The rise of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Kenya, with mobile phones in nearly every hand and internet coverage growing nationwide, is driving a wave of innovation that’s reshaping everyday life. From how people access financial tools to the ways they get around and receive healthcare, Kenya’s ICT boom is leaving no sector untouched. eHealth broadly refers to the use of ICT services, to compliment or improve on health service delivery. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) eHealth includes telemedicine services, mobile health (mHealth), electronic health records used in health systems, big data and wearable devices that people use to…
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that Antoinette Sayeh, its Deputy Managing Director, will retire on September 12, 2024. Kristalina Georgieva, IMF Managing Director, lauded Sayeh’s contributions: “Antoinette has been a pillar of the Fund’s leadership team for many years. Her experience, integrity, and judgment have been invaluable.” Georgieva further highlighted Sayeh’s dedication to public service and her focus on the well-being of member countries, particularly low-income and those facing fragility and conflict. Sayeh was also a strong advocate for IMF staff, serving as a mentor and advisor. Champion for Low-Income Countries Sayeh, a Liberian national, is best known for…
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya (DTB) has appointed Uday Bhasin as a non-executive director, effective July 15, 2024. Bhasin, a certified accountant with experience in emerging markets, currently leads Tradeways Co LLC, a financial and family advisory firm. Previously, he held senior financial positions at Sharjah Holding and Dubai Group. Bhasin also serves on the boards of several companies in Kenya and Tanzania. The Board of DTB Kenya congratulated Bhasin on his appointment and expects his expertise to contribute to the bank’s growth. https://khusoko.com/2024/05/09/diamond-trust-bank-reorganizes-for-east-african-growth/ Khusoko is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest East African…
In today’s rapidly evolving world, education must prepare students for the challenges of the present and future uncertainties. The traditional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum has been the cornerstone of scientific and technical education over the past decade. However, there’s a growing recognition that to thrive in a dynamic global landscape, students need more than just analytical skills—creativity, adaptability, and the ability to think divergently, an education expert says. STEAM education is an innovative approach integrating the arts, represented by the “A” in STEAM, into the STEM framework. Highlighting the importance of STEM, The United States recently signed…
The Earth is heating up, now 1.1°C warmer than in the late 1800s, and emissions keep climbing, according to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. To keep global warming at 1.5°C, we must slash emissions by 45% by 2030 and hit net zero by 2050. The clock is ticking. It is high time that everyone is made aware of the looming climate crisis and the critical role we must all play in mitigating it for a safer future for all than the one we have now. Less pollution of any kind, better waste management, protected animal and plant…
Financial trading is by no means a new thing, there are lots of different bits of advice that are easily accessible about the best ways to trade in anything you could want to trade in. If you want to trade in stocks, commodities, forex, or crypto, there’s plenty of advice for trading in all of it. But some of that advice might not have weathered the changing markets and times as well as it could have, and might not be so useful anymore. That’s why this article will focus on more evergreen techniques and practices that will almost always stand any…