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True Patriotism: The Logistics Industry and Somalis in Kenya
As Kenyans, we stand in solidarity, condemning the attacks on Kenyan citizens by radical extremists believed to be linked to the Al Shabaab militia group. The need to band together as a people in the face of recent tragedies and support one another is admirable and...
“Allow App to Access Contacts?”: Corporate Data Security and Logistics
Remember when Angry Birds was all the rage among casual mobile gamers? Temple Run? Candy crush? Or maybe you prefer the more recent Flappy Bird- the concept is the same. These were apps that too the market by storm, with mobile users around the globe rushing to...
Globalization: Rolling out the red carpet
Globalization has become a key buzzword in today's increasingly interconnected world, denoting the expansion of businesses and other organizations into the international playing field. This means that local companies get a chance to prove their worth in the markets...
Raise a Croissant to Acquisitions: Logistics in Kenya
Fans of Artcaffe raised a celebratory latte in honor of news that the eatery chain intended to make life that much easier for current and aspiring bourgeoisie Kenyans by launching an additional seven locations to bring their total to 11 outlets. A closer look revealed...
Staying Updated: The Cost of Obsolescence in Logistics
When the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission ordered over 2,000 cars seized at the Mombasa port and set for destruction, Kenyans were baffled. The cars being over eight years old seemed a trivial reason to destroy KES.4 billion worth of vehicles that were perfectly...
What Do Your Car, Your Flour & Your Shirt Have In Common? Outbound Logistics.
Hey, you! You reading this. Yup, we're talking to you. How are we able to do this? We would assume because you're either holding a mobile device, tablet or seated in front of your computer. We wonder, have you ever thought about exactly how your chosen doorway to the...
Leaving the Stone Age: The Logistics Industry and Going Digital
Kenyans being an inventive bunch with an affection for their money have not, in the past, taken kindly to “Serikali” demanding a portion of their hard earned income in the name of taxation. From under-declaring earnings to more sophisticated tax evasion...
Taking Off the Beer Goggles: Alcoholic Beverage Logistics
Kenya has long been hailed, positively to some, negatively to others, as a drinking nation. Indeed, one peek into our famed entertainment spots over the December holidays will convince even the most hardened cynic that Kenyans are a people who know how to have a good...
You’ll Never Walk Alone: Logistics and the Matatu Strike
Wednesday morning saw Kenya wake up to a rude shock: the most common means of transport for most of the nation, matatus, were on strike. Unlike the more passive strike witnessed last year, where operators simply did not show up for work, this version took a...