Uganda invests in large-scale mining in Busia district after discovery of gold valued at $12 trillion
The discovery of gold valued at approximately $12 trillion, positions Uganda as a potential major player in the global gold market. The deposits are primarily located in the Karamoja region, which has historically been underdeveloped.
Minister: Plans on course to build Kenya’s first nuclear plant in Siaya to produce 10,000 megawatts of electricity
On the proposed privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), Wandayi told the Senate Committee that the ministry has already tabled the proposal before a joint committee of the National Assembly on Energy and Privatisation.
Pastoralist conservancies in northern Kenya receive Ksh655 million from carbon credit fund
Isiolo County Executive Member for Tourism Lawrence Mwongela said the counties would come up with legislation that would ensure community wildlife conservation was well streamlined. Mwongela said Isiolo county assembly had enacted community conservancy law adding the tourism and wildlife management bill was pending in the house for passage.
‘Hospitality queens’ create flesh-pot hunger in Homa Bay as 50,000 condoms fly off shelves during Devolution Conference
According to NSDCC, HIV prevalence in the county stands at 10.6 per cent compared to the national prevalence rate of around 4 per cent. Homa Bay is one of the counties where the HIV prevalence is above the national average.
‘Weak, static agreement serves no one’ delegates told as plastic pollution talks go into overtime
States pushing for a comprehensive treaty, including Panama, Kenya, Britain and the European Union, shared frustration that key articles on the full life cycle of plastic pollution – from the production of polymers to the disposal of waste – as well as the harm to health had been removed entirely from the text.
Minister: Kenya on verge acute rice shortage after court blocked importation of 500,000 tonnes
The cabinet secretary warned that the current retail price of Grade One milled white rice has already surged to between Ksh190 and Ksh220 per kilogramme, a steep rise from last year’s duty-free period average of Ksh150 per kilogramme.
Airtel Africa Foundation moots ‘Tech for Her’ programme to raise African women’s digital skills
Considering the above, Annika Poutiainen, one of the foundation’s committee members stated: “At Airtel Africa, we are actively working to advance women in technology roles, and we are committed to a future where young women can be at the forefront of innovation.”
Princess Diana’s sons divided: Biographer says in his upcoming book ‘Winston and the Windsors’ the rift would have hurt her
Despite the gulf between them, both brothers remain united in one shared vow: to honour their mother’s memory. William has followed her lead in his work to help the homeless, continuing with a cause Diana introduced her sons to.
Kenya wants a funded IMF programme, central bank governor says
The consensus among financial analysts is that Kenya needs a new loan from the IMF to anchor external debt repayments.
After ditching Adani Group, Kenya taps international banks for airport expansion
On the bond issue for road construction, Chirchir said the government would securitise a portion of the fuel levy it charges motorists, adding the bond would be split into two halves for both a local and an offshore listing.
