African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
In a landmark step towards industrialization, Taita Taveta County is set to host the region’s first steel manufacturing plant. The upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Steel Mills, slated for December 3, 2024, will be officiated by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto. A pre-visit to the site, led by Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, […]
Lomekwi Village in Turkana County is witnessing a transformation in its fishing industry following key interventions aimed at boosting sustainable fish production and strengthening community resilience. Mr. David Gosney, the USAID Mission Director, recently visited the village to observe the progress of these efforts. [spacer height=”20px”] Local fishing communities have long faced challenges, including a […]
The U.S. government is teaming up with Kisii County to revitalize the agricultural sector and mining industry, aiming to enhance food security and create job opportunities. U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, Meg Whitman, is on a two-day fact-finding mission to explore initiatives like biodegradable banana fiber sanitary pads from Eco-Bana, agricultural produce value addition (including bananas […]
President William Ruto has urged local banks to lower interest rates in order to stimulate economic growth by providing affordable loans to micro, small, and medium scale traders. He noted that after the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) further lowered the Central Bank Rate to 12 per cent early this month from 12.75 per cent […]
Residents and business community in Taita Taveta County have a golden opportunity to showcase their impact , innovation and trade investment opportunities to investors during the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness & Blue Economy Investment conference JABEIC 2024 to be held on 27th to 29th November at Voi. The platform of over 1400 delegates offered by the […]
First, YouTube subjected viewers to longer unskippable ads. Now, not even pausing your screen will let users escape. The Google-owned platform confirmed Thursday that it has “widely rolled out Pause ads to all advertisers.” When the video is paused, an ad will pop up on the side of the screen, according to social media posts. […]
Many businesses and established companies in Kenya have recorded a massive growth over the years. Countless businesses and companies have grown as a result of significant boost from foreign investors who explored opportunities and decided to establish business away from their countries and at the same time create employment to the staggering population of job […]
Java House Africa has officially opened its doors in Voi, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of one of Kenya’s most beloved coffee house chains. The grand opening ceremony, held on May 31, 2024, was officiated by Deputy Governor of Taita Taveta Christine Kilalo, bringing together local officials, business leaders, and residents. The event […]
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the buzz of excitement as Java House, Kenya’s beloved coffeehouse chain, opened its latest branch in Voi on Wednesday. The new outlet, strategically located at Caltex in Voi town, marks the seventh Java House Express branch in the coastal region, showcasing the company’s ambitious expansion beyond Nairobi. […]
The County Government of Taita Taveta in partnership with Micro Enterprise Support Program has hinted on plans to export 700MT of organic bananas to Denmark, a deal that makes Taita Taveta county the first in the country to export the organic produce. According to Micro Enterprises Support Programme Trust (MESPT), the joint project has identified […]
