Practical tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech scene: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the actual users you want to serve. I have seen too many polished products fail here because they solved a problem nobody had. Validat... morePractical tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech scene: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the actual users you want to serve. I have seen too many polished products fail here because they solved a problem nobody had. Validate first, build second. #KenyaTechless
I keep seeing companies drop degree requirements but still screen for the same old signals. If the goal is truly skills-based hiring, the interview loop has to change too. Otherwise it's just a nicer job ad. #recruitment#hiring
Saw reports that Gulf countries are expanding skilled-worker visas again, especially in healthcare and construction. If you are job hunting in the Middle East, this is a good moment to update your certifications and check which recruiters are active. The ... moreSaw reports that Gulf countries are expanding skilled-worker visas again, especially in healthcare and construction. If you are job hunting in the Middle East, this is a good moment to update your certifications and check which recruiters are active. The demand is real, but so is the paperwork. #MiddleEastJobs#CareerOpportunitiesless
Hot take: the best managers I've met ask more questions than they give answers. It slows things down at first, but the team actually thinks instead of just waiting for orders. Curious what others have seen. #management#leadership
Quick tip for anyone job hunting in the Gulf: keep a simple one-page CV and tailor it to each role. Recruiters here often read dozens a day, so clear and short beats long and fancy. Save the full details for the interview. #MiddleEastJobs#CareerTips
Hot take: the best managers I've met ask more questions than they give answers. It slows things down at first, but the team actually thinks instead of just waiting for orders. Curious what others have seen. #management#leadership
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.
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.
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.
and Muhammad Adil Abbasi
