Day: September 16, 2024
Kenya, Tanzania pledge to protect Mara-Serengeti ecosystem
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have renewed their commitment to strengthen legislation to conserve the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Through collaborative efforts, the two East Africa Community (EAC) states seek to establish a legal framework to address gaps in conservation which threaten the existence of the trans-boundary ecosystem. In resolutions made during the 13th Mara Day celebrations held at Sekenani
Kenya hosts 2024 Data Cloud Africa Summit
Kenya has played host to the International Telecoms Week (ITW) and DataCloud Summit in a monumental event held at the Radisson Blu hotel last week. The summit brought together over 3, 000 delegates, where over 150 influential speakers from across the globe shared actionable insights on leveraging 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence for competitive advantage. ITW
Govt to construct 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri
The government will spend Sh 218 million to construct a total of 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri County. The classrooms are part of the 18,000 units that the government is constructing to accommodate the pioneer cohort of Grade 9 learners under the Competency Based Curriculum. The 1.3 million learners who are currently in Grade 8 are expected to occupy
Makenene faces 72-hour blackout
The town of Makenene, located between the Center and West Regions, has been plunged into darkness for four days and counting. Residents of the locality, a popular stopover for travelers and considered an ‘intervening opportunity’ by geographers, are baffled by the sudden power outage, especially given the lack of communication from the electricity management company, ENEO. The blackout has occurred