The University of Nairobi is one of Africa’s universities selected to access IBM’s quantum computing, a first of its kind in the continent. IBM is bringing Quantum to Africa and will collaborate with 16 universities across Africa to train students and professors on the functionalities of this new computing paradigm, equipping future generations with the necessary skills for next era of technology. “For Africa to remain competitive for the coming decades we must get the next generation of students quantum ready,” said Dr. Solomon Assefa, Vice President, Emerging Market Solutions and Director, IBM Research – Africa when announced a partnership…
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Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
Wednesday’s Google Doodle celebrates the late Margaret Ogola’s 60th Birthday, a Kenyan novelist who composed The River and the Source and its sequel, I Swear by Apollo. “This strength and support that is found in the African family is the most important part of our culture and should be preserved and nurtured at all costs.” Margaret Ogola. The River and the Source follow four generations of Kenyan women in a rapidly changing country and society. The book won her the 1995 Commonwealth Writer’s Prize for the ‘Best First Book in Africa’. Born on this day in 1958, Kenyan author, pediatrician,…
New LPG regulations attack counterfeit market and create safety guarantees to draw consumers off firewood that is driving respiratory disease as Kenya’s biggest killer. The government has approved the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) regulations banning oil marketers from accepting gas cylinders from rival brands during refills. The changes come as part of a government drive to position LPG as Kenya’s primary cooking fuel to end the health and environmental problems caused by cooking with firewood and charcoal. Mr. Pavel Oimeke Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) on Tuesday.said the regulations are meant to enhance safety, and its…
Kenya’s Folk Fusion artist Ayrosh is set to release “MURASTA”, his debut album on 14th June at a concert at Michael Joseph Centre. Mũrasta a 7-track groovy and eclectic EP embodies different impressions of Ayrosh in each song. Ayrosh says, “Murasta is a story of resilience, love, protest and chasing dreams. It’s taken me two years to complete and it has to be my most daring project.” The Tracks will feature Ythera, Kwame and Kipsang. https://youtu.be/52hM4h1VfDI Mũrasta is a collaboration with US-based Record Label – Waithaka Entertainment whilst borrowing the production skills of renown producers such as Brackish, Festus, The…
Anjarwalla & Khanna (A&K), a Tanzanian corporate and commercial law firm based in Tanzania, acquired ATZ Law Chambers and expanded its leadership team. The firm’s leadership team will include Partner, Geoffrey Dimoso and Director, Shemane Amin who joined in April and February respectively. A&K says its vision to complement its robust local practice with the capability to service clients regionally. “In recognition of the value that our clients have gained as a result of our cross-border collaboration with A&K Kenya, these developments will enable us to strengthen our regional offering by providing greater access to a broader pool of specialist…
Kenyan online taxi-hailing firm Little has slashed its fares dubbed ‘Ksh 20 Rides’, unveiling a fresh price war among players in the market. The taxi-hailing service Little powered by Safaricom, said that its customers will pay KSh20 per kilometer effective Tuesday, for the Basic Category. “Effective 11th June 2019 you will now enjoy your favorite hailing service at 20 Kenya Shillings per kilometer on the Basic Category and still enjoy all the benefits that come with it,” it announced on Monday. “However please be assured that we would be paying our Drivers full amount so that their earnings are not…