Kenya and Africa as a whole could see a significant increase in jobs and access to online services among marginalized groups such as Persons with Disabilities through artificial intelligence according to experts attending the Connected Africa Summit 2024. While digitization of government services has been backed to help cut cost and enhance service delivery, there […]
PHOTO | KNA The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has begun to compensate farmers who bought substandard fertilizer. NCPB Managing Director Joseph Kimote said that the move follows a directive from the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development that all farmers who bought KEL fertilizers be compensated. “All affected farmers are urged to lodge […]
PHOTO | BBC The US Senate has approved a controversial landmark bill that could see TikTok banned in America. It gives TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, nine months to sell its stake or the app will be blocked in the United States. The bill will now be handed over to US President Joe Biden, who has […]
Evalyn Oloo, CEO, Acyberschool and Chairperson, Africa Cybersecurity and AI Foundation (ACAIF) and John Paul Okwiri, during the signing of the MoU. Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) has signed an agreement with Acyberschool to train Kenyans on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity in an effort to create hybrid digital economy jobs across Africa. Speaking after […]
Increased funding targeting women led small and medium sized businesses in the health sector could lead to enhanced access of healthcare services according to experts. In a bid to support the SMEs, Medical Credit Fund (MCF) says it has devised ways to improve access to finance for healthcare entrepreneurs in Africa. Speaking at a pioneering […]
(L-R) – Irri-Hub Ke Limited Chief Executive Officer Eric Onchonga poses for a photo with Faulu Bank Head of Business Growth & Bancassurance Justus Kittony after signing a partnership aimed at empowering smallholder farmers. The partnership provides access to affordable, efficient, and sustainable irrigation products, enhancing agricultural productivity and resilience in the face of climate […]
GM UberEats Kenya, Kui Mbugua. Uber Eats Tuesday announced its expansion to Kisumu, bringing the total number of cities in Kenya where it is present to six, namely, Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret, Naivasha. This move is intended to bring city residents a variety of selection options for food, grocery and retail- all at the tap […]
In a bid to foster joint efforts in tackling climate resilience issues, the partnership between Strathmore University and Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine takes center stage as the British Council launches the inaugural Learning and Design Lab under the UK-Kenya University Partnerships initiative. The inaugural round of grants has been awarded to institutions […]
President William Ruto meets UAE delegation at Statehouse Nairobi. Kenya and the United Arab Emirates have embarked on alliance that will see the two countries increase bilateral trade through various sectors, President William Ruto has said. Speaking when he met a delegation from the UAE led by UAE Minister for Investment Mohamed Alsuwaidi in Nairobi, […]
Late Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla’s family has ruled out claims of foul play in the chopper crash that left him dead in Sindar, Elgeyo Marakwet County. The family also narrated to the mourners the good working relationship that had developed between the fallen General and President William Ruto. Speaking during his funeral service […]
In what she describes as double blessings, renowned HIV activist Asunta Wagura, 60, has given birth to twin girls. Making the announcement, delighted Ms. Asunta gave a compelling tale of how her life has taken unusual turn at an advanced age. “This year, my life’s narrative took a comedic turn worthy of an Oscar—yes, at […]
A notorious fraudster pretending to be a director of a leading humanitarian Non Governmental Organization has been charged with obtaining goods worth over Sh 291 million. Seth Orinda appeared before Milimani Senior Principal Magistrate Robinson Ondiek and denied the charges. Orinda is accused that on diverse dates between 7th of August and 28th November last […]
