Popularly known as “the Iron Lady” due to her characteristic stern and blunt demeanor, Margaret Thatcher left behind a great political legacy. On the other hand — while it may seem odd — I want to consider several important lessons Margaret Thatcher’s quotes can teach us about digital content creation (read bloggers, vloggers, content creators, or podcasters)… The sad news of Margaret Thatcher’s death about 10 years ago today sent shock-waves across the globe. She is a woman whose memory is fresh in many people’s mind despite having retired from her political career more than 20 years to the time of her death.

The more refined your job hunting and cover letter writing skills, and the better you understand how to navigate the Upwork job application process, the higher your chances are at landing that first job and many more. So whether your job application is rejected or accepted, treat each and every…

To meet full eligibility requirements for the upcoming August 2022 Kenyan elections, parties have until April 30 to comply with requirements of the Political Parties Act of having in their membership, at least 1,000 registered voters from at least 50% of Kenya’s 47 counties. Instead of recruiting ‘real’ members, desperate…

As I trudge through Kivani Secondary School’s third term student attendance records, one absenteeism after another greets us. According to our analysis in preparation for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with selected parents and guardians at the school, the average student missed about 13% of class time. I didn’t give it…

Until recently, Uber only accepted credit card or debit cards as payment for rides. But in a country like Kenya that is largely cash-based, it was only a matter of time before Uber questioned that strategy. In July 2015, Uber Kenya piloted the option to pay via cash or mobile…

It is July 7, 2017. I am in Homa Bay County. Baba prowls to the podium with a lion-like power. His supporters respond with equal force. “NASA! NASA! Tinga! Tinga!” The scintillating, charcoal — black eyes that stare back at the crowd has a devil-may-care outlook. A-flush with triumph. He…

With all the buzz around Kenya being the Silicon Savannah aka tech hub of Africa, it may be surprising to learn that to make it, FinTechs have to overcome many regulatory hurdles. This was the theme of a round table discussion I attended on ‘the current state of FinTech regulation’. …

As a Fintechpreneur seeking financing, you have to develop proposals and concept notes that not only meaningfully address target customer needs and pain points, but also that potential investors want to see. There’s no point in having a well-written proposal or concept if no one is going to use your…

The tactics that I share on this post are relevant for much more than carving a career as a Financial Services Consultant. …