Author: Norman Frankel, Chief Growth Officer, Stanchion Payments Solutions Kenya’s Payments Evolution: What banks and fintechs can learn from M-Pesa and mobile operators I had the pleasure of growing up in Kenya in the 1970s, so every time I return, it always feels special. The city, Nairobi, has, of course, changed a lot and when […]
Reviving the Leather Industry in the East African Community (EAC) Region The East African Community (EAC) region is home to over 500 million livestock, making the leather industry a vital economic sector. In Uganda alone, the sector contributes at least 1.5% to the country’s GDP through the export of hides and skins. Across the region,
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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Inspectorate of Government Concludes Wealth Declaration Exercise with 90% Compliance Rate In a bid to promote transparency and accountability among public officials, the Inspectorate of Government (IG) directed all specified leaders to declare their income, assets, and liabilities in accordance with the Leadership Code Act Cap 33. The declaration period officially
By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates. Addressing Uganda’s Workforce challenges:Uganda Partners with German Cooperation to Strengthen TVET Uganda’s education system faces significant challenges in preparing its workforce for the labor market. Skills gaps and mismatches continue to hinder youth transitions into employment, while the dominance of the informal sector limits job creation and economic growth. According to
U.S. Dispatches Diplomats to Museveni, Tshisekedi, Kagame. The United States Government has dispatched two top diplomats to the Great Lakes region to engage with the Heads of State over the security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The newly appointed Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos will start on his assignment from DRC, Rwanda,
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Yemen launches successful operations in Red Sea against US ships TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Yemeni armed forces carried out joint naval, drone, and missile operations against the US aircraft carrier “Truman” and its escorting warships in the northern Red Sea. Following more than 36 US airstrikes on Sanaa, Saada, and several other provinces,
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Russia reacts to US threats against Iran TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov has reacted to the threats made by US President Donald Trump against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Moscow condemns Washington’s threats to use force against Tehran as improper, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an
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Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to Over 3,000 The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rose Thursday to 3,085 as search and rescue teams found more bodies, the military-led government said, and humanitarian aid groups scrambled to provide survivors medical care and shelter. In a short statement, the
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Richard Hummel, NETSCOUT 02 Apr 2025 DDoS attacks are precision-guided digital weapons as DDoS-for-hire services, AI and powerful botnets drive onslaught of attacks WESTFORD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC. (NASDAQ: NTCT) today released its 2H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing how Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked
SDG Goals at Risk: Uganda Highlights Slow Progress Ahead of AFRSD Summit By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates. In 2015, the United Nations set 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be achieved by 2030, aiming to eradicate poverty, promote equality, and protect the planet. However, global challenges, including economic setbacks, climate change, and shifting political landscapes, have
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