Mwima, a 38‑year‑old procurement officer in Nairobi’s Upper Hill, still treats his first accounting diploma like a lifelong stamp. Each morning, he squeezes into the same role, convinced that starting over in his career would squander the seniority he has accrued.
When the ministry he supplies hints at moving more tenders onto blockchain tracking, Mwima’s shoulders tighten and he politely declines the pilot team, reasoning that he is too far into his career to shift gears now.
