Kenyan innovation hub This is Digital, officially launched its AI Literacy Program, taking decisive steps to bridge Africa’s growing AI skills gap and empower the continent’s next generation of tech-savvy professionals. AI Literacy Program Launches August 5, 2025 Following the breakfast event, This is Digital will launch its AI Literacy Program on August 5, 2025, designed to equip professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and educators with practical and ethical AI skills. Program Structure: Online AI Bootcamp Dates: August 5, 12, 19, and 26 (Tuesdays) Time: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM In-Person AI Bootcamp Dates: August 27–29, 2025 Ongoing Monthly Cohorts Format: New online and…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
Circadia, the internationally acclaimed American skincare brand rooted in chronobiology, has debuted in Kenya, ushering in a transformative chapter for professional skincare tailored to melanin-rich skin. “Kenya’s aesthetic industry is rapidly growing, and we see incredible potential to contribute meaningfully,” said Jitin Jaggi, Managing Director of Circadia. “Circadia is here to champion the professionals behind every skincare journey—by offering science-based products that truly transform skin, especially for melanin-rich tones.” The Science Behind Circadia Founded in 2001 by Dr. Peter T. Pugliese, Circadia’s formulations are designed to work in harmony with the body’s natural circadian rhythms—protecting skin by day and repairing…
Cash-strapped Uchumi Supermarket Plc has taken a cautious approach to its recovery under a court-approved Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) as it approaches its 50th anniversary. A March 14, 2025, report by CVA Monitor Owen Koimburi states that Uchumi currently operates two locations, Langata and Unicity, and is actively working to strengthen its brand and financial position. Revived Retail Spaces The Langata branch has been partially transformed into a mall with 10 tenants, including China Square, which commenced operations in June 2024. Their lease contributes KES 5 million monthly, reinforcing the site’s financial viability. The Unicity branch, reopened in September 2024,…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has rolled out the National Policy on the Prevention of Alcohol, Drugs, and Substance Use (2025), approved by Cabinet in June but pending parliamentary enactment. The policy introduces a suite of measures aimed squarely at curbing substance use among Kenya’s young people. Legal Drinking Age to Climb from 18 to 21 “At 18, the human brain is still developing—delaying initiation until 21 reduces addiction risks, cognitive impairment, and risky behaviours,” NACADA said in its policy statement. If passed, the legal drinking age in Kenya will increase to 21,…
In a bold move to bridge Africa’s AI literacy gap and empower the next generation of tech-savvy professionals, This is Digital will announce the launch of its AI Literacy Program, set to begin on August 5th, 2025. The launch, themed ‘The Age of AI: A Reality Check,’ will take place in Nairobi on 16 July and coincides with the global observance of International Artificial Intelligence Appreciation Day. This day celebrates progress in artificial intelligence while raising awareness about its potential benefits and ethical challenges. It serves as a timely platform to examine AI’s transformative impact across key sectors such as…
Jabali Towers, the latest high-rise development in Tatu City, presents a compelling investment opportunity with projected annual returns of 15% to 25%, driven by a combination of rental yields and capital appreciation. Strategically located in Tatu Central—the business and lifestyle hub of Tatu City—Jabali Towers benefits from its position within Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Investors enjoy tax incentives and world-class infrastructure, reducing risk and enhancing long-term value. “Investors are buying into a fully functioning and sustainable city, not a promise,” said Stephen Jennings, founder and CEO of Rendeavour, the developer behind Tatu City. “With SEZ benefits and…