During my tenure at FOCUS Kenya, I often had to draft and design concepts and communication materials that avoided faith-related vocabulary to attract corporate entities that might hesitate to support anything religious. It was challenging to remove the faith element […]
Graphic Design: More Than Just a Canva Template
With the rise of user-friendly design software, many people now consider themselves graphic design experts. In fact, after editing a few Canva templates, they have updated their LinkedIn profiles to claim expertise in communications. Supervisors have placed more demands on […]
It is also true that the work environment cannot pay bills
I agree with those who rightly pointed out that a work environment alone does not and cannot put food on the table or pay bills.
It goes beyond the salary
Today is the second Monday of September. If you’re employed, you’ve likely woken up at least 30 times to report to your workstation on a Monday. Some employees are always motivated, while others wonder why Monday isn’t Friday. The difference […]
Crisis Management
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 […]