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Kenya Implements Temporary Ban on Avocado Exports to Ensure Quality Control

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has implemented a temporary ban on avocado exports. The aim is to ensure that avocados reach an optimal level...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Business

Absa Targets to Double its Sustainable Financing to Ksh 120 Billion in 2 Years

In the new Sustainability Report, Absa Bank has highlighted its strategic interventions across 13 commitments made during the launch of its Sustainabi...

3 years ago · By Eddah Waithaka

Kenya

KDF Scores a Goal: Turning Kenya’s Stadium Dreams into Reality

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) to upgrade 4 stadiums for 2027 AFCON co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the CECAFA region return after 47 ye...

3 years ago · By Samuel Bekko

Agriculture

Experts Says GMO is the Answer to Food Security Amid Rising Challenges

Kenya's journey towards food security and resilience has taken a significant step forward as experts and academics unite to champion the implementatio...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

Politics

Senator Omtatah Opposes the Proposed Relocation of Busia Stadium

Busia County, Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised his voice against the proposed relocation of Busia Stadium to the Busia Agricultural Training Centre (A...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

Business

1,000 Smallholder Maize Farmers in Embu County Set to Access Digital Loans

At least 1,000 smallholder maize farmers in Embu County are set to benefit from access to digital credit for inputs and insurance to boost agricultura...

3 years ago · By Eddah Waithaka

Kenya

Kitui Digitizes its Services using MyCounty App

Safaricom in partnership with Kitui county launched the MyCounty app platform aimed at digitizing county services for more efficient operations and in...

3 years ago · By Eddah Waithaka

Kenya

Kenyan Businesses Brace for Workforce Reductions Amid Economic Challenges

Kenyan businesses are facing potential layoffs as CEOs plan to reduce their workforce by January 1, 2024, which could bring economic hardship during t...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Business

Kenya’s Economy Slows Down Amid Rising Fuel Prices

Kenya's economy has faced a significant slowdown recently, primarily due to escalating fuel prices and the depreciation of the Kenyan Shilling against...

3 years ago · By Recha Shatora

Agriculture

Pesticides Misinformation: Regulatory Bodies Addresses Allegation

aak-GROW, in conjunction with the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) and other plant protection stakeholders, led a press briefing on Wednesday, Octob...

3 years ago · By Eddah Waithaka

Opinion

Kenya’s Strategic Diplomacy Amidst Russia-Ukraine War

Kenya seems to be undertaking on a strategy of "strategic ambiguity" to navigate the complex waters of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Kenya's Preside...

3 years ago · By Samwel Eviator

Politics

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru Re- elected as the COG Chairperson

In fulfilment with the provisions of Sections 19(2) and (3) of the Intergovernmental Relations Act 2012, the Council of Governor convened a full Counc...

3 years ago · By Eddah Waithaka