Author: NLM Correspondent

By Rob Toews The law touches every corner of the business world. Virtually everything that companies do—sales, purchases, partnerships, mergers, reorganisations—they do via legally enforceable contracts. Innovation would grind to a halt without a well-developed body of intellectual property law. Day to day, whether we recognize it or not, each of us operates against the backdrop of our legal regime and the implicit possibility of litigation. The legal services market is one of the largest in the world. At the same time, it remains profoundly under digitised. For better or worse, the field of law is tradition-bound and notoriously slow…

By Ephrat Livni We cannot all be giants of the law and culture like US Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG). But we can all follow her lead on how to be. Specifically, on how to remain intellectually spry despite the passage of time. RBG is a model of physical discipline, of course, as evidenced by her workout videos. In March, at a hearing, she also revealed her mastery of a key Zen principle about the “beginner’s mind.” In 1970, Japanese Zen master Shunryu Suzuki, teaching in the US, published ‘Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind’. In it, he explained that by always maintaining…

By Duncan Ondimu The ruling, in January 2020, by the Chief Magistrate’s Court, to grant bail to MP Paul Ongili alias Babu Owino, elicited mixed reactions from the legal fraternity, including the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the public sphere. Among the orders that Hon. Francis Andayi, issued was that the accused – who stands accused of attempting to murder Felix Odhiambo Orinda (DJ Evolve) – shall meet the medical cost of the victim up to the value of Sh10 million, payable in four instalments. DPP Noordin Haji has since filed a complaint with the Judicial Service…

By NLM writer Terrorism is here to stay. But it is becoming increasingly difficult to combat it on a global scale while protecting people’s fundamental rights. In the past, many states have rushed to implement laws and strategies to fight terrorists, with resultant rising tension between ensuring national security and protecting people’s rights and freedoms at the same time. Initiatives for countering incitement and violent extremism can take many forms. Common to all methods is an emphasis on dialogue, inclusion, and the promotion of understanding. States have, for example, created forums for interreligious and intercultural dialogue, or platforms that bring…

The engagement rate on Instagram is higher than the engagement rate on any other social media platform By David Onjili In the age of the Internet, your business cannot afford to be absent on social media platforms. Social media ought to be an essential piece of your marketing strategy. Social platforms help connect businesses with customers, increase awareness about your brand, and boost your leads and sales. With more than three billion people around the world using social media every month, it’s no passing trend. Instagram is one of those sites that are currently on a growth trajectory in this…

By Chrispin Bosire A digital economy is one based on digital technologies or, more broadly, as the entirety of sectors that operate using digitally-enabled communications and networks leveraging internet, mobile and other technologies. When, in 2019, Kenya launched the Digital Economy Blueprint, President Uhuru Kenyatta held the opinion that the current and growing digital world presents a future of immense possibilities. He asserted that with every passing year, new technologies and services are emerging and as digital technologies become the cornerstone of our daily activities, governments, businesses and individuals must adapt to this new reality. In the end, it is…

How do Kenyan FMCG distributors achieve their remarkable productivity levels? What role do tech and mindsets play? By Kevin Motaroki Productivity and speed to deliver are key criterion within the supply chain, particularly in the FMCG sector. The faster the delivery and the smoother the processes such as invoicing with no glitches, the better the experience for the retailer. It’s all about providing instant service that not only fulfils but exceeds expectations and increasing contact between distributors and retailers. Sure, technology can enable this with just-in-time supply, seamless processes and the elimination of bottlenecks. However, in countries like Kenya, there…

Over the next six years, Africa and the Middle East are expected to have the highest growth rate in 5G availability in the world. SITA, the leading IT provider for the air transport industry, has made six predictions about how ultra-fast 5G networks will bring major change for airports, airlines, and passengers. With download speeds of up to 400MB per second, 5G will be a game-changer. The potential for innovation is huge and airports, airlines, and passengers will feel the force of 5G in very different ways. SITA’s predictions are based on unique IT insights and emerging air transport industry technology trends. They follow…

China’s tech giant Huawei announced in February it had secured a total of 91 5G commercial contracts worldwide, putting it ahead of all other major vendors despite tightening restrictions from the United States. Over half of the contracts, 47, come from Europe, while 27 are in Asia, thanks to increased customer recognition, said Ryan Ding, executive director of the Board and president of Huawei’s Carrier BG, during a 5G Products and Solutions Launch in London. The company has also shipped over 600,000 5G Massive MIMO AAU (Active Antenna Unit) modules, a type of key modem used in 5G base stations,…

As renewable energy represents a greater proportion of total energy production, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness, assets will become a priority. Over the next five to 10 years, renewable energy will assume a more prominent role as a main power source for power grids. Solar power, in particular, as the most noteworthy form of renewable energy, has a particularly bright future. However, as renewable energy represents a greater proportion of total energy production, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness across power generation assets will become the upmost priority. With the rapid development of emerging ICT technologies, such as AI, cloud, big…