Diversity: Transgender Inclusion | Letoya Johnstone & Diana Sifuna
PART TWO: This DWD Podcast will feature host Diana Sifuna and guest Letoya Johnstone, a transgender woman and advocate of the transgender community. Letoya Johnstone is a diploma holder in social work, a transgender peer educator, a trainer of trainees (ToT) trained by a branch of Kenyan Ministry...
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Podcast 24 A | Supporting Gender Diversity: Transgender Inclusion | Letoya Johnstone & Diana Sifuna
PART ONE: This DWD Podcast will feature host Diana Sifuna and guest Letoya Johnstone, a transgender woman and advocate of the transgender community. Letoya Johnstone is a diploma holder in social work, a transgender peer educator, a trainer of trainees (ToT) trained by a branch of Kenyan Ministry...
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Podcast 23 | Health Policy & Practice Inclusion in Kenya | Dr. Simon Kigondu & Diana Sifuna
This week’s YouTube LIVE episode of Diversity With Diana Podcast will feature host Diana Sifuna and guest Dr. Simon Kigondu, a medical doctor specializing as an Obstetrician/Gynaecologist and is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Dr. Kigondu is a health advocate and the CEO of Excella Health Care, an...
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Podcast 22 | Alternative Leadership Options in A Democracy | Wanjiku Kihika & Diana Sifuna
This week, host Diana Sifuna is joined in Studio by Wanjiku Kihika who is the Founder and Executive Director of Tribeless Youth as well a governance and arts advocate. We focus our discussion on Saba Saba, it's meaning and our collective duty as watchdogs that ensure that compliance with the...
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Podcast 21 | Effective Communication on Reproductive Health | Evelyn Odhiambo & Diana Sifuna
This week’s podcast discusses the role of effective communication in Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) matters. Host Diana Sifuna is joined by Guest Evelyn Odhiambo in the conversation regarding crucial information dissemination among youths on Sexual Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR). Evelyn...
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Podcast 20 | Youth Inclusion in Political Party Leadership | Wilkister Aduma & Diana Sifuna
As one of the youngest ever female political party leaders of a Kenyan Political Party Ms. Wilkister Aduma speaks to Ms. Diana Sifuna about her experience in Politics and Leadership. Professionally, Ms. Aduma is the founder of an initiative called Run For Office, whose main objective is to...
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Podcast 19 | The Future of Education | Robert Omondi & Diana Sifuna
This week's conversation welcomes Robert Omondi "RJ"a passionate educator who is also the most recent beneficiary of a scholarship from Duke University - Stanford School of Public Policy in Durham, North Carolina, USA. He is currently running a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 to offset the...
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Podcast 18 | Women In Sports & Inclusion| Danielle Evans & Diana Sifuna
This week DWD Host Diana Sifuna is joined by Danielle Evans, the reigning Miss Brighton and Founder of the viral rugby campaign #TryMe. Danielle was born at 26 weeks, weighing a mere 0.835kg and suffered from chronic lung disease. She also experienced a number of learning difficulties in school....
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Podcast 17 | Reproductive Health Rights | Ebby Weyime & Diana Sifuna
DWD Host Diana is joined by Ebby Grace Weyime, the Founder & CEO of The Grace Cup and a thought leader when it comes to menstrual hygiene with a particular interest on re-usable products. Additionally, Ebby is also a popular African actress, a former model and a Menstrual Health Management...
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Podcast 16 | Youth in Diplomacy | Richard Kakunga Wambua & Diana Sifuna
This week Diana is joined by Richard Kakunga Wambua, a Pan-African Innovator and a Climate Diplomat. He serves as the Chairperson of the Young Diplomats of Kenya (YDK), where he has led teams to partner with International Organizations and Foreign Missions to advocate for youth inclusion and...
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Podcast 15 | Women In Politics | Suzanne Silantoi & Diana Sifuna
This Week Diana is joined by Suzanne Silantoi, a public policy analyst & a graduate from University of York with a Master of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy. Suzanne was the youngest Nairobi senatorial candidate in 2017 at the age of 23. Women everywhere are breaking the glass...
