Introduction: Let me tell you something that might change how you think about job searching. Seventy percent of jobs are never publicly advertised. Let that sink in. Seven out of every ten roles you want—the ones with good pay, good culture, good managers—are filled before they ever hit a job board. They are filled through…
Introduction: Let me tell you about two versions of myself. Version one was the “yes” person. If my boss asked for something, I said yes. If a colleague needed help, I said yes. If a project needed a volunteer, my hand went up before I even knew what I was volunteering for. I was proud…
Introduction: Let me tell you about Sarah. Sarah has been at her marketing job for three years. She used to love it. She volunteered for projects. She stayed late to help colleagues. She cared. Lately, something has shifted. She still shows up. She still does her work. But she stopped raising her hand for extra…
Introduction: Let me tell you a story about two accountants. Both work at the same mid-sized firm. Both have similar experience. Both are smart, reliable, and good at their jobs. Accountant A hears about AI and feels a knot in her stomach. She reads the headlines: “AI to Replace Millions of Jobs.” “The End of…
Introduction: Let me tell you something that might make you uncomfortable. Most people never ask for a raise. Not because they do not deserve it. Not because their company is struggling. But because they are terrified. Terrified of sounding greedy. Terrified of being told no. Terrified that the conversation will hang in the air like…
Introduction: You have survived three rounds of interviews. The recruiter has been warm and responsive. The office—or at least the Zoom background—looks impressive. There is talk of “unlimited PTO” and a well-stocked kitchen. The offer lands in your inbox, and your first instinct is to say yes immediately. But something whispers. A faint unease you…
Introduction: Kenya’s job market in 2026 is a dynamic landscape of opportunities, with a mix of established corporations, fintech innovators, healthcare providers, and FMCG companies actively recruiting talent. For job seekers, understanding which companies are hiring, the salaries on offer, and application requirements is critical. Many candidates send hundreds of generic applications but fail because…
What a Cover Letter Really Does (And Why Most Kenyans Get It Wrong). A cover letter is not a formality. It is not something you attach because the job post asked for it. And it is definitely not a summary of your CV. In the Kenyan job market, most applicants treat the cover letter as…
JOB PURPOSE: To plan, execute, and deliver heavy lift, breakbulk, OOG, and technical logistics projects within agreed scope, budget, timelines, and contractual KPIs. The role is accountable for operational project delivery, cost control, asset utilization, and compliance with QHSE and regulatory requirements while ensuring client satisfaction and commercial performance of assigned projects. Candidates with heavy lift, abnormal load (OOG)…
Introduction: CDL was established in early 2003 by its current Managing Director, Lucy Mmari. Drawing from over 14 years of experience in a well-established logistics company, she developed strong expertise in human resource management. This hands-on experience in workforce planning, recruitment, and organizational operations laid the foundation for launching CDL, with a focus on delivering…
