Peris Mbuthia is a wife and a mother of two beautiful children. The journey of the 42-year Kenyan-born from being a chambermaid – a room attendant responsible for cleaning hotel guest rooms and suites – to the head of a beauty and medical centre has been nothing short of stratospheric. Having lived abroad for over 12 years, she came back home …

Paradigm Shifter, Trainer, Writer, Speaker and Poet. Qreator of the ‘Q Factor’—‘Qure your mind’—’The Invisible CirQle’—‘Open Qorner’ and more, Tazim has a mission to bring about change in society. Her compassion extends from the individual to groups of people, businesses and Kenya. She strongly believes that progressive change is an integral and essential path in life. Her determination and commitment …

How did the co-owners of Ranges Estates do it? One of Gladys’ sons aced his KCPE exams and was among Kenya’s top 100. As per the Muhunyo tradition his present was a trip to Dubai. He opted out of the celebratory trip and bought a parcel of land worth Kshs.100,000. “Mum, watch me become a millionaire by the time I …

For many years she suffered from a condition that led her to many hospitals and doctors. By the time the physicians finally established the correct diagnosis, Chepkemoi Waithira Wambara’s health had deteriorated so much that she had to resign from work and step back from everything to focus on her health. An experience that gave her a new perspective and …

Michelle Ntalami, a young vibrant entrepreneur ventured into natural hair products in search of a healthy lifestyle seven years ago. She is the brains behind the brand name “Marini Naturals” that many African women are now opting for. Her passion for the business, her ambitious team and vibrant orange brand colour, all play a huge role in Michelle’s journey to …

I am writing this letter to express my concern about your business and the way you run it. Please don’t get so worked up, I can read your thoughts immediately after reading that first sentence and know they go something like this, ‘who does this person think  they are to tell me how to run my business? Kindly bear with …

“Along the aisles of the supermarket, I see people undecided and confused on which honey to put in the shopping basket. Once in a while I overhear a conversation and I quickly point out one brand that I deem to be of quality,” Irene quips. “Kenyans are yet to understand honey flavours. Take for instance creamy honey, it’s a healthy …

Well 2015 is underway and with a New Year, a business always needs new strategies to boost work. It is not easy to be consistent with New Year resolutions even on personal level, but there are ways of keeping the momentum which include the following: Make SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Result focused and Time bound): Being specific is important …

Seven out of 10 businesses fail before they reach the 3rd year in business.  There is nothing like a brilliant idea. Somebody somewhere has just thought of the same idea.  There is enough to go round. Money is an object. I am sure by now I have brutally murdered some of your belief systems. Before they reincarnate let’s take a …

Josephine Nduta Kariuki and her husband sold off a business, packed their bags and family of three children and hopped onto a plane to go live the American dream. They decided to give it five years then come back home after their last born started college. As she narrates her journey through life, I am amazed at her resilience, strength …