Day: February 1, 2025
Government to Connect 1 Million Kenyan Households to Power in 20 Months
Kieni: The government plans to invest Sh 36 billion in connecting Kenyan households to electricity through the Last-Mile Connectivity Project, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki announced. Out of this budget, Sh 8.6 billion will be allocated to connect 115,000 households in nine counties in the Mount Kenya region. According to Kenya News Agency, Prof. Kindiki, while on a development tour
Kenya-Switzerland to Strengthen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment
Nairobi: The Principal Secretary (PS), Trade, Alfred K’Ombudo, hosted a delegation of Swiss Parliamentarians in his office at Teleposta Towers, Nairobi, to strengthen bilateral trade ties between Kenya and Switzerland by exploring new partnership opportunities to expand trade and investment. According to Kenya News Agency, the delegation included members from both the National Council (Lower Chamber) and the Council of
CS Ogamba Encourages Youth to Seek Foreign Job Opportunities
Nairobi: The Ministry of Education Cabinet Secretary, Julius Ogamba, has called on skilled youth to seek foreign jobs as a measure to tackle the unemployment in the country. According to Kenya News Agency, Ogamba noted that the current Technical and Vocational education plays a key role in improving the economy of a country. Speaking while congratulating graduates at Ol’lessos National
SportPesa Transforms Betting with M-Pesa Mini-App Integration
Nairobi: SportPesa, Kenya’s premier sports betting platform, has taken a bold step in redefining user convenience by becoming the first betting company to integrate a mini-app within the M-Pesa mobile application. This groundbreaking partnership is set to transform the online gaming and mobile payment landscape for millions of users across the country. According to Kenya News Agency, through this innovative