Albert Omuko’s Post

Motivation may get you started but it takes DISCIPLINE to keep you going. Do you agree?

Meet the 'First Family'😊 But how did this comedian manage to pull this? There's no shortage of humor in this country 😊

Brightley & Curtis Ventures(BCV) is 3 today! What a milestone! This business was born slightly after the pandemic in 2021. But the idea first came in 2018. When we started out, the NOs were very many, few WAITs, and finally one YES. My one-and-only wife runs the show with the rest of the team. I provide the needed support from the background. Here's why BCV is different than the rest: -Faster turn-around times, the hotel industry is time-sensitive. -Quality products that can leave a mark -A different customer experience. At BCV, the real work begins after 7 p.m. We oversee order preparations for dispatch the next day. We supply detergents and hotel amenities within Mombasa, a little bit of South Coast(Diani area), North Coast(Kilifi), and parts of Voi. Are you in procurement in the hotel and hospitality industry and are tired of poor-quality products and bad service? Get in touch with us, we will sort you.

I have learned to be at peace with everyone in over a decade of working. In Swahili, they say 'jua kuishi na watu'. A colleague I once worked with recently approached me. He needed quotations by sea import(full container loads) from China. We are now in the final stages and we expect to do this business in October. Just the other day this former colleague was a junior employee. Now he's a decision maker in a reputable company. Would this person have approached me if I mishandled him? I can give several such stories but the point is that never despise anyone. Managers,never use/misuse your authority to mistreat anyone. This is because tables do turn real quick. Do you agree?

Dear #jobseekers, have you ever sent a post-rejection 'Thank you' note? You’ve heard of a post-interview thank you note. Now get ready for the post-rejection thank you note! I see WAY too many job seekers viewing rejection as the end of the line. They cut ties with everyone at the company. These are people you spent 30-60+ minutes connecting with! They know your value, they know what you offer. They can be some of the best leads for new roles if you let them. So instead of letting rejection be the end of the line… Send a Post-Rejection Thank You note! Here's how to write one in 4 parts: 1. Thank them for taking the time to consider you 2. Wish them a ton of success with the hire they made 3. Mentioned specific things that you loved about the company, team, and speaking with them! 4. Ask if it'd be ok for you to stay in touch For example: "Hi Jamie, Thanks so much for taking the time to chat with me last week! I heard the team made a hire, I'm super excited for you all and I'm wishing you a ton of success with [Initiative]. I really enjoyed interviewing at [Company], and I especially enjoyed our chat about the future of blockchain in the health tech space. If you're up for it, I'd love to stay in touch! Either way, have an awesome rest of the week." Now set a calendar invite to follow up with these people once / month. Aim to add value with your touch points. I promise they'll lead you to more opportunities. via: Austin Belcak

Things don't look good with the Saccos in Kenya! Some of the reasons for members exit are include but are not limited to 👇 1. Dissatisfaction with the offered services. 2. Unemployment. 3. Retirement. 4. Apathy. Let’s focus on reason no 1 (customer service) as it is customer service week. Let’s call it customer experience in this context. Most saccos thrive due to their ability to offer loans of up to 3x of deposits. But this is limited when members cannot get up to 3 guarantors. Self-guarantorship is also allowed where one can't get guarantors In that case, one can get a loan only the equivalent of their deposits. You're basically taking back your money but paying interest to the Sacco! When this fails to make sense,exit becomes an option. Customer experience with most of the saccos is wanting. Sometimes email response takes days. Telephone calls are not answered. Poor customer service is slowly killing reputed saccos. Could it be that some of them became complacent and comfortable after amassing many member and deposits? There are also cases where several members lost their deposits through  Sacco. Also the exit is not easy. For some, it takes up to 3 months to be cleared. What are the options then? People are finding it much safer to put their money in money market funds(MMFs), treasury bonds, and other vehicles. What assurance can saccos give to their members that their deposits are safe? What is your experience with saccos? Happy #customerserviceweek2024

Moi University has been closed indefinitely. It is sad that such a great institution has come to this level. In 2016, Dr. Fred Matiangi(then Cs for education) appointed Prof. Laban Ayiro as the Vice Chancellor. Local leaders led by the then governor Mandago and Hon. Sudi led others to protest against the move. Prof. Ayiro was labeled an 'outsider' and couldn't continue at MOI. He was appointed by Daystar and his work there is commendable. Many public universities are going through a crisis. The 'mtu yetu' syndrome may not be the reason but it is part of the problem. Hopefully, a lasting solution will be found soon.

Do you discriminate against people with the 'Open to work' badge? I recently read here that some people refuse to accept connections from those with the badge. Let me echo the sentiments of Elvi Caperonis. 'Unemployment is temporary; titles are temporary. The person seeking a job today might become a CEO tomorrow. Job seekers deserve respect and kindness.' Have you ever been discriminated against because you were a #jobseeker? Never take it personal. Never harbour any grudges. Keep pushing. At the appointed time, the Lord will make it happen. Amen.

We should manage our expectations when it comes to friends. Putting too much expectations on friends might lead to frustration. Because they might also be going through situations but they're not talking about it. Agree?

How many of us take time to read the terms & conditions(T&C) Before signing any document? The accusations against Mogo 👇 -Customers borrowed loans at a flat rate of 2.6% at the time. -The loan interest rates were later adjusted on a reducing balance. -Interest payable was calculated in USD whereas the loan was given in KES. -The loans increased due to foreign exchange fluctuations and other factors. P.S-If anyone sold you a counterfeit product that they claimed was original, Go with the receipt to the Competition Authority of Kenya and lodge a complaint. They will do their investigations and if the seller is found culpable, they will pay. Have you ever taken loan from a bank or a credit firm and was shortchanged?