Season of Giving: Spreading Joy and Love
Season of Giving: Spreading Joy and Love In December, we accompanied Safaricom PLC to Lang’ata Women’s Prison for a CSR project. The C.S.R aligned with their “Sambaza Furaha na Safaricom” campaign. We got the opportunity to visit the facility’s Early Childhood Development Center, which has served as a home and educational center for kids whose […]
A Celebration of Unity and Fun
A Celebration of Unity and Fun To bid 2024 good-bye, we held our annual End-of-Year party at the company headquarters. Led by our CEO and other members of the senior management, the team came together to celebrate milestones, reflect on losses, and showcase talents. 2024 was an eventful year, full of challenges and triumphs. However, […]
Internet Providers Must Innovate To Address ‘Kadogo’ Market Needs
Internet Providers Must Innovate To Address ‘Kadogo’ Market Needs In the last five years, Kenya’s Internet access has grown, anchored by increased investments and awareness on the importance of connectivity in education and development. This growth in the user base has led to pricing to cater for all economic levels. For the users who cannot […]
Fostering a Healthy Work Environment for Our Male Staff
Fostering a Healthy Work Environment for Our Male Staff We held our inaugural Men’s Conference in December at Maxland Hotel. Our male employees received mental health counseling, marriage and relationship advice, professional skills training, and financial literacy training. Our male employees are an important part of our team. Understanding that men’s concerns are often overlooked […]
Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning at Fireside Group
Promoting a Culture of Continuous Learning at Fireside Group This year, our CEO, Rebecca Wanjiku, and Heads of Departments participated in the Stanford Seed Transformation Network, a 10-month program for CEOs and founders in Africa, Indonesia, and South Asia. The program aims to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses while building a supportive community. Involving our […]
Honoring New Beginnings
Honoring New Beginnings Rebecca Wanjiku recently held an event to celebrate and honor three team members who were expectant. This initiative highlights the importance of new beginnings, both in personal lives with the arrival of new joy and in the workplace through the supportive environment that Rebecca Wanjiku and other senior management cultivates. The celebration […]
Small Firms Set to Be the Big Losers in Starlink Telco Market Disruption
Small Firms Set to Be the Big Losers in Starlink Telco Market Disruption The entry of Starlink, the low end satellite Internet service launched by SpaceX, has prompted varied reactions from industry players and governments worldwide.This service, known for providing high-speed Internet in remote and underserved areas, has disrupted traditional telecommunications markets and regulatory frameworks.In […]
Inspiring Team Spirit Through CEO Participation
Inspiring Team Spirit Through CEO Participation In October, Fireside Group’s CEO, Rebecca Wanjiku, led over 30 employees in the Standard Chartered Marathon. Her completion of the 21KM run among 10,000 participants inspired the team and highlighted the importance of sports in developing valuable workplace qualities like commitment, resilience and aggressiveness while pursuing goals. Rebecca’s participation […]
Fireside Group HOD Retreat in Mombasa
Fireside Group HOD Retreat in Mombasa Promoting a healthy work environment and supporting staff well-being are our top priorities. We understand that our employees are key players in our collective success. This year, we organized a retreat for all our Heads of Departments (HODs) to Mombasa, allowing the team to relax, regroup and bond in […]
Impacting Future Generation
Impacting Future Generation Our CEO, Rebecca Wanjiku, attended a graduation hosted by Grather Academy in October, where she mentored the students on the benefits of pursuing STEM courses. She also highlighted the role parents and guardians play in shaping the character and attitude of their children towards work and career choices. We live in a […]