Brian Munyao Longwe @blongwe

#CHANCE2 is about turning moments into opportunities, flipping mistakes into wins, and believing that your second chance can change everything. Life, love, crypto. It's never too late, To seize everything you ever wanted. 9pRpHU7oFKJ8cnoKMrrXrC2u2D7BLoZYWJfJbQsxpump

#Bufferbloat #latency #jitter problem & solution explained by one and only #TokeHoilandJorgense is in print, physically, also in #Malawi 🇲🇼 now, with @blongwe, @convergedmalawi: Get your own copy from Karlstad University here: bufferbloat-and-beyond.net #LibreQoS @MalawiNog #QoE

Senator Richard Onyonka is who he thinks he is. He has stepped on Gladys Shollei like a Roho fwenyu drum and even added, "just hold on mama," as he pushes in the last needle. Dere, ongeza mafuta sishuki hapa. #EndAbductionsKE #RutoMustGoNow

[New Audio & Video Podcast] From the UK to Kenya: Building Kenya’s & Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Future with Ben Roberts 🎙️ I had the incredible honour of hosting Ben Roberts, a pioneer in Kenya's Africa’s digital transformation, on the Pure Digital Passion podcast. Here’s what we covered: 🌍 Ben’s journey from his early days in the UK to leading Africa’s digital revolution at Liquid Telecom. 💡 How STEM education is shaping young innovators through his work with Young Scientists Kenya. 🔧 His exciting ventures, Nova Space (VR-based training) and Lipagas (clean energy solutions). ⚡ His bold vision for Kenya’s and Africa’s future in green energy, AI, and digital inclusion. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2VgkZr… 📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: youtu.be/_3k2690Ut9k This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Ben’s journey is inspiring and full of valuable insights! #Kenya #EastAfrica #Africa #Technology #Networks #DigitalTransformation #Infrastructure #Internet #Data #Technology #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #STEM #Education #DigitalInclusion #DigitalLiteracy #DigitalDivide #Innovation #Youth #Cloud #DataCentres #DataCenters @benrobertskenya

🎄 Save MWK100,000 and Enjoy Fast and Affordable #Internet This Holiday Season! 🎁 Be among the first 50 people to get our holiday special: 🚫 No Installation Fee 🚫 No Deposit Fee Only pay for December and January. Message us now to get your connection today!

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Who is this guys you people gave the presidency? Because I have an airport story too - Not KRA. I'm talking boarding. My colleague and others were gorced to pay a guy at the check-in 5000 each to board a flight to Uganda, around two weeks ago.

Services suspended in Malawi too…

Business Daily @BD_Africa

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Elon Musk's Starlink suspends sales in 5 counties, says its network is at full capacity businessdailyafrica.com/bd/corporate/t…

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Nation investigation finds that a little-known British software company, Neural Technologies, embedded in Safaricom’s internal systems a system that allows Kenya’s security services virtually unrestricted real-time access to Kenyans’ call data. nation.africa/kenya/news/exc…

Amboseli’s giant with Kilimanjaro towering behind. Nature at its finest. Photo credit @hshphotos

The 2024 AESIS Investors Meet Up is tomorrow, 17th October, 1:00 - 5:30 pm! Join online: aesis.mhubmw.chat Don’t miss top experts like Brian Longwe, Poster Chikaoneka, Kondwani Kampenya, and host Karen Kumakanga. #AESISInvestorsMeetUp #InvestInTheFuture #AngelInvestment

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Shout-out to @blongwe and his work on connecting the unconnected in #Africa, and as of late especially, in #Malawi 🇲🇼! #ConnectingAfrica #ConnectingMalawi

Moses Kemibaro @moseskemibaro

2 years ago

[New Podcast] Brian Longwe’s Incredible Journey: From Selling Clothes to Becoming an Icon of Kenya's & Africa’s Internet Revolution. Earlier this week, while attending the ITW Africa Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, I had an unexpected reunion with an old friend

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Tech Business Leader of the Year 2024 The Technology Information Confederation of Africa presented me with this award last week in Mombasa, Kenya. It seems my work in building digital infrastructure in Africa over the past 27 years has not gone unnoticed. Thank you Africa 🙏🏾

