Admin Access
Admin Access is a tech and business podcast hosted by Dominic Mulinda and Evans Munene. It explores the stories, trends, and debates shaping the tech ecosystem, from global headlines to the realities of building in Africa. Episodes feature smart takes, nerdy breakdowns, startup highlights, and the kind of banter that happens when two tech operators have opinions and a microphone. It is a My Tech Story Africa production.
Episodes
Uber vs Africa: The Problem With Scaling Fast
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dig into Uber's exit from Nigeria and Uganda, and what it means for two assumptions that have long gone unchallenged in tech: blitzscaling and Africa as the next big market. Dominic argues Uber's downfall in its largest African market comes down to one thing, they never had a defensible moat. They didn't own the drivers, the cars or th
Disruptor or Middleman? The Business Model That Broke Twiga Foods
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans unpack the collapse of Twiga Foods, the Kenyan agritech that raised over $185 million before splitting into two companies and landing in administration. Dominic makes his case for the episode: Twiga didn't die when it went into administration, it was already dead long before, administration just made it official.The pair trace Twiga's arc
The Acquisition Game: What Makes a Startup Worth Buying?
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans run through a rapid-fire "Skill or Luck," rating five different startup scenarios and taking their own verdict on each.They start with whether raising money is skill or luck, with both agreeing it's skill , surviving investor due diligence, where every backer probes something different, from product to finances to vision, takes a rig
Founder Hype & the Rush to Build: Why Everyone Wants a Piece
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans put down the banter for a stretch and run through a rapid-fire "Agree or Disagree," taking opposing sides on some of tech and business's most divisive questions.They start with whether TikTok is really a media company masquerading as a tech company, before moving into whether founders should be replaced once a company outgrows them.T
Three Tech Debates. One Brutal Comment Section. | The 1k Sub Special
On this special episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans mark the milestone of reaching 1,000 subscribers by reacting to audience comments, sparking honest debates on some of tech’s biggest questions.The hosts start with AI's quiet takeover of creative work, from AI-generated "slop" flooding social feeds to AI music good enough to fool a cab driver mid-ride. But the real insight is
The $1 Billion Bet That Could Rewrite Venture Capital
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans turn their attention to a funding story quietly rewriting the venture playbook: General Catalyst's $1 billion bet on IM8, David Beckham's longevity brand.With no equity, no fixed repayment schedule, no maturity date, and no collateral, the hosts break down what it actually means to fund a business on capped revenue alone, and why a traditi
Is Apple Building the Future, or Renting It?
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans turn their attention to Apple's biggest WWDC moment and the strategic question sitting right underneath it. With Tim Cook stepping down and John Ternus taking the CEO seat, Apple unveiled a rebuilt Siri: context-aware, system-wide, and finally capable of interacting directly with apps. The architecture powering it? A Google Gemini-backed hybr
Are Telcos Making the Same Mistake as MultiChoice?
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans turn their attention to the deal quietly reshaping African connectivity: Airtel's new Starlink partnership. With SpaceX already licensed in 9 of Airtel's 14 African markets, the hosts break down what it actually means to leapfrog cell towers entirely and route calls through satellites instead and why this could fundamentally lower the barr
The Economic Force Replacing Editors and Content Creators | Admin Reacts
On this special episode of Admin Access, the hosts react to recent comments from the audience They kick things off with an honest admission: despite having what they thought was a high bar for quality content, they found themselves completely glued to fully AI-generated videos. The conversation gets into just how addictive this content is becoming, and why the real threat isn't deception it's indi
Ferrari Luce: Pure Genius or the Death of an Icon?
On today's episode of Admin Access, the boys unpack one of the top stories that has recently been making headlines, the Ferrari Luce. Ferrari recently revealed its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Luce, that brought forth a wave of criticism. They get into whether Ferrari made the right call going electric, with Evans arguing that a Ferrari's value has never lived in its specs, it liv
Claude Design vs Designers: Who Actually Survives This Shift?
