In this episode, Fola sits down with Dr. Waithera Wambugu, a Kenyan scientist and founder of Kasi Desert Circuit, who is merging motorsport and clean technology to power Africa’s sustainable future.
From polymer chemistry to the racetrack, Waithera’s work challenges how we think about science, innovation, and who gets to lead Africa’s next big breakthroughs.
She shares her journey as a young founder, the challenges of building in Africa’s clean tech space, and her vision for a more inclusive, African-led innovation ecosystem.