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KILIFI, Kenya, Jan 14 – The World Bank–supported Water and Sanitation Development Project (WSDP), Baricho Water Solarisation Plant in Kilifi county implemented by the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Irrigation, Coast Water Works Development Agency (CWWDA) is integrating solar power into the Baricho water system, a move expected to cut electricity costs by at least…
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Jan 7 – Carrefour has officially entered into a strategic franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of the Midroc Investment Group, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of East Africa’s retail landscape. The collaboration aims to introduce Carrefour’s globally recognized banners, operational expertise and diverse product range…
UASIN GISHU, Kenya, Dec 22 – The Kipchumba Karori International Volleyball Tournament has concluded at Eldoret Polytechnic, capping off an exhilarating day of fiercely contested finals. The atmosphere was electric as elite teams from across the region delivered a masterclass in athleticism and grit, capping off a high-stakes competition that has solidified Eldoret’s reputation as…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 22- The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) has signed Border Trade Agreement between the Republic of Kenya and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, facilitated through Kenya’s Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. The agreement was signed by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for…
NYERI, Kenya, Dec 18 – The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) and Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) strengthened their partnership in space research and innovation by signing a Collaborative Agreement at DeKUT in Nyeri County. KSA Director General Brigadier Hillary Kipkosgey and DeKUT Vice Chancellor Prof. Eng. Peter N. Muchiri, EBS signed the agreement marking…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Dec 17 – I&M Bank has garnered a series of prestigious industry recognitions across Kenya and the East African region, cementing its status as a market leader in digital innovation, retail growth, payments excellence and support to key economic sectors. The Bank’s commitment to excellence was further solidified by a triple win at…
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…
