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Blockchain and digital identity

Blockchain and Digital Identity: How SSI Is Giving the Invisible a Voice

  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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Blockchain in HealthCare Africa

When the System Fails the Patient: Why Blockchain in Healthcare Africa Is No Longer Optional

  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

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Stablecoins for Freelancers and businesses

Stablecoins for Freelancers and Businesses: A Better Way to Receive International Payments

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

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A caricature of a young woman working remotely in a Kenyan village compound while a cow looks on confused

Explaining Remote Work to Parents: When Your “Dream Job” Looks Like Loitering

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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oung woman in tech feeling like an imposter at a networking event.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Tech: My Journey from “HTML Engineer” to Developer

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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A woman sitting in an office chair, working on a laptop with a cup of coffee, looking out a window.

The Fine Line: Balancing AI Dependency and Creativity in Your Routine

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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Remote Work Kenya- Mary Usaji

Life as a Remote Worker in Kenya: My Journey Earning Global Rates with International Clients

When I first transitioned to remote work , I had no idea how much it would change my life. I thought it would just be a different way of working, you know, no more commuting, more flexibility, and working in pajamas (which, yes, happens sometimes 😄). But what I didn’t expect was how deeply it

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Kenya Crypto Regulation

Kenya’s Crypto Regulation: The VASP Bill and A New Era for Digital Assets

I still remember the first time I tried to “get into crypto.” A few years ago, curiosity led me into a room where people were talking about Bitcoin. I walked out more confused and $700 poorer  after realizing I’d fallen for a scam I didn’t even understand at the time. It wasn’t Bitcoin’s fault; it

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