Kenyan Freelancer

With no one looking over your shoulders, one can easily slip down the valley of non-productivity. This is one of those pitfalls that are usually hushed in the freelance corridors. I tend to be hyperactive and the slightest distraction can throw me off tangent for a very, very long time. Consequently, this means I have [...]

Agreements and contracts are often found in the legal corridors and hallways of big companies and multinationals. My stint in the bank made me realize the importance of such agreements. Any form of relationship that was entered between the bank and a member of the public was almost always followed with one appending their signature [...]

 One of my biggest freelancing flaw is avoiding ‘business’ tasks that are crucial to the growth of any business. What am I on about? Marketing, book-keeping, administrative tasks and chasing clients for your payment puts a damper on my otherwise high spirit that I get from writing. In a previous post, I talked about using [...]

For those not aware, my first writing gig was with Tujuane (still write for them). The opportunity offered, has taught me a great deal about freelance writing. Currently, they have an opening for great writers and talented wordsmiths out there. Tujuane Network is part of Nairobist Media Ltd, a networking platform for entrepreneurs and professionals [...]

For the past month or so, I have been buried neck deep by a client’s project (not that am complaining and this has made me realise the essence and importance of having your time off from work as a freelancer. Granted, you could be pressed by a deadline and maybe you are handling a large [...]