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Eversend, a Ugandan fintech startup providing cross-border money transfers for Africans and Africans in the diaspora has rebranded. The startup has reinforced its commitment to users with an all-inclusive payment platform and a modified look to support this transition. 

One key new feature is a B2B crypto-fiat payments application that enables businesses to accept cryptocurrency as a payment method. This solution allows companies to hold, payout, collect and convert fiat and cryptocurrencies under one platform, ensuring connectedness and accessibility, which is integral to Eversend’s business offerings. The API and web-based platform that allows you to move from fiat currencies to crypto and back is being launched in crypto-friendly markets. 

“Since our launch in 2019, we have evolved to serve our customers holistically by building features like multi-currency wallets, virtual cards, and cross border payments. Now we are introducing collections, payouts, and currency exchange for businesses. This distinctly shows that we have matured into a different company than three years ago”, says Stone Atwine, Eversend CEO and Co-founder. 

The firm says a new brand identity was created to reflect its offerings, the company's future, and its core values; promoting economic stability, well-being, and livelihood through financial empowerment for communities. Although Eversend cuts across payments, it is centered around people and connections. 

“The new logo and branding evoke emotion, expression, and dynamism, which are critical values in our thought process. Our new visual identity results from the valuable feedback received from our customers. For that reason, we agreed on a coin representing money and the letter E expressing emotions, connections, and Eversend”, comments Atwine. 

Eversend is a leading African FX startup that has matured from a mobile application to a retail and business payments platform. By Nixon Kanadi, Africa Tech

  • IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati (left) and Azimio One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga at the Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, June 5, 2022. IEBC 
  • IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Sunday, June 5, assured Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga of a free and fair election and promised to address concerns expressed by the five-time presidential candidate. 

    Speaking at the Bomas of Kenya, where he cleared Odinga to vie for the presidency, Chebukati assured that all 11 issues raised by the Former Premier would be addressed by the IEBC as soon as it was done with the clearance of candidates. 

    Among the concerns the Azimio flagbearer wanted to be addressed include the appointment of election managers; the role of technology; and the integrity of the voter register. 

    Azimio One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga presents his concerns to IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati at the Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, June 5, 2022.
    Azimio One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga presents his concerns to IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati at the Bomas of Kenya on Sunday, June 5, 2022. IEBC 

    The ODM party leader particularly wanted clarification on the electronic identification of voters and transmission of results from the polling stations to the national tallying centre and the compliance of the statutory deadlines.

    "I have heard your statement and issues you have raised on matters election. I just want to reiterate that the commission is focused on giving Kenyans a free fair and credible election," Chebukati stated. 

    On technology, Chebukati disclosed that the commission would conduct a mock transmission exercise in the next few days. 

    "On what you referred to as simulation or the dry run of technology will be done here at the Bomas on or before June 9, and your agencies have been invited to be part of that process.

    "We are where we are supposed to be in terms of our election timeline, the commission is focused and Kenyans should not get worried," the IEBC Chair assured.

    Speaking during his clearance on June 4, UDA presidential candidate William Ruto asked the Chebukati-led commission to ensure a verifiable election without hitches. The DP called on his supporters to protect his votes.

    "I want to ask all our supporters across the country that this is a moment of our right time and we must do everything to protect it from unnecessary sideshows," he remarked.

    President Uhuru Kenyatta's handshake partner also condemned the destruction of his and his opponent's electoral campaign material. He called for Kenyans to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the election process. 

    "We have seen some goons dealing with our billboards in other parts of the country. That is an act of hooliganism which is primitive and should not be tolerated in a civil society. And I would urge our supporters not to interfere or to try to defecate any billboards or publicity materials belonging to our opponents," he noted

    Deputy President William Ruto (left) and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at the Bomas of Kenya on Saturday, June 4, 2022
    Deputy President William Ruto (left) and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at the Bomas of Kenya on Saturday, June 4, 2022 DPPS
 

Photo Courtesy CAF 

 

The Bright Starlets of South Sudan have registered their first win at the on-going CECAFA Senior Women’s Championship 2022.

After losing their opening Group B match 2-0 to Tanzania a few days ago, Coach Shilene Margaret Booysen’s team came all out to defeat Zanzibar 1-0 in a match played at the FUFA Technical Centre in Njeru, Uganda.

Stephen Debora Luka Alworonga netted the lone goal after 80 minutes when she cleverly placed the ball past Zanzibar’s goalkeeper Yassin Zuwena.

The two teams had attacked from the start of the match, but looked blunt in front of goal. Dawa Vual had a chance to score for Zanzibar earlier in the first half, but shot wide.

Sarah Mathew and Alworonga also failed to convert what looked easy scoring opportunities for South Sudan earlier in the match.

The win sends South Sudan to third on the log behind Ethiopia and Tanzania who each have four points. A win for Booysen’s team in their last Group match against Ethiopia could see them qualify for their first ever knock out stage in the regional tournament.

