Day: February 26, 2025
Coffee Traded in a Weekly Auction Nets Sh.1.8 Billion
Nairobi: The Nairobi Coffee Exchange auctioned a substantial volume of coffee, generating Sh.1.8 billion for farmers and estates. According to Kenya News Agency, the recent auction saw 34,855 bags of 50 kilos each being traded, which marked a 6 percent decrease from the 37,204 bags auctioned in the previous week’s sale. The average price per 50-kilo bag fell by 7
Senate Drafts Bill to Streamline Fire Operation Services
Nairobi: The Senate has drafted a Bill that seeks to regulate the operations of fire and rescue services in Kenya by establishing a Fire and Rescue Service Professionals Board. The Bill aims to provide a structured framework for examination, training, registration, and licensing of professionals in the fire and rescue services sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the Board will
Consumers Urged to Seek Support Amid Internet Service Disruption
NAIROBI: Consumers and businesses that have been affected by the disruption of critical internet services caused by yesterday’s removal of ICT infrastructure and fibre optic cables mounted on Kenya Power poles within Nairobi County are encouraged to contact their service providers for updates and support. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) in a statement last evening responding to Nairobi County’s
Vihiga Youth Empowered with Agripreneurship Skills
Vihiga: Vihiga County’s Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with Business Acceleration for Young Entrepreneurs (BAYE) in Africa and the German Corporation GIZ, has conducted a sensitization workshop aimed at equipping young agripreneurs with essential skills. The initiative is part of an ongoing effort to support youth involvement in agriculture and enhance their socio-economic status through agribusiness. According to Kenya News