UK-based beverage giant Diageo has announced a strategic shift, including a plan to cut $500 million in costs and make “substantial asset disposals” by 2028. This move, aimed at streamlining operations and addressing challenging market conditions, has intensified industry speculation about the future of its global portfolio, including its controlling stake in East African Breweries Limited (EABL). Aggressive Asset Divestment Plans Diageo’s Chief Financial Officer, Nik Jhangiani, stated on May 19, 2025, that the company had identified opportunities for “substantial changes versus portfolio trimming.” He added, “It’s clearly going to be above and beyond the usual smaller brand disposals you’ve…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
Kenya is rapidly emerging as a digital powerhouse in Africa, with internet and mobile phone usage consistently on the rise. By 2028, Kenya’s digital economy is projected to contribute KSh 662 billion to the GDP. Yet, this impressive growth brings with it significant challenges, particularly in the realm of cybersecurity. Microsoft’s latest research reveals a troubling trend: AI-powered fraud attacks are escalating worldwide. As Kenya’s digital marketplace expands, the risk of cyber threats grows proportionally, underscoring the urgent need for robust security measures to keep pace with the accelerated pace of digital growth. AI is lowering the technical bar for…
The Communication Authority’s Universal Service Fund (USF) Strategy 2023–2027 marks a critical juncture in Kenya’s digital transformation journey, aiming to ensure that no community is left behind in the digital revolution. Universal Service and Access Funds (USAFs) are used to enhance telecommunications access in rural and remote areas by funding the deployment of infrastructure, such as towers and cables, to connect these regions to communication networks. However, the ambitious plan faces a significant funding gap, highlighting the need for innovative partnerships and resource mobilisation to realise the vision of universal digital access. Funding Gaps: The Challenge Ahead The USF Strategy…
The use of social media has overtaken television and radio as the nation’s top news source, according to Kenya’s 2024 State of Media Survey, launched at the 2025 Annual Media Summit themed “Public Interest in the Era of Technology: Media Accountability and National Values.” Yet, as digital platforms rise, concerns around ethics, trust, and freedom of expression are intensifying issues echoed by leading voices in Kenya’s technology and media sectors. Social Media’s Dominance and Shifting Habits Primary News Source 33% of respondents now cite social media as their primary news source, edging out television (31%) and radio (26%). Television’s weekly reach…
Uganda Airlines has launched its first direct flight from Entebbe to London Gatwick, marking its return to the UK market since British Airways ceased its Entebbe service in November 2015. Operating four times weekly on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, the 9-hour-30-minute flight establishes London as the airline’s 16th international destination and its longest route. “This new London route is a major milestone in Uganda Airlines’ expansion strategy and reinforces our mission to connect Uganda to the world,” said Jennifer Bamuturaki, CEO of Uganda Airlines. “We are thrilled to offer UK travellers a direct, convenient gateway to the Pearl of…
The Kenyan Ministry of Education is replacing its National Education Management Information System (NEMIS), launched in 2017, with the Kenya Education Management Information System (KEMIS). This overhaul aims to address inefficiencies and align with Kenya’s digital transformation agenda and the National Education Sector Strategic Plan (NESSP) 2023–2027. KEMIS will begin its pilot phase in July 2025, with full implementation targeted for September 2025. “This is a golden opportunity to unify our education data systems. KEMIS will cover the entire education system from ECDE, TIVET, and higher education up to research. It will integrate all our education system, including all our…