19 counties in Kenya have a low Contraceptive Prevalence Rate in line with the Kenya Vision 2030. According to the Population Service Chief Executive Officer Margaret Njenga, this is a result of cultural beliefs, illiteracy level, and poverty. Speaking during a family planning conference, she called on the government to strengthen its approach and increase […]
Migori Youth FC moved to fourth spot in the National Super League (NSL) after a 1-0 win against the Nairobi-based Kibera Black Stars FC over the weekend. Simon Waswa’s sole goal in the 58 Minutes at the Migori Green Stadium helped the team register their third consecutive win in the NSL. The wins against […]
Kisumu County played host to the National Inter-counties Karate Championships, with over 12 teams from across the country taking part in the competition. The event, held on Sunday, was sponsored by the Kenya Karate Federation in conjunction with the Kisumu County Karate Association. Over six categories that were featured at the fete include the […]
Africa 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyal has intensified his preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris France. Omanyala’s confidence has been boosted after being unveiled as one of the 117 athletes being supported by VISA. “Becoming part of Team Visa has not only enhanced my path to the Olympics but has also […]
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The National Treasury and Economic Planning ministry has published a list of 11 State Owned Enterprises it seeks to finalize their privatization by the end of the year. According to Treasury, the privatization and restructuring of the firms is expected to help the government raise additional revenue, cut demand for government resources by the firms, […]
…Restructuring to pave the path for strategic growth and enhanced value. ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust unitholders have approved the proposed operational restructuring and the delisting of the REIT from the main investment market segment of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). The unitholders approved all the resolutions recommended by the REIT Manager and approved […]
The government has listed 11 state companies for privatization in line with the Privatization Act 2023. In a statement on Monday, National Treasury CS Prof Njuguna Ndung’u asked Kenyans to share their concerns on the Privatization Programme before close of business today. “Pursuant to the Constitution, the Privatization Act 2023 and all other relevant legislation, […]
Digify Africa has rolled out an online training programme to boost digital literacy levels among the youth in Kenya. The digital marketing skills course, DigifyPro, launched in Nairobi at the weekend is aimed at equipping the youth with digital skills and competencies to help them start and grow careers in the new digital economy. It […]
Chinese officials have launched an investigation into one of the country’s biggest shadow banks, which has lent billions to real estate firms. Zhongzhi Enterprise Group (ZEG) has an asset management arm that at its peak reportedly handled more than a trillion yuan ($139bn; £110bn). Authorities said they are investigating “suspected illegal crimes” against the firm, […]
Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio said most of the leaders of an attack on a military barracks in the capital Freetown earlier on Sunday had been arrested, adding that security operations and an investigation were ongoing. “We will ensure that those responsible are held accountable,” Bio said on national television. “As your commander-in-chief, I […]
Gazprom, a Russian majority state-owned multinational energy corporation, recently announced the signing of an agreement with China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and China Oil & Gas Pipeline Network Corporation (PipeChina) in St. Petersburg for clean energy development. The deal involves agreement on the design and construction of a pipeline section in the Far East, which […]
