Langata Southland FC and Beijing Raiders emerged as champions of the Betika “Fundi Bingwa Cup” tournament that ran from the 8th to 10th October 2021. The Fundi Bingwa Cup saw Langata Southland FC win the men’s category taking home Kshs. 250,000 and Beijing Raiders win the women’s category taking home Kshs. 100,000. Through this initiative, we believe that we can influence positive change among the youth by creating an atmosphere of talent and skills development. We are proud of the Langata Southlands and the Beijing raiders teams who have won this year’s tournament. We are hoping to make it bigger…
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David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
Kenya says it is on track to raise 1 million dollars toward the conservation of elephants within the current financial year that ends in June 2022. Najib Balala, cabinet secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife said they raised KSh 16.5 million. This was realised during the inaugural Magical Kenya Tembo Naming Festival held Saturday. Speaking to Aljazeera, he said, “We are going to achieve our target by June 2022.” “The funds will be used in conservation efforts that include; employing new technology in wildlife monitoring, conservation education and improving livelihoods of communities living within the wildlife ecosystems,” said…
The United States has pledged to resume talks with Kenya on the Free Trade Agreement. In a joint readout, US trade Chief, Katherine Tai meeting with Kenya’strade Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina Friday said they “…exchanged perspectives on the US-Kenyan trade ties and their governments’ shared values, including supporting workers and promoting African regional integration.” The two also discussed the operation and future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act program, pandemic recovery and the upcoming World TradeOrganisation 12th Ministerial Conference. According to its Proposed Kenya – United States of America Free Trade Area Agreement Negotiation Principles, Objectives, And Scope, its…
Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich, and Ethiopia’s Seifu Tura won the women’s and men’s titles respectively on Sunday at the 43rd Chicago Marathon. Ruth crossed the line in 2:22:31. American Emma Bates finished second in 2:24:20. Sara Hall finished third in 2:27:19, and Keira D’Amato finished fourth in 2:28:22. Chepngetich takes home $55,000 for the win, Bates ($45,000) for second place and Hall $35,000 for third. “The race was good but it was not easy,” Chepngetich said. “I pushed alone from the 10k. The weather was nice. I believed in myself and I was fortunate and I pushed myself.” https://twitter.com/ChiMarathon/status/1447240269557022723?s=20 Tura took…
Cytonn Investments Management Plc’s has placed two of its investment products under administration as part of ongoing efforts to turn around their performance. The independent investment management firm said the products are the Cytonn High Yield Solutions and Cytonn Projects Notes. The administration process was initiated by Cytonn’s Chief Executive Officer Edwin Dande. “Administration gives the funds the room to restructure, recover, and return value to investors. The administration is not liquidation,” the Group said in an emailed statement. Kerato Marima, a licensed insolvent practitioner has been appointed by the High Court Commercial and Tax Division as the administrator of…
Safaricom said the Kenyan economy has been growing rapidly since 2005, but more needs to be done to promote a more inclusive society.