Topic: Nairobi Airport

3 chapters across the catalog

Rousting Granny
Episode 1662 3:36 - 7:15

1662: Rousting Granny

Kenya State Visit, William Ruto, Dvorak Kenya Anecdote

President Joe Biden hosted Kenyan President William Ruto for a state visit, the first for an African leader in nearly 20 years, to discuss security cooperation in Haiti and emerging technologies. A personal anecdote from 30 years ago describes a chaotic experience at a Kenyan airport involving stolen cassettes and shakedowns by the Kenyan army. The mission to Haiti involves a Kenya-led international force intended to stabilize the country following gang violence.

The Tolerance Podcast
Episode 551 2:24:15 - 2:28:55

551: The Tolerance Podcast

Chinese Infrastructure and Oil in Kenya

Following a fire at the Nairobi airport, Chinese firms rebuilt the terminal in just three weeks, and China has become Kenya's largest bilateral lender. The hosts suggest that the U.S. and China are competing for influence in Kenya due to its significant new oil and water discoveries. This geopolitical competition is framed as the real driver behind regional military "advisors."

Cyber Insurance
Episode 550 21:16 - 24:37

550: Cyber Insurance

Personal Anecdotes of Robbery and Corruption in Nairobi

John C. Dvorak recounts a stopover in Nairobi where local police and soldiers entered an airport lounge to rob passengers at gunpoint. He also shares a story from a former Tech TV guest whose expensive camcorder was stolen in the city. The hosts characterize the Nairobi airport and surrounding infrastructure as dangerous and corrupt.