PRIME What it took us to become specialist doctors in Kenya Studying medicine is often the peak aspiration of students who have passed their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams.
PRIME Eddie Butita reinvents into a businessman “Buda, tunaeza re-take hiyo shot tena? Nafikiri bado haijaingiana,” (Could we retake that shot? I feel it still lacks some oomph), says Eddie Butita in his usual heavy sheng intonation.
Tech jobs: Adapting the traditional work structures for the digital terrain The Kenyan tech scene is experiencing an exponential boom.
PRIME When the numbers guy becomes a people person Moses Muthui is spearheading Absa’s customer-centric transformation.
PRIME Morticians' life lessons gleaned from the dead Have you ever considered the lessons you could learn from a deceased person?
PRIME An investment banker's tips for high-flying fulfilling career When you speak to Stanley Kariuki you get the sense of a man who has finally found the elusive formula for balancing work and life.
PRIME 38 years soaring: A flight attendant’s secret to avoid job boredom Dickson Nyibule has clocked 38 years on the skies, working as a flight purser at Kenya Airways (KQ).
PRIME Meet Tony Koome, the successful male midwife Over the years, men in a woman’s world have gradually become the norm, especially in midwifery.
Public speaking: Have you tapped into this personal branding tool? What do Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, PLO Lumumba, Nick Vujicic and Vusi Thembekwayo have in common? They are excellent, renowned global speakers.
How to create equitable opportunities for women’s career development It's inspiring to see the gains made towards gender diversity in corporate leadership.
Female transit trucker on navigating gender hurdles Industries traditionally dominated by men are making meaningful efforts to attract more women to their workforces.
Preacher's 30 years of purposeful speaking after losing voice box At the age of 42, Bishop Mbogo battled persistent voice hoarseness that made him swallow numerous anti-allergic cold/flu medicines.
The man who is most at home at a snakes farm Growing up in Nairobi, Kyle Ray was excited when his parents brought home a python as a pet.
BELLOWS: How to spot incompetent managers in your team Our global work environment surely does not subside without the occasional incompetent leader destroying our work motivation.
Working for a boss who fears being outshone Bosses who feel intimidated by their juniors have low self-confidence or are unqualified for the role.
Work injury compensation in the era of remote stations When you think of worker compensation you might assume it only applies to injuries that occur in the traditional workplace.
Job search: How to handle multiple offers Having multiple job offers poses a potential risk of all interviews falling on the same date.
What women leaders sacrifice to ‘have it all’ Can a woman have it all? Do they have it all? And more importantly, what have they finally come to terms with?
Dilemma of resigning when working remotely The basic principle, irrespective of one’s location, is for workers to remember that they retain their employee status until the last day of their notice.
BELLOWS: Navigating integrity hurdles at workplace Many professionals grapple with the decision to voice concerns, especially when it contradicts a higher authority.
Negotiator’s toolkit: Traits of hard-nosed successful mediators The most critical thing in a negotiation is to get inside your opponent’s head and figure out what he really wants.
CHEGE: Forging lasting connections through impactful marketing Customers have transitioned from simply purchasing products or services to a more nuanced consideration of supporting companies.
Biochemistry graduates rot away Annahbless Kithome says she was coerced by her father to pursue a biochemistry course against her will.
Strategic nurturing of relationships during business networking events Derek Coburn’s book helps business professionals navigate more meaningful networking approaches in “Networking is not working”.