By Gakii Dominica “If the ladder is not leaning against the right wall, every step we take just gets us to the wrong place faster.” ~ Stephen Covey Jigsaw puzzle games come with an image of what the little pieces should form when put together correctly. If you play the game with a couple of…

by Truphie Kwaka-Sumba Recently a friend called asking for an urgent coffee date. I met Shakuza that evening and listened to her explain in detail how she was going to be sacked because of a major deal she had failed to close. Shakuza works for one of the big four audit and accounting firms. She…

by Beatrice Kirubi The phone rang.“Hi Beatrice” the caller greeted. “Hi Catherine, how are you doing?” I answered. Catherine is our site Human Resource Manager and works closely with me in my diversity and inclusion initiatives across the company. “I am well.” Catherine replied and inquired, “is it only permanent employees coming for today’s Women…

By Truphie Kwaka-Sumba Ever read the children’s fairy tale of the ‘Emperor’s Clothes’? Once upon a time there lived an Emperor who was rich and famous and loved to dress well. One day two weavers told the ing that they could make him an outfit that was the most magnificent ever seen. Not only would…

By EDITH WARIARA KARIUKI “We’d like you to talk about that women thing…”  That was a caller from a radio station giving me the topic I was to speak on as part of International Women’s Day celebration. “…That woman downing each other thing… the stab-you-in-the-back thing…” He struggled to explain what the talk show was…