Queen Sono
Woohooo! And then - ?? A term that I have reserved for Lindiwe on The River, is all I said as I binged on the 6 episodes in one sitting. We need more of these in the African movie industry. Rich...
Love Is War
Love is War presents gender and political issues in a fun, interesting, and comical way. This is well thought through, written, and directed.I will be watching it a few more times. The movie...
The Wedding Party 1+2
Before you ask why to wait so long to write a review, I do not think it is ever too late to review good comedies - especially with some of Africa's favorite Nigerians in the cast and, that result in...
Intellectual Property Bill 2020 + Legal Matters and the Creative Industry Part 1
In 2013, the Presidential Task force on Parastatal Reforms proposed that the three Intellectual Property ...
Ensuring Your Business Is Well Covered
A lot of risks are involved in business and you face this daily as you open up the metal shutters to the world. Business Insurance covers your business from any losses as a result of lawsuits,...
Making money during lockdowns Part 2 +
In this video: 1. Making money during lockdowns Part 2; I have tried to go into further details on making money online mainly highlighting things you should be aware of as you go into online...
Making Money During Partial Lock Downs – Part 1
As we go on with Corona lockdowns we need to come up with innovative ways to make money during these periods because we do not know how long this will last. Here are some suggestions on what you can...
Lock downs – Negative Mental Effects
Lock downs are driving the world crazy!!! LiterallyHow are lock-downs affecting your mental health? If we are not careful, cabin fever can be the least of our worries during this time. We have to be...
Kovu; Season 1; Episode 4-10
Patience! It is the single word I would use if you want to go on watching this series. I was very hopeful with episode 4 and it started beautifully: tension, action, emotion the works - all hands on...
Kovu; Season 1; Episode 1-3
Sho! This was hard to watch! Kovu Series is one of those very slow-paced East African Series that you watch 'chini ya mnazi' - hamna haraka! By episode 3, nothing exciting has happened and the stage...
Kina (Adaptation of the River) Season 1: Episodes 1-20
Let me say this upfront, whether or not you have watched The River, Kina is well worth watching. It is a good piece of work and the adaptation brings an interesting angle to the series. Given the...
Enriching Our Perspectives
As long as you feed yourself with what you want to hear, your perspective, actions, and impact will always be emaciated. You cannot eat only one food - however healthy the item is and expect to get...
Holier Than Thou
It's amazing the number of people who know how to criticize others when they do not know what they have been through. Now unless you were born of the same parents, with the same genes, have had the...
Two irreplaceable resources
There are two resources I believe are irreplaceable. When spent or wasted you simply cannot make them up or save them. These are human creativity and time. Unlike other forms of creativity, human...
Soar: Courage to Cut Through the Noise of Self Limiting Beliefs by Leakey M. Nyaberi and Sussy Nchogu-Machoka
The book aims to encourage individuals to be achievers. Soar, is written in a simple, easy to understand theoretical format with examples from scripture and historical achievers. It takes the reader...
YADEN Corona Poem
What do you think are the effects of Corona in the short and long-run? This poem by YADEN summarizes what could happen. What do you think? Like, Comment and Subscribe
How To Stop Tribalism In African Politics
I believe the easiest way to stop tribalism is that no one should be allowed to seek political office in the place they were born or the county they grew up in. e.g. Wajaluo watafute kura ukambani,...
5 G is it this bad??!!
If 5 G is this bad then what are we really facing in 2020? While we cannot believe everything we see and hear in social media there are reasons for concern. Watch the videos below for a general...
25 Amazing Benefits Wheat Grass When Used Regularly
In this Corona age, remembering any product that will boost your immunity and health is important. We may not have many commercial vitamin boosters that are reasonably priced but there are products...
Musings and Observations on Covid-19 and 5G
These are my observations on Covis-19 and 5 G based on the 'conspiracy theories' that have been around since the year started and facts from the news observations. These are just my opinions and...
The Easiest And Most Effective Exercise
I will not beat around the bush with this one! It is the skipping /jump rope. That is why athletes use it to build stamina (the most familiar is boxers), a skipping rope provides the ultimate...
6 Things To Help You Keep Sane
So much is going on all around us and lock downs now enforced in a number of major cities in the world. It is hard to underestimate the effects the new corona virus will have on humanity but its...
5 Reasons Why Using An Independent Insurance Agent Makes Sense
There are two ways you can choose and insurance company either by enrolling the help of an independent insurance agent or by scouting for the right company yourself. An Independent Agent is a small...
Factors To Keep In Mind When Making A Decision On Whether To Build Or Buy A Business
There are two ways you can go into business. You either buy it or build it. Whether it's a franchise, sole proprietorship, or corporate these are the two extremes of how one gets into a business....
11 Ways To Bootstrap Your Business
Modern Ways to Bootstrap Your Business: 11 Practical Strategies for 2025
Yesterday, we explored the benefits of bootstrapping—maintaining control, reducing risk, and building a lean, resilient...
