Reflections: The Essence of Fatherhood
Being a father in today’s world is a journey filled with profound joy and immense responsibility. As a Kenyan father, with three beautiful children – two boys aged eight and five, and a girl aged one – I have come to understand the true essence of fatherhood. In a world that is constantly evolving and […]
Nelson’s Diary: A Note from the Land of the Brave
What a perfect Scouting week! From meeting Scouts, adult volunteers and leaders of the National Scout Organisation to travelling across the country experiencing the impact of Scouting programmes in the community and meeting Scouting partners in the country. What more could I have asked for?
Interview: The Comms Spotlight on Nelson Opany
From humble beginnings in poetry recitation to managing Communications for a global youth movement, Nelson has come a long way. In this interview, he shares insights from his remarkable career journey, highlighting his role in amplifying the voices of young people through advocacy and strategic partnerships.
Career Story: Life is Made up of Many Little Moments
Life, just like success, is made up of many little moments that when put together contribute to building the person we become.
Celebrating the Power of Youth Work in the Commonwealth
I had the honour of representing the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) and the Commonwealth Alliance for Quality Youth Leadership at the 4th Commonwealth Conference on Youth Work which took place at the University of Reading, United Kingdom from 10-12 July 2023.
Why SACCOs Must Think and Act Like Brands
SACCOs can gain a lot from developing strong brands. By adopting a brand mindset, SACCOs can promote their mission and services and attract new members by emphasizing the special advantages of joining.
End of Mandate: Four Years of Service to Kanisa SACCO
After 4 years of service and due to changes in personal circumstances and priorities, I decided not to offer myself for re-election at the 41st Annual General Meeting on 11 March 2023 of Kanisa SACCO. It has been a challenging yet fulfilling experience with many lessons that I carry with me onto my next adventures wherever they may lead me.
Reflections of a 35 Year Old
Celebrating my 35th birthday is a turning point in many ways than one. As I begin the latter half of my 30s, I take this as a moment of reflection, contemplation, and celebration of my accomplishments so far. It is also a time of change and growth, as I start to reassess my career, relationships, lifestyle and responsibilities in society.
3 Ways to Take Responsibility for Your Life
Taking responsibility for one’s life and actions can be difficult but it’s very important if we are to live a contented life without the feeling that someone owes us. Here are 3 tips you can consider in your personal development journey this year.
Reflections from Mindelo: The State of the Africa-Europe Youth Cooperation
The Africa-Europe Youth Cooperation Programme is an initiative of the African Union and the European Union that enables exchanges between and the capacity-building of youth organisations, creating the framework and conditions for their active participation in the development of their societies, in decision/policymaking and in the implementation of the EU-Africa Strategic partnership.
How to Teach Your Children Financial Skills
As modern parents and guardians, there is a lot, we can do to teach our children financial skills in their infancy, adolescence and youth that will become a major asset in their adulthood. Here are a few ideas you can try out with your little ones, recognizing that this is a lifelong learning process, and the impact will only be visible over time.
How to Overcome Feelings of Hopelessness
Knowing how to overcome hopelessness starts with the acceptance that positive changes in mood and hopefulness are possible and that we have a strong inner ability to cope with difficult situations.
5 Reasons Why You Should Join a SACCO
Regardless of the SACCO, you decide to join, of importance is that it is stable, well-governed, and can sufficiently serve your financial growth interests.
Making Boardrooms Accessible for Young People
Organizations across all sectors need to show stronger commitment to board diversity and inclusion, particularly through strategies that champion and advance youth participation in decision-making processes
Good Governance Key to Delivering Scouting’s Life-Changing Educational Programme to Millions
Coming on the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the recently held conference helped to further galvanize and strengthen the Scout Movement in Africa in many ways.
Strengthening Youth Involvement in Decision-Making Through the Scout Youth Forum in Africa
Young people are a tremendous source of energy, creativity and values that can shape a better future, both inside Scouting and in the local communities in which they live.
Morgan Ochieng: PR has Helped me Connect and Build Relationships
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Public Relations Society of Kenya, Nelson Opany features career stories of three young public relations and communications management professionals, focusing on how they started (then) and how they’re fairing (now). Morgan Ochieng wraps up this three-part interview series dubbed “The Communicator”. Tell me a bit about […]
Janet Kiriswo: We Play Key Roles in Linking Organizations and their Clients
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Public Relations Society of Kenya, Nelson Opany features career stories of three young public relations and communications management professionals, focusing on how they started (then) and how they’re fairing (now). Janet Kiriswo’s interview is the second in this three-part series dubbed “The Communicator”. Tell me a […]
Tonui Kipkurui: Platform to Tell Impactful Stories Intrigues Me
As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations of the Public Relations Society of Kenya, Nelson Opany features career stories of three young public relations and communications management professionals, focusing on how they started (then) and how they’re fairing (now). Tonui Kipkurui kicks-off this three-part interview series dubbed “The Communicator”. 21/01/2022 Tell me a bit about […]
Lifetime Opportunity for 280 Boys Who Joined Form One at Starehe
By providing bright but needy boys drawn from all the 47 counties with a place to call home and a descent education, Starehe truly reflects the face of Kenya and is intentional in helping to build a society with less tribalism and more tolerance – a just society founded on high moral principles.
Live to Lead: Global Experts’ Perspectives on Leadership
In October 2019, I got an opportunity to attend the virtual Live2Lead Conference, hosted annually by the world-renowned leadership coach, John C. Maxwell. From the very inspiring and transformative talks, here are some perspectives from five leadership experts that spoke at the event which I hope will transform your view and approach to leadership, making […]
Managing Communications in Times of Crisis
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, on 14 July 2020, I had a virtual conversation with my friend and former classmate Morgan Ochieng. We talked about crisis communications, our role as communicators in such times and how organizations need to be better prepared to thrive amidst challenging times like what we were experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic.