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Why you should take travel insurance cover
By Faith Muriungi, Senior Manager Underwriting at CIC General Insurance When we embark on our travel…
How to safeguard yourself against fraud and mobile security threats
By Airtel Kenya, Customer Experience Director, Goldermier Opiyo With money moving around digitally, there comes potential…
WHO’s message on World Tuberculosis Day 2024
Message from WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidiso Moeti The 72nd session of the WHO…
Why AI-enabled cyberattacks are highly advanced
By Phyllis Migwi, Microsoft Country Manager for Kenya Over the past few years, AI has completely…
Five ways startups can impress investors during due diligence
By Philani Mzila, Investment Manager, Founders Factory Africa In 2023, with $3.5 billion raised from 547…
Why AI needs a human at the helm
By Linda Saunders, Salesforce Director, Solution Engineering Africa AI promises to make our jobs easier, our…
How Samsung is building trust through customer focus
Trust—difficult to earn and very easy to lose—is valuable currency: for 71% of consumers, it’s unlikely…
A call to action against femicide in Kenya this Valentine’s Day
By Joanne Mwangi-Yelbert, founder and CEO of PMS Group Valentine’s Day, traditionally a celebration of love…
Embracing sustainable finance is a moral obligation for banks
By Absa Bank Kenya, Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamed More than ever before, now is an…
Chesosi: Nairobi will be epicenter for Africa’s technological take-off
Intellimedia Networks Africa, Chairman, Alex Chesosi, is confident that Africa’s technological take-off will originate in Nairobi.…
Seven scams to watch out for in 2024
Watch out! In 2024, scammers have some new tricks up their sleeve, such as deepfake impersonation.…
The role of energy management in driving sustainability
By Parag Mendiratta, Regional Manager, Eastern Africa – Eaton Electrical Sector The effects of climate change…
Why Africa needs a climate-centric financial architecture
By Funmi Dele-Giwa, General Counsel and Head of GRC at Onafriq African financial and political leaders…
Unemployment linked to suicide cases among youths in Kenya
By Raphael Obonyo, Co-founder, The Youth Congress Sending my condolences to the family of a 27-year…
How financial institutions can support MSMEs impact the economy
By Elizabeth Wasunna-Ochwa, Business Banking Director, Absa Bank Kenya PLC Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)…
11 tips on how to reduce electricity consumption
Electricity is important in our daily life, and how to efficiently utilize it is important. This…
How insurance can help build climate resilience
By Tobias Gitonga, General Manager in charge of Reinsurance at Minet Kenya United Nations Secretary General,…
How to tackle GBV for inclusive trade in East Africa and beyond
By Gloria Atuheirwe, Director for Gender Inclusion & Women in Trade, TradeMark Africa In the dynamic…
How to harness insurance as a climate resilience tool
By Damaris Maina, Group Head of Strategy and Investor Relations at CIC Group The impact of…
How to reap AI rewards without fearing the consequences
By Phyllis Migwi, Country Manager, Microsoft Kenya AI has been one of the most pervasive topics…
NTT: the projected technological advances in 2024
NTT, Dimension Data’s parent company says as IT teams start planning, and organizations adapt to 2023’s…
Why startups need to embrace mergers and acquisitions
By Kaivan Sattar, CEO and founder, Asaak In June 2023, my company, Asaak did something unusual…
Why automation is the next security step for Kenyan enterprises
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Enterprises often approach cybersecurity…
How to get the best from your washing machine
The Samsung Eco Bubble washing machine has garnered attention for its innovative approach to laundry. By…
How businesses can do more to alleviate blood shortage
By Dongwon Lee is LG Regional Managing Director for East Africa Blood is a precious resource…
Why Africa will face energy poverty amid climate impact
By Nadja Haakansson, Managing Director of Africa at Siemens Energy Global emissions reached a record high…
Why oral HIV testing is gaining popularity among the youth
By Dr. S. K. Arimi, CEO of Medionics Healthcare Ltd There has been a significant shift…
Why employers should cultivate mental wellbeing at the workplace
By Pamela Oyugi, General Manager Human Resource and Administration at CIC Group I wholeheartedly concur with…
Why businesses in Kenya should embrace the cloud mindset
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat Driven by an increase…
What you stand to gain from Climate Risk Insurance
By Francis Maina Last July was the second hottest month on record for the globe with…
How to make money from real estate investments
By Daniella Nyakuraya, Housing Unit Manager, Safaricom Investment Co-operative Real estate investment is one of the…
How to unlock the value of training and IT talent retention
By Christopher Saul, Territory Sales Lead for East Africa at Red Hat As Kenyan enterprises continue…
Quality is the best strategy to sustain consumer confidence
By Rajul Malde, Commercial Director, Pwani Oil Products Limited The world economy is in a state…
How to actively cultivate interactions with your children this holiday
By Everlyne Wacheke, Headteacher Makini Preschool Ngong Road As the festive season unfolds, learners are granted…
Ten AI terms you should know
By Susanna Ray, Microsoft Source writer The term “AI” has been used in computer science since…
Why your motor insurance claim may be rejected
By Daniel Enane – Underwriting Manager, Kenya Orient Insurance Limited The expectation of a motorist insured…
Why success of startup hinges on delivering on customer value
Focus. It’s one of, if not the most, critical soft skills a startup founder needs to…
Project management is all about responsibility and not attention
By George Asamani, Managing Director for Sub-Saharan Africa at Project Management Institute Of all the superheroes…
Empowering ‘mama fua’ with the smart laundry concept
By Dong Won Lee, Regional Managing Director for East Africa, LG Electronics The informal economy is…
How my birthday this year was epic
My 2023 birthday was everything I had hoped for. I was literally on Cloud 9 I…
How coding in schools can empower tomorrow’s workforce
By Austine Omeno, Principal of The Eastlands College of Technology There is no doubt that Kenya…
How insurance-based approach can strengthen climate resilience
By Tobias Gitonga and Michael Kamau As the world grapples with the escalating impacts of climate…
When you should ignore an instruction from your boss
As organisations around the world increasing their spending on cybersecurity tools, cybercriminals are increasingly using a…
How healthy eating can help you build a strong immune system
By Noreen Kigochi, Resident Nutritionist, Pwani Oil Limited In a world where health and wellness have…
Why you should invest in Money Market Funds
By Muthoni Muuo, Portfolio Manager at CIC Asset Management Ltd. Kenya, like many emerging economies, has…