On this episode of Admin Access, the host are joined by Gabriel Mbugua to dive deep into one of the most disruptive shifts happening in the creative tech world right now , the rise of AI-powered design tools, and what it actually means for the people building and designing our digital future.The conversation kicks off with Dominic sharing his hands-on experience with Anthropic's newly released
Why Anthropic Won’t Release This AI
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans are joined by Gabriel to break down some of the biggest moves happening in AI over the past few weeks The conversation kicks off with Anthropic's Claude Mythos, a model the company calls its most powerful yet and one it has pointedly refused to release to the public. Instead, it sits behind a restricted partner programs called Project Glasswin
Africa’s Fuel Crisis: A Continent Held Hostage
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans pull back the curtain on a crisis that most of us felt before we fully understood it , the ripple effects of a war being fought 4,000 kilometers away, landing at the fuel pumps of Nairobi, Harare, Juba, and beyond.The boys break down why the Strait of Hormuz is arguably the single most important chokepoint on the planet, why 20% of the world's
AI Agents and the Death of Human Control
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the growing chaos behind agentic AI workflows, and this time, it's not theory.Evans shares his hands-on journey with Openclaw, running on a dedicated Mac mini, and how it has fundamentally changed the way he works, thinks, and plans. From competitive intelligence and meeting prep to podcast research, this is a 24/7 digital employee
We Replaced an Employee With AI… Here’s What Happened
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Alice dive deep into the world of agentic AI and this time, it's not theory. Dominic shares his hands-on journey with OpenClaw, currently one of the most starred projects on GitHub, and how it has fundamentally changed the way he works, thinks, and plans.He breaks down what sets agentic AI apart from your everyday ChatGPT interaction.This is a 24/7
Tax Intelligence or State Surveillance? What KRA is not telling you
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Alice dive deep into one of the most controversial developments in Kenya's tax landscape , the arrival of KRA's Intelligence Analysis Tool (IAT), an AI-powered system designed to silently monitor taxpayer behaviour, and what it really means for the everyday Kenyan.Kenya's tax compliance story has historically been a frustrating one , with only 7 million
Ziidi Trader: Financial Freedom or Predatory Tech from Safaricom?
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into one of the most talked-about developments in Kenya's financial landscape , the arrival of Ziidi Trader, Safaricom's new stock trading feature embedded within M-Pesa, and what it really means for the everyday Kenyan investor.Kenya's retail investing scene has historically been a ghost town with only around 61,000 active traders in a
Is WhatsApp Really End-to-End Encrypted? The Meta Trust Problem
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dissect brand trust, the dangers of ad-driven AI, and why strategic clarity separates winners from trend-chasers.The conversation kicks off with a civil lawsuit filed against WhatsApp claiming the platform isn't actually end-to-end encrypted despite using the Signal protocol. While WhatsApp's closed-source code makes independent verificati
How Carbon Credits Killed a 13-Year Kenyan Startup
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans tackle carbon credits, vaporware business models, and the explosive rise of AI agentsThe conversation kicks off with the shocking closure of Koko Networks, a 13-year-old Kenyan startup that served 1.5 million households with affordable alternative cooking fuel. The hosts break down how Koko's entire model hinged on selling carbon credits inter
SpaceX, Reusable Rockets & the Moon Economy: What You Need to Know
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic takes the reins to explore something that doesn't get nearly enough attention in tech circles: the revolutionary transformation happening in space exploration and why it matters for Africa and the developing world.The conversation kicks off with a confession, watching a SpaceX booster land for the first time literally made his mind reboot. Until that mo
Prediction Markets vs Betting: What the Pros Aren’t Telling You
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans delve into the fascinating world of prediction markets, exploring what makes platforms like Polymarket fundamentally distinct from traditional betting companies and why this distinction matters.The conversation kicks off with a viral debate: Is Polymarket just another betting company? The hosts break down the crucial difference between prediction
Bitcoin Crash & Valve’s Steam Machine: Is This the Turning Point?
