As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my journey, which has taught me the power of breaking free from the cage of doubt and self-imposed limitations. Early Success…
Unlocking the Potential of Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries
The cultural and creative industries across Africa hold immense potential for economic growth and social development. With a rich cultural heritage and a dynamic, youthful population, the continent stands at…
Laughter’s Hidden Hero It's a typical morning at the Vitimbi 'Hotel.' Mzee Ojwang', the spirited owner, is busy organizing the shelves in the small kibanda restaurant he runs with his…
Imagine Demosthenes, the ancient Greek equivalent of a reality TV star with a penchant for extreme self-improvement methods. There he is, a mouthful of pebbles, not because he loves rock…
This melody was woven into the fabric of a generation. They danced under starlit skies and sang with hearts full of joy, captivated by the rhythm of a song that…
The World Cup has a transformative effect on football fans. It lends a certain excitement to the days and makes young the aging. The excitement is tangible. For a couple…
Lessons From a Man with a Camera and Daring Courage
Mo Amin This week marks 26 years since award-winning photojournalist Mohamed Amin was killed in a plane crash on November 23, 1996. But as they say, legends never die. Mo’s…
The largest lake in Africa, also the world's largest tropical lake, is a phenomenon to behold. Its waters span more than 69,000 square kilometres in three different countries. A thousand…
“When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” —Bob Marley Noticed any interesting doors lately? Visit the East African coast. You’ll be awestruck by a remarkable feature—the…
What do medicine and poetry have in common? Well, sometimes the most unpredictable unions just thrive. Dr. Debasish Mridha Take the case of Dr. Debasish Mridha. He is a medical…
“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result but the cause, of fear.” ―Norman Vincent Peale In one of the most memorable scenes from…
Has Hope Been Elusive Lately? Look to the Small Things
Who says hope is passive? It really isn’t. Hope is active. It calls for energy and courage. Hope says, “I will get through this.” It finds a bright spot in…
Fear, anxiety and uncertainty seem to be taking a tight grip on the human psyche. It’s not just about the wicked coronavirus disease, fact is that circumstances in life often…
“I don’t know where the limits are, but I would like to go there.” –Eliud Kipchoge “Today we went to the Moon and came back to earth!” Eliud Kipchoge tweeted…
Is Solitude Getting You Down? You’ll Get Through This!
“But your solitude will be a support and a home for you, even in the midst of very unfamiliar circumstances, and from it you will find all your paths.” ―Rainer…
There’s a running joke on social media among the young and young at heart. It’s said in jest, the kind that’s a brand of bitter humour. Whenever someone is brave…
Are Habits Preventing You from Living Fully? Carpe Diem!
Be not simply good – be good for something. –Henry David Thoreau In the middle of a High School poetry class, the teacher leaped onto his desk, stood towering close…
Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again. –Richard Branson Entrepreneurs! Those big dreamers. Probably slightly crazy at times. Their entrepreneurial journey often fraught with…
We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated. –Maya Angelou The twin-engine McDonnell Douglas DC-9 jet airliner first flew in 1965. The year I was born. The…
Prioritizing: New Mom’s Invaluable Lesson for Entrepreneurs
The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities. –Stephen Covey A new mom can teach entrepreneurs a thing or two about prioritizing. How so?…
For several years, I have been deeply frustrated by the poor service offered by my internet provider. I have had to deal with recurrent outages, slow speeds and poor customer…
Getting emotional at work? Hold on just 6 seconds… What would be different if we devoted as much time developing our emotional intelligence as we do our IQ? A common…
“You Are One Decision Away from a Completely Different Life.” ―Mel Robbins You’ve heard of the five second rule – the myth that food which falls on the floor is…
“For life and death are one, even as the river and the sea are one.” –Khalil Gibran So, this is how life happens. One moment, it’s flowing all very smoothly.…
