Base Titanium enhances employee skills through RPL programme – Kenya News Agency

Kwale-based Australian mining firm Base Titanium has stepped up its Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. The mining firm celebrated the accomplishments of 120 Base employees who successfully completed the RPL programme upon successful assessment by the National Training Industrial Authority (NITA). Base Titanium General Manager, Operations, Denham Vickers, says since the RPL program’s inception…

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Court halts immunity granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation had enjoyed legal protections and benefits typically afforded to recognised non-governmental organisations.  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has suffered a major setback after the High Court on Monday suspended its privileges and immunities under the Privileges and Immunities Act, which had been granted by the government. The foundation,…

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Govt keen on bolstering local technology investments – KBC

The Government is committed to creating an enabling environment that fosters investments and positions ICT as a catalyst for growth across all sectors. During an Industry Engagement with Technology Service Providers of Kenya (TESPOK) in Nairobi, Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u indicated that through collaboration with the private…

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DCI nabs two suspects in cocaine trafficking bust – KBC

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested two notorious drug traffickers in a stealth operation that ended at a petrol station in Ruiru, near the Eastern Bypass. The suspects, identified as Anthony Ndirangu Wanjiku and Sabiri Kalicha, were found in possession of cocaine and marijuana, ready to finalize a sale.   –…

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KWS enhances visitor experience with nationwide satellite connectivity – KBC

Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) is revolutionizing connectivity across its parks, reserves, and stations through a groundbreaking investment in satellite internet. Leveraging savings from the 2023/2024 fiscal year, KWS aims to enhance efficiency and improve customer experiences in even the most remote areas, reaffirming its commitment to sustainable conservation through technological innovation. In partnership with Karibu…

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Africatalyst calls for IDA-Led Local Currency Loans to Protect Low-Income Countries from Exchange Rate Risks – KBC

Multilateral development banks (MDBs) could offer low-income countries (LICs) a short-term solution through sovereign local currency loan offerings to help them deal with issues resulting from the discrepancy between local currency revenues and debt repayments denominated in foreign currencies, according to a recent report by AfriCatalyst. This mismatch has placed immense pressure on low-income countries…

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Ending GBV to protect mothers and children – KBC

As the world prepares to mark the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the spotlight turns to its profound impact on global health. Kadi Toure, Communications Lead at The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH), the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s, and adolescents’ health, shares insights into the critical links between…

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PPB, Nairobi County Commissioner collaborating to combat illegal pharmaceutical activities – KBC

The Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) on Monday held a collaborative meeting with Nairobi County Commissioner Mr. David Wanyonyi to enhance enforcement and surveillance against illegal pharmaceutical activities in informal settlements. The meeting, attended by 12 Deputy County Commissioners from Nairobi County, addressed challenges encountered during crackdowns targeting unauthorized pharmaceutical practices. Mr. Wanyonyi emphasized the…

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New report urges ethical governance, inclusive legislation on AI in Africa – KBC

New research examining legal and policy frameworks governing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, Mauritius, and Zambia has called for immediate legislative action to keep pace with AI adoption on the continent. “It is evident that without swift and comprehensive legislative action, the region risks falling behind in AI’s ethical and…

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