Day: September 18, 2024
Zoom and Mitel announce strategic partnership to deliver differentiated AI-first hybrid communications and collaboration solution for enterprises worldwide
Mitel selects Zoom to jointly develop an exclusive hybrid offering with bi-directional capabilities between Zoom Workplace and Mitel communications platforms; enables Mitel customers with a path to transition to Zoom UCaaS on their terms SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) and Mitel, a global leader in business communications, […]
Kenyatta University signs MoU with Football Foundation for Africa to collaborate in sports development
Kenyatta University (KU) has signed a strategic partnership with the Football Foundation for Africa (FFA), a collaboration which seeks to harness the power of football as a catalyst for social and economic transformation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration in four critical areas of academic partnerships, research and innovation, community outreach,
Excitement as author John Kiriamiti releases a new book
Author John Kiriamiti is set to release a new book ‘The Abduction Squad’ more than 40 years since the release of his award-winning novel ‘My Life in Crime’. Published by East African Educational Publishers, the book will be unveiled at the Nairobi International Book Fair 2024 happening at the Sarit Centre Expo Hall between September 25 and September 29. Three
Strathmore University launches the Women Entrepreneurship Incubator Programme during its 12th Annual SME Conference
Strathmore University Business School Kenya has held a Media roundtable meeting ahead of the 12th Annual Small to Medium Enterprise (SME) Conference Expo and the official launch of the (WEIP). Some of the key aspects that the University focuses on are the entrepreneurship ecosystem which has the enterprise and the things focused on is policy, culture, support center, finance, markets,
Far North: Minister Atanga Nji oversees departure of aid for flood victims
The Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul Atanga Nji, oversaw the departure of a significant aid convoy bound for flood-affected areas in the Far North Region on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. The convoy, consisting of truckloads of essential supplies, was dispatched from Yaoundé’s May 20 Boulevard. Accompanied by the Governor of the Center Region, Naseri Paul Bea, and other government officials,
Mass arrests reported in Buea amidst rising tension
Reports are emerging of a mass arrest operation underway in the Molyko neighborhood of Buea on September 18. According to sources in the area, individuals are being detained both with and without their national identification documents. The arrests come just hours before the scheduled screening of a documentary film featuring President Paul Biya in Buea. The event is expected to
West region: Gendarmes nab killers of 58 year old
Two suspects, Ndamené Kenné Derrick alias Arafat and his brother Noubissi Tiodong Hyppolite, 22 years old each, were presented to the press bymembers of the Batcham Gendarmerie for allegedly killing Mr Noutsa Maurice, 58 year-old father of 8, early Monday September 9, 2024 in Bamefouock, a vicinity in Batcham subdivision of the West. According to security sources, the suspects reportedly
KFCB steps up campaign of cleaning content production
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has rolled out a literacy program targeting creatives in arts and film to promote production of clean content. Through the initiative, the state agency seeks to empower creatives to generate content that upholds Kenya’s cultural and moral values while safeguarding children from exposure to inappropriate media content. This comes amidst a rise in production
Government officials optimistic on Lapsset corridor
Top officials from New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and other key government agencies have expressed optimism that the LAPSSET Corridor project will ease connectivity between East African Countries. The team on Tuesday visited Turkana County to monitor and evaluate the progress of the project. Speaking at the County Commissioner’s office in Lodwar, Chief Executive Officer-NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat, Dr. Samori
Sewerage stench hovers over Homa Bay town
As you approach Homa Bay town from the direction of Kendu Bay, a foul stench hits you badly. The stench is from the local sewerage treatment plant which is poorly maintained. Local residents have lodged numerous complaints about failure by the county government to address the poor state of the sewerage plant. For many months, the plant has been producing