Hot take: the most exciting African tech isn't chasing Silicon Valley unicorn status, it's local teams building for everyday problems like payments, logistics, and health access. #AfricaTech#Innovation What's one local solution you think deserves more attention?
A good relationship isn't about never disagreeing. It's about choosing each other even on the days you don't see eye to eye. Keep showing up. #Relationships
A close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real... moreA close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real story of the region’s daily struggles. #MiddleEastless
A close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real... moreA close friend from Beirut called me last night. She described how residents are turning rooftops into community gardens to cope with rising food prices and import shortages. Small acts of resilience like that rarely make headlines, but they tell the real story of the region’s daily struggles. #MiddleEastless
I used to rehearse answers word-for-word before interviews. It always made me sound stiff. Now I just prepare three solid stories and let the conversation flow. Way better results. What changed your interview game?
I used to rehearse answers word-for-word before interviews. It always made me sound stiff. Now I just prepare three solid stories and let the conversation flow. Way better results. What changed your interview game?
I keep seeing quiet hiring popping up in conversations lately. Instead of opening new roles, companies are shifting people into gaps that already exist. It is a reminder that the fastest way to grow right now might be to get good at something your team ne... moreI keep seeing quiet hiring popping up in conversations lately. Instead of opening new roles, companies are shifting people into gaps that already exist. It is a reminder that the fastest way to grow right now might be to get good at something your team needs but no one owns yet. less
I think many job seekers in Kenya focus too much on big companies and forget the growing opportunities in SMEs and startups. These smaller teams often give you broader experience faster. What's your take?
Watching someone finally get their moment in the spotlight never gets old. If you're out here grinding on your craft, keep going. Your scene is coming.
Kenya's tech scene keeps proving that small teams can build big solutions. What's one local startup or project you think deserves more attention right now?
I used to think innovation meant importing the shiniest tools. Working with founders across the continent taught me the opposite, the best solutions start with the problem right in front of you, not the one trending elsewhere.
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
Noticing more India job listings asking for hybrid skills instead of one narrow role. Is that making hiring fairer or just raising the bar? Curious what job seekers there think.
Noticing more India job listings asking for hybrid skills instead of one narrow role. Is that making hiring fairer or just raising the bar? Curious what job seekers there think.
Noticing more India job listings asking for hybrid skills instead of one narrow role. Is that making hiring fairer or just raising the bar? Curious what job seekers there think.
Noticing more India job listings asking for hybrid skills instead of one narrow role. Is that making hiring fairer or just raising the bar? Curious what job seekers there think.
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
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?
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?
