The first miraa consignment is expected to leave Kenya for Somalia Sunday, 24th July 2022. In a twitter post, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced that Agriculture Cabinet Secretary …
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AfricaAgricultureAirtelEastern AfricaFood ProductionKenya
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Two top officials have left Tuskys Supermarket in the last few weeks, underlining the challenges in reviving the troubled retailer that was once Kenya’s largest chain. The first one to …
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Airtel Kenya splits mobile money after selling minority stake
Telecommunications firm Airtel Kenya has split its mobile money business into a separately run entity known as Airtel Money Kenya Limited following the entry of minority shareholders into the venture. …
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The Kenya Tea Development Agency(KTDA) has continued to invest in green energy as it moves to assist farmers to access renewable forms of energy while cutting electricity costs. The Agency …
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Govt. releases Ksh 8B for maize subsidy programme in Kenya
Agriculture CS Peter Munya says the government has released Ksh 8 billion in order to finance the 4-week National Maize Flour Subsidy Programme announced Wednesday. The funds will allow millers …
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Installation of high-speed internet connectivity being overseen by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs, has commenced in 87 public service facilities across Kenya. The project sponsored by the …
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Somalia has renewed its bid to join the East Africa Community (EAC), days after DRC Congo was admitted to the regional trade bloc. On Thursday, the country’s newly elected President …
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Afreximbank, EABC launch trade, investment council
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the East Africa Business Council (EABC) have launched the EABC – Africa Trade and Investment Council, with the goal of creating a platform for engagement …
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Kenya has disowned promises of a July tender made to Dubai Port (DP) World that would have allowed the UAE-based firm to offer a bid for development, operation and management …
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Traders are seeking more than Sh175million from the government to cover the reduction of the cost of maize flour to Sh100. In a statement, the traders through the Retail Trade …