African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
The National Government has commissioned Sh47 million state-of-the-art gemology equipment at the Taita Taveta National Polytechnic (TTNP), the first of its kind in Kenya. The facility aims to bridge the skills gap in gemstone identification, grading, and value addition.Speaking during the commissioning, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary (PS), Dr. Esther Muoria, […]
For Decades Taita Taveta locals have hopelessly been living under the cloud of poverty and unforgiving climate that has never appreciated their agricultural efforts . Being one of the counties playing a big role in boosting the economy of the country , her diverse availability of precious colored stones and industrial minerals has caught the […]
Hewatele has received Ksh. 2.5 billion (USD 20 million) in funding to build a medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City. Hewatele is a medical oxygen producer in Kenya. Hewatele secured the funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finn fund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada. […]
President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitization of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. Ruto noted that this has enhanced service delivery, including enabling KWS to acquire 98 vehicles that will help […]
The government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal […]
It’s a last minute trip that’s a long time coming. On December 2, US President Joe Biden will travel to Angola for what is likely the final foreign trip of his presidency. It’s also his first to Sub-Saharan Africa, and it fulfills a promise Biden made during the US-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022 to travel […]
He succeeds South Sudan President Salva Kiir whose one-year term has come to a close. President Ruto has described his predecessor’s leadership in the bloc as “exemplary” and “visionary”. “Under his steady stewardship, the EAC has made remarkable strides in deepening integration,” the President said. He takes over the regional mantle at a time when […]
The Wildlife Research & Training Institute Kenya WRTI) has successfully completed the Laikipia-Isiolo-Samburu-Marsabit-Meru landscape wildlife census, covering a total of 60,928 Square Kilometers, marking 90 per cent coverage of the area. The remaining portion will be covered today. The 12-day exercise employed advanced total aerial survey techniques to gather comprehensive on wildlife population, distribution within […]
The President said these zones will play a key role as catalysts for Africa’s economic renaissance, helping the continent achieve its full potential and foster the drive for collective transformation. He noted that such strategies require a well-designed ecosystem that aligns critical regulatory, institutional and infrastructural elements essential for driving industrial development, export competitiveness and […]
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s six Regional Economic Blocs to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors. The agreement, unveiled at the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference (JABEIC) in Voi, Taita Taveta County, marks a critical step in unlocking Kenya’s […]