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[New Podcast] Brian Longwe’s Incredible Journey: From Selling Clothes to Becoming an Icon of Kenya's & Africa’s Internet Revolution. Earlier this week, while attending the ITW Africa Conference at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Nairobi, I had an unexpected reunion with an old friend and internet pioneer, Brian Longwe. It had been almost a decade since I last saw him, and what started as a chance encounter turned into an impromptu podcast session for Pure Digital Passion. What followed was a deep dive into Brian’s incredible journey, from his humble beginnings in Nairobi to becoming a cornerstone of Africa’s digital infrastructure. Brian, who is currently the CEO & Co-Founder at Converged Technology Networks, an ISP in Malawi, has been one of Africa’s most influential figures in the broadband and internet space. Over the past 30 years, he has spearheaded internet projects across more than 20 African countries. But what really struck me during our conversation was how far Brian has come from the days when he sold second-hand clothes and groceries door to door in Nairobi. This early hustling laid the foundation for his entrepreneurial spirit, one that would eventually drive him to revolutionize internet connectivity in Africa. A Humble Beginning in Nairobi Born and raised in Nairobi, Brian had to drop out of St. Mary’s School when his family fell on hard times. Refusing to be idle, he began selling second-hand shirts in downtown Nairobi. Soon after, he found himself reselling surplus grapes imported from Tanzania, canvassing Nairobi’s upscale neighborhoods. One day, fate intervened when he knocked on the door of a family friend, who introduced him to the world of technology by teaching him how to type on a Toshiba laptop. From there, Brian’s fascination with technology blossomed, and he quickly went from selling clothes to learning computer skills that would set the stage for his career. From Grapes to ISP Pioneering In the early 90s, Brian’s foray into technology led him to his first tech job at Form-Net, where he became an installer of email systems. Not content with just installations, he started selling and fixing tech solutions, and soon his success drew the attention of Form-Net’s leadership. By 1996, Brian had risen to the role of technical manager, playing a pivotal role in bringing internet connectivity into Kenya. By 1999, Brian co-founded ISP Kenya alongside some of Kenya’s leading internet visionaries. The company quickly established itself as one of the top ISPs for corporate clients, culminating in its acquisition by Wananchi Online, which helped form the Wananchi Group of Companies. Although Brian reflects on declining equity in the company as one of his biggest regrets, his influence in the region’s internet space remained undeniable. Venturing into New Markets After leaving ISP Kenya, Brian explored various entrepreneurial ventures, including IP telephony and forensics technology. His vast experience eventually led him to assist in setting up mobile money services in several African countries. In 2010, he became the Group CTO of MobiCash, overseeing the rollout of mobile money platforms in seven countries, a challenging but rewarding endeavor. In recent years, Brian’s work in Africa has taken him to some of the continent’s most underserved regions. His experience establishing ISPs in Kenya, Uganda, and Malawi has given him a unique perspective on how technology can transform lives. In one of his most impactful projects, he helped set up internet-enabled containers in rural Uganda, offering young people microwork opportunities through partnerships with Silicon Valley firms like Samasource. A Full Circle in Malawi Today, Brian continues his work as an ISP pioneer in Malawi, one of the poorest countries in the world. Despite the challenges, he remains committed to connecting the unconnected, building infrastructure that delivers high-quality internet to underserved areas. His story is one of perseverance and vision, proving that no matter where you start, the determination to succeed can lead to extraordinary results. As we wrapped up our conversation, Brian shared his thoughts on the future of Africa’s digital infrastructure. He believes that Africa is poised to be the next big thing in tech, with its youthful population and untapped potential. However, for the continent to truly flourish, it must cultivate its human resources by nurturing skilled, educated, and talented individuals. Looking ahead, Brian aims to eventually step back from the tech space, focusing on personal ventures and leaving a legacy for the next generation. Yet, given his remarkable contributions over the last 30 years, I can’t help but feel that the industry will always find a way to pull him back in. Brian Longwe’s story is a testament to the transformative power of technology, resilience, and vision. It was an absolute pleasure catching up with him at ITW Africa 2024, and I hope his journey inspires many more to follow in his footsteps. Listen To The Podcast Here: open.spotify.com/episode/3wcMft… #Internet #Networks #ITWAfrica #Nairobi #Kenya #Malawi #Africa @ITW_Telecoms @blongwe

See you in Nairobi!

It's been 2 weeks already, since I came back home from @MalawiNog-1 x @SAFNOG-9 in #Malawi 🇲🇼, as well as my visit with @blongwe & @convergedmalawi! Time flies...

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2 years ago

While at @MalawiNog-1 x @SAFNOG-9 in #Lilongwe, #Malawi 🇲🇼, we have visited a site w/ #LibreQoS middle-box used by our friend & customer @blongwe w/@convergedmalawi! #SAFNOG #MwNOG #ConnectingMalawi #MwNOG1 #SAFNOG9 #broadband #latency #ISP #InternetServiceProvider #QoE #QoS

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@MalawiNog @SAFNOG @blongwe @convergedmalawi @MwNOG1 For anyone interested, here is a wonderful success story from #Splynx @IspFramework x @convergedmalawi x #LibreQoS cooperation: "Building a strong #ISP foundation with #Splynx and LibreQoS" splynx.com/success-storie…

@LibreQoS @MalawiNog @SAFNOG @convergedmalawi @MwNOG1 Please forgive the Spaghetti! 🫣 We have an upcoming network equipment forklift upgrade and will definitely have better cable management! 😅

While at @MalawiNog-1 x @SAFNOG-9 in #Lilongwe, #Malawi 🇲🇼, we have visited a site w/ #LibreQoS middle-box used by our friend & customer @blongwe w/@convergedmalawi! #SAFNOG #MwNOG #ConnectingMalawi #MwNOG1 #SAFNOG9 #broadband #latency #ISP #InternetServiceProvider #QoE #QoS

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#LibreQoS at @MalawiNog-1 x @SAFNOG-9 in #Lilongwe, #Malawi 🇲🇼 - Day 3 #SAFNOG #MwNOG #ConnectingMalawi #MwNOG1 #SAFNOG9 #broadband #ConnectingAfrica #latency #ISP #WISP #InternetServiceProvider #QoE

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