Bankers have been accused of being the greatest fuel oiling and driving what is commonly known as shylock business in Kenya, I guess across the world as well because it is always assumed that the bank will not fail to pay its employees anyway. Not until one day, that notion skips to consider that people lose their jobs instantly. Back …

When I was growing, my grandmother used to tell us about the village chief who was very rich. Much of his wealth was from bride price from his many daughters who were scattered all over the village. Along the way however, like the way my old folk would put it, ‘civilization came’. The era of hire purchase came knocking with …

In my line of work most clients who visit me feel overwhelmed by the much information as regards nutrition that is out there. I fault no one as nutrition is a relatively new science and understanding food science is a tall order for most lay people. A client of mine one day commented that after assessing the many aspects of …

Let’s face it, people are pressed for time. The days are packed with you name it, career, business, family, friends, education, side hustles, networking and all manner of activities to stay and get ahead in life. Maybe you’re one of those people who think rest and relaxation is a waste of time, time better spent doing other productive things or …

I am at the Ngara market. A few metres ahead there is a middle aged man who is roasting maize. He is dressed in a grey shirt and a black trouser and black shoes. He is sweating as a result of the scorching sun and of the hot coals burning from his improvised jiko.He coughs a bit and does not …

Although the rampant insecurity in parts of the country is cause for worry, people still need to go on with their lives in a normal manner. At the same time as individuals we also need to do our part by being vigilant and staying away from hotspots. While we give the security organs a chance to deal with and arrest …

Between comfort food and colder weather, rainy season is reputedly the time for gaining a few extra kilos. Interestingly, inactivity is ranked just behind smoking as a major cause of ill health – an important reason to stay active, regardless of the season. But with this quick indoor workout, you can help get into shape during the wet weather from …

What’s in a name? A lot, when it comes to small-business success. The right name can make your company the talk of the town. The wrong one can doom it to obscurity and failure. Ideally, your name should convey the expertise, value and uniqueness of the product or service you have developed. Some experts believe that the best names are …

Vision is defined as a mental picture or an idea of where you are going or of what you want to achieve. Vision or the idea gives us direction and acts as a road map to our preferred destination. God’s word says that without a vision His people perish. Therefore it is key that as women entrepreneurs who aim to …

Steve Jobs, the late CEO of Apple, once said that to be a successful entrepreneur one must find what they love. “I’m convinced that the only thing that kept me going was that I loved what I did. You’ve got to find what you love. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking,” he said back in 2005. With the …