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Topic: Work
Why networking is no longer optional in 2026
Networking is not an optional soft skill but a critical career move. And by curating those interactions to align with your goals, you remove the social burden and replace it with professional momentum
By Esther Muchene
Feb. 3, 2026
The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media
platforms spanning newspaper print
operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The
Standard Group is recognized as a
leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national
and international interest.