Author: Khusoko

Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.

Sweden’s Linnea Strom remains on course for her first victory at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open after carding a third-round level-par 72 to lead by two shots Saturday. “It was a steady day. I started off a little bit tricky with two bogeys in the first three holes and that wasn’t ideal or what I was hoping for, but other than that I think I managed to stay focused and stay in my own bubble and enjoy it out there,” said Strom. https://twitter.com/LETgolf/status/1492532740150939651?s=20&t=XlQtzCzr_HhrnMXb3YrRsg Spain’s Luna Sobron Galmes finished the round in second place. “I played really good, I was very…

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Christine Onyango on Friday assumed charge as Communications and Public Affairs of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). Christine replaces Nuru Mugambi, who has since transitioned from the Association to pursue graduate studies. Until her appointment, Christine served as I&M Bank Head of Marketing, a position she held for 10 years. A recognized business strategist, Christine has a cumulative banking industry work experience of 19 years.  She previously worked for a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest banks in the US (Bank of America), Credit Bank Limited and Gulf African Bank. Christine is a recognized leader in marketing, corporate…

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Kenya’s Baldev Chager in a Porsche 911 overcame strong opposition to take the overall day two lead, trouncing American driver Ken Block. Chager navigated by Ravi Soni had a cumulative time of 05:04:58.8 to top the chart. “We’ve been consistent and not far off top three, I think we’ve found reasonable balance and ready to enjoy the race,” Chager said. https://twitter.com/AnwarSidi/status/1492240207487422466?s=20&t=ROt-f6QtOc3sugfv9rlhQg Day two of the 10th Edition of the East African Classic Safari Rally 2022 started off in Nakuru County and finished in Nanyuki, Laikipia County covering a distance of 451km.  Swedish national, Patrick Sandell, in his Porsche 911 came…

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Sweden’s Linnea Strom maintained her lead at the ongoing Magical Kenya Ladies Open with a three-shot lead over Nuria Iturrioz. Scotland’s Michele Thomson charged up the leaderboard after the second round. https://twitter.com/LETgolf/status/1491463743326273544?s=20&t=v-otY503feerzegQ4XnYTw “I felt like I played better golf today than yesterday – I had eight birdies yesterday and three today, so that makes a big difference. We didn’t have as much wind on the front nine, but I couldn’t get it going; I had a double on eight, which cost me a bit today but overall, I feel happy with where my game is at; I just didn’t get…

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Sweden’s Linnea Strom carded a superb round of 4-under par 68 to top the leaderboard at the Magical Kenya Ladies Open Thursday. “The wind was tricky out there, and the course was pretty firm, so if you don’t hit it where you want to, it can pretty much bounce anywhere. I played steady today, I had eight birdies, but I made some mistakes as well, but overall, I am pretty happy with the score; there are still some things I need to figure out, especially in the right to left wind, but hopefully, I can work that out tomorrow and…

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LG Electronics has unveiled compelling all-in-one solutions and ultra-convenient Bluetooth speakers ideal for all kinds of settings, from outdoor parties to dinner parties to pulsating clubs. Dubbed the LG XBOOM Go PL, the portable speaker is part of the Latest XBOOM lineup of Bluetooth speakers first introduced in the market in 2015. Aimed at delivering powerful sounds and ultimate ease-of-use, the LG XBOOM Go PL comes in three models –PL7, PL5, and PL2. Speaking during the product unveil, LG East Africa Managing Director Sa Nyoung Kim said, “LG’s mission is to continuously leverage on latest innovations and technology to help our consumers live a…

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