ON THE INSIGHTS
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.
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…
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…
“Is it fair…..?”: Climate Change and African SMEs
It’s been nearly two weeks since COP27 – dubbed the “African COP” – ended. It’s…
Car manufacturing in Africa: Blue sky thinking needed
Recently, I listened to a webinar on opportunities for the automotive industry in…
Philanthropy vs Strategic Social Investment: Moving sustainability from the periphery to the core
At the start of this Reflection series, I asked “What will it take?” for African businesses…
Sustainability in African companies | From Compliance to Value
In my last Reflection, I gave examples of African companies that have stepp…
Five Ways that Gender Diversity Creates Value for African Companies
In my last Reflection, I wrote about the importance of the ‘S’ in environmental, social and governance (ESG) and how employee welfare and...
Creating Value from the S in ESG: Prioritising Employees
In my last Reflection, I wrote about how African companies should view sustainability…
A New Horizon | Does Covid-19 offer an opportunity for African corporates to scale up & out?
Africa’s corporates, regardless of their size or sector, have a transformative role to play in