There has been a lot of talk about the modern office. It’s trendy, it’s fashionable, and focuses on improving employee happiness and productivity among others. I am for all that but, is the modern office a game changer? We all love the scientific studies that confirm our biases; like red wine makes you live longer; chocolate is good for your health; and exercise is overrated. That sort of thing. I feel the modern office is overrated. The forced togetherness of open-plan offices may be sociable and good for informal brainstorming, but it is also noisy and distracting. A recent Harvard study pro ..read more

Ethiopia is in many ways considered the birthplace of the African identity. It is the only country in the continent that has successfully resisted colonisation and its heritage as the site where Homo Sapiens (anatomically modern human beings) first emerged. In fact, the foremost organisation for African countries is hosted in its capital Addis Ababa. Black consciousness also reveres this country in the horn of Africa, with the Rastafari movement claiming it as the motherland of all people of African extraction. While a large part of this reputation is exaggerated by descendants of African slav ..read more

Urbanisation and westernization of lifestyle have brought a scourge to Africa’s doorstep. There has been an increase in reported cases of heart attacks and other heart diseases not only in Kenya but in the greater sub-Saharan Africa. Previously more focus was placed on fighting communicable diseases such as malaria and HIV/ Aids as these were the leading causes of death in earlier years. However, cardiovascular diseases have steadily and quickly climbed up the morbidity ladder and they are now the number one cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), 17.7 milli ..read more

BY LEONARD KIBOR On the evening of December 8 last year, women – leaders and aspiring –thronged into the 5-star Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi converging for the annual Managing in Heels Dinner (MIH) organized by the Kenya Institute of Management (KIM). This was the eleventh edition of the event which brings together women from diverse professional fields and different leadership cadres to celebrate women’s progress and achievements. Themed “ Innovative Leadership; Women Inspiring Change”, the event was graced by Central Bank of Kenya Deputy Governor Dr. Susan Koech and attended by women trai ..read more

BY LEONARD KIBOR The 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be staged in six stadiums across five cities in the Ivory Coast from January 13 to February 11, 2024. The tournament, featuring 24 teams all gunning to be crowned champions of Africa is expected to draw thousands of spectators from across Africa and millions of others viewing through broadcast channels. This will be the second time the West African country will be hosting the competition, the first happening in 1984. Twenty matches including the opening match and the final will be held in Abidjan, the commercial capita ..read more

The U.S. dollar began to displace the pound sterling as international reserve currency from the 1920s since it emerged from the First World War relatively unscathed and since the United States was a significant recipient of wartime gold inflows. After the U.S. emerged as an even stronger superpower during the Second World War, the Bretton Woods Agreement of 1944 established the post-war ainternational and monetary system, with the U.S. dollar ascending to become people  world’s primary reserve currency for international trade, and the only post-war currency linked to gold at $35 per troy ..read more

As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, a wave of optimism sweeps over individuals worldwide, inspiring them to craft ambitious resolutions for the upcoming year. Whether it’s shedding those extra pounds, advancing in their careers, or fostering healthier relationships, the start of a new year seems to hold the promise of transformation. However, as the months progress, many find themselves in the familiar territory of abandoned resolutions. Why do people, particularly managers, leaders, and employees, struggle to keep their New Year’s promises, and how can they turn the tide in 2024 ..read more

  By now, you’ve probably encountered or come across young college and university students engaged in a practice known as academic writing as a means of income. Although this term doesn’t directly pertain to their own coursework, it entails completing academic assignments on behalf of students and scholars from foreign universities who are willing to pay generously for professionally crafted essays and assignments. This type of employment has seen steady growth in proximity to universities, where students are eager to take on the role of online academic assignment writers. It epitomizes g ..read more

BY VICKY KARUGA In the recent past, I have been having conversations around the Housing levy with fellow professionals in the architectural space and really thinking about how this well-intentioned initiative could be more sustainable.  The debate has been on how we can have expansive conversations and develop frameworks that make this idea effective, beneficial, and sustainable.  And it made me think of sustainability and how EI plays a role. In the face of pressing universal challenges, such as climate change and environmental issues, the need for sustainable practices has become m ..read more

By MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE Employers have to contend with employee turnover at different stages of business life. Sometimes employees decide to leave work for reasons beyond their control. For most employers, losing an integral and valued team member is sad. Studies show that this will happen even in the happiest work environment. No matter the reason for resignation, it is imperative for a leader to act with dignity, grace, and professionalism. Why employees leave Susan Heathfield of The Balance Career notes; that employees resign when they receive irresistible job offers that will catapult their ..read more