Tonnie Mello

A scholarship honours a Kenyan couple’s legacy and reflects a growing tradition of educational philanthropy in Africa

Scholarship honours: Education's Enduring Role in Kenya's Development For generations, education has occupied a singular place in Kenyan society. It has long been viewed as one of the country's most effective pathways out of poverty, offering opportunities for economic mobility...

Grounded in error – Ten fallacies about Kenya Airways (Part two)

In the preamble to this two-part series, Peter Drucker cautioned against the perils of applying yesterday’s logic to today’s problems. Yet much of the commentary by former employees of Kenya Airways falls precisely into this trap, advancing remedies that...

Grounded in error – Ten fallacies about Kenya Airways (Part one)

When Peter Drucker warned that “the greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence; it is to act with yesterday’s logic,” he might well have had Kenya Airways in mind. A recent television interview with a former...

U.S. government strips Architecture, Education, and Nursing of “Professional Degree” Status — A shockwave through America’s talent pipeline

In a move that has stirred classrooms, boardrooms, and professional circles across the United States, the U.S. Department of Education has quietly redrawn the map of what it considers a professional degree. And in a stark departure from decades of...

Inaccurate public commentary a threaten to Kenya’s aviation industry

Regardless of how many times clarifications are sought and provided, conspiracy theories seem destined to remain a perennial feature of Kenya’s aviation industry. Once again, Kenya Airways (KQ) has found itself at the centre of controversy, this time, as...

Women in Tech Kenya Chapter launched in Nairobi in partnership with Absa

Women in Tech, a global community dedicated to supporting women in the technology sector, has officially launched its Kenya Chapter in Nairobi. This announcement was made during the 2025 Women in Tech Summit, organised in partnership with Absa, and...

Why Myjiji is the Game-Changer the Event Industry Has Been Waiting For

Before urbanization and the rise of technology, event communication in Africa differed greatly from what we know and embrace today. In the olden days, information about gatherings and celebrations was often spread through word of mouth, community announcements, or...

MANSA Secures $10 Million in Funding Led by Tether to Solve Liquidity Challenges in Cross-Border Payments 

MANSA, a global fintech innovator in cross-border payments, has announced the successful close of its $10 million funding round. This marks a significant milestone for the company in its mission to alleviate liquidity challenges for payment companies worldwide. MANSA's...

Nairobi set to host Africa’s Largest Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit

Nairobi Impact Investment & Entrepreneurship Summit: Over 1,500 global leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs will gather in Nairobi for the 12th Sankalp Africa Summit, scheduled for February 26-27, 2025. The summit will spotlight investment, innovation, and sustainability and aim to...

Eskimi Enhances Digital Advertising Services in Kenya: Doubling down on creativity and impact

Eskimi, a global creative and media tech platform with an office in Nairobi, has announced a major modernization of its services in Kenya. The company aims to revolutionize digital advertising in the region by introducing cutting-edge AI-powered tools, performance...

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Tonnie Mello is a fourth generation entrepreneur, passionate about Bizna.
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