Drugs agency resorts to roadshows to tackle spate of alcohol, substance abuse in central Kenya
Some of the institutions that have been targeted to benefit from the roadshow include the 25 institutions of higher learning. The authority has also planned a special outreach for primary and secondary school-going children who will attend this year’s edition of the Central Kenya Agricultural Society of Kenya Show that starts on Wednesday this week.
ICC to use Kony’s case as a test run for other proceedings against suspects such as Israeli PM Netanyahu and President Putin
Kony’s guerrilla campaign, with its reliance on ambushing government soldiers and others, terrorised local people even more. Attacks on villages, or fear of impending attacks, often forced many civilians to flee their remote homes in search of relative safety in nearby towns.
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.
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.
Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school
University Vice Chancellor Prof Leila Abubakar said the new school, now ranking TUM among the 13 Kenyan Universities chartered to provide courses in medicine, will be anchored on research, skills and innovation.
As delegates gather in Addis Ababa for Africa Climate Summit, electricity to millions ranks top
The World Bank estimates that Central and West Africa have some of the world’s lowest electrification rates. In West Africa, where 220 million people have no electricity, the electrification rate is as low as 8 per cent.
Mozambique building southern Africa’s biggest electricity project in 50 that will cost $6 billion
Located 60 kilometres (37 miles) downstream from the even larger Cahora Bassa hydroelectric dam along the Zambezi River, the Mphanda Nkuwa plant is expected to generate 1,500 megawatts when it begins operations in 2031. That will help a region facing a 10,000-megawatt deficit that keeps millions from accessing power.
Kenya and Uganda say they’re actively tackling trade bottlenecks at Busia, Malaba border points
The business community along with regional transport operators are increasing their lobbying efforts for the delay to be lifted, which has been affecting trade competitiveness. In the past, truck drivers used to wait for days to get their consignments cleared and as a result, perishable goods spoiled, and operational costs shot up.
Trump signs executive order that offers tariff exemptions to countries with US trade deals
In the order, Trump says his willingness to reduce tariffs depends on the “scope and economic value of a trading partner’s commitments to the United States in its agreement on reciprocal trade” and US national interests.
US considers buying two million shots use in low and middle income countries hard-hit by HIV
There are more than 30,000 new HIV infections in the US every year and 1.2 million people are living with the virus. Worldwide there are 1.3 million new infections annually and nearly 40 million people living with the virus.
