Author: Khusoko

From billion-dollar bets to shifting power across continents, online gambling doesn’t just make waves, it creates tidal shifts in the global economy. We’re talking explosive growth, fierce competition and a whole new set of rules for businesses, governments and players. This isn’t just about playing games online; it’s rewriting the script for digital industries everywhere. Online gambling used to be tucked away in a quiet corner of the internet. Now? It’s front and centre, pulling in mind-boggling sums every year and getting serious attention from investors and policymakers. What really sets it apart isn’t just those big numbers, it’s the…

Family Bank closed 2025 with its strongest financial results in years, posting a net profit of KSh 5.37 billion, a 55 percent jump from the previous year and announced plans to list on the Nairobi Securities Exchange before the end of June 2026. The results, presented at an investor briefing in Nairobi, reflect a bank that has spent four years rebuilding its capital base, expanding its digital reach and sharpening its focus on small and medium businesses. The Numbers Metric 2024 2025 Change Total Assets KSh 167.7B KSh 208B +24% Customer Deposits KSh 126.5B KSh 151.8B +20% Net Loan Book…

Africa has some of the most progressive legal frameworks on women’s rights in the world. Constitutions, national laws, and regional treaties affirm women’s equality and prohibit discrimination. Yet for millions of women across the continent, equality remains more a promise written in law than a reality experienced in everyday life. The 2026 UN theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” invites reflection on a question that continues to challenge governments, institutions, and societies across the globe: if the legal commitments to gender equality already exist, why do so many women still struggle to experience justice in their daily…

Forex trading in Kenya sits at the intersection of local regulation and global brokerage networks, so you experience a market that feels structured while still offering broad access. Today, you engage with a domain overseen by the Capital Markets Authority, which licenses a select group of brokers operating within the country, while many traders also interact with international platforms that extend beyond local jurisdiction. This creates a layered system where trust, transparency and accountability vary depending on your choice of platform. Kenya’s forex sector continues to grow steadily, with recent industry estimates placing the number of active retail traders at…

Many SMEs in Kenya face a persistent and costly problem: losing their best employees just when the business needs them most. While owners often blame competition from larger companies offering higher salaries, the real reasons are often deeper and surprisingly preventable. One of the most overlooked factors behind employee turnover in SMEs is the absence of meaningful employee benefits, particularly health insurance. Employee turnover is expensive. When a talented staff member leaves, the business does not only lose a worker, it loses experience, institutional memory, customer relationships, and productivity. Recruiting, training, and onboarding a replacement takes time and money. In…

On March 28, Constitutional Court President Auguste Iloki formally proclaimed Denis Sassou Nguesso the winner of the March 15 presidential election. Sassou Nguesso captured an absolute majority in the first round, securing 94.90% of votes cast, a marginal rise from the 94.82% preliminary figure announced on March 17 by Interior Minister Raymond Zéphirin Mboulou. Opposition Appeals Fail to Shift the Outcome The court’s ruling simultaneously invalidated appeals brought by two opposition candidates. Under Congolese law, candidates, political parties, and voters may petition the Constitutional Court to report significant irregularities that could compromise the integrity of a vote. Dave Mafoula, who…