Recently, I spent one of my Saturdays with Mathare youth, who are members of 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗕𝗢, a grassroots initiative...

In July this year, I met the team of my dreams, in real life!  I’ve been working remotely with  Open Cities Lab  since March last year,...

In many African cultures, we hold deep reverence for our ancestors. We speak of ancestral lands with awe and belonging. We value our...

I don’t just make connections—I build networks. As a child, I was endlessly talkative, eager to share thoughts on everything. Over time,...

Last year, I had only one eye, but that didn’t stop me from putting myself out there and selling my expertise. If you don’t know my...

Failure has been one of my greatest teachers. Being naturally driven, I’ve pursued countless endeavours and adventures only to see most...

One year ago today, on January 14th, 2024, my life changed forever. I lost sight in my left eye in a near-fatal car accident. Since then,...

For the past six months, my experience of partial blindness has taught me a great deal about urban accessibility in Nairobi, or rather,...

Here I am, getting ready to host a fireside chat with the brilliant Prof. Ingrid Woolard, and the notes on my iPad are absolute...

Last October, I decided to transition out of a full-time role to become an independent consultant. It was so terrifying to leave behind...

On a dull Friday, time stood still as I sat waiting in the reception area of a government office. The receptionist snapped me out of deep...

Long Easter weekends were my usual time for high-adrenaline activities. Last year, I had a truly exhilarating experience snorkeling and...

Yesterday, I woke up in despair. The day before, I had tried resting the whole day to see if my facial swelling would go down. By the...

In today’s fast-paced world, where efficiency often seems to take precedence over empathy, it's easy to lose sight of the essence of true...

2024 has not unfolded quite as I had envisioned. My meticulous plans were halted by my accident in mid-January, throwing my life into...

Life can be unpredictable, a fact that hit me square in the face – literally. On the 15th of January 2024, my world changed in the blink...

My pursuit in 2023 has been to map my tribe. 'Tribe' refers to individuals who share my mindset and with whom I aim to pursue similar...

I had planned for a while to meet with a new acquaintance in Cape Town, Lizalise Mngcele to exchange ideas on innovation and career...

My friends and I are meeting for our next fireside chat in December to talk about transitions. The timing couldn't be more perfect,...