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It Started Like Any Other Day… Then I Met the Phenomenal Dr. C!
Every Saturday, something magical happens at the Marula Green Market. It’s more than a marketplace- it’s a living, breathing canvas of culture, creativity, and connection. As the team behind Utu Zawadi, we show up ready – mostly to sell, but also to tell stories, build relationships, and leave a little imprint of warmth in every…
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Caring for Your Sisal/ Reed Baskets and Accessories
Utu Vikapu and Viondoo are handcrafted using natural materials such as palm leaves, sisal, and yarn. With proper use and care, they will remain beautiful, strong, and functional for many years. Here are tips on how to properly use, clean, dry, and store your African baskets: How to Use Cleaning & Drying Storage Thank you for choosing our thoughtfully…
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They Opened the Door for Me… Now They are Trying to Push Me Out
Utu Name: Deus What would you like to share with us: Conflict Details of your experience: Dear Utu. What happens when your biggest workplace ally becomes your saboteur? After months of minimal contact- polite but distant, a former high school classmate reached out. He confided that he was exhausted by his job and had already…
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Unmasking The Ugly Faces of Powerful Workplace Predators!
Utu Name: Ladybird What would you like to share with us? Experience Details of your experience/story: Utu Reader, Life as a corporate baddie can show you dust in Nairobi- especially when you’re a young, ambitious, enthusiastic graduate. Armed with dreams, a polished CV, and an unshakeable belief in hard work, I stepped into the professional…
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Is staying within the boundaries of my job description quiet quitting?
To Utu from Tom Burnout. My job no longer excites me the way it used to. These days, I simply show up, do what I’m required to do- stick strictly to my job description, and go home. The workplace politics have become overwhelming and no matter how hard I try, it feels like my efforts…
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How Do I Balance My Work and Life After Having a Baby?
To Utu from Tigress I am a new mom feeling anxious, sad, and somehow guilty about leaving my newborn to return to work after my maternity leave. My husband cannot support our family comfortably, therefore I need this job to afford better things in life. I love my job, and the financial freedom it offers,…
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Talent Management
Talent Management (TM) is the strategic process of developing, motivating, and retaining employees to maximize their potential and drive both organizational success and individual growth. It ensures the right people thrive and stay, transforming good hires into high-performing, loyal contributors. Effective talent management is associated with higher job satisfaction and lower voluntary turnover intentions, meaning…
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Talent Acquisition
This scenario highlights a fundamental truth: a thriving organization doesn’t start with tangible resources or systems alone – it begins with the right people in the right positions. According to Boxall & Purcell (2016), organizational excellence begins with talent; and the effectiveness of systems, strategy, and culture depends on bringing in the right individuals. Hiring…