"My idea of leadership is being able to inspire others, to motivate, to communicate, to set a vision, to respect others and of course to lead by example"

"Education is not just about getting excellent grades. It is about obtaining skills that you can apply to your life and career"

"I believe that Africa can be transformed by learning new habits, and new disciplines"

"Based on my own experience, it will be wiser to say that leaders can be made"

"It is my visison to build a sustainable energy sector while leading the quest to change Africa into an energy hub by creating access to efficient energy solutions with relentless focus on mitigating greenhouse emisions"

"I will continue to aspire and refuse to succumb or settle for anything less"

"The future is green if we start realising and financing Africa’s energy revolution"

"Daily determination with the cultivation of a deep- set value system is transforming me into a leader"

"Leadership is and art rather than a science"

"I have first-hand experience of growing up without energy or electricity"

"The Sun is not always shining, water is drying up, fossil fuels are not always going to be used, but people are always moving"

"It is much easier to start a business conversation when people recognise who you are. Of course there will be skeptics who question your intellectual range and ability to perform. It is how you navigate the polarities"

"South Africa weighs heavy on my heart. One of the most beautiful countries in the world — the food, weather, people, diverse cultures, parties, experience. I don’t understand how we have fallen so bad. The quality of life is horrendous! People are suffering, hustling day to day"

"It is tough gaining the trust of clients as a new entrant and as an entrepreneur; one needs to find outlets to sustain cash flow when the chips are down. Fortunately, I have had the luck of balancing my business ventures with freelance work opportunities in modelling and television"

"Give us a dream and a strategy to believe in followed by quality representatives based on merits to turn that vision into reality. Remember Obama's ‘Yes We Can’ campaign. I’m not American but he sold a new America to me. We really need this kind of energy in our country"

"academic, political and work experience credentials combined are needed in our leadership now not apartheid struggle heroes"

"What’s really lacking in the political parties opposing the current leading party is a lack of effective direction. I don’t know what they stand for and how they wish to achieve what they say they want to achieve. All I know is that they hate the ANC and that’s not good enough"

"My passion lies in cultivating a safe, loving and supportive home life for my children. One that I dreamed of as a child. In business my passion is to grow a beauty business by women for women, that offers simple beauty solutions that fit into their lifestyles. One of my biggest passions is always to finish what I start. It’s one of the key drivers that have gotten me to where I am today"

"I love the freedom to choose what I want to do, the freedom that comes with owning my time, while still being able to be present for my young family"

"Life is an accumulation of all our experiences. So I would tell her to explore more. To be more inquisitive. I would tell her to travel more, to immerse herself in different cultures at a time in her life where she is still unencumbered by the responsibilities of adulthood"

"As an entrepreneur your time is your money, and I couldn’t have my business affairs grind to a halt because I was studying,’ she says. ‘And as mother of two little boys – aged two and one – I have responsibilities on the home front that can’t be ignored, nor can they simply be moved down on my list of priorities"

"I felt the need to build my business acumen; I wanted to meet likeminded entrepreneurs, individuals who are doing different things in their spheres. I also wanted to find out how to run a business that is sustainable, not one that is launched one day and vanishes the next"

"I started my degree in 2021, so it’s taken me four years to finish. The reason being that I had both my children during this time. At no point did Henley put me under pressure to finish my course at a time when it was literally an impossibility"

"Go for it! Don’t tell yourself this is not a good time because then you’ll always have an excuse to put it off. And if you’re worried about life getting in the way while you’re studying, don’t be. This is truly a flexible MBA programme that works with your goals in mind and considers your lifestyle. If you are committed, you will make it work"

"In business, it’s crucial to learn from those who have succeeded before you. Their experiences can provide valuable insights and shortcuts to achieving your own goals"

"And we are now in what we call the golden period, the revolution that’s taking place in African football"

"but we also recognize that at the highest level in the world, we have to compete against the best in the world and win."

"We remain deeply committed to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, integrity and accountability across all aspects of our business"

"I offer Sacred Weddings, Blessingway Ceremonies, Baby Naming Ceremonies, Honouring Ceremonies and Bespoke Ceremonies"

"I take people on Sacred Pilgrimages into the magical mystery worlds of Goddess. I take people to ancient temples and earth sacred sites, where we will can immerse ourselves in her rocks and walk on her sacred land with prayer and intention."

"“But since then we have recouped up to a quarter of that and freight has remained profitable”"

""These new ships can carry twice the payload of the vessels they are replacing for the same running costs. This is partly because their hull form reduces drag through the water and therefore fuel cost.”"

"“We can make money with that: the key word here is ‘from’,” says Deeble. “This fare includes a built-in fuel surcharge. For freight passengers this charge is more overt.”"

"Proudly doing our bit"

"We work really hard to make sure these products are designed the most environmentally friendly manner. They're arsenic free display glass, mercury free displays, BFR free, PBC free and yes, Android free."

"Sustainability is not just about protecting the environment but transforming livelihoods and building a future where opportunities are created for all."

"Circular Economy Advocate - Developed scalable models for waste-to-value systems across East Africa"

"We asked for growth, so life gave discomfort. We begged for success, so it demanded we sacrifice. Can't have one without the other."

"Obama Foundation Leader (2023) - Selected as an emerging leader in Africa"

"UNEP Young Champion of the Earth (2025) - Recognized by the United Nations Environment Programme for innovative climate solutions"

"HyaPak Innovation - Pioneered biodegradable plastics from water hyacinth, transforming an environmental liability into sustainable packaging"

"Green Jobs Creator - Established training programs and employment opportunities in the green economy for Kenyan youth"

"Joseph Nguthiru is transforming invasive water hyacinth into biodegradable packaging, demonstrating how innovation can simultaneously address environmental and socioeconomic challenges."

"You cannot employ people without skills, so you train people on green economy skills and then take them up."

"Mountains reveal our strength, and the view reminds us the journey matters."

"A leader committed to empowering communities through climate action and sustainable entrepreneurship."