I share tips and expert advise Video, Tech & AI, Storytelling & Business.

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  3 Tax Loopholes Every Kenyan Freelancer Should Know in 2025
  Let’s be honest. As a freelancer, what’s the one thing that gives you more stress than a difficult client or a looming deadline? For most of us, it’s taxes. That dreaded email from the KRA, the confusion around what to pay, and the constant fear of penalties can be overwhelming. It’s especially tough when your income isn’t a fixed monthly salary. One month you’re crushing it, and the next is quiet. How are you supposed to manage your tax obligations with that kind of unpredictability?
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  5 Ways I Use Technology & AI for Growth and Income as a Content Creator
  As a content creator and media consultant, I’ve harnessed technology and AI to fuel my personal and professional growth, turning my expertise into multiple income streams. Here are five powerful ways I’ve used these tools to build my brand, streamline processes, and boost revenue through my platform, cheptiony.com, while optimizing for SEO to reach a wider audience.
• Beyond the Burnout: 5 Ways to Revitalize Your Marketing When Paid Ads Stall
  It’s frustrating, isn’t it? You’ve poured your hard-earned money into paid marketing, meticulously crafted campaigns, and then… crickets. Or worse, the results are trickling in slower than molasses in winter. When your paid advertising isn’t delivering the desired returns, it’s easy to feel deflated, demotivated, and ready to throw in the towel. But before you do, let’s talk about some effective strategies to rekindle that motivation and turn things around.
• Beyond the Gig: Building Sustainable Income as a Freelancer in the Age of AI
  The freelance landscape is shifting dramatically, especially for content creation service providers. With the rapid advancement of AI tools, the once lucrative fields of article writing, image generation, and graphic design are experiencing unprecedented disruption. Everyone, from individual entrepreneurs to small businesses, can now leverage AI to produce high-quality content, making it increasingly challenging for freelancers to secure well-paying gigs.
• 🎥 YouTube’s Monetization Shake-Up: What It Means for Creators Big and Small
  The winds of change are blowing through YouTube’s Partner Program—and creators across the globe are about to feel the breeze. In a move that seems aimed at empowering smaller channels while tightening the screws on content quality, YouTube is lowering the threshold for monetization, but with a few new strings attached.
• How to Screenshot on Windows
  This comprehensive tutorial reveals three quick and easy ways to capture your screen, whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the Windows environment.
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  My Cabbage Farming Journey in Kenya: Realities, Losses, and Lessons Learned
  Ever thought about diving into the world of cabbage farming? It can be an incredibly rewarding venture, but as I recently learned, it also comes with its fair share of surprises and tough lessons. This past July 2024, I decided to invest some timber sale profits into something new: cabbage farming here in Kenya. Let me tell you, it was quite the adventure!
• AI Assisted Video Production: Why It’s Not Always Cheaper, Easier, or Just About Quantity
  Does AI simplify video creation? Many clients seeking creative services believe it should, expecting lower prices as a result. This creates a significant disconnect, as their cost expectations often don’t align with the time and effort truly involved, especially when aiming for high-quality, AI-assisted output.
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  Kijani Curls Up a Storm: Inside the Launch of Their New Flaxseed Gel Curl Cream!
  You might remember that last year, I had the pleasure of featuring Kijani Curlcare and Skincare at the KICC during their exhibition. Their commitment to quality, natural ingredients for both skin and hair really stood out. So, when I heard they were launching a brand-new hair product, I knew I had to be there!
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  Is Writing Career Dead? Why AI Hasn’t Killed the Pen (Yet)
  You’ve probably heard the buzz: “AI is taking over writing careers!” But is that claim really true? I don’t buy it for a second. In my opinion, anyone who dismisses writing as a viable career path in the age of AI simply has a superficial understanding of what writing truly is, and what a writer actually does.
• Watch Out For These 2 Tax Filing Blunders That Could Cost You Big
  In Kenya, individuals and business owners typically file two main types of tax returns: Income Tax and VAT (Value Added Tax). Income Tax returns are filed annually and are mandatory for all taxpayers. VAT, on the other hand, is declared monthly and is only compulsory for businesses with an annual turnover exceeding KES 5 million; otherwise, registration is voluntary.
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  Essential Steps to Getting Paid Online (No Matter What)
  As a freelancer or business owner, you’ve likely faced the frustrating situation of completing work only for a client to delay or decline payment. That feeling of “turmoil” is all too real. But what if you could prevent this? Establishing a clear and efficient online payment procedure isn’t just about getting paid; it’s about protecting your time, effort, and bottom line.