Career

CHARLES MGHENYI: How to build a career in the media industry

CHARLES MGHENYI: How to build a career in the media industry

Charles Mghenyi is a seasoned journalist with over 10 years’ experience in news reporting. He currently serves as the Coast Region Bureau Chief for The Star Newspaper, Kenya where he oversees a team of correspondents and covers the six counties in the Coast with a focus on business, health and education news. He is a…

Top Video Interview Tips for you to nail your job interview

Top Video Interview Tips for you to nail your job interview

As the world re-emerges in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic, more and more businesses are embracing technology. Thus, more job interviews are done virtually. One of the preferred tools for video conferencing is Zoom, a platform that powers online meetings, webinars and events. Having your meeting on Zoom can both be good and bad. Zoom…

How to quit your job the right way

How to quit your job the right way

It is 8:30 AM. You have only been in the office for 15 minutes, but is already dreading the work ahead of you. Another day to grind through of answering 80 to 100 calls and emails from customers and your bosses. Frequent day dreams about the weekend and partying with your colleagues keep you sane….

TINA NJAMBI; How to navigate the acting industry

TINA NJAMBI; How to navigate the acting industry

Fun-loving, outstanding actress and a lover of performing arts, Tina Njambi is a household name in East Africa. With spirited excellence, she is also a Producer, Content Creator, MC, Influencer, and Entrepreneur. Her acting roles include Lona in Maria series, `Sheila’ in Tahidi High and` Jackie’ in Wash & Set. We caught up with her…

SUSAN DARYA: How to ensure career growth

SUSAN DARYA: How to ensure career growth

Mdm. Susan Darya is an educationist and Founder of Ma’Taji Career Hub. We caught up with her for a conversation on careers. What is a career? I would describe a career as an occupational journey that one undertakes or experiences over a significant period of time, that gives him/her possible opportunity for growth and progress….

WANGARI GRACE; On the art of storytelling

WANGARI GRACE; On the art of storytelling

Who is Wangari The Storyteller? I am Wangari Grace, popularly known as Wangari The Storyteller. I am a mother, a performance storyteller and a children’s author. A woman who loves bright colours and books. So how did you get to be the storyteller you are today? What was the motivation? Truth is, I had no…

TERRY OMBAKA: How to build a career in the acting industry

TERRY OMBAKA: How to build a career in the acting industry

Kindly introduce yourself to us. My name is Terry Ombaka. I am a Kenyan actress (screen,stage and voice), budding director and currently studying screenwriting. Currently, I act on Maria series as Naomi and as Mama Lavenda on The Real Househelps of Kawangware. So Mdm Terry, what made you take this career path? Ever since I…

SUSAN DARYA; The Do's and Dont's of Job Application

SUSAN DARYA; The Do's and Dont's of Job Application

Susan Darya is an educationist, serving at the University of Nairobi in Education Administration and Management. She shares more on the basics of job seeking, mostly derived from her experience in staff management at the workplace. Introduction In a competitive job market where everyone has the neccessary qualifications, setting yourself apart is the only way…