Patrick Gathara
Patrick Gathara is a communications consultant, writer, and award-winning political cartoonist based in Nairobi.
Images of black death satisfy disturbing desires and purposes
The protests sweeping the United States after the latest police killing of a black man again speak to the ability of images to evoke powerful emotional responses
Kenya’s government can’t tackle the pandemic alone. It needs civil society
Kenya’s government has excluded nongovernmental organisations and other groups such as churches from its emergency decision-making. This is a mistake
Kenya’s push for a national ID raises red flags
There is a lot of money to be made from exploiting Kenyans' personal data, and no shortage of unscrupulous politicians willing to do the exploiting
The racist reaction to the Ethiopian Airlines crash was all too predictable
Once again, Africans have been reminded that some deaths, and thus lives, are more important than others
Kenya suffers Somali blowback
Kenya said it invaded Somalia to protect its citizens, but the attack in Nairobi this week shows this has failed
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
Special Reports
Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
