Mara River Basin conference in north-western Tanzania discusses deforestation, pollution and climate change threats to Mara River

Mara River Basin conference in north-western Tanzania discusses deforestation, pollution and climate change threats to Mara River

The Mara River, which supports wildlife, agriculture and communities across the border, is considered one of East Africa’s most critical ecosystems.

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Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation

Konza Smart City in Kenya being positioned as Africa’s hub for technology and innovation

the Technopolis is projected to generate thousands of jobs, host research and innovation centres and serve as a regional hub for digital trade, business process outsourcing, and conferences. Often referred to as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, the Technopolis is a Vision 2030 flagship project designed to anchor Kenya’s transition into knowledge-based economy.

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France teams up with civil society Food4Education to provide hot meals for students from poor households in Kenya

France teams up with civil society Food4Education to provide hot meals for students from poor households in Kenya

French Ambassador to Kenya Arnaud Suquet said France is committed to advancing child nutrition and education through long-term investments. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir welcomed the expansion, saying it demonstrates how school feeding contributes to both social development and economic growth.

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EPRA identifies poor roads, fatigue and licensing non-compliance as leading causes of tanker accidents in Kenya

EPRA identifies poor roads, fatigue and licensing non-compliance as leading causes of tanker accidents in Kenya

Speaking during a sensitisation workshop in Nairobi, EPRA Deputy Director of Mid and Downstream Petroleum Stella Opakas disclosed that the findings highlighted the urgency of addressing runaway accidents that continue to plague the petroleum transport sector.

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Homa Bay Governor Wanga’s image of Nyanza politics ‘Glamour Girl’ sullied by claims of corruption, looting and events host specialist

Homa Bay Governor Wanga’s image of Nyanza politics ‘Glamour Girl’ sullied by claims of corruption, looting and events host specialist

Chair of Homa Bay County Contractors Association Collins Omito said the debts accumulated by the county government date back to 2013. They said that were it not for entrenched corruption and wanton looting in the governor’s office, the monies wold have been paid.

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Nairobi hosts trypanosomiasis research conference as Kenya is declared lone African country free of sleeping sickness

Nairobi hosts trypanosomiasis research conference as Kenya is declared lone African country free of sleeping sickness

International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) is a statutory body of the African Union Commission. Since 1949, it has convened biennial conferences to facilitate scientific exchange and guide continental policy on trypanosomiasis research, control, and elimination.

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Kenya explores ways of strengthening research commercialisation for knowledge growth, job creation

Kenya explores ways of strengthening research commercialisation for knowledge growth, job creation

Head of Public Service noted that there are encouraging signs in the endeavour, as the research-to-commercialisation programme (R2C) being spearheaded by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with ViKtoria Ventures has shown that research can become viable.

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Kenya to restock national strategic food reserve as the country prepares to harvest 70m bags of maize

Kenya to restock national strategic food reserve as the country prepares to harvest 70m bags of maize

On the multibillion horticulture and fresh produce sector, Agriculture cabinet secretary Mutahi Kagwe said that his ministry is enhancing compliance with European Union requirements on the zero-tolerance policy on false coddling moth by implementing stringent pest management measures for exports.

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Police in Mumias, western Kenya, nab seven members of Fools’ Army gang, one found puffing weed

Police in Mumias, western Kenya, nab seven members of Fools’ Army gang, one found puffing weed

Mumias East OCPD Dorice Chemoss said area residents who volunteered to assist police to track down and identify the gangsters, tipped off the police about the whereabouts of two members of the gang, they identified as Fadhili Mukhola and Imbuli.

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Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

Kenyan banks loans to MSMEs cross $1.2 billion annual target by $23.2 million

The launch of the report also coincided with KBA unveiling of the Centre for Sustainable Finance and Enterprise Development (CSFED). The centre is expected to rally banks to develop interventions that advance sustainable value for society and the environment.

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