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Nicholus Thiongo is a financial journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a seasoned expert in strategic communications with over 13 years of experience in both media and public relations industries. He has a wealth of experience in practice areas spanning public relations strategy formulation, investor relations, crisis management, editorial content development, stakeholder engagement and online reputation management. Nick started his career as a business journalist and has worked for and contributed to an array of national newspapers and business magazines in Nairobi, Kenya. A Bloomberg Financial Journalism Fellow, he also independently contributes as a freelancer to Techonomy, a business and technology publication jointly owned by Forbes and the former Technology Editor of Fortune Magazine and Financial Management (FM) which is published by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. He honed his experience in integrated marketing and communications working for agencies such Gina Din Corporate Communications, Ogilvy PR and Redhouse Public Relations and Homeboyz/Publicis One. He has crafted and implemented strategic communications for organizations such as Ecobank, KCB Group, IMF, Vision 2030, First Lady’s Half Marathon, Privatization Commission, The Economist Conferences, Ministry of ICT, LG Electronic and the African Union among others.
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Cyber Vulnerabilities Threaten Kenya’s Vaunted Fintech
Kenya is advancing its digital economy by forming a government-backed Blockchain and AI taskforce, following the success of mobile money platforms like M-Pesa and Equitel. President Uhuru Kenyatta announced plans to explore digital innovations, emphasizing Kenya's potential to lead in the digital revolution. However, concerns are rising about cybersecurity, with Kenyan bank accounts being vulnerable to cybercrime. A 2016 report indicated Kenya lost $175 million to cybercrime in 2015. Despite the high adoption of fintech, cybersecurity investments in Kenyan banks are lacking. ESET Kenya has warned about increasing mobile malware targeting Android devices, which are prevalent in Kenya. The country is taking steps to combat cybercrime, including a $10 million investment in cybercrime combat and a pending computer and cybercrime bill. Nonetheless, the underinvestment in security poses a threat to the financial inclusion gains made by the country.
Brace yourselves; developing countries are on the verge of a technological revolution
The article discusses the launch of the Pathways for Prosperity commission by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya, which aims to explore how emerging technologies can foster economic opportunities in the developing world. It highlights various initiatives such as Kenya's Digital Literacy Program and Ajira Digital, which are designed to integrate digital technologies into learning and introduce youths to online work. The article also mentions the collaboration between the University of Nairobi and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to build Kenya's first satellite. Furthermore, it outlines the involvement of major tech companies like Microsoft, IBM, Google, and Deloitte in partnering with local institutions to close the technological skills gap and fund innovation. The article emphasizes the potential for technological advancements to drive inclusive growth and improve governance in developing countries.
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