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Fundraising to build staff capacity
AFRICA Universities on the continent are calling for the creation of a Higher Education Fund in Africa to help build teaching capacity in institutions. ... -
Kenya: Kisii farmers long wait for Nyangweta forest sugar factory
The surroundings are calm and serene and the leaves produce a sort of cool music as they sway in the winds. The sight of ... -
IMF Executive Board Completes First Reviews of Kenya’s Expanded EFF and CEF Agreement
The IMF Executive Board today completed the first reviews of the EFF / ECF arrangements with Kenya, allowing total immediate disbursement equivalent to US ... -
Government improves road network in Kuria – Kenya News Agency
The Kehancha-Migori and Kehancha-Isebania roads in Migori County are classic examples of good roads in an area once neglected by past regimes, the Kenya ... -
University professor harvests onions on his farm, shows off his produce in viral photo Kenya News
Political science professor Ibrahim Umara at Maiduguri University showed off his big onion crop People praised Ibrahim for his humility to explore agriculture despite ... -
Nigeria and Cattle: Dialogue of the Deaf | The Guardian Nigeria News
The Fulani of the North claim that cattle are at the heart of their existence if they cannot sell their cattle like they have, ... -
500,000 African farmers are on the verge of acquiring “sensorless” water-saving irrigation systems
3 Min reading Israeli smart agriculture start-up SupPlant raised $ 10 million in a funding round. The funds will help the company accelerate its ... -
Small-scale farmers demand amendment of two coffee bills – Kenya News Agency
Small farmers have called for the amendment of two coffee bills that are currently in parliament. Producers from the Kenya Coffee Growers Association (KCPA) ... -
Kenyan company Apollo Agriculture secures million dollar debt financing from ABC fund
Kenyan agro-tech start-up Apollo Agriculture, which uses machine learning and automated operations technology to help smallholder farmers access the resources they need to maximize ... -
Government launches nationwide Covid-19 awareness campaign – Kenya News Agency
State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary (PS) Esther Koimett today launched the Covid-19 awareness campaign in the country aimed at raising awareness ... -
Kenya: Priorities of Coastal Governors Hassan Joho, Salim Mvurya and Amason Kingi
As the political landscape is expected to change in the coming months ahead of the 2022 general election, three of the six coastal governors ... -
Kenya: governors in the race to complete health and sports projects
Modern stadiums and processing plants are part of the heritage projects implemented by second-term governors in Nyanza and the Western region. The governors serving ... -
How to best support and protect young children during COVID-19? Some lessons learned
Young children and their families have been particularly vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. A survey of caregivers during COVID-19 in Pakistan found that the ... -
Legends are back, KBC unveils new look tonight – KBC
We have been, we are and always will be. YES #ThisIsKBC After months of grueling commitments, strategy and planning, the mega-relaunch of Kenya’s national ... -
Envoys say Kirubi has left a mark on Kenya’s business landscape ”Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya June 20 – Industrialist Dr Chris Kirubi who was buried on Saturday at his Bendor farm in Thika, Murang’a County, was mourned ... -
The attack on the Isiolo bandit leaves five dead and wounded
Cartridges of bullets captured in an alleged bandit attack. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Five people were killed in what police call a banditry attack in ... -
UN hosts 2021 Global Compact Leaders’ Summit to discuss global issues
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Heads of State and dozens of UN CEOs and Chiefs gathered this year United Nations Global Compact Leaders Summit to ... -
Grandma’s Marathon: Patience pays off for Kenyan Rotich in men’s marathon
“I knew I was going to disappear towards the end, so I was trying to break up as many people as possible to get ... -
I will create the ministry of the diaspora – DP Ruto
Vice President William Ruto addressing the dance on a jig during his visit to Pokot.[Standard] Vice President William Ruto has pledged to create a ... -
NGO to train farmers in EA countries in cage farming
Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization (LVFO) Deputy Executive Secretary Anthony Munyaho addresses the Trainers of Trainers (ToT) as their training concludes at a hotel in ... -
How to build resilient landscapes and livelihoods in refugee settings
