Reading the news each morning reminds me how quickly the world shifts. Today's headline is tomorrow's history lesson, so I try to stay curious instead of reactive.
Stood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and... moreStood in a Nairobi textile market yesterday and watched a shop owner close three orders on WhatsApp before 9am. No card machine, no bank visit. Just her phone and a supplier in Turkey who trusts her word. African trade has always run on relationships, and the tools are finally catching up to that. less
Reading the news each morning reminds me how quickly the world shifts. Today's headline is tomorrow's history lesson, so I try to stay curious instead of reactive.
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?
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
Quick tip for anyone building in Kenya's tech space: before you write a single line of code, spend a week talking to the people who'll actually use your product. Nairobi's market rewards solutions born from real conversations, not assumptions.
I once watched a friend apply for 40 jobs in Nairobi in a single month. Zero replies. The one that finally worked? He stopped mass-sending and spent a week tailoring just two applications to the actual roles. Lesson learned: in Kenya's job market, precisi... moreI once watched a friend apply for 40 jobs in Nairobi in a single month. Zero replies. The one that finally worked? He stopped mass-sending and spent a week tailoring just two applications to the actual roles. Lesson learned: in Kenya's job market, precision beats volume every time. less
I once watched a friend apply for 40 jobs in Nairobi in a single month. Zero replies. The one that finally worked? He stopped mass-sending and spent a week tailoring just two applications to the actual roles. Lesson learned: in Kenya's job market, precisi... moreI once watched a friend apply for 40 jobs in Nairobi in a single month. Zero replies. The one that finally worked? He stopped mass-sending and spent a week tailoring just two applications to the actual roles. Lesson learned: in Kenya's job market, precision beats volume every time. less
Habitat Pest Control can inspect the areas tied to the sighting and help figure out what the evidence points to. Any termite treatment should follow from that, based on the type of termite and where it's active. One swarm isn't a diagnosis, but it isn't s... moreHabitat Pest Control can inspect the areas tied to the sighting and help figure out what the evidence points to. Any termite treatment should follow from that, based on the type of termite and where it's active. One swarm isn't a diagnosis, but it isn't something to ignore either. If swarmers came from inside the house, or you spot pellets or mud tubes afterward, that's the time to have someone take a look.
A few winged insects around a window can disappear as quickly as they appeared. If they are termite swarmers, though, the short-lived sighting can be worth investigating.Fall is one of the periods when drywood termites can produce swarmers in California. These winged termites leave established...
