Mwelekeo TV has strengthened its place as one of Kenya’s leading platforms for current, social and political conversations after airing a thought-provoking interview on how the country can become a global innovation hub by 2035.
In the latest episode, host Kevin Waswa sat down with system thinker Soita Wafula for a wide-ranging discussion on jobs, education, technology and the future of Kenya’s economy.
The conversation focused on how Kenya and Africa can shift from depending on imported ideas and products to building homegrown solutions that compete across the world.
Soita Wafula said innovation should not only be about technology, but about solving real problems and creating value at scale.
Rethinking education
He argued that the current education system is outdated and no longer fits the demands of a fast-changing world.
According to him, many schools still follow an old model designed to produce workers who follow instructions rather than independent thinkers who create new ideas.
He said this disconnect has left many graduates with certificates but without the practical skills needed in modern industries.
The interview also explored how the gap between classrooms and the economy can be closed through new systems that reward creativity, enterprise and problem solving.
Soita Wafula proposed the creation of one million innovation communities across the country to support grassroots entrepreneurship, job creation and local solutions.
He said such spaces would help young people move beyond survival and become part of productive value chains with national and global impact.
Building systems
The strategist further stressed that knowledge must come before real transformation.
He said when people gain knowledge, they build understanding, and from understanding comes the wisdom to take meaningful action.
He added that Kenya must invest more in research and development so that critical infrastructure and development projects are no longer left mainly in foreign hands.
To explain the need for long-term thinking, he used the story of two men fetching water, where one keeps carrying buckets while the other builds a pipeline.
The lesson, he said, is that nations grow faster when they build systems instead of relying only on daily effort.
The interview is another example of why Mwelekeo TV continues to stand out nationwide as a trusted destination for serious conversations on current affairs, social issues and politics, giving viewers ideas that shape the future.