On this episode of Admin Access, hosts Dominic Mulinda and Evans navigate the turbulent waters of cryptocurrency markets and the revolutionary shifts reshaping the gaming industryThey kick things off with Bitcoin's dramatic decline, dropping from its $126,000 peak to below $90,000, a staggering 20% correction that has wiped out all gains made in 2025. The hosts dissect the mechanics behind thi
Inside Tesla’s $1 Trillion Gamble : Elon Musk’s Bold Move
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the future of technology, exploring everything from privacy concerns to Tesla's unprecedented trillion-dollar pay package proposal for Elon Musk.The conversation kicks off with a sobering reality check about modern privacy. The hosts discuss emerging recording devices like Plod that can discreetly capture and transcribe conversa
ChatGPT, Bias, and AI Ethics in Crisis: Have We Gone Too Far?
On this episode of Admin Access, the boys dive deep into the intersection of AI advancement and ethical responsibility, exploring questions that are becoming increasingly urgent as artificial intelligence weaves itself into the fabric of our daily lives.Evans kicks things off with robots, specifically the $20,000 humanoid Neo designed to fold laundry and do household chores. Add to that a study sh
Are We Innovating Ourselves Into Trouble? Lessons from AWS & Xiaomi
On this episode of Admin Access, Evans takes us through some of the things that caught his attention this past week.The episode opens with a sobering story about a Xiaomi electric vehicle fire where the driver struggled to escape due to electric-only doors, a tragic reminder of what Evans calls "optimistic hubris."Drawing from Nassim Taleb's concept of "Lindy," he argues th
Meta’s Debt, Skin Cells & AI’s Big Gamble
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans delve into the fascinating intersection of perception and reality in today's economy, exploring how tech giants navigate the delicate balance between hype and substance.The conversation kicks off with Meta's bold move into debt financing to fuel their AI ambitions, sparking a broader discussion about whether companies can survive on percep
Sloptok and AI Ministers!
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the increasingly blurred line between human governance and artificial intelligence, exploring what happens when machines move from the background into positions of power.The conversation kicks off with Albania's groundbreaking announcement of appointing an AI cabinet minister, a system called Diella (meaning "the sun")
Are We Losing Tech Freedom? Trump’s Tax Threats & Android’s New Rules
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the dangerous intersection of convenience and security in our increasingly connected world.The hosts unpack two crypto security breaches that serve as stark reminders of how our digital dependencies can become our greatest vulnerabilities.They explore the story of an engineer who lost half a million dollars through a malicious VS Co
iPhone Air: Apple’s Foldable Future? & Atlassian’s $610M Arc Gamble
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into Apple's latest strategic moves, dissecting the iPhone Air and questioning whether this ultra-thin device signals Apple's preparation for the foldable market. They explore the psychology behind Apple's pricing strategy, drawing parallels to the classic Goldilocks effect and debating whether the Air is designed to drive cu
Why Crypto Nerds Can't Miss This Episode
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans delve into the world of cryptocurrency security, examining the intricate dynamics that sustain blockchain networks and the vulnerabilities that threaten them.They kick things off by examining the recent 51% attack on Monero, where the Qubic mining pool gained dangerous control over the network despite community efforts to prevent it. The hosts unp
Who Really Controls Crypto? Bitcoin, Monero & the 51% Attack
The boys dive into the world of crypto on this episode of Admin Access, spotlighting Monero’s recent takeover by mining company Qubic. The firm flexed its dominance by rewriting five blocks on the $6 billion market-cap blockchain, and the hosts unpack how a single entity can effectively hijack a decentralized network by seizing majority mining power.At the heart of the discussion is crypto’s parad
Chris Smith’s AI Affair, Dead Internet Theory & Google’s Genie 3 Explained
The boys dive into the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound impact on human relationships, creativity, and digital society in this episode of Admin Access.The conversation begins with the intriguing case of Chris Smith, who allegedly cheated on his wife with an AI companion, sparking a broader discussion about how AI is infiltrating our most intimate spaces.The hosts exam
18+ Rule for Social Media in 2026? Plus the Tea App Data Breach
