Benedict Were

1 week ago | tuko.co.ke | Linda Amiani |Benedict Were

Editor's note: In this commentary, Benedict Were, a seasoned communications professional, reflects on a recent CNN investigation that exposed the high rejection rates for Schengen visas among African nationals. Drawing from the report, Were critiques the widening gap between the European Union's diplomatic rhetoric and its restrictive mobility practices.

2 weeks ago | tuko.co.ke | Linda Amiani |Benedict Were

Editor's note: In this piece, communications expert Benedict Were highlights how Donald Trump’s new “America First” policy might affect global education, intellectual diplomacy, and Africa's position in the world. After Harvard’s ability to take international students was withdrawn, Were stresses the risks of growing US intellectual isolation and encourages African countries to think about new ways to manage their educational autonomy.

2 weeks ago | tuko.co.ke | Linda Amiani |Benedict Were

Editor’s note: In this piece, Benedict Were, a seasoned communication professional with over eight years of experience in strategic communication, offers a critical analysis of Kenya’s proposed Finance Bill 2025. Drawing from the country’s legacy of fintech-driven financial inclusion, Were warns against the unintended consequences of selectively taxing non-deposit-taking digital lenders.

2 weeks ago | tuko.co.ke | Linda Amiani |Benedict Were

Editor's note: In this piece, Benedict Were, a seasoned communication professional, interrogates the complexities surrounding Kenya's Data Protection Act of 2019. Considering its implementation and unintended consequences, Benedict challenges us to rethink how privacy, transparency, and innovation coexist in a rapidly digitizing world. As Kenya navigates this critical policy frontier, it calls for a national conversation that balances protection with progress.

3 weeks ago | tuko.co.ke | Linda Amiani |Benedict Were

Editor's note: In this thought-provoking piece, Benedict Were, a communication professional with over eight years of experience in strategic organizational communication, responds to a recent job advert discouraging the use of AI-generated application materials. Reflecting on the role of technology in shaping modern workspaces, Were challenges the resistance to AI in recruitment processes and urges organizations to rethink what authenticity truly means in a digital age.