Posts by Dr Joshua Wathanga

Kenya’s Youth Bulge at a Crossroads: Two Decades of Lessons and the Road Ahead

Today, Kenya’s population approaches 55 million, with over 75% under the age of 35. This demographic is both an[…]

What I Learned from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

“Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an action, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow[…]

How Failure Shaped Me

In my first post, I reflected on John Maxwell’s Failing Forward—a book I wish I had read much earlier[…]

Failing Forward: What I Learned from Falling and Rising Again

"The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception of—and response to—failure." —John C. Maxwell

When the Church Must Lead: Embracing Self-Regulation in the Wake of Shakahola and Beyond

On July 29, 2025, the Government of Kenya took a historic step. The Cabinet approved the recommendations of the[…]

Lessons from the World Uncertainty Index: Thriving in the Age of the Unknown

In early 2025, the World Uncertainty Index (WUI)—developed by economists at Stanford University and the International Monetary Fund—confirmed what[…]

When the State Kills, Who Will Speak?

In July 2025, Boniface Kariuki was shot dead—another young Kenyan felled by police bullets. His name now joins a[…]

Living with Purpose in a Time of Uncertainty: Lessons from Faith, Crisis, and Lifelong Learning

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, many of us were jolted out of our routines and confronted with the fragility[…]

From Resilience to Transilience: A New Language for Navigating Uncertainty

In May 2025, we launched the Navigating Uncertainty Webinar Series in response to sudden USAID funding cuts that disrupted[…]