Exploring Change, Purpose, and Possibility
At Kijani Nexus Publishing, we believe that knowledge has the power to shape a better world. Through our Insights, we share reflections on leadership, sustainability, and human connection — ideas that inspire meaningful action in business and in life.
Our founder, Rosalind Kainyah MBE, brings decades of experience in advising leaders across Africa and beyond. Her curiosity about people, values, and impact drives every story we tell.
Each article invites you to pause, reflect, and explore how thoughtful change — in understanding and in practice — can create lasting, positive impact.
We’d love to hear your thoughts or start a conversation. Reach out anytime.
The "G" Foundation: You can't handle year-ten complexity with year-one governance.
“Governance” might sound too complex or formal for an African SME. A concept that belongs to the world of listed companies with boards, lengthy corporate policies and reports. But governance is simply about how a business is directed and run.
The "G" Pillar of Ethics & Compliance. Someone Always Pays the Costs.
The “G” in ESG is often the least well understood. Governance is the “how” of running a business. It is how decisions are made, how the company is guided and how performance is evaluated.
The "S" Pillar: Your biggest operational risk may sit in your relationships not in your processes
When people hear the “S” in ESG, they think of diversity programmes, corporate philanthropy, and employee volunteering, often bundled under “CSR”.
Addressing period poverty through climate-smart actions: Leticia and Deborah from Fibre Trans-Waste
Universities are bustling hubs of creativity, where young minds gather to explore…
Footprints of Change: Peter’s mission to transform textile waste into shoes
Africa’s Hidden Gems – amplifying African entrepreneurs who are…
Transforming Waste into Clean Energy for Every African Household
From school science projects that ignited an enduring legacy to securing a place o…
Stitching for Sustainability - Clara's Visionary Approach to Fashion in Africa
Enter stage left, right and centre, Clara Pinkrah-Sam! The founder, CEO and…
Transforming waste into wealth for smallholder farmers: Lono’s mission to rewrite the narrative
Their paths crossed at Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa in 2010…
At the Starter’s Block, Ready for the Race: Empowering Africa’s Future Workforce
Imagine a world where every child in Africa – from the bustling cities to remote rura…
Unlocking the potential of a million young African minds
If we teach today's students as we taught yesterday's, we rob them of tomorrow…
Shining the light on African Brilliance Lydiah Kemunto Bosire & 8B Education Investments
I was born in a thatched hut in Kisii, Kenya, with prospectuses of Oxford and…
Banking the Majority. Affinity Africa – Transforming Africa’s Financial Landscape
Tarek Mouganie is the founder and driving force behind Affinity Africa, a full…
Felix, Snails and The Trisolace Farms Story: Solving Youth Unemployment in Africa
This is the second in our series on Africa’s Hidden Gems–amplifying the voices…
Child’s Play No More: The implications for Businesses in Africa of EU regs affecting child labour
Regulatory moves in Brussels matter in [Congo] Brazzaville. The EU’s impending…
Trash to Treasure: Innovative Businesses Tackling Africa's Waste Management Challenges
I had a Eureka moment about single-use plastics and plastic pollution after…
Africa’s Hidden Gems – Creating innovative business solutions to Sustainability Challenges
Africa is brimming with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) leading…
A Pathway to Carbon Reduction for SMEs: The journey is as important as the destination
Each year I take a break to detox and relax in Austria. I love the long train journey…
A message to SME Leaders: “Walk the Pathway to Carbon Reduction with your Employees”
Over the last few months, we have given suggestions on practical and low-cost action…