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ASMARA, Eritrea, Dec 15 –Eritrea has officially informed the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) of its decision to withdraw from the regional bloc, according to a statement released by the country’s Ministry of Information. Asmara said its withdrawal stems from what it characterized as IGAD’s persistent failure to uphold its mandate, serve the interests of…
By Caine Wanjau, CEO Digitax The migration from the Tax Invoice Management System (TIMS) to the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) is a strategic shift to how the government and taxpayers manage compliance, efficiency, and business continuity. However, several taxpayers remain tethered to traditional TIMS devices, weighed down by slow processing and fragmented invoicing….
KIAMBU, Kenya, Dec 12 – In a significant move to unlock the potential of Kenya’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), the Kenya Jobs and Economic Transformation (KJET) Project has reached a key milestone as the nationwide programme concludes the initial phase of its capacity-building efforts. All beneficiaries of the Cohort 1 Business Development Services…
TAIPEI, Taiwan, Dec 12 – Six visionary teams from countries spanning the globe converged in Taipei, Taiwan, on December 10, 2025, for the grand finale of the prestigious “Go Healthy with Taiwan” Call for Proposals. The event saw top innovators compete after an initial pool of 638 submissions from 55 countries,including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 10 – In a Heartwarming festive ceremony, the Lazizi Welfare Foundation, a registered non-profit organization dedicated to education, healthcare, conservation and community development hosted Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Nairobi, offering a message of hope and opportunity to vulnerable children. The special event brought together students from Nifikie Christian School…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 8 – Latitude59 Kenya 2025 which took place in December 4-5 in Nairobi achieved a monumental milestone culminating in an electrifying close to the event with the presentation of its first-ever syndicated Nairobi Business Angel Network investment. The landmark funding was awarded live on stage to the triumphant Pitch Competition winner, solidifying…
MOMBASA, Kenya, Dec 7 – Two exceptional innovators from the Coast region, Idd Munga and Elizabeth Muema, have been jointly honored with the prestigious KES 1,000,000 SportPesa Tujiamini Gold Prize, with each recipient securing a substantial KES 500,000 grant. This pivotal funding is earmarked to significantly scale up their respective projects, which are currently making…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 7 – Tujiamini Initiative by SportPesa achieved a significant and tangible victory for community sports infrastructure, officially marking a major milestone with the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Highrise Volleyball Court situated in the heart of Highrise Estate, Nairobi. Led by Emmanuel Kipkemoi Yegon, Chairman and founder Highrise Volleyball Community the Nairobi Gold…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 – Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) on Thursday 3rd December 2025 hosted first regional public participation forum on the Draft Horticultural Crops (Amendment) Regulations 2025 at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete Campus. The session was graced by the AFA Board Chair, Hon. Cornelly Serem and the Horticultural Crops Directorate Director,…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 5 –Latitude59, Estonia’s premier startup and technology event known for its international editions in Singapore and Cape Town has officially kicked off its Nairobi edition. The event, which aims to connect the global startup community with the growing African tech ecosystem was inaugurated by a high-level delegation including Daniel Schaer, the Ambassador-at-Large…
