PRIME The CEO who likes to be underestimated People underestimate my ability to influence and take my participation as neutral until something happens.
PRIME ‘I never borrow or lend money’: The CEO shaped by his father’s lessons I learned to be deeply conservative about financial planning, and I don't take foolish financial risks.
PRIME The CEO who swore by bow ties and bold decisions to stand out The experiences that I have had, both difficult and enjoyable, have enabled me to perceive the world in the moment.
PRIME The CEO who tells women to think twice before being ‘nice’ People often assume I am soft because of my soft-spoken and calm demeanour. However, my calmness is actually my superpower.
PRIME The CEO who kept a promise he made at five People believe that money can just fall from somewhere and suddenly you are rich. The truth about money, or anything that you're building, is that it has to be a function of time.
PRIME A CEO’s lessons on taking the path less travelled My definition of success is having people around you that care about you, and that you care about.
PRIME The cerebral engineer learning from the sheep My definition of success is having people around you that care about you, and that you care about.
PRIME The CEO who loves to watch animals chew You must have the humility to be patient, to understand what the animals want.
PRIME ‘I’m worse than a mule’: The reserved CEO with an iron will I think people underestimate the strength of my resolve.
PRIME NSE boss who dreams of going to the moon 'I have always been fascinated by space. I decided one day to write a letter, while in Standard Four, to NASA.'
PRIME Jared Kangwana on the price of carrying a famous name while carving his own path 'It's absolutely okay to be selfish in terms of making the decisions that are right for you.'
PRIME Diplomat who learned Kiswahili through ‘Sungura Mjanja’ book 'If you think that you have enough, change what you're doing.'
PRIME The banker behind Mansa-X, the multi-billion fund Nahashon Mungai created Mansa-X, a special fund now worth Sh153 billion, at just 32.
PRIME What money can’t teach you about life Samsung Electronics East Africa Finance Director Philip Karanja reflects on raising sons, building a career, discovering golf and why consistency—not money—has shaped his life.
PRIME Prof Wyne Mutuma: ‘Success means nothing if you fail as a parent’ The arbitrator and law professor reflects on fatherhood, faith, ambition and why raising children matters more than professional accolades.
PRIME A life split in two: The CEO parenting from afar From chasing success to searching for purpose, Ujay Jayaratne opens up about fatherhood, mortality, ambition and the lessons that reshaped his view of life.
PRIME The fireball and the wallflower: Inside Vincent Odhiambo’s mind The Ashoka Regional Director reflects on fatherhood, purpose, relationships and the questions that have shaped his life.
PRIME Jagat Shah: Success gave me everything, but the bill was paid at home The Mitsumi Distribution founder reflects on wealth, family, friendship and why the one thing he cannot recover is time with his children.
PRIME The CEO with 100-hour work weeks, an arranged marriage and a global career Redington Global chief executive VS Hariharan talks about arranged marriage, parenting twins, relentless travel, failure, trust and why he refuses to let stress define his life.
PRIME Walter Odhiambo: ‘Nobody is coming to save you’ SOS Children’s Villages national director Walter Odhiambo reflects on childhood hardship, family responsibility, leadership loneliness and the lessons that shaped his view of life.
PRIME Kennedy Osano: ‘The dream is free. The hustle is sold separately’ Driven by ambition and shaped by loss, Kennedy Osano reflects on success, sacrifice and the fear of going back.
PRIME The feminist at the frontline of trauma, and how she copes At the intersection of justice and human pain, Naitore Nyamu-Mathenge reflects on resilience, motherhood and the quiet work of holding it together.
PRIME Fiona Omondi: A neat freak who learned to love noise and messiness Fiona Omondi, the Chief Strategy Officer of Tradewinds Aviation Services, reflects on motherhood and ambition — with Rome always somewhere in the background.
PRIME The CEO who fled Congo, built a global life and found a home in Kenya Paloma Lengema, General Manager at BIC East Africa, recalls fleeing Congo, travelling the world and finding love in Kenya.
