Having benefited from mentors and coaches throughout her career, Airtel Uganda HR director Susan Mataka now mentors young HR professionals and supports initiatives that help women develop as leaders. She reflects on how listening to younger employees has influenced her approach to the workplace and why understanding the business is essential to effective HR leadership.
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..
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.
At the CHRO East Africa Summit Launch held at Villa Rosa Kempinski Nairobi, Absa Bank Kenya CPO Mumbi Kahindo gave a future-forward keynote address of what CHROs can focus on to cope with evolving demands of the modern workplace.
Saruni Basecamp CHRO Gerishen Katieno’s journey proves that human resources is not about paperwork but building trust, driving culture change and creating lasting business impact.
As artificial intelligence reshapes the modern workplace, organisations are being challenged to rethink leadership, culture and workforce capability. Felix Ochieng, general manager for people and culture at Liberty Kenya, explores how HR leaders can adopt AI responsibly and build human-centred workplaces where technology enhances human potential.
As AI continues to redefine the modern workplace, it is increasingly becoming a powerful tool for enhancing decision-making, streamlining operations and generating deeper insights into workforce trends. But for Erica W. Mboya, head of HR at I&M Bank Tanzania, technology is only part of the story.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept or futuristic tool. It has become a core part of how organisations operate.
Mumbi Kahindo, CPO at Absa Bank Kenya, believes success is about knowing what deserves your attention in each season, asking for what you need and using every position you hold to make space for others.
Mental health in the workplace is no longer a once-a-year conversation. Across East Africa, HR executives are increasingly embedding wellbeing into everyday business strategy, recognising that employee performance and retention are closely linked to psychological health. HR leaders share the steps their teams are taking to destigmatise mental health and prioritise holistic wellbeing.
When Jemima Ngode, Radio Africa Group HR manager, was diagnosed with a condition that could have led to brain surgery, she chose a different path. By making deliberate changes to her daily routine and prioritising her health, she reversed the condition and changed the way she approaches leadership and work.
