Author: Khusoko

OPPO Kenya has unveiled the OPPO A6 Pro, the latest addition to its A Series lineup, bringing flagship-grade endurance, smart performance, and rugged design to the mid-range market. “Smartphones power work, play, and everything in between. With the A6 Pro Series, we’ve combined reliable power, military-grade durability, and seamless performance to meet the demands of modern life,” said Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager, OPPO Kenya. 7,000mAh Battery with 80W SUPERVOOC™ Flash Charge The A6 Pro debuts a massive 7,000mAh battery, offering: Up to 40.6 hours of talk time Up to 20.6 hours of video playback OPPO’s new Battery Healing Technology helps…

WPP Scangroup Plc has appointed Akua Brayie Owusu-Nartey as Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective November 17, 2025. She replaces interim COO Miriam Kaggwa, who led operations following the departure of Patricia Ithau in July. Owusu-Nartey brings over 18 years of experience across Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia, with a track record in brand transformation, client engagement, and operational excellence. “She is a strategic leader with a proven track record in managing large cross-functional teams and turning around underperforming businesses,” the board noted. A Company in Transition Her appointment follows a turbulent period for the Nairobi-listed marketing…

Standard Bank Group Ltd.’s Kenyan unit, Stanbic Holdings Plc, is in confidential talks to acquire NCBA Group Plc, a move that could create Kenya’s third-largest lender by assets, valued at nearly KSh1.1 trillion (US$8.5 billion). According to Bloomberg, Stanbic, which is 75% owned by Standard Bank, has approached NCBA regarding a potential merger. If successful, the combined entity would trail only Equity Group Holdings Plc and KCB Group Plc in asset size, signalling a major shift in Kenya’s competitive banking sector. NCBA’s market performance NCBA closed its Tuesday trading day at 75.25 KES per share on the Nairobi Securities Exchange…

‘Networking’, a word when used today, derives from a rich man’s tongue, when in essence it’s been there since the days of old. Remember barter trade? When our great-grandparents used to camp near trade routes to exchange goods and services without the use of money, that too was networking, and slowly, that’s how the world we live in became so advanced and resourceful. Thanks to networking, a global village is now what we are, so interconnected that borders have almost become non-existent. And just like the olden days, your networks remain your net worth. The ones who knew the art…

As global trade dynamics shift and economic gravity tilts toward the Global South, Africa finds itself at a defining moment. With 1.4 billion people and vast natural resources, the continent holds immense potential. Yet it contributes less than 3% to global trade and GDP, despite accounting for 17% of the world’s population. This disparity underscores the urgency of transforming Africa’s trade architecture. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), launched in January 2021, offers a historic opportunity to unify markets and boost intra-African trade—from today’s modest 16% to levels exceeding 50%, on par with the EU and Asia. But ambition…

This World Mental Health Day, the message is clear: mental health is a universal human right. In 2025, the World Health Organisation is spotlighting those caught in humanitarian emergencies from climate shocks and conflict to digital exclusion and displacement. At Khusoko, we have long covered mental health as a cornerstone of Kenya’s development. From workplace wellness and youth resilience to digital inclusion and survivor-centred advocacy, we’ve seen how mental well-being shapes productivity, innovation, and dignity. But what happens when a crisis hits? Mental Health in Humanitarian Emergencies According to the WHO, one in five people affected by humanitarian emergencies will…