THE AFRICAN SAGE

  👔 Introduction In today’s workplace, one thing is becoming increasingly unclear: what exactly should we wear to work? With more people moving between jobs, switching industries, or juggling hybrid schedules, the dress code is no longer the straightforward guide it used to be. What once passed as “professional” has shifted dramatically, and both employees and employers are feeling the pinch. Let’s unpack this modern workplace dilemma and explore how we can all navigate it a little more smoothly. 💼 From Suits to Sweatshirts: The Changing Face of Office Fashion Remember when a suit and tie was the gold standard of professionalism? Not anymore. From Silicon Valley to Nairobi startups, the hoodie-and-sneakers vibe is now as common in meetings as the traditional blazer. And with the rise of remote work, many of us have spent the past few years working in comfy clothes that would’ve raised eyebrows in a traditional office setting. Fashion and workplace culture have ev...

  Introduction The explosion of digital tools and the global experience of the COVID-19 pandemic have irrevocably reshaped the nature of work. Remote work, once a luxury or an exception, has become the norm in many sectors. Traditional 8-5 work models are being replaced with more fluid, deliverable-based systems that value output over presence. This paradigm shift has brought both opportunities and challenges, especially for managers and organisations grappling with the implications of this new work ethos.   The Shift from Time-Based to Output-Based Work The conventional model, where productivity was equated with clocking in and out of a physical office, is losing relevance. Employees today are often evaluated based on their deliverables and outcomes rather than the number of hours they spend at their desks. This shift is empowering for workers, allowing for flexibility, better work-life balance, and enhanced autonomy. However, it also challenges traditional notions of s...

  There’s been a lot of noise lately about Kenya’s rising debt. And rightly so. Our national debt is growing at an alarming rate, and the pressure is starting to show on our economy, on our livelihoods, and on our future. But let’s be honest: the debt is just the tip of the iceberg. Kenya has much deeper issues that we need to confront head-on.   💸 We’re Spending More Than We’re Earning Let’s start with the basics. Kenya is living beyond its means. We borrow billions, but instead of using that money to build industries or create jobs, too much of it goes into consumption, political gimmicks, and flashy projects that don't generate returns. Meanwhile, we keep importing more than we export. That means more money is flowing out of the country than coming in, and we’re not making enough to pay our bills. 🏭 The Real Problem? We’re Not Producing Enough If Kenya is going to stand on its own two feet, we need to start producing. Not just farming more maize or exporting raw...

  The news of Pope Francis’ passing has swept across the world, stirring mourning among the faithful and beyond. He was a leader loved for his humility, courage, and refusal to be boxed into the trappings of tradition. And now, he is gone. A mortal man, like all of us— “from dust you are and to dust you will return” (Genesis 3:19). But as the Catholic Church prepares to bid him farewell, we are confronted with a familiar pattern: an over-mystified farewell, drenched in tradition and pageantry, that risks distracting us from the Gospel message he so often sought to live out. Hierarchy or Humility? A Tension in the Church For centuries, the Church has been both the body of Christ and a deeply human institution. While structures can serve order, they can also foster distance. They can unintentionally elevate leaders into untouchable figures, creating layers between the pulpit and the pew. Pope Francis understood this tension—and often resisted it. One of his first acts as pop...