Author: Khusoko

In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that takes place anywhere else in the world. A few dozen people get sick, health workers attempt to locate and test everyone with a bad cough and other symptoms. A concerted effort is made to make sure that patients take their medications for the entire duration of treatment, at least six months, to help stem the creation of drug-resistant infections. The problem is that Western Kenya has a high burden of HIV infections, which makes the communities more…

OPPO announced its enhanced artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, positioning itself as a leader in AI experiences by delivering comprehensive, secure, and continuously evolving AI solutions at OPPO AI Tech Summit during MWC2025. “When it comes to AI, the user experience is ultimately all that matters,” said Billy Zhang, President of Overseas Marketing, Sales and Services at OPPO. “Smartphones are not just a vehicle for AI – they are the engines that power the best possible AI experiences. As a global leader in smartphones, OPPO is driving in-house innovation and open collaboration with industry partners to bring our users these unparalleled…

For many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), success is often measured by having adequate stock, a steady stream of customers and consequently revenue. However, an equally critical but often overlooked factor is how businesses accept payments and investing in this infrastructure is critical to unlocking their growth. In an increasingly digital economy, the ability to offer seamless, fast, secure, and convenient payment options can determine whether an SME thrives or struggles. Many small businesses across Africa still face challenges in integrating efficient payment solutions, limiting their ability to scale, improve cash flow, and meet evolving customer expectations. Picture this. A…

Standard Chartered, through its Futuremakers initiative and with funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation, has partnered with Village Capital to expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan. Futuremakers, Standard Chartered’s global youth economic empowerment initiative for disadvantaged young people, and the Standard Chartered Foundation are providing the financial backing for the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator. This program will offer specialised training, nearly USD 1.9 million in catalytic grant funding, and access to a global network of peers, finance providers, industry leaders, and ecosystem partners. Over three years, the initiative aims to support…

According to Geopoll’s 2024 report on betting in Africa, most sports bettors in the continent bet on football as their favourite sport. Kenya emerged as one of the best markets for operators, with 82.81% of respondents from the country admitting that they have placed bets. By reading this guide, you will learn everything every bettor needs to know about football betting in Kenya. Most Kenyans Enjoy Betting On the EPL and Other Leagues Notably, most sports enthusiasts in Kenya visit recognised platforms like Captainsbet to bet on the English Premier League (EPL). It is common to come across groups of…

The fastest-growing jobs globally are in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, networks, cybersecurity, and technological literacy, according to the World Economic Forum. The Future of Jobs Report 2025 says jobs like Big Data specialists, fintech engineers, AI and Machine Learning specialists and software and application developers will be in more demand than others over the next five years. The report is a collection of the views of over 1,000 leading global employers representing more than 14 million workers across 22 industry clusters and 55 economies from around the world. As technology continues to transform the employment landscape and create opportunities, experts say…