A crisis is a breakdown in a system that causes widespread stress. Many crises arise from unmanaged issues,
The Pursuit of Loyalty
As the Kenyan political landscape undergoes constant transformation, I’ve found myself increasingly contemplating stakeholder engagement. Today, I focus on a coveted organizational asset: loyalty. The recent political handshake and subsequent ministerial appointments appear driven more by loyalty to party leaders […]
The Power of the People: When Governments Ignore Their Stakeholders
Much has transpired since then. Initially dismissed as privileged youth, a new generation of digital activists has demonstrated their power.
Funding Challenges and the Public’s Voice in Kenya’s Budget
My first encounter with budget discussions came in Standard 4 (Grade 4). During the parliamentary budget reading, all students gathered around a wooden radio for a session we called “broadcasting.”
AI: Friend or Foe? Exploring the Ethical Challenges of Generative AI.
As a rapidly developing field, AI presents both exciting discoveries and ethical challenges, particularly with generative AI. A major concern is the potential development
Artificial Intelligence in Content Creation: Friend or Foe?
Last year, I met with three friends for a social catch-up. One is an engineer focused on content generation, another is an IT professional transitioning into programming, and the third, like me, works in communications. As is often the case […]
Will You Consider?
As I was getting ready to head home in April 2009 after my final exams, Evelyne, true to her custom, invited me for lunch. As she served me, she asked the famous question: Would I consider joining STEM?
The Future of Digital Communication
Storytelling is a technique that requires communication skills, but the starting point is a real story about a real event or activity.
The Elusive Concept of Media Text
When Media text is mentioned, what goes into the minds of many is the written form of information. However, media text is the verbal and non-verbal signs that combine to form the style of communication in mass media using different […]
When A Crisis Hits You
But do organizations prepare for risks and crises apart from hiring crisis and communication personnel and creating generic Crisis Communication Plans? One may never understand the need for a Crisis Management Plan until they are in a crisis either at a personal level or at an organizational level.