Watching how quickly young people across the continent organize around shared problems keeps reminding me that change rarely waits for permission. The lesson I keep taking from this week's headlines: local voices move faster than formal systems sometimes expect.
Saw a clip of Pedro Pascal at a tiny film festival last weekend, just chatting with fans like it was a backyard barbecue. Reminded me that the best celebrity moments are usually the ones nobody planned.
One thing that's helped our family: during dinner, we each share one high and one low from our day. It keeps us connected and lets the kids open up naturally.
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. less
Seeing so many families try the 'no phones at dinner' challenge lately. Tried it with my kids and honestly, the first ten minutes were awkward. Then my daughter told a story that had us all laughing until we cried. Worth the discomfort.
Kila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side... moreKila siku nikiangalia habari za Afrika naona kitu kimoja: tunajisahau. Tanzania inaongea kiswahili, Nigeria inaongea pidgin, Kenya inaongea sheng. Sisi ni watu wa lugha nyingi lakini story zetu zinasimuliwa na wengine. Leo nasema tu: tuanze kusimulia side yetu wenyewe. 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
I once reviewed a CV where the candidate listed 'Microsoft Word' under skills. I hired them anyway, because their experience section told a clear story of impact. That taught me something: your CV doesn't need to impress with buzzwords. It needs to answer... moreI once reviewed a CV where the candidate listed 'Microsoft Word' under skills. I hired them anyway, because their experience section told a clear story of impact. That taught me something: your CV doesn't need to impress with buzzwords. It needs to answer one question fast: what did you actually do, and what changed because of it? less
Kenya tech in 2026: tuna talent ya kutosha, but support for early-stage founders bado ni ndogo. Hii ndio kitu inanishinda. What would unlock more local startups for you?