8 reasons why you should bootstrap your business
As an entrepreneur, you want to control the direction of your life and business take - that is one reason you became an entrepreneur in the first place. However, the reality of the need for...
8 Factors To Consider When Opening Your Business Bank Account
When opening your business bank account, it is a natural tendency to go to the bank you have been using or that one of your family or close friends have a relationship with. The reason for this is...
Are You Where You Want To Be?
Do you often feel you could do much better than you are doing in your business, career, or life? Or, do you seem to be doing everything right but making very little progress? Often the reasons are...
Contracts Agreements You Need To Get Into As A Business Owner And What To Look Out For
When you go into business you will be getting into a number of standard contracts and agreements that you will be using frequently in your business. These include those you use frequently with...
How To Come Up With Ideas For Your Startup
Issues in African economies are varied and can be easily recognised just by comparing more developed economies to those in the continent. Just doing this will give you a myriad of business...
Nairobi Gubernatorial Debate
So finally got to watch the gubernatorial debate, listened to different perspectives and reflecting on the candidates. This is my verdict:Having worked with numerous entrepreneurs, my opinion is...
My Simple Strategy For Gubernatorial Candidates Moving Forward
In Nairobi's Gubernatorial race, all said, none is a perfect guy; all got where they got and did things they shouldn't have for whatever reason I don't know. But assuming they want the good of this...
Lack Of Information Affects Intra Africa Trade
The size of intra-African trade could be doubled from the current level of about $170 billion per year to almost $400 billion by addressing the issue of availability of market information on the...
Trust the Process
One thing that I continually have a problem with is ‘trusting the process’. It is difficult for many of us in a world that requires instant results because life is so fast-paced. Increasingly,...
Health Benefits Of Organic Chicken
Chicken today is produced more than most meats and is available for many people all over the continent. As with other meats, organic chicken is healthier than chicken farmed for mass...
Is Information Equal To Success?
In this the information age, the more we know the more we need. Information is more than ever, crucial for every entrepreneur to make wholesome decisions. Without information, we are limited in...
A Key To Success: Active Commitment
Another beautiful day, week, and my question to you is - how committed are you to your success in the different areas of your life? Whether it's in marriage, your relationship with God, your...
Does Your Business Pay …Hobby Or Business?
The difference between a business you absolutely love doing and a hobby is the business pays. In this section, we discuss the different ways your clients can make payments whether you are serving...
Does Your Business Pay You?
'For Many Entrepreneurs There Is NO Payday!'Your business should be able to pay you. However little. This ensures that you get something out of your efforts even if the business were to go under and...
How Is The Business Doing?
While historically monitoring and evaluation systems are used by NGOs and development organizations to monitor the implementation of projects funded by them, increasingly, inclusive businesses have...
From Ideas To Action – In A Continent Facing Numerous Business Challenges
From Ideas to Actions was the theme of the UNCTAD 14 conference. Even as the delegates tried to discuss what action we should take, there was a need for consensus on a lot. Moving from idea to...
Business 24/7 – Using Technology To Boost Your Productivity
Technology can help boost your performance or be a barrier to achieving your objectives depending on how it is implemented. While internet connection could be better in most parts of the continent a...
Sell It!
Effective selling is about getting involved in activities that bring home the money. Your whole plan as you set up your business is to eventually generate sales because you satisfy a need. You do...
Marketing Genius – Advertising & Marketing Your Business Online & Offline
Reaching and retaining customers is one of the major challenges entrepreneurs have when they start their business. While there are many things you can do to market your business, only a handful may...
Brand Aid – Communicating The Offering
Your branding is your promise to your customers. It tells them what to expect. Below are some tips on how to go about this: 1. Pricing: A well-branded product will naturally attract the...
What’s The Deal?
The deal is all about Marketing. Marketing in layman terms is about matching the needs of your target market to your offering in the right place, at the right price and at the right time. It is not...
Looking Good – Perk up!!
To perk up, you have to be remarkable - stick out from the crowd in a positive way - unless you are a rock star then a lot goes. Some age groups don't even seem to have to like you as long as you...
Looking Good – It’s In The Mail
Mailing systems have evolved dramatically over the decades. While traditional direct mail—often called snail mail—still exists, its usage has drastically reduced for everyday communication....
Looking Good – 4 Key Advantages Of Cloud Based Inventory Management Software
Cloud-based inventory management systems allow the entrepreneur to track their inventory in real-time, collect data, as well as generate reports. This can be done using a wide range of...
Looking Good – The Lowdown On Inventory
Inventory management refers to the process of holding idle stock that has economic value, either in its complete or incomplete state, as it waits to be processed into a product, packaged, or sold at...
Looking Good – Why Stock Answers Are Good For Business
Stock answers are a database of issues and questions your clients face and the solution and answers to them. It entails technical solutions and frequently asked questions (FAQ). Having stock answers...
