Panel 54 Podcast - Col (Rtd) Seth Shava

EPISODE 2: The War Is Ours, But the Blueprint Isn’t

In this powerful second episode of Panel 54, former Kenya Air Force Commander and Top Gun graduate Colonel Seth Shava joins hosts Waweru Njoroge and Ndu Okoh to expose the truth behind Africa’s role in global defence. From foreign military bases to joint drills and surveillance ops, Africa is hosting the war but not writing the rules. So we ask: is the continent building real capacity, or just executing someone else’s mission plan?

Colonel Shava takes us deep inside the realities of modern warfare, radicalisation, and the link between broken governance and broken security. We break down why foreign powers often shape the agenda, how disenfranchised youth become targets, and why real safety starts with local leadership, not outside influence. Plus, the unbelievable story of ejecting from a fighter jet, crash-landing in a village, and being mistaken for Jesus. Yes, really.

👉 If you care about sovereignty, power, and what real security should look like for Africans, this episode is a must-watch.

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🎙 Recorded at Amp Studios Nairobi

🎧 Produced by Commex Africa and E & C Talent