NAIROBI, Kenya, August 19th -The regeneration infrastructure work for the 64-year-old Gogo Hydro Power Plant in Uriri, Migori County, aimed at enhancing power capacity from 2MW to 8.6MW, is set to begin soon for a Sh5,285,700,000 (€35 million) sovereign loan from the German government. The five-year initiative follows the signing of an agreement between Kenya…
Initiative Aims to Reduce Crime, Foster Sustainable Livelihoods in Kisumu KASAGAM, Kisumu East, August 14th – Nyalenda Young Turks Community-Based Organisation (CBO) has officially launched a youth empowerment program designed to equip young people with technical skills, mentorship, and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The initiative, unveiled yesterday at Kasagam Police Station in Kisumu East, where the…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 12th – The electric tailoring machines hummed with precision, their rhythmic whir punctuated by the occasional whizz of the needle. The workspace is a hive of activity, filled with creativity and the pleasant scent of fabric and thread. Skilled tailors breathe life into their unique patterns and designs, crafting garments that are…
ACTIF 2025 Concludes with Over $300M in Investment and Strategic Commitments to Regional Integration St. George’s, Grenada, 08 August 2025 — The Fourth AfriCaribbean Trade and Investment Forum (ACTIF 2025) has successfully wrapped up, culminating in more than US$300 million secured through investment and trade agreements, alongside a robust communique emphasising both regions’ dedication to…
STATE HOUSE, Nairobi, August 9 –President William Ruto today distributed tools, equipment, and funds to 1,100 youth and women business groups drawn from across Nairobi County. Dubbed Every Hustle Matters, they hugely benefited from an assortment of goods and items such as tents, chairs, carwash stations, public address systems, catering equipment, and motorbikes during an…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 8 –The Government of Kenya, through the National Treasury and Economic Planning, has announced a significant investment of Sh603.1 million to capitalize the Kenya Mortgage Guarantee Trust (KMGT). This move aims to unlock housing finance for underserved populations, particularly those in the informal sector. Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic…
KISUMU, Kenya August 8th -The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) launched a two-day conference of the 4th Kenya Affordable Housing Conference (KAHC) in Kisumu, themed “Revolutionising Housing Finance: Innovation Meets Sustainability.” The conference brought together different stakeholders in the housing arena, including policymakers, investors, developers, and housing leaders from East Africa and beyond. The Government…
KISUMU, Kenya, August 7 – Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome announced that the government is focused on delivering 1 million affordable housing units by 2027. This initiative aims to address a national deficit of over 2 million homes, providing more inclusive and dignified living conditions for Kenyans. To achieve…
KISUMU, Kenya July 31st –The Safaricom Safire Connect Forum was hosted in Kisumu County, bringing together over 500 farmers, agri-preneurs, and industry stakeholders for a day focused on agribusiness empowerment. It was held as part of M-PESA Sokoni Festival -@18 activities in Greater Western region. The forum explored digital tools like marketing, good farming practices,…
KISUMU, Kenya, July 30 –The 10th edition of the Grow with Safaricom Business forum, currently held at the Mamboleo stadium in Kisumu, has attracted over 150 businesses from the Greater Western region. This is a follow-up to a similar forum which was successfully held in November last year. The forum which is taking place as…