Celebrated Selfie hitmaker Koffi Olomide, alias Le Grand Mopao Mokonzi is officially coming to Rhumbanise Nairobi on December 9. This time, Mopao has promised that the only drama Kenyans will experience will be his smooth, powerful vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and legendary soukous dance. Speaking to Maina Kageni on Classic 105 on Thursday, November 2, via a phone call, the biggest soukous maestro acknowledged what happened in 2016 when Kenyan authorities detained and subsequently deported him, saying he has made amends. “Good morning. I’m very fine. I want to greet the authorities of Kenya. I want to say good morning to my…
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Khusoko provides market insights into Africa's business investment as well as global trends that impact East African businesses.
Kenya, like many emerging economies, has had its fair share of economic ups and downs. Inflation rates have soared, the cost of living has escalated, and the Kenyan shilling is experiencing bouts of depreciation. So where are Kenyan investors putting their hard-earned money? This reality is best exemplified by the latest data from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), which revealed that Kenyans placed Sh131.5 billion, or 74.7 percent, of their funds in money market funds (MMF) ahead of others like equity funds. Among the myriad investment vehicles available, money market funds stand out as a stable and straightforward choice for…
1Win عبارة عن منصة مقامرة عبر الإنترنت تحظى بتقدير كبير في السوق المصرية، وتقدم مجموعة شاملة من خيارات المراهنة، بدءًا من المراهنات الرياضية وحتى تجربة الكازينو الغامرة عبر الإنترنت. لقد اكتسب سمعة طيبة بسبب واجهة المستخدم البديهية، وخيارات الدفع المتنوعة، ودعم العملاء الفوري، وكلها تساهم في توفير تجربة مستخدم سلسة وممتعة. تتميز المنصة بمجموعة واسعة من المراهنات الرياضية، والتي تتضمن مجموعة واسعة من الألعاب الرياضية والاحتمالات التنافسية. يعمل الكازينو عبر الإنترنت على توسيع نطاق جاذبيته، حيث يضم قائمة رائعة من الألعاب لتلبية تفضيلات اللاعبين المختلفين. ومع التركيز القوي على رضا المستخدمين، عززت شركة المراهنات مكانتها كمنصة مفضلة لعشاق المراهنة عبر…
888Starz is a leading online gaming and betting platform that has gained popularity in a number of countries including Somalia. It adopts blockchain technology and offers a host of interesting and exciting activities, including sports betting, casino games, and live betting opportunities, all aimed at providing an unparalleled gaming experience. 888starz has made great strides in Somalia, where internet connectivity and digital literacy are gradually growing. Somali users can quickly navigate through numerous game choices and place bets thanks to the user-friendly layout of the platform. Given the country’s growing digital economy, the availability of a wide variety of payment…
The Kenyan government is under scrutiny for its perceived failure to uphold press freedom, prompting calls from media stakeholders for journalist unity to safeguard and expand the space for independent journalism. This comes a year after the controversial killing of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya on October 23, 2022. The Kenyan police acknowledged responsibility for Sharif’s death, attributing it to a mistaken shooting by the General Service Unit at Sharif’s car. However, a year has passed since the incident, and no police officer has been held accountable, causing frustration among professional journalism associations and unions. “So, Kenya is absolutely…
It can indeed be done; malaria can be eliminated. Countries are declared malaria-free by the World Health Organisation (WHO) after reporting zero indigenous cases for at least three consecutive years. On June 21, 2023, Belize, a small tropical Central American country, was declared malaria-free by the WHO, becoming the 43rd country to achieve that status since 1955. In Africa, only three countries have achieved a similar outcome: Mauritius in 1973; La Réunion in 1979; and Algeria in 2019. Sadly, there continues to be an increase in malaria cases across the world, with 247 million cases of malaria having been recorded…