One of the most daunting tasks in Nairobi is navigating through traffic especially as a new driver. The challenge has nothing to do with the roads but the level of competition from the public transport vehicles. As a survival tactic I learnt how to create rapport with the matatu drivers and their assistants or conductors […]

Several years back on an early morning I walked into my boss’s office. After the usual pleasantries I made myself comfortable on the seat which he offered. The young me never found it necessary to waste time taking a seat on matters that could be addressed in a few minutes while standing…. now you know […]

“Have you ever met a bad person?” An acquaintance posed this question to me a while back. “I don’t know? I answered. What I actually meant is that it takes me a while to conclude if one should be considered a bad person or not. For as long I can remember I have always had […]

Am back! I know you are wondering, “where is she back from?” …Just trying to read your thoughts… But yeah am back from my one month’s break. In the world of too much connection and information overload, the soul is likely to get tired. So “Go ahead and unplug, spend time with nature, let your […]

Last week I came across a hilarious statement somewhere on social media, “Do not take marriage advice from African women; it’s always about perseverance and prayer” It actually sounds better in Swahili “Ndoa ni kuvumilia na maombi” I actually laughed about it. But come to think of it, why does it sound so true, like […]

Last week I had a catch up with a friend that I had not met for a while. As it is with Covid it has taken us months to physically connect with friends. The danger of this isolation is that we are likely to lose the motivation that comes from brainstorming with friends and colleagues. […]

“If I stay in this job till retirement I will regret, If I quit I have a fifty percent chance of regretting and a fifty percent chance of thriving. I am taking the fifty percent chance.” These are words from one of my coaching clients. Every time someone tells me they want to quit their […]

“He won’t call to check on us, she will not allow me to see my kids, He/she won’t talk to me or respond to my calls.” How often do you hear these statements? Most likely almost every day. Do you realize how selfish these statements are? The more I hear them, the more I realize […]

Three weeks ago we were moved to tears by one of our celebrities who confessed to have spent the night in the cold after he failed to raise money to pay his house rent. I obviously don’t want to dwell on the details of his life. Something was however very clear from the reaction of […]