Tag Archives: life
Easy Ways to Save Money During Easter & Avoid Being Broke
By Tabitha Makumi, So you finally got paid, it’s Easter and we can finally have some fun! Easy now, if you are not careful you might end up crying foul come Monday evening. Continue reading
Kenyatta’s 22 yrs Old Speech Writer Speaks About Politics, Life and Love
Her demeanor betrays that she is a country-wide sensation, interviewed by major dailies and stations including BBC Africa. Under the cool and calm exterior lies a sharp mind that has seen her rise above challenges and opportunities that have come her way. Julie Wangombe hit the headlines after she played an integral role in writing President elect Uhuru Kenyatta’s acceptance speech. Continue reading
Why You Need a Mentor in Your Job Search & Career Growth
Have you repeatedly found yourself up against the same wall at work with no way to get around it? Continue reading
Demystifying Top Career Advice Myths
By Dorcas Karuana, Time finally comes for you to select the right career path for yourself and there’s enough career advice to last you for a life time. From your parents telling you the early bird gets the worm to that personal branding blog you read just last week, everyone and his brother has advice on how to advance your career Continue reading
How to Master Anything For Success In Life
Everybody’s got problems they wish they didn’t have. Except most people don’t WANT help. Some time ago, I realized a distinction between the kinds of people who are out there. Continue reading
How to Make Your First Job less Boring
“Time is not moving at all today.” Those are some of the words which might come out of a mouth of someone who just landed their new jobs and are bored brainless with their work. People literally start counting the hours to evening and yippee! The day is finally over and you can do something ‘interesting’ Continue reading
How To Avoid Being Nervous In an Interview
So you have a date. Or an important meeting coming up. Or a presentation to do in front of your colleagues. Continue reading
Word Of Advice When You Cant Get A Job.
Its a new year and i know many of you are already feeling like giving. Last year might have passed with no job and here you are wondering whether 2013 will be same. There is very little in life more discouraging than spending thousands and thousands of shillings (even if its your parents) on an education only to find no one willing to give you a job and a chance. Continue reading
Main Kageni: This Is How I Spend My Money.
By PAUL LETIWA It is said that successful people make and attract money, and not that people who make money become successful. Continue reading
He Married Me For His Career. I Now Want To Quit
November 30, 2012 OTHER POSTS A reader wrote this, See this is what has been disturbing me lately. My name is Lilian, 32 years old communications professional. Continue reading
9 Common Misconceptions About Money
Everyone wants to be rich and successful. Continue reading
Serious! Student Imprisoned For 2 Yrs Over Exam Cheating
Mwakenya or no Mwakenya? Many people have used this at one point in their education system. Continue reading
Programme Advisor – Monitoring and Evaluation (Kenya) at Life & Peace Institute (LPI)
Location: Nairobi URL: http://www.life-peace.org/index.php/download_file/view/262/92/ Description: Programme Advisor – Monitoring & Evaluation (Kenya) at Life & Peace Institute ( LPI ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies PROGRAMME ADVISOR – MONITORING & EVALUATION ( KENYA ) Reporting to: Programme Manager Kenya Based: Nairobi with approx. 40% travel to field locations in Kenya Duration: 4 years The Life & Peace Institute ( LPI ) is an international and ecumenical centre that supports and promotes nonviolent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace Continue reading
Programme Advisor – Kenya at Life & Peace Institute (LPI)
Location: Nairobi URL: http://www.life-peace.org/index.php/download_file/view/264/92/ Description: Programme Advisor – Kenya at Life & Peace Institute ( LPI ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies PROGRAMME ADVISOR , KENYA Reporting to: Programme Manager Kenya Based: Nairobi with approx. 40% travel to Kenya and Somalia Duration: 4 years The Life & Peace Institute ( LPI ) is an international and ecumenical centre that supports and promotes nonviolent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace. LPI ’s work in Kenya focuses on enhancing the resilience of communities to engage with conflict in nonviolent and constructive ways, so that sustainable arrangements for the management of resources are developed and enforced, and at the same time synergies between local and national efforts are created so that the pattern of neglect from central power is interrupted and more attention and resources are devoted to the targeted area, and the current conflicts in the area targeted by the programme can be transformed Continue reading
Youth Radio Trainer at Internews
Location: Daadab URL: http://https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&cws=1&rid=122 Description: Youth Radio Trainer at Internews in Dadaab – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies YOUTH RADIO TRAINER Duration: Ten (10) months, July 2012 – April 2013 Background: Working in partnership with Star FM of Nairobi, Kenya, the Dadaab Humanitarian Information Service ( HIS ) project aims to address communication gaps between refugee populations and humanitarian organizations by providing essential life-saving information that informs, protects, empowers, facilitates dialogue and affects behavior change in the target audiences of camp residents. The project will also assist the humanitarian sector to be more effective by enabling communities to better understand aid operations, access relief services and communicate with humanitarian agencies. The project will help to establish, train, and operate a community radio station run by Star FM and staffed by youth from the refugees and host communities that is being built in the camp to respond directly to the information and communication needs of those residing and working there Continue reading
Woman Donates Kidney to Her Boss, Gets Fired.
