PRIME ‘You don’t need to be the brightest, just be a good human being’ Why character, not perfect grades, defines Sanlam Life CEO Jacqueline Karasha’s life.
PRIME Willis Otieno and why his three-legged stool still matters Willis Evans Otieno, a partner at Otieno Ogola & Company Advocates, describes Alego as the promised land.
PRIME CEO who tests hotel pillows and knows what makes a perfect steak Kenya Association of Travel Agents boss Nicanor Sabula talks pillows, parenting and the pursuit of peace beyond the boardroom.
PRIME George Kebaso, the executive choosing roots over runways 'In my office, I have one of dad's awards that he was given posthumously for a hospital that was being constructed upcountry. Growing up, he always told me to be patient, don't take shortcuts.'
PRIME The university boss who embraces privilege, rejects envy KCA University vice-chancellor Isaiah Wakindiki, from a family that boasts a deputy president and a deputy vice-chancellor, sees their success as privilege rather than luck.
PRIME CEO who unwinds by swimming underwater, wild terrain driving James Odongo, the CEO of the Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organisation (Kepro), likes to think of himself as a handyman.
PRIME Arthur Oginga, the CEO who’s mastering the art of a quiet life Behind the quiet charm of Arthur Oginga lies a leader redefining success through balance, reflection, and purpose.
PRIME The CEO who walks barefoot and owns only two pairs of shoes During the interview, Andrew Mwanyota Lewela, the self-styled barefoot CEO of KeNIC, will attempt to persuade me to remove my shoes.
PRIME CEO, biker, kickboxer, horse rider: How Nasra does it all her way Kenya Green Building Society CEO Nasra Nanda lives by the motto: “Well-behaved women seldom make history”.
PRIME Architect CEO who wants to retire making music with his daughters Arthur Mugo, the founder of Precise Architects, wants to retire in the next 10 years.
PRIME 10 years away: How Jubril balances career in Kenya, family in Nigeria Tall and soft-spoken, the Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya managing director and father of three works bone-crunching hours, devoted to extracting every sliver of dividend from his hustle.
PRIME CEO who grew up in a family of 24 children and how he stood out Yussuf Didow even know what number I am: Growing up one of 24 children
PRIME The perfectionist CEO who builds toilets without a hammer She moved to Kenya and built a sanitation network to transform the lives of residents in low-income areas.
PRIME Eric Kimani: My idea of a good weekend is spending it on a boat, fishing If you learn to serve mankind, it will open more doors for you than if you were the CEO of the top-most company.
PRIME Caine Wanjau on perception, adventure and walking a tightrope It’s important in life to always think about what's next.
PRIME Trampolines and tee offs: How Dr Kaumbutho stays young He may be a doctor by calling, but storytelling is his true profession, dishing out axioms here and there: Something disarming about his grandson.
PRIME Frank Aswani: The CEO who sees black tax as a privilege Frank loves living, and loves living well. Collecting music CDs and vinyl. Exercising in his elusive hunt for the six-pack. Bantering with his band of brothers from Mean Machine RFC, and their...
PRIME ‘I would never trade family time, not even for a handshake with a billionaire’ Kevin Mutiso, CEO of Oye, talks about his truculent teenage years and rediscovering his former passions. “Actions have consequences,” he says of his 20s.
PRIME Alex Nyaga’s simple pleasures of ‘chapo mutura’ in a ‘kibandaski’ Alex Nyaga, CEO of Parapet Cleaning Services, almost became a pilot, but that dream had a short runway...
PRIME Claire Munene on mastering her tongue and her mother’s best advice Claire Munene shares how intentional words, tough love, and self-awareness shape her life as a mother, leader, and woman.
PRIME Maureen Kambona: The tiger mum who loves a soft life Maureen Kambona juggles motherhood, corporate leadership and sci-fi fandom with a fiery passion that fuels every part of her life.
PRIME Sundeep Raichura’s quiet philosophical time and masala tea Zamara Group’s CEO Sundeep Raichura philosophises about life during his cold morning showers and at the end of the day.
PRIME Job Kabochi’s trip that changed his life The boy who grew up on the wrong side of Muthaiga has done well for himself.
PRIME CEO with a ‘sad’ management style Kakuzi Plc’s Chris Flowers makes no apologies for being a workaholic, taking only weekends off to enjoy nyama choma, whisky — or both.