A refugee from the Central African Republic carrying firewood for cooking in Mandjou, eastern Cameroon. CIFOR / Emily Pinna Sub-Saharan Africa currently hosts 6.3 ... -
Young people in Nakuru make a living raising ornamental birds – Kenya News Agency
When Brian Kamira, 21, ventured into ornamental bird breeding it was purely a hobby, but nonetheless it turned out to be a great and ... -
ALYI Releases EV Rideshare Update with Highlights from IQST, UN, and Revolt Tokens | Texas
DALLAS, June 18, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Alternet Systems, Inc. (USOTC: ALYI) today released a management update after conducting a scheduled review of ... -
World Bank supports recovery and resilience of Rwandan businesses affected by COVID-19
To strengthen Kenya’s resilient, inclusive and green economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis, the World Bank has approved $ 750 million in development policy ... -
Two shepherds shot dead in Bandasa in Marsabit – KBC
Two elderly men were reportedly killed on Friday by suspected gunmen in Badassa area, Saku constituency in Marsabit county. Cattle thieves who were heavily ... -
Generation Fire anthology of African creators
Disney + will introduce its viewers to creative talent from across Africa at the end of next year with the release of Kizazi Moto: ... -
Rewind the rally: Kenya
Nineteen years later, one of the crown jewels of the FIA ​​World Rally Championship is back in business as Nairobi and Naivasha host what ... -
Mwangi Kiunjuri’s TSP Party Stole Goods Worth 3 Million Shillings | Latest updates and newspaper headlines
According to a party statement, the stolen items include laptops, printers and hard drives worth 3 million shillings. The Service Party offices are located ... -
Here’s why South Africa is embracing cryptocurrencies
South Africa’s capital market and financial regulators are forecasting growth in crypto investment nationwide, leading the country to formally pass crypto investment and trading ... -
MCA denounces compulsory diploma requirement for elective positions – Kenya News Agency
Sensi Ward County Assembly Member (MCA) Mr. Paul Angwenyi today opposed the law requiring candidates for MP and MCA seats to have a degree ... -
Kenya: Beyond Zero fistula campaign receives 130 million shillings boost from Slovak Republic
Nairobi – First Lady Margaret Kenyatta’s Beyond Zero initiative received a 130 million shillings grant from the Slovak government to bolster its campaign against ... -
A particularly unusual sight spotted at New York Bagel Shop
It’s not something you would expect to see while lining up for a bagel with cream cheese. Morning commuters in New York City just ... -
Advance Gold announces private placement financing
Kamloops, British Columbia – (Newsfile Corp. – June 16, 2021) – Advance Gold Corp. (TSXV: AAX) (“Advance Gold†or “the Companyâ€) announces that, subject ... -
Fish farming on the rise in central Kenya – Kenya News Agency
Fish farming and food culture change are gaining momentum in central Kenya, as evidenced by the growing demand for certified fry. According to the ... -
Iran and Kenya explore avenues for mutual economic cooperation
TEHRAN – The Iranian Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Wednesday convened a meeting with a Kenyan trade delegation to explore ... -
5 things to know about Dodla Dairy and should you subscribe
Among the largest in South India with products such as retail milk (full cream, standardized, tonic and double tonic) and value-added products such as ... -
Biometric registration campaign in Kenya for health insurance scheme
A mass biometric registration campaign in Kenya to enroll citizens in a health insurance scheme in Nyeri County recently ended as authorities hope to ... -
Olkejuado boys’ dormitory in Kajiado burns – Kenya News Agency
A massive fire on Monday razed a dormitory at Olkejuado Boys’ High School in Kajiado County, destroying property worth thousands of shillings. The hell, ... -
KENYA: In Gatundu North, 20 tanks supply agricultural farms
The new water installations were put into operation on June 5e, 2021 by the Kenyan authorities. The water reservoirs are located in the Gatundu ... -
Peace beckons in West Pokot as Kshs. Kesese dam 250M completed – KBC
For centuries, peace has been a myth in West Pokot County due to persistent water scarcity and limited grazing land leading to inter-community conflicts ... -
G7 development finance institutions and partners to invest Ksh. 8.62 trillion in African companies
G7 DFIs, IFC, EBRD and European Investment Bank (EIB) have committed to invest Ksh. 8.62 trillion ($ 80 billion) in the private sector over ... -
What is the budget for the agricultural sector in Kenya?
