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Politics

Ruto faces growing political unrest after violent protests

On 25 June and 7 July scores of mostly young protestors took to the streets of Nairobi and other urban centres in Kenya to express their frustration with the nation’s government. They called for an end to police brutality and condemned the alleged use of extrajudicial methods to suppress political dissent. They also criticised the government for not doing enough to address youth unemployment, end corruption and waste in the […]

todayApril 5, 2021 610 10 13

Finance

Venture capital still struggles to grasp Africa’s unique challenges

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and investors are increasingly questioning whether the traditional traditional venture capital (VC) model – largely imported from the United States and Europe – is optimal in a specifically African context. By 2019, VC funding in Africa had soared to over $2bn – with funding reaching a record high of $5.2bn in 2022, partly driven by the environment of ultra-low interest rates that freed up cheap capital for […]

todayApril 4, 2021 142 10 12

Business Insight

Yokohama: ‘Next-generation city’ prepares to host Africa

Could you provide a brief overview of the Yokohama Chamber of Commerce and Industry (YCCI), discuss its history and tell us a little about its role in supporting business? YCCI is a regional comprehensive economic organisation established in accordance with Japan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry Act. With a membership that includes corporations, individuals and organisations, it works to promote commerce and industry and advance the local region. YCCI’s history […]

todayApril 2, 2021 70 3 9

Communications

Professor Fredrick Were appointed Chairperson of the KMPDC

He serves as the Dean of the School of Medicine at the University of Nairobi and is an Adjunct Professor of Newborn Medicine at Aga Khan University in East Africa. KENYA—Professor Fredrick Namenya Were, a renowned paediatrician and researcher, has been appointed Chairperson of the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), succeeding Professor Stanley Khainga, whose appointment was revoked. This change was officially announced through a gazette notice issued […]

todayApril 1, 2021 22 1 2

Communications

Africa aims to crack $300bn business process outsourcing market

The business process outsourcing industry, valued at more than $300bn globally according to market research firm Grant View Research, has traditionally been dominated by countries such as India, which offers lower labour costs than western markets alongside a vibrant digital ecosystem. BPO involves hiring external service providers to handle specific business functions, allowing companies to focus on their core competencies. A growing number of African countries are now looking to […]

todayMarch 27, 2021 44 6 8