Episode 7. How Media Shapes Africa's Investment Narrative with Adonijah Ndege | Voices & Visions

In this episode of Voices & Visions, Ivana Heijnen sits down with Adonijah Ndege, Senior Reporter at TechCabal, one of the leading publications documenting Africa's technology and business ecosystems. Having reported across nearly 50 African countries, Adonijah shares an on-the-ground view of how narratives about Africa are built, who controls them, and how often they diverge from reality. The conversation explores the tight link between politics and business and why capital follows narrative before it follows fundamentals. Topics discussed: The role of media in holding institutions accountable Why capital follows narrative before fundamentals The gap between funding raised and real economic impact Why global investment events often exclude local capital Unpacking the "Africa Rising" narrative Aid, government responsibility and the limits of the private sector Reframing what Kenya is Produced by Tutto Passa Agency, in partnership with TechCabal. #AfricaBusiness #Journalism #Entrepreneurship #Kenya #EastAfrica