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The New Scramble for Africa Won't Be for Minerals. It Will Be for Data

Artificial intelligence is reshaping global competition, and Africa's most valuable strategic asset may no longer be beneath the ground but within its digital infrastructure. This article explores why data ownership will define the continent's future prosperity.

KT Press

21 June 2026

7 min read

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KT Press

29 June 2026

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The African Identity Crisis

A reflection on identity, institutions and innovation, examining how Africa's future depends on reclaiming ownership of its ideas, technologies and narrative.

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James Kaliisa

The Richest Companies in East Africa Are Banks. Should We Be Celebrating?

Economics

KT Press

17 June 2026

8 min read

The Richest Companies in East Africa Are Banks. Should We Be Celebrating?

A closer look at the structure of East Africa's economy and what the dominance of financial institutions reveals about industrialization, innovation and long-term economic resilience.

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James Kaliisa

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