Author: Khusoko

Match days are always a highly-anticipated event in the football community. Team managers and the players under their banners prepare for many days to perform their absolute best not just to dominate the competition, but to entertain and give back to their fans the cheers as their offers of support.  Which is why it is also one of the most exciting days for a football fan. But to keep the excitement going, they also turn to football communities and media which will fuel discussions by looking for insightful opinions while also exchanging their own. To most football market audiences, mobile…

Cellulant named Michael Muriuki as its new Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO). The role unifies product strategy and technology execution under one office, strengthening the company’s focus on enterprise payment solutions and platform scale across Africa. A Decade of Contribution Muriuki joined Cellulant more than a decade ago as an implementation engineer when the company’s primary focus was mobile banking. Over the years, he has been central to Cellulant’s transformation into a comprehensive payments platform serving multiple sectors across the continent. Career Highlights Regional Integration: Consolidated M-PESA B2C integrations across Kenyan banks. Pan-African Expansion: Designed and scaled Ecobank’s mobile…

Khartoum International Airport has reopened to scheduled commercial flights for the first time in more than two years, a milestone as Sudan’s government reasserts control over the capital after prolonged conflict. On Sunday, a Sudan Airways flight, flight operated by an Airbus A320-214 aircraft from Port Sudan touched down in Khartoum, carrying dozens of passengers.  Significant moment! 🇸🇩 The first Sudan Airways flight from Port Sudan has landed in Khartoum with 160 passengers. Just 10 months ago, this airport was a battlefield and in ruins. Today, it marks hope and a step toward recovery of the capital. pic.twitter.com/Jm1Udqgj7X — AlMigdad…

Disputes are an inevitable feature of tax administration. Whether arising from assessments, audits, penalties, or procedural compliance, disagreements between taxpayers and the state are a natural consequence of tax systems. Traditionally, these disputes have been resolved through litigation, a process that is often adversarial, slow, costly, and uncertain for both parties. However, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has emerged as a critical pillar in contemporary tax administration across many jurisdictions, reflecting a broader shift away from a winner-take-it-all enforcement approach in how governments resolve disputes with citizens and businesses. Constitutional Foundation in Kenya In Kenya, the constitutional foundation for ADR lies…

By the end of 2025, Africa’s air passenger traffic reached 192 million, with projections to exceed 411 million by 2044, according to IATA’s 2026 outlook. This 4.1% annual growth highlights aviation’s transformation from luxury infrastructure to a foundational system for economic participation. Tourism and Business Travel Drive Demand In 2026, African aviation is buoyed by rebounding tourism and thriving business travel. Air cargo continues to underpin key export sectors such as horticulture and textiles, reinforcing strong structural demand across the continent. Intra-Africa Travel Remains a Bottleneck Despite growth, travel between African cities is still costly and complex compared to other…

Africa continues to stand out as a compelling opportunity in the global landscape. Strong GDP growth forecasts, a powerful demographic dividend, and rising economic formalisation position the continent as a key growth frontier. In an increasingly uncertain geopolitical environment, Africa’s importance is rising further, offering both rapidly growing consumer demand and essential supply‑side advantages, including critical minerals required for global industries. East Africa’s Rising Strategic Importance Within this evolving continental landscape, East Africa is becoming an increasingly prominent focal point due to its strategic geography, dynamic economies, and growing role in regional integration. Anchored by fast‑growing markets such as Kenya,…