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Podcast 14 | Women and Leadership: Boundaries | Noha Shawky & Diana Sifuna
This Week Diana is joined by Noha Shawky, a seasoned visionary senior leader grounded on extensive 28 years of international experience on global and regional level in a variety of roles including General manager position, Global chief of staff, and Business Development. Noha a prominent creative...
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Podcast 13 | Right Brain People in Governance | Nyambura Wa Wanjiku & Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast show Diana has a conversation with her FIRST guest speaker - Nyambura Wa Wanjiku, a multipotentiality political enthusiast and art connoisseur who is fascinated by human behavior, organization and expressions. in Kenya. We ask, "Is there room for right-brain people in...
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YOUTH AGENDA: What are the GENDER DYNAMICS In Youth Employment? | Diana Sifuna
This is a cut out of Diana Sifuna's Participation in the Youth Employment Conference (YEC) in 2020 organised by The Youth Agenda (YAA) at the Kenya School of Government (KSG). What more would you add to the conversation about the Gender Dynamics in Youth Employment in Africa? #Youth Agenda…
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PROSPER APP: MENTORSHIP Experiences (2) | Moderated by Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast showcases PART TWO of MYPROSPERCLINIC session with advisees who have used the MYPROSPER APP platform. MyProsper App connects you to experienced, highly accomplished professionals for personalized, trustworthy affordable advice on demand on the phone.🤛🏾🇰🇪…
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PROSPER APP: MENTORSHIP Experiences (1) | Moderated by Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast showcases PART ONE of MYPROSPERCLINIC session with advisees who have used the MYPROSPER APP platform. MyProsper App connects you to experienced, highly accomplished professionals for personalized, trustworthy affordable advice on demand on the phone.🤛🏾🇰🇪…
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Podcast 12 | What are the ELEMENTS of Diversity? | Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast show enlists common elements of diversity in our day to day official and unofficial engagements. In the podcast, Diana lists: i) Cultural Integration ii) Nationality iii) Language iv) Sexual Orientation v) Social Class vi) Spirituality vii) Race viii) Gender ix) Mental...
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Podcast 11 | Understanding CULTURAL Diversity | Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast show looks at the assertions made by United Nations Environmental Science & Cultural Organisations (UNESCO) Article 1 regarding cultural diversity and its importance. In the podcast, Diana states: i) Definition of cultural diversity ii) Positive cultural diversity elements...
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Podcast 10 | What is Diversity? (Diversity Explained SIMPLY) | Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast show defines DIVERSITY for all people including KIDS. #Diversity = #Differences Diana suggests that: i) DIVERSITY = DIFFERENCES ii) Diversity is GOOD Email: [email protected] Website: https://dianansifuna.wixsite.com/diversitywithdiana Music:...
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KENYA YOUNG MEMBERS OF COUNTY ASSEMBLY: A Youth Status Conversation | Diana Sifuna
This week's the podcast show highlights the contributions made by the host Diana Sifuna in the Youth Status Conversation hosted online by the Kenya Young Members of County Assembly (KYMCA) #InclusiveDiversityBenefitsUsAll ✊🏾 Diana suggests that: i) Youths MUST anchor themselves with GOOD VALUES...
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CENTRE FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY: My OPEN GOVERNMENT Kenya Campaign | Diana Sifuna
In general terms, an open government is one with high levels of transparency and mechanisms for public scrutiny and oversight in place, with an emphasis on government accountability. Diana Sifuna joins the Centre for MultiPart Democracy (Kenya) Campaign dubbed #MyOpenGovernment to advocate for...
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Podcast 09 | How to Deal with the TEEN PREGNANCIES Upsurge | Diana Sifuna
This week we review the rise of teen pregnancies in Kenya amidst the Covid19 Pandemic and propose long term solutions to curbing this menace. #Covid19 #ShadowPandemic #TeenPregnancies Email: [email protected] Website: https://dianansifuna.wixsite.com/diversitywithdiana Music:...
