Author: Khusoko

Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated across the world to shed light on critical women’s issues and emphasise their rights. The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is “Embrace Equity”. It serves as a reminder that women still face numerous challenges in the male-dominated field of digital marketing.  As a digital marketing manager, it is crucial to acknowledge these challenges and take action to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. As a woman in digital marketing, I have faced various challenges, including unconscious biases and gender stereotypes. I have had to work twice…

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has included Jeddah Islamic Port in East Africa – Red Sea and Red Sea shipping services by cargo operator MSC.  Sailing in early March onboard four vessels with a 2,500-TEU capacity each, weekly East Africa – Red Sea service will link Jeddah Islamic Port and King Abdullah Port to the trade hubs of Djibouti, Mombasa, and Dar es Salaam with a transit time of two days, nine days, and twelve days, respectively.  MSC will similarly run its bi-monthly Red Sea service from the ports of Jeddah and King Abdullah to Port Sudan with an estimated…

Christophe Orcet has been appointed as the new country manager in Kenya by Majid Al-Futtaim (MFA), Carrefour’s parent company. He takes over from Franck Moreau, who left the retailer in October 2022. Orcet previously served as the head of operations and commercial for the MAF Carrefour in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He is a senior executive Retail Manager with over 25 Years of experience in operation and management, strategy, business expansion, and e-commerce. “Mr Orcet assumed his new role on 1st March 2023 and will oversee operations of Carrefour in East Africa. Mr Moreau tendered his resignation in October…

Angelique Kidjo, the energetic singer-songwriter and activist from the Republic of Benin, represents a rare African phenomenon. In many respects, she belongs to the illustrious musical lineage of “Mama Africas” – the likes of South Africa’s Miriam Makeba, Letta Mbulu and Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Cape Verde’s Cesaria Evora and Mali’s Oumou Sangare. These powerful maternal personages are distinctive for their regal bearing, a grand sense of responsibility in sharing Africa’s cultural heritage, and protecting the dignity of the African woman. They may not always articulate this political and aesthetic worldview in so many words, but their carriage says it all.…

Joshua Baraka, a talented rising star in the East African music scene, has hit the ground running with his electrifying and vibrant track “Nana”. Nana is a modern dancehall track that seamlessly fuses Afrobeat, dancehall, and reggae elements to create an infectious and empowering sound that captivates music fans worldwide. With its uplifting lyrics and memorable chorus, Baraka’s smooth vocals and dynamic delivery make “Nana” a definite hit. The song has earned him the cover of the ‘Made in Uganda’ playlist on Spotify, cementing his status as a rising star in the music industry. “Nana” has captured the hearts of…

Chao Tayiana Maina, a Kenyan and the founder of African Digital Heritage, has been announced as one of the winners of the Dan David Prize 2023 worth Ksh 38 million. She has been recognized for her use of digital technologies to capture and preserve historical narratives that were previously hidden or suppressed in Kenya. Her initiative has enabled communities to engage with their cultural heritage and to centre African histories within digital spaces. Chao’s work is particularly timely, as many African and Afro-diasporic audiences seek to reclaim their past and assert control over their identities. https://twitter.com/DanDavidPrize/status/1630618537545941003?s=20 The goal of the…