Op-eds and articles by me, published in external newspapers and magazines
Digital Nomads are now changing the way of doing business in Africa given the upsurge and availability of internet connectivity. In 2020, remote working finally became normal everywhere. Analysts and thought leaders had predicted that this would happen “soon” for the past 25 years, but it took a global crisis for it to materialize. Since…
How the pangs of the pandemic are forging a new era of cashless payments for Kenya and Africa, as the world returns to a new normalcy. A few weeks ago, I was positively surprised to see a sign in a sports shop in Karen, stating that they no longer accepted cash, only cards and mobile…
Why terms like “impact business” or “social entrepreneurship” are outdated Henry T. Ford once said “A business that makes nothing but money is a poor business”. The attitude behind his statement remains emblematic for some of the most successful businesses in history. Businesses that change the world, have invariably been driven by visions greater than…
The quiet town of Jinja, commonly known as the source of the Nile, has become home to a new attraction which keeps increasing in popularity. Launched in 2015, the Nyege Nyege festival has become a buzzword in East Africa. For four days and three nights, the lakeside town of 75,000 people is lit throughout. Crowds…
