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KNCCI Murang’a Advocates for Business Longevity Beyond Founders

Murang’a: The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Murang’a chapter has urged its members to focus on building businesses that can thrive beyond the lifespans of their founders.

According to Kenya News Agency, during a breakfast me…

KMPDU Hails Wajir as Devolution Success

Nakuru: The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has hailed Wajir County as a model of devolution success in Northern Kenya, citing major improvement in healthcare delivery and staffing over the past 15 years.

Accordin…

Foundation Launched to Raise Heart Health Awareness

Nairobi: Kenya loses at least 100,000 people annually to cardiac failure, prompting the launch of the Mary Kerubo Foundation in Kisii to create awareness on heart disease and empower communities to live healthier lives.

According to Kenya News Agenc…

BII Unveils $6.7 Billion Equity Strategy for Africa in Nairobi

Nairobi:British International Investment (BII), the UK development finance institution, has announced a significant new strategy in Nairobi, focusing on investing $6.7 billion in equity across Africa from 2026 to 2031. This initiative aims to attract …

COP31 Scheduled for November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye

Antalya:The 31st Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is set to take place from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye. This global gathering aims to address the accelerating climate crisis as nations work towa…

First Simandou Mining Summit Draws Over 1,000 Delegates to Conakry

Conakry:Guinea is hosting the inaugural Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry from November 11 to 14. The event, themed “The Mining Industry A Catalyst for Economic Sovereignty,” is organized by the Simandou Strategic Committee in collaboration with the M…

Biovéa Biomass Power Plant Inaugurated in Ayébo, Ivory Coast

Ayébo:The 46 MW Biovéa Énergie biomass power plant was inaugurated in Ayébo, located in the Aboisso sub-prefecture of the Sud-Comoé region. The inauguration ceremony, held on November 5, was attended by the Minister of Mines, Petroleum and Energy, Mam…

Ethiopia’s GDP Reaches $210.7 Billion Following Rebasing

Addis Ababa:Ethiopia’s Finance Minister, Fitsum Assefa, has announced the results of the GDP rebasing with the Ethiopian fiscal year 2017 (2024/25) as the new base year. The announcement was made in Addis Ababa on November 4.

According to Africa New…