Day: September 17, 2024
Ethiopia : Dodai raises $7M to boost the electric vehicle market
Dodai, an Ethiopian startup specializing in sustainable mobility solutions, has raised $7 million to accelerate the development of electric vehicles in the country. Founded by Yuma Sasaki, the company focuses on introducing charging infrastructure and vehicles tailored to local needs. This investment will help deploy innovative solutions to promote the growth of the EV market in Ethiopia, a sector experiencing
Morocco : OCP Group secures pound 100M loan for sustainable water project
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has granted a pound 100 million loan to OCP Group to support the construction of a 219 km pipeline. This project aims to transport desalinated water from Jorf Lasfar to Khouribga, enhancing water supply for fertilizer production. With an annual capacity of 80 million m³, the pipeline will help address water stress in Morocco and
West Africa : AfDB invests $102.79 million in sustainable agricultural value chains
The Board of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved $102.79 million in funding for the Multinational Program for Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Value Chains in Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in Guinea, Senegal, and Togo. This program aims to integrate climate change adaptation and greenhouse gas emission reductions into three key projects. It will directly benefit over one million farmers,
Kenya hosts CAF Executive Committee Meeting in preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON)
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Executive Committee chaired by the President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has successfully concluded its meeting in the country. The gathering in Nairobi brought together EXCO members from across the continent to discuss crucial developments in African football, with a strong emphasis on preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which will be co-hosted
Man succumbs after a drinking spree
A family in Kiandege village in Leshau Pondo Ward of Ndaragwa Constituency is mourning the loss of their kin after a drinking spree. It was reported that Eliud Maina aged 43 years died shortly after consuming illicit brew at a local pub. According to his grandmother Serah Wambui, the deceased, a known alcoholic left home and headed to the nearby
Uwezo Fund issues Sh2.39 million to empower women and youth
The Uwezo Fund, in partnership with Githunguri Constituency Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba, yesterday disbursed Sh2.39 million to 18 beneficiary groups in Githunguri. Uwezo Fund is a flagship programme for Vision 2030 aimed at enabling women, youth and persons with disabilities to access finances to promote businesses and enterprises at the constituency level. Speaking at Githunguri Stadium, Chairperson of the
Judiciary condemns withdrawal of Justice Lawrence Mugambi’s security detail by NPS
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has condemned the withdrawal of the security detail of Justice Lawrence Mugambi by the National Police Service (NPS). The JSC notes that this action is of grave concern and that it not only undermines judicial independence but also threatens the core principles of the rule of law and constitutionalism of the country. This happened after
Wajir County prepares for major Pastoralist Leadership Summit
Wajir County is gearing up to host the Pastoralist Leadership Summit (PLS), slated for November 28th to 30th 2024. The summit is expected to attract over 450 delegates, including all 14 governors from the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties and county assembly leaders. The summit marks a pivotal moment for pastoralist communities, as leaders from across the region will
ICCASA and CEMIRIDE to establish a continental Alliance of women with disabilities
The Inclusive Climate Change Adaptation for a Sustainable Africa (ICCASA) and the Centre for Minority Rights Development (CEMIRIDE) will on September 18 and 19 host a workshop in Nairobi to establish an Alliance of Women with Disabilities in Climate Change Action in Africa. The two-day workshop will bring together women with disabilities, policymakers, climate experts, and advocacy organizations from across
National IDs will be out in 10 days, PS Bitok
The Principal Secretary State in the Department for Immigration and Citizen Services Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok has revealed that going forward, national IDs will be out in 10 days and not 21 days as before. Bitok was speaking at Katoloni Scouts Centre in Machakos town on Monday during the International Identity Day where he encouraged the youth to register their