The Document I Fear Losing Most Blockchain and digital identity might sound like a topic reserved for tech conferences and policy papers. But for me, it starts with something far more personal — my passport. As someone who loves to travel, my biggest nightmare is not a delayed flight or a missed connection. It […]
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A Morning at the Hospital I Will Never Forget Blockchain in healthcare Africa is a conversation that did not start in a boardroom for me. It started in a hospital queue. Years ago, I walked into Kenyatta National Hospital very sick. Someone had told me the trick: arrive early if you want to see
Remote work in Africa is no longer a distant dream. Thousands of professionals across the continent are landing international roles, earning in foreign currencies, and building careers that were simply not possible a decade ago. The internet has genuinely levelled the playing field, opening doors that once felt out of reach. However, there is a
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Introduction For many freelancers and small business owners working with global clients, the biggest challenge is not the work itself. The real headache often comes when it is time to get paid. International payments can be slow, expensive, and frustrating. Many professionals lose a significant portion of their earnings to transaction fees, while others experience
The last time I visited my parents in the village, I stayed a little longer than usual. There is something about that village air that makes you forget the chaos of the city. When I’m there, I go back to being their little girl. There’s no rush, no Nairobi traffic, and definitely no worrying about
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Have you ever felt like a complete tech imposter? If you’ve ever sat in a room full of developers discussing the intricacies of Kubernetes while you were still trying to figure out why your “div” wouldn’t center, you are not alone. My journey into the digital world began with a mix of extreme overconfidence and
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When I first arrived in Nairobi, I was fresh from the village and incredibly naïve. Like many young graduates, I was hungry for an opportunity and perhaps a bit too trusting of the advertisements plastered across the city. It wasn’t long before I fell victim to one of the most notorious Nairobi job scams, an
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It’s 8 a.m. on a quiet Thursday morning. I have my cup of coffee in one hand and my laptop open on the desk. Before I even check my emails or social media, I open ChatGPT. This has become my ChatGPT Routine, my little digital journaling session, my brainstorming buddy, my accountability partner, and sometimes,
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