Technology

IP-Backed Finance: From Hidden Value to Bankable Asset

NCBA made headlines this week for collaborating with artists to co-create a new credit product aimed at financing artists and the creative industry, which contributes about KSh110 million to the economy. If launched, NCBA will be a pioneer not only in East Africa but also across the continent in the actualisation of the Movable Property […]...

31 Oct 2025

From Code to Capital: AI as a Corporate Financial Asset

“Forget artificial intelligence. In the brave new world of big data, it’s artificial idiocy we should be looking out for.” – Tom Chatfield Blindly delegating critical human judgment to syste...

24 Oct 2025

Double-Edged Sword: How AI Can Become a Risk for Businesses

“AI will be a force for good most likely, but the probability of it going bad is not zero per cent.” – Elon Musk, 2023 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a cu...

8 Aug 2025

Understanding the GENIUS Act: Implications for U.S. Stablecoin Regulation

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump signed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This is the first federal US law dedicated to regulating stablec...

18 Jul 2025

Meta Lawsuit Settlement Signals a New Era in Corporate Governance and Human Rights

Meta abruptly settled a USD$8 billion shareholder lawsuit this Thursday with a last-minute agreement for an undisclosed amount, avoiding a trial that would have subjected its top leadership to rare pu...

23 May 2025

Rethinking Intellectual Property in a Digital World

In an age where ideas travel faster than the law, the question of who owns what has never been more urgent or complex. The borderless, restless, and endlessly duplicable digital economy has unsettled ...

4 Oct 2024

Gaming opportunities for key players in Kenya

For the longest time, gaming in Kenya was marked by physical casinos and betting shops (gambling). These were characterised by stringent regulations, high operational costs, and limited technology inf...

16 Aug 2024

Blessing in disguise? Why inroads by Starlink present an opportune moment for local internet service providers

Mainstream and social media platforms are flooded with commentaries and opinions about how the entry of Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by SpaceX, spells doom for local internet ...

23 Jun 2024

The rise of clicktivism in Kenya: The need to balance digital activism with national interests

The debate around the Finance Bill 2024 ignited a flurry of conversations. Perhaps the most striking one was the firestorm on social media, demonstrating the burgeoning power of digital activism or cl...

5 Apr 2024

Kenya’s Draft E-Mobility Policy sets the stage for EV industry revolution

Kenya, known for its commitment to sustainable development and environmental conservation, has taken a significant stride towards embracing electric mobility (e-mobility) with the recent launch of its...

14 Mar 2024

National Building Code 2024: Revolutionising Kenya’s construction sector for world-class digital infrastructure and economic growth.

In a landmark move set to redefine Kenya’s urban landscape, the Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Public Works, Housing, and Urban Development has unveiled the much-anticipated National Building Code...

14 Nov 2023

Africa needs an informed approach to tap opportunities and navigate challenges in the global carbon market

The global carbon market is growing at a rapid rate and is currently valued at about $909 billion, almost a trillion dollars. Due to the lucrative nature of the market, African countries are angling t...

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