“I am happy that my players gave their best and managed to get a win. We shall take this positive attitude to our last Group match against Ethiopia on Monday,” said South Sudan’s coach Booysen.

Ethiopia v Tanzania Women CECAFA 2022

In an earlier thrilling encounter Tanzania and Ethiopia settled for a 2-2 draw.

Skipper Geinore Loza Abera gave Ethiopia the lead after only 8 minutes, but Opa Clement made it 1-1 after capitalizing on a defensive error by Gila Muso Hasabe.

Later Mesay Temesgen Tanga outpaced the Tanzanian defenders to score Ethiopia’s second goal. It was defender Enekia Kasonga Lunyamila who made sure Tanzania picked a point when she fired in a free kick from 40 yards past Ethiopia’s goalkeeper Balcha Tarikua Bargena.

Firew Hailegebral Asefa, the Ethiopian coach said although they drew in the match against Tanzania, they are still determined to take the trophy home. “We want to also win this trophy like we did last year in the Women’s U-20 Championship,” added a confident Asefa.

After South Sudan defeated Zanzibar, the Tanzanian team has also qualified for the semi final stage before they play their last Group match on Monday.

On Sunday Rwanda and Djibouti who failed to qualify for the knockout stage after losing two games each will face off in the first Group A match of the day. Uganda Crested Cranes will later battle Burundi to determine which team will finish top of the group.

  • Donkeys being reared at a ranch.  FILE 
  • New details have emerged about how Chinese traders in the abattoir industry are cashing in from their trade while leaving tragedy in their wake.

    Speaking to Radio France Internationale (RFI), a state-owned International Radio in France, Kenya Society for the Protection of Animals Naivasha Supervisor Raphael Ngome, raised the alarm noting that the Chinese had set up abattoirs for the trade.

    The influx kicked off in March 2021 after lifting a ban on the slaughter of donkeys which had been in place in line with the Kenya Meat Act of 1999. 

    The Chinese abattoirs are often after the donkeys' hides whose materials are used to manufacture beloved cosmetic products.

    Some of the Ejiao product extracted from Donkey skin
    Some of the Ejiao products extracted from Donkey skin.
    FILE

    In some instances, the donkeys provide a product called Ejiao - which is also known as donkey-hide glue used as an ingredient for remedies in China. it is often produced from the collagen extracted from donkey skin. 

    Ngome reckons that the number of abattoirs shot up in Naivasha which has led to a dwindling number of donkeys, an important animal used by locals as a means of transport and provision of labour.

    “After the introduction of abattoirs, the number of donkeys went down and also theft among donkey owners and users in these towns escalated.

    “The main product we have heard is the donkey skin which is used to make cosmetics...and there’s also another Chinese product called Ejao,” stated Ngome.

    It is estimated that over 700,000 donkeys have disappeared in a period of four years catapulted by the lifting of the slaughter ban on them.

    The latest available statistics by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) also indicated that in the span of 10 years between 2009 and 2019, the overall population of donkeys declined from 1.8 million to 1.17 million.

    While lifting the ban in 2021, the High Court, approved donkeys' slaughter for both meat and its hide was to be used for medicinal values in the Chinese Market. 

    High demand for the product has led to an extreme reduction in the donkey population, mostly in China, hence forcing Asian countries to look elsewhere to meet their needs.

    The donkey skin trade, which is banned in several countries among them Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal and Ghana, still thrives on social media.

    Globally, over 4.8 million donkeys die every year to enable the skin trade with many of the donkeys believed to be as a result of theft.

    Undated file image of a gavel on the bench in the courtroom
    File image of a gavel on the bench in the courtroom By Derrick Okumbasu, KENYANS.CO.KE
     
 

FUFA has confirmed the latest and improved financial benefits for the Uganda Cranes ahead of the opening two fixtures in the 2023 TotalEnergies AFCON Campaign.

The new figures cater for the match day allowances and bonuses as Uganda prepares to take on Algeria tonight in Algiers and Niger next week.

The latest development was communicated to the team last night by the FUFA President Hon. Magogo Moses Hassim via zoom.

He addressed the entire contingent currently in Algiers for tonight’s AFCON Qualifier match with Algeria set to kick off at 10pm (EAT).

‘These are our new structures and we believe in motivating the entire team whenever on National team duty. We have improved on the remuneration and let the boys go and deliver for the country and fans. I am sure they will continue representing the Country with a lot of pride when they pull on the Uganda Cranes jersey. The latest figures cater for the two matches against Algeria and Niger’ noted the FUFA President.

The new figures indicate;

An increase of match day allowances from USD500 to USD750 per person on the team

Bonuses: Algeria vs Uganda on Saturday 4th June 2022

Away Draw: USD 1,000 (Before) to USD 3,000 (New)

Away win: USD 2,500 (Before) to USD 5,000 (New)

Bonuses: Uganda vs Niger Wednesday 8th June 2022

Home win: USD 2,000 (before) to USD 3,000 (New)

Source: FUFA 

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