Author: Khusoko

Samsung Electronics and Safaricom, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, have launched an exciting collaboration called ‘Jisort na Bonga’. This initiative allows customers to use their accumulated Bonga points to access exclusive deals and rewards until November 5, 2023. Mr. George Kebaso, Head of Product and Marketing at Samsung Electronics East Africa, stated that ‘collaboration represents their commitment to rewarding loyal customers in Kenya.  “By teaming up with Safaricom, a brand that shares our ethos of customer-first initiatives, we’re excited to unveil a rewards program that elevates the value of Bonga points for our shared user base.” The Jisort na Bonga with…

Food loss and waste have emerged as a global crisis that demands our immediate attention. Each year, approximately one-third of the world’s food production is lost or goes to waste, resulting in staggering economic losses estimated at $1 trillion. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, Sub-Saharan Africa faces a dire situation with a staggering 37% rate of food loss and waste. This wastage not only deprives farmers of their deserved economic returns but also squanders precious resources such as water, seeds, fertilizers, energy, and land. Moreover, food loss and waste contribute significantly to deforestation, species extinction, and an astonishing…

In line with global trends, Kenya has seen a significant temperature increase of 0.3°C to 0.6°C per decade, impacting key sectors like agriculture and water resources. This rapid warming trend was a major focus at the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) in Nairobi last month, which among others, highlighted the link between climate change, regional food systems and economic transformation. The ACS23 emphasized the consequences of inaction on food security and economic sovereignty, rallying Africa’s unified climate agenda ahead of the 28th UN climate change conference (COP28) in the UAE. Concurrently, the 2023 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum 23) in…

The release of the seventh iteration of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) demonstrates that the continent is rapidly maturing and is no longer simply taking the first steps on a developmental journey. Instead, we can see clear signs that the true potential of the continent is being unlocked. With support from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, coverage of the Index has grown to 28 countries – with the addition of Cabo Verde and Tunisia – and it now encompasses approximately 80% of the population and the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Africa. After seven years of…

A cancer diagnosis: it’s something most of us dread, but which many people will have to deal with at some point. According to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), one in two people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. And while not every case of cancer is lethal, it is still a major killer of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), cancer accounts for nearly one in six deaths worldwide. Anyone diagnosed with cancer should also prepare themselves to deal with secondary issues, including an increased risk of blood clots.  Cancer, patient, and treatment risks  Patients with…

The war for web visibility is an all-out fight in this digital era! As millions of blogs compete for one’s attention; content creators must begin thinking outside the box to differentiate themselves from others. The use of AI-powered content optimization tools to leverage SEO is another approach. The real question here is how does an AI algorithm figure into your content optimization strategy for SEO? All these Algorithms use Machine Learning & NLP to decipher/understand users’ query context and return results accordingly. To optimize your content for these algorithms. You should take the time to research keywords properly and build…