Eldama Ravine – Kenya’s First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto has called on Kenyans to embrace a blend of indigenous knowledge and modern farming practices to boost household food production and strengthen national nutrition. Speaking during the national rollout of the Mama Kitchen Garden Program at the Koibatek Agricultural Training Center in Eldama Ravine, Nakuru County, […]
KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda has surged ahead in East Africa’s economic race, posting a robust 5.7% real GDP growth in 2024, according to the 2025 Economic Survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The impressive performance sees Uganda outperform regional heavyweights Kenya and South Sudan, signaling a new phase of economic momentum […]
In Lilongwe’s busy Mchesi Market, 30-year-old Enock Dayton stands beside a small pile of green bananas—what’s left of his once-thriving fruit business. Born and raised in Molele village in Thyolo, southern Malawi, Dayton has sold bananas for most of his life. But in recent months, he’s watched his stock—and profits—dwindle. “We used to grow our […]
In a bid to transform agriculture and empower smallholder farmers, Bungoma County has launched a set of forward-thinking policies aimed at making farming a more sustainable and profitable business. The new initiatives, unveiled by the County’s Agriculture Committee and the Department of Agriculture, include an innovative input support program designed to benefit vulnerable farmers and […]
The BBC has issued a complaint to Apple after an AI summary of a news headline gave a completely false impression of the story. As part of the nascent roll out of generative AI Apple Intelligence features, the Phone maker is summarizing multiple notifications from the singular apps, making multiple alerts much easier to digest. […]
After years of struggle with inconsistent water supply caused by frequent electricity outages and financial constraints, residents of Maralal have welcomed the commissioning of the rehabilitated and solarized Maralal Water Treatment Plant. Supported by USAID through the Feed the Future initiative, this project marks a major step toward addressing the chronic water challenges in 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. […]
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 […]
Fishermen in Malindi town, Kilifi County have urged the government to take possession and repair two large Chinese fishing vessels that have remained stuck at the Bunthwani beach for over three years. The fishermen said that through the ministry of fisheries and blue economy, the government was in a good position to stop the danger […]