We are living in extremely competitive times; in a world that will only but accommodate you for fitting in, and only reward you for standing out.  So, just how can your star shine amongst so many others in the galaxy?

Life is full of obstacles that tend to either slow us down or even stop us all together from attaining our desired goals in life. But here is the thing; you can decide to quickly surmount the barriers or you can decide to just sit there and mourn days on end, about how you have been clamped down.

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has launched beaconing of a mega 6 lane expressway that will connect Mai Mahiu – Suswa to Chumvi, Mombasa Road, near Machakos Junction. This road corridor will be right adjacent to one of Optiven’s super value added projects, Victory Gardens

All over the world, it is thinking day today.  But just how many of us think?  And what does it mean to think?  In my years of mentorship, I have found that majority of the mistakes be they in life or in business, have been as a result of not thinking.

Are you a property owner? If yes, prepare for a deeper digging in your pockets to boost the revenue kitty. This is after the Treasury signalled tougher tax rules on property owners in a bid to collect more revenue.

The winner of the plot donated by the Optiven Group to the Kenya Christian Fellowship of America KCFA will be receiving the best as it is located at the Garden of Joy in Koma, Machakos County. Speaking during the handover ceremony at the Optiven Group head office, Mr. George Wachiuri, the Chief Executive, noted that the donation will be part of the efforts for the KCFA to acquire a new property in the United States of America.

Kenyans are an extremely entrepreneurial lot. That said however, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), a total of 2.2 million MSMEs were closed in a span of five years, between 2012 and 2016.

The year 2019 has begun on a great note at our demonstration farm in Ngatataek.  For the first time since the project was launched in 2016, the farm was able to generate it’s first produce of capsicum.  The product which has already been sold in various markets has been well received owing to the quality of the produce.

As an author and an avid reader I derive great satisfaction in learning from every day experiences.  However, nothing prepares my knowledge box from receiving new information than in reading books – the old school texts in different writings.

The real estate sector is robust and in 2019 it is bound to improve albeit amidst the rising political noises.  Speaking during the Business Today segment on NTV on 9^th January 2019, with Dann Mwangi, Optiven CEO George Wachiuri called for the consideration of sustenance of businesses by providing capital.

Owning properties is a desire of many as the benefits are countless for instance, it is a way of building equity, taking care of retirement, earning passive income among other benefits. This has activated many to purchase real estate. At Optiven Group, we have see a bigger segment of women buying more than men.

Optiven Group CEO, Mr George Wachiuri has requested the Government of Kenya to look into better ways of properly engaging the Kenyans in Diaspora, including considering giving them representation in the National Assembly.

The world today observes the 30th edition of the World Aids Day. The day is observed to raise awareness about the disease and implement ways in which to fight against HIV infection. The day is a time for the community at large to support those affected or infected by the HIV virus.

It was extremely humbling to be recognized for Service to Humanity and Leadership to Humanity and to be awarded as African Business Personality Award 2018 By Voice Achievers, Netherlands – Asante Sana! This Award is not my Award but it is an Optiven Team Award.

The world today celebrates the Global Authors Day!  The 1^st of October is especially significant to authors like myself and many others who look out the window and bring out great ideas on paper for minds to be inspired.

Focus especially in the air travel industry now shifts to the new route on the national carrier’s map – USA.  Kenya Airways will on the 28^th of October 2018 make it’s inaugural flight to the JF Kennedy Airport in the United States of America.

In order to grow your career, you will probably need to ask yourself some key questions that includes the following:

1. What are the top secrets that can unlock my career growth?

The World Food Day is celebrated on the 15^th day of October under the theme, “OUR ACTIONS ARE OUR FUTURE. A #ZERO HUNGER WORLD BY 2030 IS POSSIBLE”.  In my opinion, this is a day that should be celebrated daily with the focus being on how to make the future food secure.

We must thank the President for creating time to meet SMEs during the one-on-one SME Presidential round table at the Strathmore. As a mentor to thousands of SMEs, this was a great move by all means. Keep up Mr President. Off course the President has been holding many round table meetings with big titans over the years and his gesture to seat with the ‘Wanjiku’ SMEs was the best thing this year.

Most Kenyans are hardworking and extremely optimistic people by all standards. For the last 10 years, the tax burden has fallen on the shoulders of the few who pay taxes and support the 48 million population.  The Government is the custodian of all the taxes paid, this custodian has been having challenges of managing the people’s money, and the adoption of the new constitution was the story that broke ‘Wanjikus’ back.