OPED-The Key to Kenya’s Continued Growth is Economic Dynamism
In the face of ongoing challenges and interruptions of economic affairs in the country, there might be a tendency to think Kenya has lost its momentum. The shortest response I [...]
Will the Real Data Problem Please Stand Up?
The true data problem is finding the answer to the question, “What does this data do?”
The Circle of Life, Capital and Everything
Many smart people believe that the observable universe is a sphere from the perspective of whoever is looking. Some think it is flat. At any rate, both groups concede that [...]Editorial: A Call for Accountability and Change
Yesterday, the Finance Bill 2024 passed in a majority vote in Parliament, despite protests across the country that it would worsen the future in an already struggling society. While the [...]
Africa Needs Resilient Internet Infrastructure
A series of submarine fiber cable cuts this year have called into question the resilience of Africa’s internet infrastructure and its ability to serve the tech ventures as they scale [...]
How Nigeria’s Actions on Binance will Hurt Africa
When Nigeria's Central Bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, linked the loss of valuable tax revenues totalling US$ 26 billion through Binance, the country's federal government opened a new battlefront with crypto platforms.
How CBK Can Address Challenges in Licensing Digital Lenders
The digital financial landscape in Kenya has seen a significant transformation with the rise of Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), which has brought about significant opportunities for financial inclusion and innovation. [...]
Silicon Savannah Comes to Silicon Valley
Today, the 23rd of May 2024, President William Ruto of Kenya, which is dubbed Silicon Savannah of Africa, is making an official state visit to the United States of America, [...]Attempted Coup in DRC Increases Risks of Political Instability in the Region
Although the coup attempt was quickly thwarted, the success of Malanga’s group in accessing the capital, and the heavily guarded Palais de la Nation, will likely also raise questions about likely benefactors and sympathisers.Bribes and Bush Clearing
When working with international investors you’ll have to do some cross-cultural translations which go beyond language. It took me 5 years to learn so maybe I can save you some [...]
US-China Diplomatic and Trade Tiffs Play Out in Tech
The ongoing distrust between the United States and China has degenerated into export controls, threats of sanctions, and outright demands for dissociation causing ripples in the tech industry. As [...]How Technology is Enhancing Property Investment in Kenya
Kenya’s real estate sector is witnessing a remarkable transformation fueled by technological advancements. From the adoption of blockchain for secure transactions and ownership rights to the proliferation of digital platforms [...]