Think you have a crazy, selfish boss? Continue reading
From A Casual Employee To A Senior Manager.
When Jennifer Sintoiya opted to study Information Science at Moi University, she assumed it had everything to do with journalism. But it was about analysis, collection, storage and dissemination of information. Continue reading
Love Affairs In Campus. Evening Affairs Or Evening Classes
It starts innocently —booking each other seats, sharing notes and being in the same discussion group. Then kaboom it’s a full-blown affair! ALLAN OLINGO digs into postgraduate evening programmes, the new cheating dens In these days of cutthroat competition in the corporate world more people are finding themselves back to school. Thus the new catch phrase, “I have enrolled for evening classes for my Masters degree programme” Continue reading
Ambulance Operators at E-Plus
Location: Various Towns Description: Ambulance Operators at E-Plus in Various Towns – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies E-Plus is a private company, limited by guarantee, fully owned by the Kenya Red Cross to offer emergency medical services which include 24hr ambulance services, first aid training and the sale of first aid kits. We are looking for suitable candidates to fill the following positions: AMBULANCE OPERATORS Reports to : Operations Manager Main duties: Maintain the ambulance in the most efficient operating condition ensuring proper cost management Timely and safe patient rescue and evacuation At all times ensure proper maintenance of ambulances Receipt and handover cash payments for ambulance rescue services Ensure the vehicle is in proper mechanical condition by performing daily unit checkout and completing ‘Ambulance operator’s Daily Checklist’. Continue reading
Sales Agency Managers at Monarch Insurance
Location: Nairobi, Kisumu, Thika, Kisii, Nakuru, Meru, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri Description: Sales Agency Managers at Monarch insurance in Nairobi, Kisumu, Thika, Kisii, Nakuru, Meru, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nyeri – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies SALES AGENCY MANAGERS— LIFE INSURANCE VACANCY The Monarch insurance is a fast growing and dynamic insurance company under the Monarch Group of companies. Our values are to uphold professionalism and integrity; to provide quality customer care in service provision whilst having social responsibility and team spirit in all our operations Continue reading
Ida Odinga on Her Life, Love And Children
As published by (Drum February 2011) Words: Carol Odero Being married to the Kenyan Prime Minister must make for a fascinating life. Her Excellency Ida Odinga allows drum into her inner sanctum to discuss just that Had we been just ten minutes earlier, we would have met His Excellency the prime minister. Continue reading
Communications Intern at Be the Change – Kenya (BTCKE)
Location: Nairobi Description: Communications Intern at Be the Change – Kenya ( BTCKE ) in Nairobi – Kenya Jobs, Careers and Vacancies COMMUNICATIONS INTERN Job Start Date : 01 March 2012 Commitment Required : 3 Months Compensation : 800 KES /Week for Transportation and Phone Hours : 3 four-hour segments of work/week to be scheduled between the hours of 11am and 7pm on Tue/Wed/Fri/Sun. Organizational Summary Be the Change – Kenya ( BTCKE ) exits to reduce the number of children living in poverty through building the capacity of local leaders and local institutions. Continue reading
Independent Sales Agents Jobs in Kenya
Are you currently employed, are good at sales but can sell while still on the job? We are interested in working with you Continue reading
All About Maina Kageni. His Life. His Career..
Inspite of what people say about him, he walks with his head held high and he will not be cowed by the rumours swirling around his lifestyle. He gave Julie Masiga of PASSION Magazine the absolute final words about his life. Continue reading
Important Steps To Get Out Of A Job You Hate
Hate is a pretty strong word, but I think a lot of people out there will agree that its use is justified in this article. I don’t need to cite any statistics or reports to tell you that there are a lot of people out there who absolutely hate their jobs. You probably know at least one person in your social circle who can relate to that Continue reading