Looking Good – Creating A Professional Image
If you do not manage your professional image, others will manage it for you. It is in your branding. Make a concerted effort to be perceived in a certain way. Your professional image is a sum total...
Bringing The Right Internet Technology (IT) Partner On Board
The choice of an internet connection provider will be determined by the number of users you have and the usage/type of work they are doing. If the work involves heavy usage - streaming videos, and a...
The Business Lawyer – An Expensive Evil Till You Get Sued
One of the many concerns you will have as an entrepreneur is who will be your business lawyer. Lawyer fees can be exorbitant however they need to have one cannot be left until you are sued - by then...
Getting An Accountant Or Tax Consultant For Your Startup
Having a good accountant is important for your small business. It could save you a lot of money, time, and effort. Having no accountant or a bad one could result in paying higher taxes than you...
The Digital World- Automating Your Business
Not to be considered a small thing, the software helps you automate your business. Having the right technology makes a whole lot of difference for your business - allowing you to do much more than...
Factors To Consider When Hiring Your First Employee
While hiring an employee is a great milestone to get to as an entrepreneur, careful consideration needs to be paid to the different aspects of your business; workflow, workload, and whether you are...
Should You Build Your Product, License It Or Simply Trade In It?
As with starting a business, you can either build your product from scratch or buy it. below are some factors to keep in mind whether or not you decide to build the product or buy it.The choice of a...
Do Not Miss Out These Stages When Branding Your Business Or Product
The process of branding or rebranding requires that you carefully think through what you want to achieve with your branding strategy. It eventually results in a branding manual that acts as a guide...
7 Factors That Are Crucial When Selecting A Business Idea
As one gets in the habit of looking out for business opportunities you may find that you have more than one or two ideas that look attractive to you. One of the main concerns of such first-time...
7 Tips To Setting Up An Effective Team
Just as with the entrepreneur's knowledge and skills, the teams' knowledge and skills will affect their ability to build on a business opportunity and leverage each other's skills to create an...
8 Ways To Get Market Acceptance For Your Product
A good business model should result in market acceptance. If the market accepts the product and your distribution method, it will be easy for you to not only sell but remain relevant in the long...
Five Factors That Ensure Your Business Model Is Sustainable
With fast-changing technology, business models have evolved in different industries and the pace of change is expected to continue to be fast as industries merge and get disrupted. These changes...
The Entrepreneur Mindset
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Determining Your Time Input In Your Business
Determining Your Time Input In Your Business: Many people start their business as a side hustle while working fulltime. How much time do you need to spend working on your business for you to be...
African Entrepreneurs Guide Startup Edition
Content of Africa Entrepreneurs Guide PART 1: THE THINKINGCHAPTER 1: THE ENTREPRENEUR - The Mind-set1. The Mind-sets To Cultivate2. Determining Your Personal Time InputCHAPTER 2: THE BUSINESS...
Discipline: You Are Truly King If You Can Rule Yourself
Discipline is not punishment—it’s power. It’s the bridge between who you are today and who you can become. Failure and discipline are worlds apart, and the difference lies in the degree of...
Mind-sets That Drive Entrepreneurs To Success
Any change in behavior starts with a change in thinking. The African Entrepreneurs' Guide highlights some of these mindsets that have driven African Entrepreneurs to success. Many seem to be...
Entrepreneur Checklist
As an entrepreneur, there is a lot you need to do to get your business started and going. below is a list of some things you will need to do to get your business going. Pick what is relevant for...
Business Naming Strategies
How to Choose a Name That Works for You Choosing a business name sounds simple—until you actually try to do it. A great name is more than a catchy word or trendy phrase. It shapes your brand...
8 Factors That Are Essential For Successful Business Partnerships
How to Choose the Right Business Partners for Faster Growth
In today’s fast-paced business world, the marketplace shifts so quickly that your idea can become outdated before it even launches. To...
Tips For Better Entrepreneur Relationships
In this topic, we are looking at any relationship in our lives be it with a spouse, children, parents, friends, your network, or even God. For any relationship to start, blossom and grow it requires...
Tomorrow’s Gonna Be A Better Dy
That is if you choose to make it. Knowingly or unknowingly what we believe affects how we view life and the things we do as a result. This then shows fruition in the life we live in. Most of us do...
A Renewed Mind Is Crucial For Africa’s Transformation
Africa’s Poverty Problem Isn’t a Lack of Resources — It’s a Crisis of Mindset, Leadership, and Vision Bee For decades, various schools of thought have attempted to explain why Africa remains...
You Can Achieve Your Wildest Childhood Dreams; They Are Not Just A Pie In The Sky
How Commitment, Challenges, and Growth Shape How You Achievement Of Childhood Dreams
When we’re young, we all dream about the remarkable people we’ll become and the incredible things we’ll...