Milly Mbithi appointed people and culture lead at Cropnuts

Wandera Kweyu, director of people and culture at Jambojet, says culture comes alive when it becomes a practical model for how an organisation’s people behave, share information and run the business

Kenya’s insurance industry is evolving, but sustainable growth starts with its people. In this piece, I explore the importance of human capital in strengthening professionalism, building customer trust and shaping a more sustainable future for the insurance industry.

Homegrown companies can compete for top talent by offering agility, direct impact and transparent leadership. This article explores why local businesses should be seen as career destinations rather than stepping stones..

Wandera Kweyu, director of people and culture at Jambojet, believes people should never have to leave themselves at the door when they come to work. Her journey through law, human resources and humanitarian work, alongside her own experience with mental health, has shaped her approach to leadership and creating workplaces where people can show up as their whole selves.

Judy Njeri head of HR, administration and logistics at Malibu Pharmacy explains why true strategic leadership requires mastering company business models, understanding cost centres and treating profitability as a core people agenda.

Imani Msesega has joined Beach & Safari Holidays as senior human resources officer in Arusha, following HR roles at Wilmar International and Suhara Group in Tanzania.

Mukundiyukuri Ernestine has taken on the senior HR manager role at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund in Rwanda, following more than a decade in human resources roles across the hospitality industry in Rwanda and the UAE.

Martin Githaiga, head of people at Turaco, believes HR should help build a company rather than simply administer one. After years of building people functions in fast-growing companies, he has learned that the real work is understanding what an organisation wants to become and creating the people, culture and structures to get it ther

Martin Githaiga says people should not hand their work to AI and walk away. He makes the case for a workforce that treats AI as a capable but inexperienced colleague, one that still needs a second pair of eyes before its work goes out the door.

HR is expected to contribute to business performance, but operational demands often leave little room for strategic work. Girmay Abrha, head of HR and organisational development at The Ultimate Insurance Broker in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, examines how HR can move beyond day-to-day demands and make people's practices work in the realities of the business.

Girmay Abrha, head of HR and organisational development at The Ultimate Insurance Broker in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, highlights how leadership behaviour shapes organisational culture and why HR must demonstrate its contribution to business performance through meaningful results.

Ozem Muriuki, head of HR & organisational development at Prudential Kenya and Maureen Juma, human resources and administration manager at Flex Money Transfer both in financial services make the case that the people function belongs at the centre of business strategy, not on the edges of it.