AfDB pumps $2.2B into Nigeria’s agro-industrial zones

Nigeria has secured $2.2 billion from a group of lenders led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support construction of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Nigeria Phase II. The SAPZs which are established in areas with high agricultural production potential are expected to help transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector. “The Nigeria SAPZ II project will…

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Kizza Besigye is suing Kenya and Uganda for allegedly kidnapping him, he wants compensation of KSh 12m

Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has dragged Kenya and Uganda to the East African Court He claimed that Kenya violated the 2010 Constitution and the East African Community Convention for alleged involvement in what he claims was kidnapping abroad. Kizza called for a permanent injunction against Kenya to stop managing or assisting in the forcible…

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In Pictures: The inaugural Nomadic Arts Festival

The inaugural edition of Nomadic Arts Festival by Content House Kenya took place at the Chandaria Auditorium, Visa Oshwal Center, in Westlands, Nairobi. The festival brought a number of artists and entertainers from Northern Kenya and Nairobi in a celebration of diverse art and culture, through powerful music performances, some laced with storytelling sessions responding…

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The Essential Role of Memory Care in Enhancing Seniors’ Lives

Memory care has emerged as a crucial component of senior healthcare, particularly as our aging population grows and dementia cases increase worldwide. This specialized care approach focuses on maintaining dignity, independence, and quality of life for seniors experiencing cognitive decline. Understanding its fundamental aspects and benefits is essential for families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals working…

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5 New Mpox Cases Reported in Nakuru and Mombasa

The Ministry of Health has confirmed five new Mpox cases, bringing Kenya’s total to 28 across 12 counties. Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa reported that three of the new cases were detected in Nakuru County, while Mombasa County accounted for the remaining two. “Our laboratories confirmed five new Mpox cases this week, bringing the total…

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Coffee price surges to highest on record

Coffee drinkers may soon see their morning treat get more expensive, as the price of coffee on international commodity markets has hit its highest level on record. On Tuesday, the price for Arabica beans, which account for most global production, topped $3.44 a pound (0.45kg), having jumped more than 80% this year. The cost of…

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LPG Gas Dealers Face Setback in Effort to Block EPRA Directive

The High Court has dismissed a petition challenging a directive from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) that mandates liquid petroleum gas (LPG) dealers to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at product filling zones. The dealers filed the petition in February following a gas explosion in Embakasi, which caused 10 fatalities and over 300…

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