RE-IMAGINING NAIROBI: FROM A TOURISM HUB TO A SUSTAINABLE CITY
RE-IMAGINING NAIROBI: FROM A TOURISM HUB TO A SUSTAINABLE CITY Nairobi at a glance Nairobi is the capital of Kenya and is East Africa’s business and commercial hub. For some, it is the gateway to the horn of Africa and the larger East and Central Africa. With a population of about five million people, the […]
NAVIGATING NATURE-POSITIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES IN KENYA: COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS
NAVIGATING NATURE-POSITIVE BUSINESS STRATEGIES IN KENYA: COLLABORATIVE APPROACHES FOR SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS Picture this; in a bustling Kenyan city, a couple lived in a cosy apartment with a curious view. Every morning, the wife would peer through their window at their neighbour, a woman who always seemed to be surrounded by dirt and grime. “Why is […]
The 2024 Sustainability Trends: Key Insights for Kenyan Professionals
SUMMARY OF THE WEBINAR’S DISCUSSIONS The Association of Sustainability Practitioners in Kenya (ASPK) is a community of sustainability champions, committed to embedding sustainable practices within the fabric of Kenyan society and beyond. ASPK is a network of professionals and organizations spanning the sectors of business, government, academia, and civil society, all bound by a common […]
Crafting Impactful Sustainability Reports: A Strategic Guide for Practitioners and Companies
Sustainability reporting is the practice of measuring, disclosing, and being accountable for an organization’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The main objective of sustainability reporting is to communicate the organization’s commitment to sustainable development and its impact on various stakeholders such as investors, customers, employees, and the broader community. Reporting is a tool that […]
How to Gain Stakeholder Buy-in
Gaining Sustainability Stakeholder Buy-in: In the Workplace and at Community Level The RBC Susty Dialogue Series inaugural event took place on May 11, 2023 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm EAT. Organized by Responsible Business Consulting (RBC), over 45 sustainability professionals came together at Baraza Media Lab in Nairobi, Kenya to share perspectives on […]
DO NOT MANIPULATE ME!
Virginia* 20 Virginia shares her sexual harassment ordeal at her new job as a waitress at a restaurant. She was excited for the opportunity since it was an upgrade from her last job, where she was underpaid and overworked. At her new job, she had flexible working hours and a very understanding boss. What Virginia […]
USINISHIKE!
Emily* 27 I am trying to manoeuvre through a bustling crowd on a footbridge. There is so much going on; hawkers and customers, mothers with babies tucked on their backs, lovers clutching onto each other’s hands and beggars on wheelchairs holding empty containers. I lack the patience to join the trail moving at a snail’s […]
NEVER SMILE AT STRANGERS
Lucy* 48 Sexual harassment reminds me of the ‘Me Too’ movement. I think a lot of black and brown women in developing countries did not take part. We were all probably quietly thinking, sexual harassment is such a normal occurrence in our lives, where do we begin…well, that is what I was thinking. Sexual harassment […]
HOWEVER I DRESS WHEREVER I GO, LET ME BE!
Annabel* 22 Annabel is a student at State University and she loves wearing fashionable clothes. From her style, one can tell that her sense of fashion is bold, classy, sexy and aesthetic —she likes to subtly show her skin. Annabel prefers walking to school since the university is nearby, except for instances when she foresees […]
KAA RADA
Rosita* 30 It was a busy Friday evening in Nairobi town. That day after work, I decided to take a bus instead of the small matatus to get home. Since it was the beginning of the weekend, I was very excited to get home and relax after a long week of so much to do […]