I have a unique perspective on “Bare Minimum Monday”, which entails people completing only the essential tasks, especially on Mondays. I was meant to turn in this article on Monday, but here we are today, Tuesday. Wondering why? It is simply because it was a Bare Minimum Monday, a recent TikTok trend meant to encourage employees to reduce the pressure to perform and make Monday a less daunting day. The transition from a relaxing weekend to a busy or stressful work week can stir up Sunday blues, a dreadful feeling you get when thinking about impending workweek, school week, or…
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You have just defaulted on your loan. Or you need to pay up for some important items. This gets you into serious problems, so you go ahead to think of “uncommon jobs” to get the much-needed cash, if all goes well, manage to deal with the challenging situation. Here is how to get started: 1.Coin Vendors There are people who exchange coins for notes. For every Sh100 note, a customer would in return receive Sh90 coins. Personal Shoppers Did you know that there are “human glovos”? Instead of adding your items to a cart, you can contact a personal shopper…
Close attention is being paid to whether or not the European Commission will impose additional tariffs on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EVs) after its anti-subsidy investigation. From a protectionist perspective, additional tariffs may offer a temporary shield for European automakers. But in the long run, they will ultimately erode their competitiveness on the global stage. Before going deeper into the issue of possible new tariffs on China’s EVs, it may be helpful to review the findings of the book “Prosperity Through Competition” by Ludwig Erhard, a former chancellor of Germany. In this globally influential economics book, Erhard emphasized the…
Lamu County will host a joint five County Investment Conference later this month aimed at exploring innovative solutions to enhance climate resilience and stimulate economic development in the frontier arid and marginalised regions. Under the Frontier Counties Development Council, the county governments of Lamu, Tana River, Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera are set to organize a joint County Investment Conference taking place June 27, in Lamu County. Themed “Unveiling Opportunities: Redefining Northern Kenya as an Investable Destination,” the conference will focus on coming up with solutions and recommendations that will boost agriculture, tourism as well as explore potential opportunities that are…
The government is set to save Sh170 billion from the deal entered between the Kenya power company and ministry of ICT where Kenya power transmission lines are being used to roll out the 100 thousand fibre optic cable throughout the country, ICT and the Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo has revealed. CS Owalo said the deal is not only cost effective but would also ensure efficiency in the delivery of the fibre optic cable by 2026 and not 2027 as was initially planned. “The use of Kenya power transmission lines to deliver the 100 thousand kilometers of fibre optic cable…
A leader is a steward. Leadership is the ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or a set of goals. The influence could be as a result of either the position held by an individual or from within the group. Good leaders need to have the basic understanding of group dynamics, interpersonal relations as well as be trained in the application of managerial skills. It is at the back of this that good leaders need to be aware of the impact they have on their subordinates, and encourage and use feedback and members’ suggestions in order to…
Belgian national airline, Brussels Airlines is back on the Nairobi-Brussels route after a nine-year break, as the sector continues to recover especially from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The move by the Lufthansa Group backed airline to return to the route was inspired by expanding options to and from Kenya by travelers due to increased connecting flights between Europe and North America through Brussels. It currently flies to 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa with the relaunch of Nairobi route signaling planned expansion to the region. “This important milestone comes on the back of a resurgent air transport business in…
By Lilian Mwikali and Judy Totari NCBA Bank Group and Inchcape Kenya have inked a deal that will see the financial institution finance customers to acquire vehicles from the automotive distributor. The lender’s director of asset finance and business Lenox Mugambi said during the signing of the agreement at Inchcape Changan showroom along Lusaka Road on Tuesday, June 4, that the collaboration will offer “exceptional benefits” specifically for those looking to acquire Jaguar, BMW, Land Rover and Changan vehicles. “As we navigate through the complexity of vehicle financing, our goal remains clear to simplify the process and make it more…
Narok County government has started a ban on usage of private vehicles for game drives in Maasai Mara National Reserve, saying only safari trucks, safari land cruisers and safari vans are exempted. The move will boost the reserve’s tourism revenues while reducing the impacts of tourism on its natural environment, as per the Maasai Mara Management Plan 2023-32, whose main objective is strengthening and harmonising management systems and improving internal collaboration between the two sections of the reserve, through for example, the establishment of an internal management committee. Authorities say the plan will also align airstrip landing licensing throughout the…
By Ann Precious Kinyua It is not uncommon to find “Lipa mapema na pochi la biashara” stickers in public service vehicles nowadays. Investing in digital advancements gives all sectors of society big opportunities, especially in the realm of financial transactions. However, amidst the convenience of digital money transfers, it is critical to ponder the associated costs. The digitised method of cash transfer has surged, with Safaricom’s M-Pesa proving convenient. The telco’s extensive network makes it possible for users to reach individuals even in the most remote areas, facilitating not only money transfers, but also communication through phone calls and text…