More than 40 of Africa’s venture capital fund managers—nearly half of them women—are gathering at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School this week for the fourth edition of the Africa Venture Finance Programme (AVFP). Running from 1 to 5 September 2025, the executive programme is designed to strengthen Africa’s venture capital ecosystem and support early- and growth-stage investments in technology and tech-enabled enterprises. A Strategic Platform for Inclusive VC Growth Delivered by Boost Africa, a joint initiative of EIB Global and the African Development Bank and supported by AfricaGrow, the AVFP is tailored for fund managers investing across the African continent.…
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.
Climate scientists have issued a stark warning for East Africa’s agricultural sector, forecasting below-average rainfall and elevated temperatures during the October–December 2025 season. This period accounts for up to 70% of the annual precipitation in key farming zones across Kenya, Somalia, and Ethiopia. The 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71), convened in Nairobi by IGAD’s Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), projects a high probability of suppressed rains in southern Ethiopia, eastern Kenya, much of Somalia, and central to southern Tanzania. “The likelihood of below-normal rainfall in eastern and southern parts…
Johnnie Walker, the world’s No. 1 Scotch whisky, has introduced its newest expression—Johnnie Walker Blonde—to the Kenyan market, aligning with a broader regional strategy to tap into East Africa’s fast-growing premium spirits segment. Crafted for the bold and curious, Blonde offers a sweeter, smoother profile that resonates with Kenya’s vibrant sundowner and cocktail culture. “Kenya is one of the most exciting premium spirits markets in Africa,” said Alvin Mbugua, General Manager, Spirits at EABL. “Johnnie Walker Blonde brings something completely different to the Scotch category—bright, versatile, and perfect for the celebratory occasions Kenyans love.” A Market Ripe for Innovation The…
Kenya’s ambitious healthcare reform, spearheaded by the newly established Social Health Authority Kenya (SHA), was meant to usher in a new era of universal healthcare. As the official NHIF replacement, SHA committed to transparency, efficiency, and equitable access to medical services. However, less than a year into its rollout, the system is under intense scrutiny following revelations of widespread fraud, rejected claims, and confusion surrounding the SHA bank payment system. SHA Under Scrutiny: Fraudulent Claims & Billing Scandals Launched in October 2024, SHA was designed to streamline healthcare access and eliminate the inefficiencies that plagued NHIF. Yet recent audits have…
The ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) concluded with commitments to accelerate Africa’s transformation under the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning Japan as a key development partner amid waning Western aid. Held in Tokyo, the high-level summit convened African heads of state, Japanese officials, development partners, and private sector leaders. The resulting declaration emphasised economic resilience, digital transformation, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. “This initiative seeks to promote Africa’s regional integration and industrial development in the Indian Ocean-Africa Economic Region… as a key driver of global economic growth,” said Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, unveiling a new economic…
A bibliometric study, The state of global palliative care research: a bibliometric study, Ecancer Medicalscience, July 2025, reveals that while global palliative care research (PCR) is expanding, Africa remains underrepresented despite the continent’s growing burden of serious illness and cancer. “Despite the increasing need, palliative care and the associated research continue to be relatively neglected areas of medicine, especially in less-developed countries,” the authors note. “You can’t measure hope in lab results, but you can in the relief of pain, the dignity of care, and the comfort of knowing you’re not alone,” says Dr. Miriam Mutebi, Breast Surgical Oncologist and Vice-President…