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What’s the Best Degree to Get Online Right Now? Let’s Talk Impact and Income

Online degrees aren’t just about convenience anymore—they’re a straight-up game changer for careers. Whether you’re switching lanes, leveling up your skills, or starting fresh,

November 25, 2024

Career·Education

Apply Now: 8,321 Positions Open for Enumerators and Supervisors in Kenya

The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, has launched a recruitment drive to

August 8, 2024

Career·News

Meet Akorino Lady Teaching Chinese at Kenyan International School

Beth Waweru, a Mandarin teacher at Kitengela International Schools in Athi River, found her passion for teaching later in life. Holding a Bachelor’s degree

October 16, 2023

Career·TL

Career Path with Equity Executive Director Mary Wamae: Transitioning from Law to Banking Sector

Mary Wamae, the Executive Director of Equity Group, has played a vital role in Kenya’s financial evolution for nearly two decades. Transitioning from a

October 2, 2023

Career·TL

Meet Pilot/Flight Instructor Aysha Morowa: “People Always Assume I am a Cabin Crew”

Aysha Morowa is a pilot and a flight instructor with ambitions of becoming a Captain and starting her own aviation school. She spoke to

August 14, 2023

Career·lifestyle·TL

One on One With Life Coach and Speaker Ofentse Tsipa

Ofentse Tsipa is a South African-born life coach and speaker based in Kenya. Tsipa presents keynotes, webinars and workshops on self-development and helps her

December 13, 2022

Career·lifestyle·TL

In Conversation With PR Guru Michelle Anekeya

Michelle Anekeya is Partner, Head of East Africa for strategic communications consultancy firm Hudson Sandler. Prior to her appointment in September 2022, Anekeya was based

December 5, 2022

Career·featured·TL

Cynthia Untamed: Meet Global Youth Advocate Cynthia Nyongesa

Cynthia Nyongesa, 27, founded the blog and brand ‘Cynthia Untamed’ to highlight the stories of young people who are positively impacting their communities. An

December 5, 2022

Career·featured·TL

I Left Corporate World To Be A Digital Strategist and Trainer

Wandia Mucinju is a Certified Public Accountant who found her niche as a Digital Strategist and Trainer. I started this business in 2019 with

November 28, 2022

Career·featured·TL

How College Club Helped Me Get Job I Didn’t Study For

While every student goes to school hoping to graduate and get employment in their area of specialization, often times it usually isn’t the case.

November 21, 2022

Career·featured·TL

Meet Top 40 Under 40 2022 Finalist Dr. Matiko Riro

Matiko Riro is a medical doctor with postgraduate training in health economics. Three years after attaining a degree in Bachelor of Medicine at the

November 21, 2022

Career·featured·TL

Q&A With Head of the Consumer Electronics at Samsung E.A

Sam Odhiambo is the head of the Consumer Electronics Division at Samsung Electronics East Africa. He holds a master’s in strategic management and represents

November 7, 2022

Career·Tech·TL

Meet Sales and Marketing Manager for Hemingways Travel, David Kamau

David Kamau is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Hemingways Travel. He studied international business administration for his undergraduate degree at the United States

November 7, 2022

Career·TL

Meet Presidential Communications Service Branding Officer Ruth Mueni

Ruth Mueni works as an events and branding officer with the Presidential Communications Service (previously PSCU). WHAT DOES YOUR JOB AT THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS

October 24, 2022

Career·featured·TL

Meet Director of Kenya Institute of Business of Counselling Studies (KIBCO)

Professor Catherine Gachutha is the Director of the Kenya Institute of Business of Counselling Studies (KIBCO) which offers psychological support and healing to families

October 24, 2022

Career·featured·TL

Liz Aluvanze: Meet CEO Of Aviation Body, Kenya Association of Air Operators

Liz Aluvanze has always been a high-flyer since childhood; she attended Loreto Primary School and then Makini School, scored an A, and joined Precious

October 17, 2022

Career·featured·TL

My Career Journey From Househelp to State Parastatal Operations Officer

Wangari Mutungi, who currently works as the Operations Officer for a state parastatal, rose from a house help but worked her way up. She

October 11, 2022

Career·TL

Yvonne Khamati: How I Became CEO of the Kenya National Heroes Council

Yvonne Khamati is the CEO of the Kenya National Heroes Council, a parastatal under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage. She previosuly chaired

September 26, 2022

Career·featured·TL