Birth and Death of Organisations

Sustainability is not about launching endless programs or writing countless proposals just to maintain existing donors for the next funding cycle.

True sustainability is about designing innovative, attractive, and relevant products or services that position your organisation as a leader or pacesetter in its field. It is about building systems that retain value, remain impactful over time, and create multiple revenue streams—beyond dependence on donor funding.

So, where do organisations fail?

The Deep Loopholes

1. Institutional Memory Loss

Knowledge is not documented or transferred, forcing organisations to constantly restart instead of building on past progress.

2. Employee Transitions

High staff turnover disrupts continuity, weakens culture, and affects long-term strategy execution.

3. Poor Hiring and Promotion Systems (HR)

When recruitment and growth are not merit-based, mediocrity replaces excellence.

4. Overdependence on Donors (100%)

Organisations that rely entirely on donor funding remain vulnerable and reactive instead of strategic.

5. Weak or No Board Transition Structures

Poor governance and lack of succession planning at board level create instability and stagnation.

6. Mediocre Vision

Without a bold and clear vision, organisations drift instead of leading.

7. Short-Term Partnerships

Relationships built for convenience rather than long-term value fail to create meaningful impact.

8. Weak Financial Systems

Poor financial management erodes trust, limits growth, and increases risk.

9. Lack of a Sustainable Business Model

Without internal revenue generation, survival becomes tied to external goodwill

10. Ownership Gaps and Transition Failures

When leadership and stakeholders lack a sense of ownership, accountability and continuity suffer.

Closing Thought!

Fight. Flight. Freeze… or Get Fired.

In many organisations, people are not underperforming—they are reacting.

Reacting to unclear systems.

Reacting to poor leadership.

Reacting to cultures that punish initiative and reward survival.

Organisations don’t die because people didn’t try—

they die because systems are weak and cultures are broken.

And the ones that last?

They build systems that work even when people change.

— Wilson Masaka, Youth Advocate & Social Entrepreneur

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Good read 

https://www.aihr.com/blog/organizational-life-cycle/

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The Dark Tunnel Of Kenya Football

 ⚽📍 Women's Football 

This weekend there will be no Kenya Women’s Premier League fixtures following a boycott by clubs demanding better terms of engagement for women’s football.

“Football is a career, not a hobby for our sisters, and we must give them the required attention and support.” — Wilson Masaka

#MetaphoricallySpeaking

Let us stop using the “lollipop effect.” In many situations when a child cries, the first thing that comes to mind is giving them a lollipop just to stop the crying. But that solution never truly works. With time, the child will eventually refuse the lollipop and demand something else.

The same applies to football management. Temporary fixes cannot solve structural challenges.

Here are my suggestions:

1️⃣ Annual Stakeholders Forum

The federation should organize an annual stakeholders forum aimed at attracting investors into the women’s game. A structured package should be designed to strengthen negotiation, engagement, and partnerships targeting government, individuals, and companies.

2️⃣ Access to Better Facilities

Women’s teams should be given access to quality training and match facilities within their regions. Many institutions already have well-maintained fields, and partnerships could be negotiated so clubs can access these facilities at discounted rates.

3️⃣ Government Support on Public Facilities

The government should support women’s football by allowing free or subsidized use of public sports facilities such as the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani annex field for premier league teams.

Women’s football deserves structure, respect, and investment, not temporary solutions.

⚽ When we support women’s football, we invest in talent, dignity, and the future of the game.

Related Article written in 2021

https://wilsenx.blogspot.com/2021/01/15-areas-that-can-pivot-women-soccer-in.html?m=1

📸 Kayole Starlets Fc Est.2008 Vs Zetech University on Sunday 17th January 2021

Evolution of The Family Tree

Life Series l Bits and Pieces  #ThroughMyLens

Family Tree 🌳

As I evolve into new responsibilities, I have come to appreciate the role of family unity as one of the greatest pillars for success and support.

Family unity is not automatic—it is nurtured. As we grow older, our families either become stronger or weaker, depending on the values established by our parents and how we extend those values within our immediate and extended families.

If you think family support is automatic, then you might be mistaken. Ask around—there are many stories that will leave you puzzled. We may come from the same family, yet each person has different aspirations, characters, passions, priorities, behaviors, and personalities.

It is never easy to get a big family unit working together toward a common goal and shared interests. We often hear stories in the media where families fall apart—or even fight each other—over land, business ownership, shares, or inheritance.

Here is a simple test to reflect on whether your family is moving in the right direction. These are issues that are rarely discussed within many family setups.

What's Your Family Scorecard based on the following  question ___/5 🌳📊

📍 How many of the following exist in your family?

1. Family business
2. Family meetings (meet-ups, dinners, or lunches)
3. Family values
4. Family vision and mission
5. Family account

#MYSTORY My scorecard is 3/5 based on the above question.

What's Your?

📍 Inspirational – FAMILY

F – Faithful
A – Allies
M – Making
I – Incredible
L – Lifelong
Y – Yields

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❤️ Inspiration Quote

«“If you are born poor, it's not your fault. But if you die poor, it’s your fault.” – Bill Gates»

I want to take this opportunity to thank my family for the love and support. It is a testament that together we can do more—both in good times and during low moments.

So far, even after our parents passed away, we are still building and growing stronger together.
Esther Mazira

#LifeSeries #ThroughMyLens #FamilyUnity #FamilyValues