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into the evolving landscape of digital privacy and security.The hosts examine the UK's groundbreaking July 25th regulation, which requires age verification on adult content sites and social media platforms, and discuss whether these measures will be effective in our increasingly interconnected world. They examine the privacy paradox: whi
Why Most African Startups Don’t Survive
On this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into one of the most pressing questions facing the African tech ecosystem: Why are many African startups failing?Dominic breaks down the two primary culprits behind startup failures: lack of product-market fit with misaligned market assumptions, and funding shortages coupled with cash flow problems. The conversation reveals hard truths a
The State of AI: OpenAI, Grok & the Fight for the Future of the Web
The boys dive into the rapidly evolving AI landscape in this episode of Admin Access. They unpack three critical trends that are reshaping how we interact with technology.The duo explores why major AI companies are aggressively moving into browser development, with Open AI and Anthropic leading the charge to capture users at the most fundamental level of web interaction.The conversation takes a fa
3-Task Rule, Opal, TickTick: How to Turn Your Phone into a Productivity Powerhouse
The boys explore the “State of the Workflow” on this episode of Admin Access, unpacking the productivity systems and mindset shifts that help them stay focused in a world full of digital distractions.From the role of intuition in decision-making to the hidden cost of clutter, Dominic and Evans break down the personal systems they’ve built to stay focused and productive.Dominic shares his minimalis
The Hardware Temptation: Why Software Giants Are Making the Leap
On this episode of Admin Access, the boys are joined by Alice Kanjejo as they dive deep into the inevitable convergence between software and hardware companies, exploring why tech giants can't resist crossing into each other's territories.The conversation kicks off with OpenAI's jaw-dropping $6.5 billion acquisition of Johnny Ive's design studio LoveFrom, examining whether this ambitious hardware
Why Killing a Beloved Product Can Backfire: The Fall of Arc Browser
In this episode of Admin Access, Dominic and Evans dive deep into one of the most controversial pivots in tech history, Arc Browser's decision to replace their beloved product with an AI-powered alternative called Dia. The hosts pull no punches as they dissect CEO Josh Miller's recent blog post explaining why The Browser Company is sunsetting Arc, despite having a passionate user base and
Halo Products, Nuclear Power & Ascent AI : The Billion-Dollar Moves Shaping Our Future
The boys dive deep into the fascinating world of decision-making algorithms on this episode of Admin Access. They explore how they're reshaping everything from business strategy to our daily lives.Dominic kicks things off with the explore-exploit algorithm from "Algorithms to Live By," breaking down how this computer science principle can revolutionize how we think about career choices, startup st
Open AI Buys Windsurf for $3B?! Apple’s Legal trouble & Slate’s EV That Might Flop
The boys dive into a range of tech topics and global power moves, making headlines in this episode of Admin Access.Dominic kicks things off with breaking news about Open Ai's massive $40 billion funding round (the largest in private company history!) and their aggressive vertical integration strategy. The SoftBank-led investment has Open AI making power moves, including a mind-blowing $3 billi
AI Lawyers in Court?! Social Media Bans, Hypercars Defying Gravity & Ubisoft’s $1.2B Gamble
The boys dive into a range of hot tech topics and global power moves in this episode of Admin Access.They kick things off discussing a 74-year-old man in New York who attempted to use an AI-generated video as his legal representation in court. This sparks a broader conversation about AI's creeping influence in everyday life and how people are increasingly pushing boundaries with this technology. T
Trump’s 125% Tariffs, OpenAI’s $40B Raise & Nintendo’s Secret Strategy
The boys dive into a range of hot tech topics and global power moves in this episode of Admin Access.Dominic kicks things off by discussing Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke's leaked internal memo mandating "reflexive AI usage" across the company. This policy requires employees to prove why they couldn't use AI before requesting additional headcount, with AI proficiency now integrated into
Tesla’s $800B Loss & Why AI Agents Might Replace Us (ft. Dominic & Evans)
On this episode of Admin Access, hosts Dominic Mulinda and Evans dive into two major tech topics dominating headlines. The duo begins with a spirited debate about Tesla's future and whether Elon Musk should step down as CEO amid plummeting stock values. They examine how Tesla has shed an astounding $800 billion in value - equivalent to all other major car manufacturers combined - while exploring t
