08/07/2026
!! INTERVIEW HIGHLIGHT!!
I had an enlightening conversation with Brian Diang'a A.K.A The Beast.
As gaming has evolved beyond entertainment into a global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars, creating opportunities across esports, content creation, software development, digital marketing, event management, animation, and technology innovation.
Globally, organizations such as the UN are exploring gaming as a tool for education, engagement, and expanding access to digital ecosystems. However, many Kenyan parents and young people still perceive gaming primarily as a distraction rather than a viable career and innovation pathway.
Thee Beast’s journey challenges this perception and demonstrates how gaming can become a platform for growth, creativity, and economic empowerment.
Raised in Kibera, one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, Thee Beast has leveraged gaming to create opportunities, build networks, and represent Kenya on international platforms.
Through gaming, he has built meaningful local and international networks. He has represented Kenyan youth in global digital conversations. Advocated for digital inclusion and youth empowerment and inspired young people from underserved communities to explore technology and innovation.
A Conversation with President Emmanuel Macron was a key highlight of his journey was his engagement with French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit. This moment demonstrated how gaming and digital culture are increasingly becoming part of global conversations around innovation, youth leadership, and economic development.
The conversation will also provided an opportunity to address the often-misunderstood relationship between gaming and mental health.
We talked about how gaming provided purpose, community, and a sense of belonging, The positive role gaming can play in personal growth and skill development and so much more.