Kenya’s real estate outperforms global markets as off-plan investments drive growth
Presenting the report, HassConsult Co-CEO Salina Hassanali revealed that Kenya’s property sector had grown by more than five-fold since 2000, with prices surging by 425 per cent.
Kenya prioritises exploitation of vast marine resources as next frontier for accelerated economic growth
KIBO Secretary Juster Nkoroi proposed the establishment of a Deep-Sea Resources Office to coordinate exploration and sustainable use of resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
Africa, with a third a third of world’ arable land, seeks answers to food insecurity in quality fertiliser and soil health
Larry Umunna, executive director of CIFSH, focused on revitalising institutions and building local ownership. “Our coalition is focused on reviving the African centre for fertiliser development and promoting the Africa fertiliser and soil health action plan at both country and regional levels.
Cheating with statistics: How senior US health officials misled Trump and world on Covid vaccine efficacy
Data from randomised controlled trials prove the Covid-19 vaccines failed to reach clinically significant efficacy against infection with SARS-CoV-2. Furthermore, evidence suggests that in 2020, public health officials who failed to fully disclose the very low absolute efficacy of the vaccines misled President Donald Trump about the efficacy of the vaccines.
Muranga’a Governor Kang’ata, Nairobi Senator Sifuna ranked best performers in county leadership
Leeway Africa Communication Strategist Mutolia Mukosia pointed out that the assessment was guided by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, which outlines the mandates of senators, governors and women representatives.
Kenya: How incentives power interest in cotton farming in Taita Taveta as youth jostle for a piece of the pie
Traditionally, cultural practices discouraged fathers from giving land to their sons, locking many out of farming. That is now changing with parents increasingly handing over land to their children and opening up opportunities for youth to venture into agriculture.
Ethiopia ignores Egyptian and Sudanese River Nile flow concerns to launch Africa’s biggest dam
Water experts in downstream Egypt say the dam has reduced the amount of water the country receives, and the government had to come up with short-term solutions such as reducing annual consumption and recycling irrigation water.
Murang’a and Nebraska State in USA forge partnership to boost farming and skills export
Speaking when he led a delegation of US investors and academics for a courtesy call on Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Evnen said Nebraska State had already signed a labour mobility agreement with the national government to create opportunities for Kenyan workers abroad.
Loan access: Central Bank of Kenya gives nod to additional 27 digital credit providers
According to a press release, the focus of the engagements with DCPs has been, inter alia, on business models, consumer protection and fitness and propriety of proposed shareholders, directors and management which ensures adherence to the relevant laws and importantly that the interests of customers are safeguarded.
Ants in test tubes: While wildlife trafficking in is not new in Kenya, it is pivoting from iconic animals to lesser-known species
Turns out, these weren’t just any ants. Among the species found were M. cephalotes, also known as the Giant African Harvester ant – striking creatures with vivid red and black colouring. Exotic pet enthusiasts prize them for their size, vibrant appearance and colony behaviour. They’re rare outside East Africa, difficult to breed, and fetch high prices on specialty pet markets in Europe and Asia.
