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Day: September 16, 2024

Kigali Innovation City : Rwanda, future leader in African innovation

On September 9, the inauguration ceremony, attended by numerous dignitaries, launched the construction of this state-of-the-art complex within the Kigali Special Economic Zone, Gasabo District. This $2 billion project aims to position Rwanda as a leading technology and innovation center in Africa. Spanning 61 hectares, KIC aims to attract global talent and businesses, creating 50,000 jobs and providing a collaborative

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Zimbabwe: US pledges $200 million annual investment in health sector

U.S. Ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Marie Tremont has reaffirmed her country’s commitment to investing $200 million annually in Zimbabwe’s health sector. The funding is aimed at combating diseases such as HIV and malaria, improving the quality of care and life expectancy of citizens. Source: Africa News Agency

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Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline: multilateral agreement to be signed soon

Amina Benkhadra, Director of ONHYM, announced that the multilateral agreement for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline will be signed before the end of 2024. This cross-border project will link Nigeria to Morocco, passing through several West African countries, thus strengthening regional energy cooperation. Source: Africa News Agency

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Morocco: Calsina Carré invests massively with a new warehouse project

The Spanish company Calsina Carré Transports and Logistics, active in Morocco for 15 years, has decided to concentrate its largest fundraising there to build a new warehouse. This choice reflects the rapid growth of its activities in the kingdom, with 15,000 annual shipments. Founded 50 years ago, Calsina Carré is now positioned as a leader in the sector with a

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Gabon: Kariya Energy invests with new agreements

On September 7 in Houston, Kariya Energy announced the signing of agreements to acquire oil and gas assets in Africa, including Gabon. This North American company, recognized for its technical and financial strength, is relying on its skills to boost the African oil and gas market. With significant experience in Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, DRC, Congo and Gabon, Kariya Energy continues

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MP hands over Modern Chief’s Office in Trans Mara

Kilgoris MP Juluis Sunkuli handed over the first-ever modern chief’s office at the Isokon location in Trans Mara South sub-county in a bid to enhance service delivery to the local people. For years, many chiefs in Trans Mara South Sub-County have been operating under challenging conditions, some from their homes, under trees, others in rented, semi-permanent structures in local centers,

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Mining stakeholders welcome gazettement of Artisan Committee

Artisanal and small-scale miners in Migori have welcomed the move to gazette the Migori Artisan Mining Committee (AMC) mandated to issue mining licenses. Speaking over the weekend after a consultative meeting with various mining cooperative Sacco’s officials drawn from the county, the National Chairperson of the Artisan and Small Scaler Miners Association of Kenya (ASMAK) Dan Omondi welcomed the move,

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Womenfolk encouraged to embrace entrepreneurship

Vihiga County Executive Committee Member for Trade, Tourism, and Industrialisation, Joseph Lunani, has challenged women to embrace entrepreneurship. Mr. Lunani argued that the women had, for a long time, been marginalised and hence should take advantage of the prevailing favourable conditions to empower themselves economically. The CECM stated that they should go for financial support from the Women Enterprise Fund

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Bandari defeats Mara Sugar at Mombasa Sports Grounds

Bandari FC won their first match of the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Kenya Premier League (KPL) 2024/2025 season with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mara Sugar FC at Mombasa Sports Club on Sunday. Shasiri Nahimana scored the match’s lone goal in the 35th minute following a powerful shot that deflected off Mara Sugar defender Drona Openda. Bandari fought for the

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Gachagua, Waiguru to leaders: Stop fighting, focus on development

Leaders from the Mount Kenya region who have been in the recent past exchanging political tirades have been requested to calm down and concentrate on the development agenda. Speaking at Our Lady of Sorrows Baricho Catholic Church in Ndia Constituency during the 100 years’ centenary celebrations, leaders led by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Governor Anne Waiguru, called on the

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