Kenya Second budget Under the shadow of COVID-19, the pandemic is economic recovery Uhuru Kenyatta’s Legacy Project.. Clearly, during the President’s last fiscal year, ... -
India-Kenya decide to expand the Indo-Pacific; partnership against terrorism
India and its traditional East African partner Kenya on Monday explored expanding the partnership to secure the Indo-Pacific region as maritime neighbors and agreed ... -
The Frontière Farm stand opens on Tuesday, June 15 near Marshall
Tuesday isn’t just a big day for Robert and Nicole Goetz. It is also a great day for their chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese, sheep ... -
CoG warns of total closure of counties due to delay in Treasury funds »Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya June 13 – Governors have warned that counties will be forced to close by June 24 if the National Treasury fails to ... -
Jaishankar interacts with the Indian diaspora in Kenya | India News
NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar organized a “productive†online interaction with a representative cross section of the Indian diaspora in Kenya. Jaishankar arrived ... -
Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget forecast
Chris Diaz, EABC director and Africa brand administrator. If the budget was a boxing match and I was the judge, I would give Treasury ... -
Six killed in playground shooting
A scuffle between two rival groups of herders at a game park in Isiolo County has left six dead and several others shot and ... -
Israeli smart farming company SupPlant raises $ 10 million
Israeli company providing hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture Supplant announced the completion of a $ 10 million funding round co-led by Boresight ... -
Biden to send troops to Kenya as US steps up war on Al-Shabaab
By Nation. Africa US President Joe Biden announced the deployment of US special troops to Kenya to help counterterrorism efforts in the region. In ... -
New study shows toxic pesticides in Sukuma, tomatoes and corn in Kenya »Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya June 13 – A recent study showed that corn, sukuma wiki and tomatoes grown in Kenya were grown using highly hazardous pesticides ... -
A hidden key to the infrastructural ambitions of the G7: Blue Dot Network
A worker guides gas cylinders lifted by a crane on a bridge under construction in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, November 13, 2018. Photo via REUTERS / ... -
Gary Owen’s ex-wife Kenya Duke reacts to Wendy Williams interview
Duke blames Owen for spending much of the one-on-one discussing their divorce Actor Gary Owen recently commented on his impending divorce from his wife ... -
South Sudan: New Funding to Address Acute Food Insecurity and Desert Locust Crisis
South Sudan will benefit from two new projects totaling $ 116 million that aim to build the capacity of farmers, improve agricultural production and ... -
World Bank loans increase by 304 billion shillings in coronavirus year
Treasury and Planning CS Ukur Yatani on his way to present the 2021-2022 budget to the Parliament Buildings on June 10, 2021. [Jonah Onyango, ... -
COVID-19 threatens Kenya’s efforts against child labor »Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya June 12 – According to the latest estimates from the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF, the number of Kenyan children in ... -
Mount Kenya East leaders plan to launch their own party
Embu Governor Martin Wambora Kiraitu Murungi (Meru), National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki and former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti after ... -
Palm Beach County teacher sets up school to educate students in Kenya
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida – A teacher in Palm Beach County is helping expand the education system in western Kenya in a unique cross-cultural ... -
Opening of Orgill’s new distribution center in Rome
Open for business. from Orgill The new distribution center in Rome is now fully operational and will begin serving customers in an eight-state region ... -
Kenya: logistics company riddled with debt, several carriers consider liquidation
For the second time in two years, one of Africa’s largest logistics companies is dying as it slips into administration after defaulting on bank ... -
Agriculture sector ready for digital transformation – Kenya News Agency
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said that although many Kenyans can now have access to information and communication technologies (ICTs), there is a need ... -
