KTDA board members demand chairman's ouster, accuse state of interfering in elections
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-09-05 11:09:17

KTDA board members demand chairman's ouster, accuse state of interfering in elections

The call comes in the wake of disputed elections that saw Enos Njeru re-elected as Chairman and Eric Chepkwony as Vice Chairman for a three-year term.

Opinion: Mombasa must extend key investments beyond Nyali for equal growth
  • Author: Mohamed Ahmed
  • Date: 2024-08-23 23:00:31

Opinion: Mombasa must extend key investments beyond Nyali for equal growth

The infrastructure development in Nyali has made it a convenient hub laden with social amenities such as schools, hospitals, and recreational facilities.

Ruto commits to solving North Eastern Kenya's development challenges
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-08-22 14:15:10

Ruto commits to solving North Eastern Kenya's development challenges

Despite the government's renewed focus on north-eastern Kenya, President Ruto has yet to embark on a developmental tour of the region since assuming office two years ago. 

Somalia launches new veterinary laboratory to boost livestock exports and economic growth
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-08-20 23:22:06

Somalia launches new veterinary laboratory to boost livestock exports and economic growth

The public welcomed the development, expressing optimism that it would boost the livestock sector, create jobs, and bring much-needed foreign currency to Somalia.

Kenya set to benefit from Sh1.3 billion green funding from AfDB
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-20 19:14:08

Kenya set to benefit from Sh1.3 billion green funding from AfDB

KawiSafi II is a $200 million (Sh25.8 billion) venture equity fund put in place to address investment gaps in energy transition, productivity, mobility and logistics in sub-Saharan Africa.

SADC backs Zambia's Samuel Maimbo for AfDB Presidency
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-08-19 14:06:36

SADC backs Zambia's Samuel Maimbo for AfDB Presidency

The endorsement came during the 44th Ordinary Summit of SADC leaders in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Opinion: Horn of Africa road project must embrace justice and equity for locals
  • Author: Mohammed Doyo
  • Date: 2024-08-17 20:36:18

Opinion: Horn of Africa road project must embrace justice and equity for locals

An important turning point in the current investigation of the HoAGDP's implementation has been reached with the recent engagement of the National Land Commission (NLC) and senators.

MPs probe ten-year idle geothermal steam amid high electricity costs
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-08-15 13:15:13

MPs probe ten-year idle geothermal steam amid high electricity costs

The Committee, chaired by Pokot South Member of Parliament David Pkosing, wants to discover why the steam plant has remained dormant for a decade.

Kenya's population projected to reach 70 million in five years
  • Author: Vincent Ombati
  • Date: 2024-07-30 20:48:21

Kenya's population projected to reach 70 million in five years

Wanjaria says that population is a key factor in any government's business. She hints that a government can only budget if it knows its population.

Runaway corruption choking Kenya’s development potential, says report
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-27 08:22:50

Runaway corruption choking Kenya’s development potential, says report

The IEA says Kenya will struggle with debt repayment due to unproductive fiscal spending, slower revenue growth, and higher borrowing costs.

Education stakeholders invited to review proposed Grade 10 curriculum
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-16 13:31:19

Education stakeholders invited to review proposed Grade 10 curriculum

The curriculum proposed by the Presidential Working Party on Educational Reforms (PWPER) includes seven learning areas at this level, four of which are compulsory subjects and three chosen by the learner according to their selected pathway.

Sustainable Development Goals severely off track - World Bank report
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-07-01 17:09:20

Sustainable Development Goals severely off track - World Bank report

SDG 2 which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture is the leading in regression.

Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects
  • Author: Erick Kariuki
  • Date: 2024-06-21 12:57:44

Ethiopian parliament approves Sh35 billion loan for urban water projects

This project forms an integral component of the government's comprehensive approach to tackling the nation's water and sanitation issues.

Ruto allocates 200 acres for Garissa University’s agriculture, livestock research
  • Author: Issa Hussein
  • Date: 2024-06-20 19:18:04

Ruto allocates 200 acres for Garissa University’s agriculture, livestock research

He emphasised that the land will enable the university to undertake quality research, development, and innovation in the agriculture and livestock sectors.

UN holds first International Day of Play to promote child development
  • Author: Terry Muriuki
  • Date: 2024-06-11 13:10:27

UN holds first International Day of Play to promote child development

The agency noted that play creates powerful learning opportunities across all areas of development, forges connections, provides a platform for children to express and develop imagination and creativity, and builds a wide range of skills.

Kenya, South Korea ink Sh30.8 billion funding deal for Konza Digital Media City
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-06-04 08:20:04

Kenya, South Korea ink Sh30.8 billion funding deal for Konza Digital Media City

The funds will be used to establish a film and creative economy hub at Konza Technopolis.

East Africa to power Africa’s growth in 2024 despite headwinds
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-06-01 15:05:12

East Africa to power Africa’s growth in 2024 despite headwinds

According to the latest African Economic Outlook by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the region is poised to record a 4.9 per cent GDP growth, the highest on the continent.

African economies resilient despite structural challenges and severe shocks - report
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-05-31 13:33:34

African economies resilient despite structural challenges and severe shocks - report

This anticipated rebound in growth is expected to be supported by improvements in global economic conditions and effective policy measures.

Kenya plans to invest Sh13.1bn in key African financial institutions
  • Author: Bashir Mohammed
  • Date: 2024-05-30 08:59:44

Kenya plans to invest Sh13.1bn in key African financial institutions

The additional capital will also support the African Export-Import (Afrexim) Bank, headquartered in Cairo, and the Trade and Development Bank (TDB), based in Bujumbura.

African governments trapped in debts over climate change - Ruto
  • Author: John Mbati
  • Date: 2024-05-29 17:07:46

African governments trapped in debts over climate change - Ruto

Ruto highlighted that the frequency of extreme weather events continuously diminishes the resources available for public investment and the provision of critical public goods such as healthcare, education, and other social services.

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