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Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa: How financial institutions can strengthen MSMEs to grow their contribution to the economy
Kenya’s economic foundation unquestionably rests upon its Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). As indicated in Sessional Paper Number 5 of 2020 on Kenya Micro and Small Enterprises Policy, these enterprises contribute to 24 percent of Kenya’s GDP, encompass over 90 percent of private sector enterprises, and engage 93 percent of the total labour force in the economy. The MSMEs…
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Eva Ngigi-Sarwari: Top 10 Secure Shopping Habits to Keep the Holidays Cheerful
As we approach the holiday season, fraudsters are expected to use advanced technologies to exploit consumers’ information, as revealed in Visa’s Holiday Edition Threats Report. With an increase in consumer spending, threat actors are taking advantage of consumers who let their guard down in search of the perfect gift for their loved ones. In fact, Visa’s data showed an 11%…
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Dr. Henry Ddungu: The unexpected toll of traffic accidents
High rates of road accidents are a devastatingly common issue across Africa which records the highest number of road traffic incidents in the world, every year. In Kenya last year, at least 21,760 people were involved in road accidents last year, and 4,690 died, according to figures from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). While these statistics are concerning,…
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Charity Migwi: Advancing Africa’s Renewable Future – A Call for Genuine Climate Leadership at the Africa Climate Summit
Billed as Africa’s premier climate summit, the Africa Climate Summit, scheduled for September 4-8, has already sparked intense debate and anticipation among climate activists across the continent. At the heart of this discussion is a critical question: Will this summit truly prioritize the needs and aspirations of Africa, or will it succumb to the pressures of external interests? Climate activists…
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Jocelyne Muhutu-Remy: The fusion of sport and music and the opportunities for economic benefits in Africa
There aren’t many things in this world that hold as important a place in so many people’s hearts – that captivates, inspires, and brings people together in community and celebration – like both sports and music does. More than just a sound, music connects us to one another, to our culture, our heritage and tells our stories. It allows us…
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UWE KEMMER: Cave Paintings to Cloud Computing – The Evolution of Data Storage
How we collect and store information has played a critical role in preserving knowledge and driving progress throughout human evolution. As we move further into the modern digital age and see Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) transform how we interact with technology on a daily basis, the need for reliable storage…
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