Kenya’s budget up, Uganda’s budget down
Through East Africa Kenya and Uganda joined Tanzania on June 10 under the normal arrangement of East African Community (EAC) partner states to table ... -
[WATCH] 3 of the 7 Blockchain startups that will win the UNICEF 2021 Innovation CryptoFund are African
The UNICEF Innovation Fund has announced the 7 new startups for the first cohort of its UNICEF CryptoFund, of which 3 are from Africa. ... -
Jonah Hill, Kenya Barris Team for Comedy for Netflix (Exclusive) – The Hollywood Reporter
Kenya Barris and Jonah Hill have teamed up for a comedy feature film on Netflix. Hill will star on the project, which he co-wrote ... -
FAO and CABI act together to step up pest control in East Africa – Ethiopia
09 June 2021, Addis Ababa: As part of a large initiative to meet the plant protection needs of East African countries, a practical training ... -
Durban FilmMart announces attendees for Talents Durban
Durban – The Durban FilmMart Institute has announced the participants of the 14th edition of Talents Durban, which will take place virtually during the ... -
What it takes to start a pharmacy business in Kenya
Analyze the population of your target site. Running a pharmacy is now a lucrative business. Janell Karanja, laboratory technician and entrepreneur who graduated from ... -
SGR gets the lion’s share of budget allocation
A section of the standard gauge railway near the Kitengela area along the Mombasa Highway.[Elvis Ogina,Standard] Projects in the transport and agriculture sectors have ... -
Low vaccination rate in Africa could have major consequences, warn experts | Voice of America
NAIROBI, KENYA – By all accounts, the number of people vaccinated against COVID-19 in Africa lags behind the rest of the world. Health experts ... -
Ghana’s electricity supply mix has improved, but reliability and cost remain a challenge
Ghana has made significant progress over the past 10 years in increasing electricity production and access. This supported higher levels of economic growth. However, ... -
Kenya adopts online accreditation process
KENYA Kenya is moving its accreditation process for university programs from a textbook to an online system. It is “finished with the old, with ... -
Kenya: World Oceans Day – The coastline still underexploited
Kenya’s coastal exclusive economic zone remains untapped, with only less than 10 percent of the fish caught. According to the Kenya Marine and Fisheries ... -
Kenya: after squandering 1.2 billion shillings in compensation, evicted people are back in the forest
When the government paid 410,000 shillings to each of the approximately 3,000 squatters, including the Sengwer community, in Embobut Forest in Elgeyo Marakwet County, ... -
More than 20,000 Huduma cards still not collected from Busia – Kenya News Agency
Residents of Busia County have been urged to withdraw their Huduma Namba cards. Speaking to KNA in his office, Deputy County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto ... -
United Arab Emirates in Kenya to strengthen economic and trade cooperation
Officials from Etihad Credit Insurance and the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry after the signing of the MoU. Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), ... -
Cereals from posho mills to be tested before milling – KBC
Intensive grain testing at local Posho factories will be stepped up in the coming days as the government tightens enforcement of food safety regulations. ... -
Livestock sector controls 80 pc of Isiolo economy – Kenya News Agency
The livestock sector and its products control 80 percent of the economy of Isiolo County despite the drought and climate change affecting the region. ... -
Kenya, EAC sued over $ 2.34 billion IMF loan
By LUKE ANAMI Kenya’s Attorney General Kihara Kariuki and EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki were named first and second defendants respectively in a case ... -
farmer on promoting “cool” agriculture in Kigali | New times
Many see farming as hard work, but Jimmy Ntambala, a 33-year-old who founded Kingdom Farms, is not. He got into farming, which he describes ... -
high-level event focuses on healthy oceans | News | SDG Knowledge Center
The United Nations General Assembly hosted a high-level event to boost the achievement of SDG 14 (life underwater). The event took place ahead of ... -
Wild cheetahs set to return to India after 70 years
