| Early this year, we caught up with some of our staff to tell us what 2023 looks like for them and this is what they had to say: |
 Nancy M. – Product Development and Marketing What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list? Tick off my resolutions for last year. In 2022, I was supposed to watch my weight, I only watched it … as it went up. How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year? Positive vibes only. What new skill would you like to learn? To stop procrastinating, that way I will finally achieve my new year resolutions What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do? More self development, less character development What is most memorable for you in 2022? Having peaceful elections in Kenya and no longer having to wear masks in public…we can finally breeaaathe! What do you look forward to in 2023? Let’s get through the 50 days of Njaanuary first, I’m taking one month at a time. If you were to have a super power what would it be? I already have one, surviving in this economy…wueh! What animal would you say you are most like and why? Chameleon, I am colourful and adapt to fit the environment. Anthony N. – SME Banking Department What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list? I would like to test my adrenaline limits by going bungee jumping How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year? Thinking positively, meditation and working out as well What new skill would you like to learn? Hopefully web development What are you most proud of achieving last year? Going back to school, I’m loving the experience so far. What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do? Put more focus on my physical and mental health What is most memorable for you in 2022? Seeing some sense of normalcy return after the COVID-19 pandemic was memorable to everyone. What do you look forward to in 2023? Growth and Prosperity in my career If you were to have a super power what would it be? Time traveller, just to see what the future holds for me. If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be? It’s plenty- Burna Boy What animal would you say you are most like and why? Panda, very peaceful animals.  Liza S. – Reconciliation Department What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list? Horse riding. How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year? Connecting with people, exercising, focusing on the present and enjoying the little thingsWhat new skill would you like to learn? Master the art of networking. What is one fear you would like to overcome this year? Fear of failure, I plan to overcome that by embracing new challenges and learning from failures. What are you most proud of for achieving last year? Moving to a new department. What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do? My intellect by reading more books. If you were to have a super power what would it be? Teleportation. I would go anywhere I want. If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be? I’m getting ready by Tasha Cobbs and Nicky Minaj. “Prepare for a miracle blessing in these times Now praise Him, raise Him, name it, claim it Every tongue that rises up against me, shame it I breathe success in and out my lungs I got the power of life and death coming out of my tongue” What animal would you say you are most like and why? A penguin because it’s a calm, curious and playful bird, just like me  James N. – Diaspora Banking Department What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list? Taking a trip to Garissa on a motorcycle. How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year? Spend more time in nature disconnected digitally. What new skill would you like to learn? How to play the violin. What is one fear you would like to overcome this year? Unfortunately my fears have literal fangs, let me avoid them for now. What are you most proud of achieving last year? Ending the year on a good note. What area would you like to improve on in 2023 and what will you do? Taking better care of my physical health, I started off the year with morning exercise What is most memorable for you in 2022? Ending the year sharing a meal with the SME department and telling stories of the year. What do you look forward to in 2023? New opportunities to grow. If you were to have a super power what would it be? Control of time. If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be? Casting Crowns – Thrive What animal would you say you are most like and why? Newfoundland Dog, water is very therapeutic.  Phylis M. – TRM Branch What is one thing you want to tick off your bucket list? Bungee jumping in Sagana. How are you going to take care of your mental or emotional wellbeing this year? Taking a day at a time and taking time to meditate and journaling. What are you most proud of for achieving last year? Learn how to ride a sportbike What is most memorable for you in 2022? Achieving my targets both work and personal. What do you look forward to in 2023? Advancing in my career and taking a much needed vacation. If you were to have a super power what would it be? Hearing people’s thoughts. That would be very interesting. If you were to pick your theme song for the year, which one would it be? Everything (Amen) by Timi Dakolo |
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