Kenya sets eyes on premium export markets via proposed Geographical Indications Bill law

Kenya sets eyes on premium export markets via proposed Geographical Indications Bill law

Further engagements are scheduled for Thursday in regions covering Eastern and Upper Eastern counties such as Tharaka Nithi, Meru, Embu, Machakos, Kitui and Makueni, as well as parts of Rift Valley that include Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and West Pokot.

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State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

The government’s plan to offload 15 per cent of its stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom for approximately Ksh204.3 billion ($1.583 billion) is in progress, but it has faced opposition from among others Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who claims the shares have been grossly undervalued.

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Trade in Eastern Africa graduates from industrial goods to cross-border electricity integration

Trade in Eastern Africa graduates from industrial goods to cross-border electricity integration

Established in 2005, the EAPP has made significant progress towards operationalising the power market, including developing cross-border transmission infrastructure. This has enabled countries to exchange electricity efficiently.

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