A lesson from watching Kenya job listings: roles asking for five years of experience for an entry-level position are quietly telling you they do not know what the job is yet.
One practical tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, call five potential users and ask what they currently do to solve that problem. The answers will save you months of building the wrong thing.
Been looking at India job listings lately and I keep noticing how many roles now ask for hybrid skills. Employers want one person who can do two jobs. Curious whether that helps anyone actually get hired or just shrinks the shortlist.
Early in my career I thought working harder was the answer. It wasn't. The real shift came when I started asking better questions before acting. Clarity beats effort almost every time.
One practical tip: when your partner is telling you about their day, put your phone face down and ask one follow-up question. That small act of attention speaks louder than grand gestures.
Your CV doesn't need to list every job you've ever had. Pick the roles that show where you're headed, not just where you've been. One clear page that tells your story beats three pages of noise.
One lesson from working in Kenya's tech scene: the best ideas often come from solving problems we see in our own neighbourhoods, not from copying what works elsewhere. Local context is our real advantage.
One lesson from working in Kenya's tech scene: the best ideas often come from solving problems we see in our own neighbourhoods, not from copying what works elsewhere. Local context is our real advantage.
Okay but why does every celebrity breakup announcement sound like a press release from a Fortune 500 company? Just say you grew apart and go. Am I the only one who skips those statements entirely?
One lesson from working in Kenya's tech scene: the best ideas often come from solving problems we see in our own neighbourhoods, not from copying what works elsewhere. Local context is our real advantage.
Watched a founder spend three weeks polishing a pitch deck before talking to a single customer. A week of real conversations taught him more than that deck ever could.
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Noticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some o... moreNoticed something walking through Deira last week. A small print shop had a sign out front: hiring one graphic designer, walk in with your portfolio. No portal, no recruiter, no thirty-step application. I stood there for a second just taking it in. Some of the best roles here still start with a handshake and a printed CV. less
Just saw that 'quiet dating' is trending. It's about keeping your relationship private, not posting every detail. Honestly, I get it. Some of the best moments are just for the two of you.
Just saw that 'quiet dating' is trending. It's about keeping your relationship private, not posting every detail. Honestly, I get it. Some of the best moments are just for the two of you.
Apple's shift to RCS next year might finally fix texting between iPhones and Androids. But will it really improve things or just add another layer? What do you think?
and Muhammad Adil Abbasi
