East African Community plan to harness marine resources to spur economic growth takes shape

East African Community plan to harness marine resources to spur economic growth takes shape

Key sectors identified in the strategy include fisheries and aquaculture, maritime transport and ports, coastal and marine tourism, and inland waterway transport, each with economic, ecological and social dimensions.

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction delivers powerful rebound in trading volume, market with $9.3 million sales

Nairobi Coffee Exchange auction delivers powerful rebound in trading volume, market with $9.3 million sales

Grade AA coffee commanded premium rates, with the day’s highest price reaching Ksh62,783 per bag, for 104 bags of grade AA from Kiang’ombe factory which is part of Kabare Farmers’ Cooperative Society of Kirinyaga County.

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Moderation in inflationary pressures fuels Kenya PMI as it hits highest level in 5 years

Moderation in inflationary pressures fuels Kenya PMI as it hits highest level in 5 years

With readings above 50.0 signalling an improvement in business conditions on the previous month, while readings below 50.0 show a deterioration. November recorded a reading of 55.0 up from 52.5 in October and at its highest since October 2020.

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‘Kenya’s sugar factories squander industrial waste that can produce 300mw of clean energy’

‘Kenya’s sugar factories squander industrial waste that can produce 300mw of clean energy’

Eng Gumbo pointed out that the biggest impediment is the unfavourable power purchase agreements (PPAs) currently offered by Kenya Power, which do not reflect the cost of production or the investment required to modernise factories.

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Kenya certifies landmark policy that protects rights of ethnic minorities, marginalised indigenous groups

Kenya certifies landmark policy that protects rights of ethnic minorities, marginalised indigenous groups

Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, the Arts and Heritage Hannah Cheptumo said that the policy is a milestone in the fulfilment of rights enshrined in the Constitution. She further noted that recognition and protection of ethnic minorities and marginalised communities are at the heart of cultural justice and national cohesion.

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FIFA Pass: Trump says US will prioritise visa processing for fans with World Cup tickets

FIFA Pass: Trump says US will prioritise visa processing for fans with World Cup tickets

In the face of heavy travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration, the United States announced that World Cup ticket holders will get expedited processing for their visas.

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Prospects of Kenya being mineral high potential country spurs state to review existing laws to give communities clout

Prospects of Kenya being mineral high potential country spurs state to review existing laws to give communities clout

Mineral exploration in the rest of western Kenya, north-western county of Turkana, north-eastern counties of Garissa, Mandera and Wajir, southwestern counties of Migori, Kuria, Kisii and Narok.  

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Fisherman drowns and dies as he attempted to recover drifting boat on Lake Victoria

Fisherman drowns and dies as he attempted to recover drifting boat on Lake Victoria

Suba Central Sub-County Police Commander, Caxton Ndunda, confirmed the incident and urged residents to wear life jackets when getting into the lake, noting that Odhiambo had none at the time

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