Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji is the 2021 Jurist of the Year. He was recognised by the Kenyan Section of the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ Kenya) for his transformative approach, vigilance in the protection of the Constitution, courage in defending the voiceless, and humility in his service of the people. “In the spirit of promoting transparency and accountability, our Jurist has ensured the ODPP is more easily accessible to the public by facilitating access to information through various communications strategies,” ICJ-Kenya noted. https://twitter.com/EUAmbKenya/status/1469570644597690372?s=20 “Despite several storms that have emerged during his tenure, our Jurist has remained steadfast…
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Khusoko
Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
I stand here before you today, a proud son of Kenya, a liberation fighter and servant of the people for the last 50 years. Today, I boldly declare that I am neither repentant nor regretful of my own experience in the fight for a liberated Kenya. I bear my physical and psychological scars with pride. This is because my country was worth it then, and is worth it now. I bear the scars of liberation with pride and embrace the blood, sweat and tears they cost me. By the way, the tears from the torture chambers are still running, as…
Mobile device maker Realme has introduced the C25Y, the first C series model to feature with 50MP AI triple camera system. As a top choice of entry-level smartphone and an addition to the best-selling C series, the realme C25Y packs a 5000mAh mega battery that supports 18W quick charge, a Unisoc T610 powerful processor with an instant fingerprint sensor, and a 6.5-inch large display with a line aesthetic design. “The demand for high quality, reliable and high-performance phones that are budget-friendly is on the rise which has seen our C series model at realme become the bestselling model in…
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated former Hewlett Packard CEO and president Meg Whitman as America’s ambassador to Kenya. If approved by the Senate, she will replace Kyle McCarter who left in January 2021. The position is currently under Eric Kneedler, who became chargé d’affaires ad interim for Kenya last January. “Kenya is a strategic partner of the United States, and if confirmed, I look forward to working with the Kenyan government on a wide variety of issues to advance peace, prosperity and health in the country and throughout the region,” Whitman said in a statement issued by the…
One of the most important factors when making investments is the ability to manage your own emotions which can be hard more often than not. Being human means that emotions will be an essential part of that. The interesting part is that most economic models assume that human beings make logical and rational decisions by reasoning out the most sensible choice. However, anyone who has been in situations where you can make logical and rational decisions like asking someone out or buying something has ended up being driven by emotions. We can say that emotion-free decision making is non-existent. And…
Over 11,000 African business leaders and policymakers assembled in Durban, South Africa, in November for the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). Following a year of delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the second edition of the IATF was a key step forward in the continued rollout of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). As Africa faces the triple challenge of Covid-19, the climate crisis and economic development, the AfCFTA’s role in building self-sufficiency and driving prosperity are more important than ever. However, joined-up thinking from businesses and governments alike will be needed to overcome the challenges that the world’s largest…