TotalEnergies awards winners of Startupper of the Year Challenge with Ksh.4.95M

Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSMEs in the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Susan Auma Man’geni (second left) and TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya MD Thibault Flichy (second right) with the winners of the TotalEnergies Startupper of The Year Challenge 2024 edition, Victor Mwaura (left), Lennox Ochieng (centre) and Martin…

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Farmers in Embu receive Ksh.12.5M agricultural inputs

Various farmers groups from Mwea Ward in Embu County have received a short in the arm after they were given Sh. 12.5 million worth of certified seeds and planting fertilizers for the short rains planting season by the County Government. The inputs including green grams and cowpeas seeds as well as planting fertilizer and soil…

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Safaricom’s routine maintenance to affect key services

Telco company Safaricom has announced a system interruption for specific services scheduled from 10 pm to 5 am on Sunday, October 27, 2024. In a statement shared via their official Facebook account, Safaricom indicated that the interruption which is part of system maintenance will affect eight services. “Dear customers, we will carry out system maintenance…

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Indonesia taps creative economy to spur sustainable tourism

In a significant demonstration of economic diversification and cultural innovation, Indonesia’s creative economy has emerged as a powerful driver of national growth, contributing approximately USD 81.6 billion to the country’s GDP in 2022. This sector’s remarkable expansion continues, with its value increasing from USD 72.6 million in 2020 to USD 90.4 million in 2023, while…

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Mandera County Government commences storm water protection, road upgrades to improve connectivity

In a significant effort to enhance road quality and infrastructure in Mandera County, the county government has launched stormwater protection works in Ramu Dimtu, located in Mandera North. This initiative aims to address flooding issues and improve the connectivity and accessibility of roads in the area. In addition, the Mandera County government has commissioned the…

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Uhuru calls for unified, self-sustained peace efforts at AU retreat in Abidjan

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta has emphasized the need for Africa to fund and support its own peace initiatives, underscoring the importance of African-led, sustainable solutions. He urged African nations to work toward self-sustainability in peace processes, stressing that this approach is essential for achieving a peaceful and stable continent. “If we truly want sustainable solutions…

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