In a significant stride towards fostering economic growth and opportunities, the United States has unveiled a groundbreaking partnership with Kenyan coconut processor Kentaste. This collaboration is poised to empower over 4,500 Kenyan farmers by creating an environment conducive to prosperity and progress. The announcement took place on August 28, 2023, with Ambassador Meg Whitman joining …
Beginners Guide to Playing the Guitar
When I first started to play the guitar, many years ago, my “Bible” was Bert Weedon’s “Play in a Day”. The basics covered in that little gem are still relevant today. So, once you get your hands on that beautiful instrument, where do you start? Familiarise yourself with the parts of your guitar – and …
Learn Glass Painting
Art-based hobbies can be wonderfully engaging and reveal a hitherto unknown creative side of ourselves. Glass painting isn’t rocket science, but it offers challenges too, just what a boring weekend calls for. Here’s a quick how-to on the basics of glass painting: Glass painting supplies for beginners: Getting started with glass painting Select a glass …
Telkom Kenya’s Woes Escalate: $40 Million Debt and National Security Concerns
The repercussions of a past business deal have cast a shadow over Telkom Kenya, as the telecommunications company grapples with a $40 million debt owed to American Towers Corporation (ATC), and national security concerns intensify due to the ongoing feud between the two entities. This conundrum originates from ATC’s purchase of 715 telecommunications towers from …
Borrowers’ Reluctance Undermines Ruto’s Digital Loan Repayment Offer
In a surprising turn of events, an offer by President William Ruto to alleviate the burden of defaulted digital loans has been met with widespread indifference from borrowers. Despite the promise of a 50 percent reduction on a staggering Sh30 billion worth of defaulted loans, an overwhelming majority of borrowers have failed to seize this …