Four years ago, inspired by a group of friends, I started choosing a word to live by instead of setting New Year’s Resolutions. I am not sure if they were too ambitious or fickle, but the resolutions rarely worked for me. Hence why I think the route I have chosen is brilliant. The idea behind…
How Will We Operate in the Future World of Work? Author and Consultant Jim Collins says, “When a calamitous event clobbers an industry or the overall economy, companies fall into one of three categories: those that pull ahead, those that fall behind, and those that die. The disruption itself does not determine your category. You…
For everything 2020 will be remembered for, pushing us to fully embrace technology is going to be one of its standout moments. Like a Marvel series, during lockdown this year, we were all forced to rethink our ways of working and swiftly propelled into the future. People who feared purchasing goods online had to quickly…
Merriam-Webster defines a visionary as ‘Someone with a strong vision of the future. Since such visions are not always accurate, a visionary’s ideas may either work brilliantly or fail miserably. Even so, visionary is usually a positive word.’ The first person that comes to mind when reading this definition is Madam C. J. Walker, an…
There’s a vibrant and thought-provoking Kenyan Superhero Series (pictured above) on Google Arts & Culture which resonates with Matoyana Media’s ongoing vision to highlight inspiring Warrior Women. Our past and present is rich with women activists who are still being discovered and recognised for the changes they’ve made to society. In Part Two of our…
“Life was teaching me that progress and change happen slowly. Not in two years, four years, or even a lifetime. We were planting seeds of change, the fruit of which we might never see. We had to be patient.” Michelle Obama, Becoming These words by Michelle Obama echo the way so many of the women…
We are blessed to work in a space where we connect with so many great African entrepreneurs. Matoyana Media’s next “In The Spotlight” feature is with Ethnikids – a bookstore founded by five mommies who are passionate about inspiring children: Precious Mdlalose, Kgalalelo Nazo, Mpho Maje, Tina Akuoko and Khumo Tapfumaneyi. Please enjoy our catch-up with them below. Ethnikids sells and…
Urglobal and their dynamic founder, Luleka Mkuzo, are In The Spotlight with Matoyana Media this week. They’re passionate about development and because they work within rural communities they’re sensitive to the differences and inequality gaps between urban and rural communities. Urglobal offers rural schools and communities a 4.0 digital lifeline in the form of a Rural Technology Park Model, ensuring that rural schools and communities join the digital movement. The business recognizes that Information and Communications Technology (ICT) can be used to bridge the gap…
The first time I heard this quote was in the early days of my career, when a senior global VP came for a visit and gave us one of the most memorable talks -about his life and career. Till this day, his talk has influenced how I think and especially when it comes to making…
Matoyana Media is honoured to have spent some time getting to know Anne Wambui Gaitha, a Kenyan-based Global Trade and Investment Expert, focusing on Global Trade, Investment Banking and Investment Management in Africa. Anne is also a Wealth and Business Coach to leaders and influencer’s in Africa. She is a financial powerhouse, bringing her expertise…