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Podcast 08 | Conditions for DIVERSITY GAINS | Diana Sifuna
This week the podcast show highlights conditions for diversity initiatives in an organisation which help to keep a competitive human resource advantage. They include: i) Individuals must have completely different skills and information set; ii) The skills and information sets are all relevant for...
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CENTRE FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY: Implement Article 100 of the KENYAN CONSTITUTION (Part 2) | Diana Sifuna
PART TWO: The objective of the Webinar was to assess the status of the implementation of Article 100 in the Kenyan Constitution. In order to have a full and robust democracy, a country’s political system must be effectively represented by leaders drawn from all genders and regions. Despite women...
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CENTRE FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY: Implement Article 100 of the KENYAN CONSTITUTION (Part 1) | Diana Sifuna
PART ONE: The objective of the Webinar was to assess the status of the implementation of Article 100 in the Kenyan Constitution. In order to have a full and robust democracy, a country’s political system must be effectively represented by leaders drawn from all genders and regions. Despite women...
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Podcast 07 | How To Promote INCLUSIVE DIVERSITY | Diana Sifuna
This week in the Diversity With Diana Podcast Series the discussion is on tactics of promoting inclusion beyond access in diversity. #DiversityWithDiana Podcast #InclusiveDiversity Email: [email protected] Website: https://dianansifuna.wixsite.com/diversitywithdiana Music:...
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Podcast 06 | Can SABASABA Safeguard KENYA'S CONSTITUTION? | Diana Sifuna
This week Diana examines the Saba Saba Peaceful March done on the 7th of July 2020 dubbed "Saba Saba March For Our Lives" by Social Justice Activists. The March commemorated 30-years since the first March that was done in 1990 to fight for re-instatement of Multi-Party democracy through repealing...
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MZALENDO TRUST: An e-Forum on COVID19 Impact on Governance in Kenya | Diana Sifuna
This is a cut out of Diana Sifuna's Participation in the e-Forum. What more could you add to the conversation as a youth in governance? The objective of the Webinar was to discuss the implications of Covid-19 to the governance space in Kenya. To steer the discussion was Mzalendo’s Covid-19 Impact...
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Podcast 05 | What is WORKFORCE DIVERSITY? | Diana Sifuna
This week with we explore workforce diversity, tokenism, inclusive diversity and why inclusive diversity is important for innovation in the 21st century companies. #DiversityWithDiana Podcast Series #InclusiveDiversity Email: [email protected] Website:...
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Podcast 04 | Addressing POLICE BRUTALITY in Kenya (Part 2)| Diana Sifuna
This week we continue with #HumanityPowerKE Series in a moment of solidarity against racism, injustice & inequality experienced my fellow members in the black community in the arms of the Police. In the Kenyan Context, this is Part 2 on the plight to stop police brutality in Kenya. As humanity…
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Podcast 03 | Addressing POLICE BRUTALITY in Kenya (Part 1)| Diana Sifuna
This week we continue with #HumanityPowerKE Series in a moment of solidarity against racism, injustice & inequality experienced my fellow members in the black community in the arms of the Police. In the Kenyan Context, this is Part 1 on the plight to stop police brutality in Kenya. As humanity…
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Podcast 02 | We Should All STOP RACISM | Diana Sifuna
Today Diana joins the #BlackOutTuesday in a moment of solidarity against racism, injustice & inequality experienced my fellow members in the black community. As humanity, we need to pause and take care of ourselves and families & plan for sustainable action so that we may leave the world a better...
About this show
Diversity with Diana Podcast is a platform for thought leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens passionate about building equitable societies. Rooted in good governance, inclusive diversity, and tech innovation values, we explore policy, development, and culture through a unique lens. Join us as we dive into the dynamic intersection of diversity and technology, uncovering insights that shape a more inclusive future. From in-depth discussions on equitable policy-making to the role of innovation in fostering cultural growth, our episodes bring fresh perspectives from global voices. Stay tuned
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Diana Sifuna