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Lemfi: A New Era of Financial Inculsion

LemFi, a leading fintech platform, has announced its expansion into Brazil and Mexico, marking a significant milestone in its mission to offer reliable and affordable financial services to the Latin American diaspora. This expansion is part of LemFi’s broader strategy to increase its global footprint, which already includes a customer base of over one million…

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Turkana County’s Path to Prosperity: Digital Services, Artisanal Goods, and Agriculture

County officials, business leaders, and leading NGOs reviewed the findings of a study exploring job creation and economic growth strategies in Turkana County. Turkana, home to Kakuma, one of the world’s largest refugee camps, faces challenges in integrating refugees into the local economy, as many residents are agro-pastoralists. The major market study identified areas with…

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Top prompts for marketers using AI Tools

How do AI prompts work? All AI tools share a commonality: “great prompt = great output.” Qualities of a great AI prompt When your AI responses don’t have these qualities, you’re more likely to get responses that you can’t use. Examples of AI prompts for Marketers Educational Prompts 1. What is [topic]? Write a blog…

AI Tools for Scheduling and CRM: Top 5 Picks for 2024

AI tools are now essential for improving productivity and managing customer relationships in business. This article will discuss the top 5 scheduling tools and the top 5 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms that use Artificial Intelligence to make operations more efficient. Top 5 Scheduling Tools Calendly is a popular scheduling tool that uses AI to…

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Top AI Course to Boost Your Income in 2024

Professionals can increase their earning potential by taking a new AI course. Employers are dishing out premium salaries, up to an astonishing 47% increase on average, for tech pros with AI skills. Ready to level up? When considering an AI course for upskilling, prioritizing certification is essential. A certificate signifies your commitment to personal and…

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ALX Africa and Patoranking Foundation $500K Scholarship Program

In a significant move to bolster technological education and career opportunities among African youth, ALX Africa, a leading provider of tech training and leadership programs, has teamed up with the Patoranking Foundation to launch a $500,000 scholarship initiative. This partnership aims to bridge the digital skills gap on the continent by providing access to cutting-edge…

The GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest 2024

The Global Landscapes Forum (GLF) is excited to announce the African Youth Storytelling Contest 2024, an opportunity for young Africans to share their stories through various creative mediums. This contest invites young storytellers to highlight the unique challenges, triumphs, and resilience of African landscapes and communities. Empowering Young Voices The GLF African Youth Storytelling Contest…

Global Changemaker Fellowship 2024.

The Global Changemaker Fellowship 2024 is a prestigious program designed to identify, nurture, and support the next generation of leaders who are committed to driving positive change in their communities and around the world. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for young visionaries to enhance their leadership skills, expand their networks, and amplify their impact…

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Employment Opportunities and Challenges for Kenyan Youth

Addressing Employment Opportunities and Challenges for Kenyan Youth: Insights from the Youth Stakeholder Quarterly Meeting Last Thursday, we had the privilege of attending the Youth Stakeholder Quarterly Meeting organized by the National Gender Equality Commission in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation. Held at their offices, the meeting was a crucial platform for discussing the…

FAO-ITC EWAT Programme 2024 for Women-led MSMEs

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) have launched the Empowering Women in Agribusiness and Trade (EWAT) Programme 2023, aimed at supporting women-led Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Kenya-Tanzania. This initiative seeks to enhance the capacity of women entrepreneurs, promoting their active participation in agribusiness and trade sectors,…