Wild cheetahs set to return to India after 70 years [Representative image]| Photo credit: iStock images Highlights In January 2020, the Supreme Court gave ... -
KNH receives medical waste disposal equipment – Kenya News Agency
Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) has received medical waste microwaves that will end open burning and gross dissipation of healthcare waste in the facility. Medical ... -
Girl who escaped cut reunites with family after 12 years – KBC
Tears of joy flowed freely down Sylvia Keeiz Kosikil’s cheeks as she hugged her family. She had just returned home to reunite with her ... -
Sewing gap as young people rush for Boda boda business – Kenya News Agency
Skilled cloth tailors in aging Migori County may not have a younger generation to replace them after it emerged that many young people prefer ... -
Kenya ready to support political transition in Sudan, says Omamo – KBC
Kenya has sought to assist Sudan in its political transition to democratic governance and in the promotion of lasting peace. Specifically, Foreign Cabinet Secretary ... -
Agriculture CAS congratulates Busia on increasing forest cover – Kenya News Agency
Chief Administrative Secretary of Agriculture Lawrence Omuhaka praised Busia County, especially Teso North Sub-County, for its efforts to increase its forest cover. Omuhaka noted ... -
UAE solar startup Pawame secures $ 2.5 million in funding
UAE-based off-grid solar power startup Pawame has secured $ 2.5 million in grants and equity, with plans for a $ 5 million first round ... -
New partnership to boost rural electrification in Kenya
Image credit: Stock Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) and Renewvia Energy Corporation, a global solar developer, announced their partnership to electrify rural Kenya ... -
A crucial collective effort in the growth of leather exports
Sunday mail Focus on tradeAllan Majuru The production and export of exotic leather and leather products is an area where Zimbabwe is slowly developing ... -
CS Tobiko calls on Maasai to keep their traditions – Kenya News Agency
Environment Cabinet Secretary Keriako Tobiko called on the Maa people not to relax their desire to preserve their rich culture for posterity. Tobiko who ... -
Biometric registration of coffee begins in Kisii County – Kenya News Agency
The Kisii County government has started biometrically registering coffee growers in the area to eliminate malfeasance in the coffee industry that has left many ... -
Will disarmament offer a permanent solution to the rustle?
By Henry Okidi Okoth A story in Daily monitor June 3 report that 17 people were shot dead in two weeks during revenge raids ... -
Africa to become a global hub for Agritech
By Omolabake Fasogbon Africa’s agricultural sector is expected to grow exponentially over the next decade, reveals a study commissioned by Microsoft and compiled by ... -
Gray, Clonch and Curtin lead Campbell County to title [VIDEOS]
The Campbell County Camels won the first-ever high school softball state title on May 22, 2021, with three wins in one day. The Camels ... -
Garissa County to host World Environment Day – Kenya News Agency
Garissa County government officials today led residents to clean the streets of the town as part of activities marking this year’s World Environment Day, ... -
Ksh 160B government plan to connect eastern and western Kenya
Transport CS James Macharia revealed plans for the Rironi-Nakuru-Mau summit highway during a stakeholder engagement workshop on June 3, 2021. The ministry’s multibillion-dollar plan ... -
$ 1 million commitment from the SIMA fund to electrify communities in Kenya
Featured Image: 123rf.com Social Investment Managers and Advisors (SIMA) and Renewvia Energy Corporation, a global solar developer, announced their partnership to electrify rural Kenya ... -
Kwale County donates large breed cattle to farmers – Kenya News Agency
Smallholder farmers in Kwale County will benefit from the quality livestock distributed by the county government. Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya said the Decentralized Unit ... -
President approves 34 but six judges – Kenya News Agency
President Uhuru Kenyatta has finally approved the nominations of 34 of the 40 judges appointed by the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) almost two years ... -
EQ partners with Vivriti to invest 375 crore rupees in debt financing for small businesses and end-techs
The company currently advises assets of approximately $ 300 million. Swiss impact investment firm Enabling Qapital (EQ) has partnered with Vivriti Asset Management (VAM), ...
