Najma Ismail, Standard Group Journalist will replace Pauline Njoroge who has been removed from her position as a board member of the Tourism Regulatory Authority by Kenya’s Minister of Tourism. Najma Ismail is currently the Editorial Liaison Manager at Standard Group Limited. She is also the Education Goodwill Ambassador for the Kenya Education Fund since August 2019. Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala, in response to public outcry, had learned of her past remarks about the Nairobi National Park and could not associate itself with her thus, the decision to revoke Shireen’s appointment. “… we have just seen what she tweeted…
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Khusoko
Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
If I know it is the last time, That I will be seeing you, Walk out the door I will give you a big hug and kiss And call you back one more time. If I know it will be the last time, I stare an extra minute at you, I will stop en say ‘I love you” And show you I do. There will always be another day To say that ‘I love you’ And certainly there another day To ask ‘Is there anything I can do” Tomorrow is not promised to anyone Rich or poor, young…
Handset adoption can guide the quantum leap to 4G With mobile connectivity now integral to the modern economy, a key part of any national development programme must be digital inclusion. This is being achieved by expanding mobile broadband coverage, but there is another important consideration: smartphone affordability. A recent GSMA report shows that smartphones make up 39% of the 774 million mobile connections in Sub-Saharan Africa. This is projected to grow significantly, but for Africa’s people to fully reap the dividends of mobile connectivity, it is critical that 4G-enabled smartphone handsets be made more easily attainable for the entry-level market. …
The low level of economic diversification is a leading factor to economic fragility in Africa. The global crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has magnified the risks of low levels of economic diversity and the reliance on limited economic activities, products or channels for trade and foreign direct investments. For example, over-dependence on one type of natural resource, singular economic activities in agriculture, trade with a limited number of countries, over-reliance on a narrow range of exports and/or imports and trade agreement restricted to specific regions or countries can be detrimental to the economy. Africa is endowed with minerals and…
Kenya’s sports’ betting is headed for interesting times following the entry of a new company with backing from billionaire British investors. Triple 5bet which will officially be launched in Kenya soon has received the nod from the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB). The company has partnered with one of the largest betting outlets in the UK, according to Triple5bet Operations Manager Jack Spencer, which will be unveiled during the launch. Some of the top UK betting companies are 888 Sports, Unibet and Hopa. Following the partnership with deep-pocketed investors, Triple 5bet is bringing a gaming experience never seen before…
Integrated Payment Services Limited (IPSL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) has made changes to its board. IPSL which is the company behind Pesalink, a money transfer platform makes it easy and fast for inter-bank and inter-person cash transfers; brought on board four new non-executive directors effective 1st July. The four directors bring a vast experience spanning 89 years in various levels of management and roles in information technology. The directors, Jack Ngare, Dr. Shiko Gitau, Kevin Kinyanjui, and Moses Obonyo. “I am very proud of that new board,” says Agnes Gathaiya, CEO IPSL. Jack Ngare With over…