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Sheila Kimani Omukuba

Digitising supply chains can spur MSMEs growth

To restore the standing of this key constituent in the economy, policymakers and private sector must find a way to get beyond systemic obstacles, reevaluate the standardised approach.

By Sheila Kimani Omukuba 1 year ago

Digitising supply chains can spur MSMEs growth

Jabali Afrika: From humble Kenya National Theatre to the Grammys

Jabali Afrika: From humble Kenya National Theatre to the Grammys

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

A stroke gave me purpose

A stroke gave me purpose

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

'Just in Time' is a sunshiny, feel-good type of movie that makes for easy watching, a new-ish genre in Kenya

'Just in Time' is a sunshiny, feel-good type of movie that makes for easy watching, a new-ish genre in Kenya

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Most shocking live and onstage moments that stunned world

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over a joke Rock made at the Oscars regarding Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair, the world was stunned.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Most shocking live and onstage moments that stunned world

Jimmi Gathu’s guide to reinventing yourself

Jimmy Gathu, 52, is the king of re-invention, thanks to his Da Vinci-esque litany of talents, has been a singer-songwriter, radio host, TV show host.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Jimmi Gathu’s guide to reinventing yourself

Hazel Wachira: Kenyan who dreamt, turned Dreamliner into a cargo plane

Ms Wachira has been an engineer with KQ for the past five years, supporting the airline’s Engineering Department on the Boeing 787.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Hazel Wachira: Kenyan who dreamt, turned Dreamliner into a cargo plane

They are flying high in the aviation industry

The aviation industry is one of the least balanced when it comes to gender, especially at the technical and top leadership levels.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

They are flying high in the aviation industry

The leisure of staying in apartment hotels

In an Airbnb you live in a full apartment, but with no service, and in a hotel you only have a room, but with all hotel services.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

The leisure of staying in apartment hotels

I watched my daughter die slowly, in pain

At 15, Mobese Kashama had just come from one that had lasted for a week with a cough that did not bother her much at first but would not go away.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

I watched my daughter die slowly, in pain

Remembering Fadhili Williams: Love, music and meeting President

If Fadhili Williams has had his way he would have never become a musician. His health started failing at the end of 2000 and he died on February 2001.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Remembering Fadhili Williams: Love, music and meeting President

Liz Njagah: ‘House of Lungula’ opened doors for me

Liz Njangah ended up winning the Best Actress award at the London Greek Film Festival for her portrayal of a Kenyan immigrant.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Liz Njagah: ‘House of Lungula’ opened doors for me

Kiriamiti: Out of crime, I just want to be John

Murang’a people are proud of their son. Even the people who used to be his worst enemies – the police - are now his best friends.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Kiriamiti: Out of crime, I just want to be John

Changing trends in the business of cutting men’s hair

Welcome to the new world of male grooming, a far cry from when a barbershop in Kenya used to be a tree with a scrapwood sign labelled ‘Kinyozi'.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Changing trends in the business of cutting men’s hair

My dad wasn't happy I had a Nigerian boyfriend

Muindi Mbingu is Wavinya Ndeti’s great grandfather. By blood, and, as I quickly learn from my conversation with her, also by character.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

My dad wasn't happy I had a Nigerian boyfriend

Maryanne Mudavadi: Musalia's daughter who caused tremors at earthquake event

'Good morning dad, the next president of Kenya,' Maryanne Mudavadi endearingly introduced her father Musalia during the ANC event at Bomas of Kenya.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Maryanne Mudavadi: Musalia's daughter who caused tremors at earthquake event

Local tourism boosts airlines amid Covid-19 travel hiccups

When Covid-19 broke out in March 2020, there were times flights would have only five people, says Kisumu International Airport Manager Selina Gor.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Local tourism boosts airlines amid Covid-19 travel hiccups

Making an impact: I had big shoes to fill

Pravir also happens to be an impact investor, the Director of Sarova Hotels and Aion Properties. He sits on various boards in Kenya and London.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Making an impact: I had big shoes to fill

All in a day’s work: Surgeon, president, writer

Dr Miriam Mutebi is the first female breast cancer surgeon in Kenya and numerous appointments, including co-chair of cancer management taskforce.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

All in a day’s work: Surgeon, president, writer

Prince Andrew: Sex scandal in the palace

The case against Prince Andrew may be heard later this year.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Prince Andrew: Sex scandal in the palace

Why we opted for plastic surgery

Plastic surgery is not just aesthetic surgery like tummy tucks, breast reductions, breast augmentations, liposuction and facelifts.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Why we opted for plastic surgery

It was a dull year as event organisers struggled to pull crowds

Kenyans favour foreign artistes more, even though they are generally accommodative of everyone across the board.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

It was a dull year as event organisers struggled to pull crowds

Should we bother with New Year’s resolutions?

