OpenSource
A documentary-style YouTube channel capturing the Kenyan tech scene through event vlogs, coding competitions, and on-the-ground reporting.
This is a boots-on-the-ground look at Kenya's tech industry, moving beyond typical interviews. The channel uses a mix of formats: documentary vlogs from tech expos, a recurring reality-style coding competition ("Vibe Coding Show"), and man-on-the-street segments. It focuses on capturing the energy and practical realities of developers, startups, and new technologies like AI and EVs within the Kenyan context.
“Unlike personality-driven tech commentary, OpenSource uses event-based, reality-show, and documentary formats to create a raw, 'you are there' feel for the Kenyan tech scene. Its focus is on community and real-world application, not just polished success stories.”
Who hosts this show
OpenSource is a tech-focused YouTube channel hosted by John Kinyua, a Kenyan entrepreneur and founder of SolTech Solutions. The channel documents the local tech ecosystem, from major conferences like GITEX Kenya to its own recurring coding competition, the "Vibe Coding Show". The content style is varied, featuring on-the-ground vlogs, reality-style challenges, and explorations of Kenya's burgeoning role in AI and electric mobility.
Credentials & credits
- Entrepreneur
- Founder of SolTech Solutions
- Host of the Vibe Coding Show
Other ventures
- SolTech Solutions
- Vibe Coding Show
What kind of podcast
When new episodes drop
- 01Can Electric Cars Actually Work in Kenya? 🇰🇪⚡Jun 26, 2026 · 29 min
- 02VIBE CODING EP 6 | Building an app to STOP SCAMS in KenyaMay 30, 2026 · 44 min
- 03Kenya’s AI Future Is Closer Than I Thought (AI EVERYTHING x GITEX KENYA)May 23, 2026 · 10 min
- 04JKUAT Buildathon IRL 🔴 Students Building AI Apps LIVEMay 17, 2026 · 3h 40m
- 05DMing 100 businesses IRLMay 10, 2026 · 1h 53m
- 06Are Kenyan Developers Actually Making Money? (Some Said NO 😳)Apr 19, 2026 · 26 min
- 07VIBE CODING EP 5 | Building an app that WORKS while you SLEEPApr 3, 2026 · 30 min
- 08Spending $1000 to shoot a coding show in Nairobi | Vibe coding show episode 5Feb 7, 2026 · 16 min
Notable episodes
- 01VIBE CODING EP 6 | Building an app to STOP SCAMS in Kenya
Showcases the channel's unique 'Vibe Coding Show' format, where student developers build solutions to local problems under a time limit.
- 02Can Electric Cars Actually Work in Kenya? 🇰🇪⚡
Demonstrates the event vlog format, exploring a major local issue (EV adoption) through on-the-floor interviews and product demos.
- 03Kenya’s AI Future Is Closer Than I Thought (AI EVERYTHING x GITEX KENYA)
Highlights the channel's narrative, documentary style and its core theme of Kenya's shift from a tech observer to an active participant.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show does not follow a traditional, long-form interview format. Instead, it features short, informal Q&A sessions in various contexts. At events, hosts ask direct, practical questions to exhibitors about product specifications, price, and performance. In the 'Vibe Coding Show', the host's questions are logistical, framing the challenge for contestants and checking in on their progress. This approach prioritizes gathering information on the fly over deep, personal narratives.
The format is highly variable. Some episodes are event vlogs with on-the-floor interviews (often featuring a male and female host), others are structured coding competitions hosted by a single male host (John Kinyua), and some are narrative documentaries. The production is dynamic and has an in-the-field, documentary feel.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
6 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
origin
1- Q.01
“Can you tell us more about [the product]?”
A common opening question used at event booths to get a general overview from an exhibitor.
money
1- Q.01
“How much is this?”
A direct question asked frequently at expos to establish the price of a product, from cars to charging stations.
craft
1- Q.01
“How fast does it go?”
A typical question when reviewing vehicles to quickly understand their performance capabilities.
process
2- Q.01
“Is it assembled here?”
This question seeks to understand the local manufacturing and supply chain context of a product.
- Q.02
“What's the average charging time?”
A practical, user-focused question to understand the real-world usability of electric vehicle technology.
personal
1- Q.01
“Have you ever been scammed?”
The host asks this at the beginning of a coding challenge to frame the real-world problem the developers are about to tackle.
Signature segments
- · Vibe Coding Show
- · Tech event vlogs (GITEX, EV Expo)
- · On-the-street developer interviews
- · Female host's 'Repepe repepe' chant
- · Ending vlogs with a participant asking viewers to subscribe
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show features a wide spectrum of participants rather than traditional guests. This includes student developers in coding competitions, industry experts at expo booths, official judges, and attendees at tech events.
- Fabiola Mkanzion VIBE CODING EP 6 | Building an app to STOP SCAMS in Kenya
- Diana Monyenyeon VIBE CODING EP 6 | Building an app to STOP SCAMS in Kenya
- Roe (ROAM Electric)on Can Electric Cars Actually Work in Kenya? 🇰🇪⚡
- Wangare Kimanion Can Electric Cars Actually Work in Kenya? 🇰🇪⚡
- Hon Sakajaon Kenya’s AI Future Is Closer Than I Thought (AI EVERYTHING x GITEX KENYA)
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship appears to be event-based (e.g., Kenya Power for the EV expo) or tied to the host's own company, SolTech Solutions, which produces the 'Vibe Coding Show'. The target audience is clearly Kenyan tech students, developers, and local businesses.
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People also ask
- Who is the host of OpenSource?
- The main host and creator is John Kinyua, founder of SolTech Solutions. Some event vlogs also feature a female co-host.
- What is the format of the show?
- The format is varied. It includes documentary-style vlogs from tech events, a recurring coding competition called 'Vibe Coding Show', and on-the-street interviews.
- What is the 'Vibe Coding Show'?
- The 'Vibe Coding Show' is a recurring segment where teams of developers compete to build a tech solution for a specific Kenyan problem within a few hours.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, based on recent episode dates from 2026, the channel is actively producing content on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.
- Where can I watch OpenSource?
- The show is available on YouTube under the channel name 'OpenSource' and the handle '@opensource888'.
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