CloudHop and Cloudflare, two leading technology firms, have announced a strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to distribute technology solutions across Africa, enhancing cybersecurity with advanced measures to safeguard digital assets and user data. Keval Shah, the CEO of CloudHop, expressed his enthusiasm during the launch. He said, “Our distributorship with Cloudflare is a significant milestone for both CloudHop and Africa. Cloudflare’s industry-leading solutions will enable our clients to thrive in today’s digital landscape.” The event brought together various IT industry peers and leaders committed to providing technology solutions in Africa. Attendees were treated to live demonstrations of various services, highlighting…
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David Indeje
David Indeje is the Community Engagement Editor at Khusoko, East Africa’s leading digital business news platform. He shapes editorial content, drives audience engagement, and amplifies diverse voices. Beyond journalism, he consults on digital strategy across agriculture, governance, technology, and health, while examining AI’s role in the future of media. He also serves as Communications Officer at KICTANet, advancing digital inclusion and policy dialogue.
In the highly contested Safaricom Chapa Dimba tournament held at Sameta Grounds in Kisii County, Small Simba FC from South Mugirango made a remarkable comeback in the second half. Despite trailing by one goal in the first half, they managed to beat Ichuni FC from Nyaribari Masaba 3-1 to claim the Kisii County title. Ichuni had initially taken the lead in the first half with a penalty goal by Emmanuel Onuonga. However, Small Simba turned the tables in the second half following two crucial substitutions by their coach, Wycliff Magero. Omwoyo Elijah equalized early in the second half, followed by…
Flutterwave, the largest fintech company in Africa, is set to make a significant impact in Kenya with a planned investment of $50 million. This move comes as the company awaits regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK). The investment will be channelled towards hiring new staff and scaling up Flutterwave’s infrastructure within the country. Flutterwave’s CEO, Olugbenga Agboola, expressed optimism about the prospects in Kenya and confirmed that they already have over two dozen staff members in the country ready to commence operations once the license is granted. “We are looking at investing not less than $50 million.…
The Kenya National Theatre will host the Macondo Literary Festival from September 15 to 17. Orchestrated by the Macondo Book Society, this exciting literary gathering will feature a stellar lineup of renowned African authors, including Aminatta Forna, Leila Aboulela, Hemley Boum, Youssef Fadel, Ketty Nivyabandi, Kalaf Epalanga, Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, Masande Ntshanga, Kossi Komla-Ebri, and Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor. This year’s festival theme, “Disrupting Home,” aims to initiate thought-provoking dialogues and inspire audiences to reimagine the multifaceted concept of “home.” “A literary festival on African histories and futures featured in fictional and non-fictional works, bringing together, for the first time on…
The Supreme Court of Kenya has dismissed an application by Homa Bay Town MP, Peter Kaluma seeking a review of a ruling that allowed the registration of LGBTQ lobby groups in the country. The court ruled that MP Kaluma was not a party to the proceedings, leading to the dismissal of his application. “The applicant (Kaluma)has not demonstrated how his matter conforms to the specific parameters enumerated under Section 21A of the Supreme Court or in the Outa case; neither has he demonstrated to our satisfaction that the impugned Judgment was obtained by fraud or deceit, is a nullity, or…
The Central Bank of Uganda has granted its first Islamic banking license to Salaam Bank Ltd., a subsidiary of Djibouti-based Salaam African Bank. This significant step comes after Uganda passed legislation in June to accommodate Shariah-compliant finance activities. https://twitter.com/BOU_Official/status/1700168252314276310?s=20 Islamic finance, which prohibits the charging of interest, could potentially unlock substantial growth in East Africa’s third-largest economy. It is expected to attract customers who have previously avoided traditional lenders due to religious reasons. Globally, Shariah-compliant assets are among the fastest-growing financial instruments, with forecasts predicting a rise to $3 trillion worldwide in the next decade, up from about $2.1 trillion…