Despite studies showing that 80 per cent of resolutions are broken, we keep making them.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Should we bother with New Year’s resolutions?

The dream built on a love for dancing

The thread that ties them together is one of three cords, passion for dance and desire to never go back to the things they have been through.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

The dream built on a love for dancing

Heroes: Meet ordinary people who make a difference

There are everyday heroes all around us who may never appear on the president’s list but are quietly doing heroic things every day.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Heroes: Meet ordinary people who make a difference

Here’s how we make others see the beauty of this world

The feeling of helping someone I do not know and impacting their lives in a profound way.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Here’s how we make others see the beauty of this world

Lillian Gogo: My dream was to join university

Before making history by being the first woman ever elected as MP of Rabgwe constituency, Gogo was a lecturer at Egerton University.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Lillian Gogo: My dream was to join university

Of bewitching sunsets and a TikTok-ready cheetah

There is no fence so as not to interfere with animal movement, but there is a security team of morans who escort you to your tent.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Of bewitching sunsets and a TikTok-ready cheetah

Karen Hospital co-founder Dr James Mageria dies of cancer

Dr James Mageria succumbed to cancer at about 6:25am on Thursday.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Karen Hospital co-founder Dr James Mageria dies of cancer

Emmy Kosgei: I didn’t want to become a pastor’s wife growing up

10 years ago, that statement would not have caused ears to perk up, but now it’s a thing of excitement as she switches between Kenya and Nigeria.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Emmy Kosgei: I didn’t want to become a pastor’s wife growing up

Juliani’s ode to Lillian and last meeting with Bob Collymore

Juliani confesses his love for Lillian, describing her as a lady of clarity of mind, clarity of purpose and respects herself.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Juliani’s ode to Lillian and last meeting with Bob Collymore

Isaiah Katumwa: A memorable life

The hardest question for Isaiah Katumwa to answer has to be what his most memorable moment has been.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Isaiah Katumwa: A memorable life

Wanjeri Nderu’s life as an activist: 'I wish I'd started earlier'

Wanjeri Nderu can really get a person going. Whether she is talking to you alone or to a park full of protesters, she can whip up emotions just by...

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Wanjeri Nderu’s life as an activist: 'I wish I'd started earlier'

Faith Kipyegon: Not yet done, I have big plans

when she struck out to take the lead well into the final lap, Kenyans stood up and the country stood still.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Faith Kipyegon: Not yet done, I have big plans

Pain of the left-handed as they navigate the world 'meant' for right-handed

People who are left-handed trying to use many everyday items is like a game permanently set on ‘difficult’ mode

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Pain of the left-handed as they navigate the world 'meant' for right-handed

How Kenya's first female Olympian went to the games

An interesting coincidence, as 1956 was the first time Kenya participated in the Olympics, but women did not represent Kenya until 12 years later.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

How Kenya's first female Olympian went to the games

Restoring Nairobi’s iconic libraries

Book Bunk is turning public libraries into what they call ‘Palaces for The People' while introducing technology in every aspect.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Restoring Nairobi’s iconic libraries

Jamnazi legend Awillo Mike: I will sing until I die

?Long before he and his band, Jamnazi, were known for hits such as I’m Not Sober, Awillo Mike says he was a Fanta Orange guy...

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Jamnazi legend Awillo Mike: I will sing until I die

Why Endebess MP Robert Pukose juggles surgery and politics

Endebess MP Robert Pukose is a registered doctor on the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board and will not lay down his tools of trade.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Why Endebess MP Robert Pukose juggles surgery and politics

‘Stella’ had her time but he is all mine now, says Freshley Mwamburi’s wife

When Mwamburi met Stella, he says, she was 16 years old and he was in his twenties.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

‘Stella’ had her time but he is all mine now, says Freshley Mwamburi’s wife

Passionate about horns: I found a home in music

“What if I was told today that I have cancer and six months to live?"

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Passionate about horns: I found a home in music

Master the art of selling online

Selling online isn’t rocket science, but increasing your market share through social media takes some skill.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Master the art of selling online

Mandala: Art that demands patience

The brushes used are the tiniest she can find. She has already drawn the circles and patterns and is now filling them in millimeter by millimeter.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Mandala: Art that demands patience

Crazy but fulfilling: Motherhood and working from home

On this Mother’s Day, we speak to four women about what their experience working from home with young children has been like.

By Jacqueline Mahugu 2 years ago

Crazy but fulfilling: Motherhood and working from home

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