Day: February 20, 2025
NEMA Implements New Regulations for Sand Transportation
Nairobi: The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has announced a new directive requiring all sand transporters to obtain a transportation permit. This new regulation aims to manage and control the transportation of sand within the country, a move that is likely to have an impact on the construction industry and could potentially affect the cost of sand. According to Kenya
Implementation Support Mission Team Visits Kiambu to Assess KISIP 2 Projects
Kiambu: The Implementation Support Mission Team has visited Kiambu county, as part of the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). According to Kenya News Agency, KISIP 2 is an initiative aimed at upgrading infrastructure in informal settlements to enhance living conditions. The project focuses on improving access to essential services such as roads, street lighting, and drainage, ultimately fostering
IRA Urged to Hasten Investigations on Unsettled Insurance Claim
Mombasa: Human Rights Defenders are appealing to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) to expedite the probe into the failure of an International Insurance firm to settle a claim of a small company after a fire incident. Savy Company, a startup dealing with web and software development, suffered a setback on August 4, 2024, after a fire engulfed its offices at
Kenya Hits Record of 2.4 Million International Tourists
Mombasa: Kenya’s tourism sector is experiencing remarkable growth, welcoming a new record of 2.4 million international arrivals in 2024, marking a 15 percent increase from the previous year. According to Kenya News Agency, the United States retained the top source market, contributing 12.8 percent of total arrivals (306,501 visitors) followed by Uganda (9.4 percent) and Tanzania (8.4 percent). The data