Author: Khusoko

Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.

Do you want to know how to place a bet on SportPesa? If so, it is crucial to understand how different types of bets work and their advantages and disadvantages.  We will discuss the various types of sports betting and their respective pros and cons. We’ll cover all the bases from straight wagers, parlays, teasers, pleasers, props & futures. Knowing how each type works can help you decide which best fits your needs when it comes time to cash down on your favourite team or player. So let’s dive in! Types of Sports Bets Before we dive into the advantages and…

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Are you ready for the biggest and most exciting tournament of its kind? The KBC Televised Mozzartbet Cup is scheduled for 4th March and 24th June, 2023, pitting some of the world’s best players against each other for a grand prize worth over one million dollars.  Witness history when the KBC Televised Mozzartbet Cup kicks off this year! This groundbreaking competition will feature teams from around the globe as they battle it out to become champions. From new and innovative rulesets to unique team compositions, this tournament promises an unforgettable experience you won’t miss out on! Unique Features of the…

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Aga Khan University (AKU), in only four short decades since its beginning, has grown to become an international institution with campuses and programmes in six countries: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom. The University’s academic agenda is diverse from medicine and nursing to journalism, educational development, Muslim civilisations, arts and sciences, and more. AKU also operates a health system comprising seven hospitals across three countries. Forty years ago today, on March 16, 1983, Aga Khan University was born out of the vision of its founder and Chancellor, His Highness Aga Khan. On that day, it received its…

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Kenya Airways Plc (KQ) has appointed Captain George Kamal as Chief Operating Officer (COO) effective March 14. Captain Kamal takes over the COO role, last held by Jan de Vegt, who exited the airline in 2019. According to his Linkedin profile, Kamal is a resourceful strategist dedicated to tackling tactical challenges head-on, always keeping track of the big picture, and consistently working towards large-scale, long-term growth. “In addition, I offer an unparalleled understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing today’s businesses and the experience to take advantage of them.” He says some of the key highlights of his career are…

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Kenya’s economy is recovering but still faces several challenges, such as high inflation, currency depreciation, and high debt servicing costs, which affect key economic drivers. It is important to look at actionable steps the government should consider to improve the key economic indicators. Below are our recommendations for optimising the various economic drivers: Anchoring Inflation Anchoring the runaway inflation back to the Central Bank of Kenya’s target range will involve boosting local food production and reducing the cost of fuel since these are the key factors driving inflation. The government should improve local food production by reforming the agricultural sector…

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President William Ruto appointed Dr Susan Jemtai Koech as the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya. The National Assembly and Senate recommended her approval after she fulfilled all the conditions for the position. Dr. Susan becomes the Second Deputy Governor of the CBK for a period of 4 years. Prior to her appointment, she served as the Principal Secretary in the ministries of East African Community, Tourism and Wildlife, ASAL and Regional Development. She has also worked for the Kenya Commercial Bank. During her vetting, which was conducted by the Joint Committee of the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee…

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