Day: April 8, 2023
Kenya Tourists’ Numbers Up By 600, 000
Kenya has recorded a sharp increase in the number of tourists over the last five months, following an aggressive campaign to help the sector recover from the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown. Tourism Cabinet Secretary (CS), Peninah Malonza, said the number grew from 870,000 in October 2022 to 1,487,000 in March 2023, adding that the figure was expected to triple
New Levy To Protect Local Industries
A Nakuru based business lady, Mary Wairimu, is keen on giving popular, traditional beverages their place on the Kenya tables. Her innovation to convert the famous Njahi, the black-eyed beans, into a non-caffeinated beverage stands as a game changer for the local manufacturing industry, with more customers warming up to her products. To make this Jahay coffee, as she has
SDG Four: Educational dreams of 8-year-olds, 19 others rekindled
The dreams of Blessing Afriyie Panyin and Grace Afriyie Kakra, 8-year-old twin sisters have been kindled anew as they enrolled at the Baatsona TMA Pre-School in the sprawling Baatsona Community in Tema West. The 8-year-olds have desired to be a part of a school community, sit in a classroom, like their privileged peers to read and write and aspire for
Seychelles to host 7 more sports fishing tournaments in 2023, next up is Marlin Slam
Nine sports fishing tournaments have been scheduled this year with the Marlin Slam coming up on April 15, while two have already taken place. The Marlin Slam will be a release tournament in which the crew will have to film and measure their catch, before releasing them to sea. The team with the biggest marlin caught and released will be
University Presidents Urge Downstream Countries to Support Ethiopia’s Green Dev’t Endeavors on Abbay River
University presidents have called on the downstream countries of Abbay River to support Ethiopia’s green development efforts and sustain water flow of the river. Bahir Dar, Debre Markos and Gambella university presidents told the Ethiopian News Agency said that sticking to unreasonable issues would not help the downstream countries. Bahir Dar University President doctor Frew Tegegn said that his university
Water Minister Calls on Scholars to Expose Egypt Fabrications about GERD through Research Outputs
The fabricated narrations of Egypt toward Abbay River and the GERD should be exposed by research outputs, Water and Energy Minister Habtamu Itafa noted. The minister stressed that scholars and institutions of higher learning need to intensify scientific research activities with a view to ensuring Ethiopia’s right for equitable utilization of Abay River. Outside the 8th workshop on water, hydro-diplomacy
CBE, Golden Coffee Roastery Launch Cash Go Money Transfer App
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia(CBE) and Golden Coffee Roastery have launched Cash Go money transfer app, enabling the Ethiopian diaspora to use easy and efficient money transfer. President of Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Abie Sano and CEO & Owner of Golden Coffee Roastery, Teodros Sheferaw signed the agreement on Friday. The agreement allows Ethiopian diaspora who live, among others, in Canada,
Ethiopia Tamrit Movement Pivotal to Growth of Manufacturing Industry, Says Institute Director-General
Realizing the “Ethiopia Tamrit” (Let Ethiopia Produce) Movement is crucial to catalyze the nation’s manufacturing industry by resolving the critical problem of coordination in the sector, Manufacturing Industry Development Institute Director-General (MIDI) Milkessa Jagema said. The movement, which is part of the 10-year development plan for the industry sector, is intended to address the challenges that producers at all levels
Street Iftra Party Held in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Muslims gathered today in the streets of Addis Ababa for the Third Grand Iftra Party. The ceremony was held under the theme: “Iftar for our compatriots.” Addressing the gathering, Ethiopian Islamic Supreme Council President Sheikh Haji Ibrahim Tufa called on the Muslim community to continue standing by the needy people as usual. “When we host this dinner party, it
Hurso Peacekeeping Contingent Training School Graduates Cadets, Postgraduate Officers
Hurso Peacekeeping Contingent Training School has today graduated cadets and postgraduate officers in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. During the training, the cadets and postgraduate officers received theoretical and practical military and leadership skills. Chief of Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, Generals, former army senior officers and invited guests attended the graduation