The global vision for the fight against climate change will be worn if stakeholders appreciate and embrace the role of biodiversity in fighting the status quo. The world celebrates the international day for biodiversity and this year the theme is “From Agreement to Action : Build Back Biodiversity”. Kenya’s Ministry of Environment through the Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya celebrated the day with activities at the UNEP Corner in Nairobi’s City Park.
There is need for more action to be taken when it comes to understanding how plastic affects our planet. This is the clarion call by Optiven Group Chief Executive and Chairman of the Optiven Foundation, Mr. George Wachiuri. His sentiments come a few days shy of the global observation of the World Environment Day, whose theme focuses on solutions to plastic pollution under the hashtag #BeatPlasticPollution.
George Optiven sounds more like a name of an Irish shepherd doing sheep shearing in the Andes or parts of Scotland. A tad confusing for a Kenyan man who seldom has grown in the European nations but as much as can be said, is a Kenyan to the core.
Success takes action and taking good and appropriate action takes skills. Skills are abilities that lead to individual performance.They are intentional and are practiced and others we learn from general life experience. Skills require years of focus and these are the 3 main skills;
In today’s world, the pursuit of abundance encompasses not only material wealth but also the empowerment and well-being of communities. Here at Optiven, we always endeavor to be propelled by the concept of abundance mentally.
Optiven Group CEO George Wachiuri has commended the government of Canada for collaborating with the Kenyan government on employment opportunities. Speaking in the United States of America, Wachiuri advised that the move is timely to meet expectations of the seasoned workforce in Kenya and provide much needed mentorship opportunities available in Canada.
The term decarbonization literally means the reduction of carbon. In other words this is the conversion to an economic system that sustainably reduces and compensates the emissions of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the atmosphere.
How do you manage time? Because this will determine your success. Time is like money and it can not be replenished. Take advantage of the time you have before it is lost. We all have equal time. Sadly the dustbin of time is not recoverable. How you manage it makes the whole difference. Regardless of where you are, there are those thriving in the same environment as others tumble.
No one likes to be unhappy. Infact it is an ingredient that is necessary for life. So how do we become happy?
To win each team member must live out out their special capacity. However you must single out the habits that hold you back.
Social media has power in business. It is not optional more like dressing up. It’s a key to get information about trends and to grow brands. Infact it is core to engagement on the global market at the touch of a button virtually.
Work is one of the activities that takes up a lot of your time. For some it is the reason they exist although I insist work in itself is not all you are about. But how can you make work an enjoyable activity so as to attain success? Here are a few tips
The government has launched the public service mental health champions initiative under the theme “investing in mental health and well being of public servants for quality service delivery”. The initiative comes as the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights indicates that one out of four patients is suffering from mental health conditions.
The government is committed to transition the country from a linear model to a space where raw materials are collected and transformed to products in a circular economy model. The Cabinet Secretary for Environment Soipan Tuya says the aim is to transform waste to being useful as it is returned to the economy.
Don’t bother to be better than your contemporaries just try to be better than yourself. How can you do this? There are many opportunities but many atimes these pass you by because you have not bettered yourself.
The Optiven Foundation has lauded the government for it’s effots to improve access to training and it’s focus on vocational training. Chairman of the Optiven Foundation, Mr. George Wachiuri has said that there exists a tremendous opportunity for youth joining TVET institutions as opposed to the current rush for formal employment.
I repeat that choices are seeds that can either build or destroy you. Choices have consequences often negative, although it’s not easy to make choices. Overally you are a reflection of the choices that you make and it applies in all spheres of your life. The end result is fruitfulness.
Optiven Group CEO George Wachiuri, has lauded the government’s efforts towards improving the standards of living of Kenyans with focus on affordable housing. Wachiuri says that the development is a timely move which will also see the realization of UN SDG Goal number 11 on sustainable cities.
Set your goals as early as now. When you set those goals, write them down as they will push you forward because you have a plan. Follow up on your goals to keep track of the progress. “If you do not know where you are going, any road will take you there.”
It is the end of the year, and just the other day we were happily wishing each other a Happy New Year. Well, let me start by saying that it has been a great year for all of us at the Optiven Group and now this is the time for Thanksgiving.