Great news from Makueni County! The fight against climate change just got a major boost as the International Union for Conservation of Nature (ICUN) teamed up with the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) to develop restoration plans in five Wards. They’re part of the awesome Towards Ending Emergencies (TWENDE) Programme that aims to tackle climate …
Kenya Power is really stepping up its game with these Smart Poles. I mean, who would have thought that utility poles could be so smart? It’s like they’re getting an upgrade from plain old poles to tech-savvy powerhouses. Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror, the Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Power, is clearly excited about this …
Safaricom and the Kenya Water Institute (KEWI) have joined hands in a groundbreaking initiative to bolster the water sector, aligning with the vital Sustainable Development Goal 6. This noble goal seeks to guarantee universal access to clean water and sanitation, while also promoting the sustainable management of this precious resource. In an exciting collaboration, Safaricom …
At the 2023 African Econometric Society (AFES) meeting experts emphasized international collaboration as critical in confronting challenges faced by Africa concerning accessing dependable economic data. Policymakers and economists gathered to highlight the importance of precise economic statistics in driving development planning on the continent. They also pointed out econometrics as a valuable tool for policymaking. …
Recently there has been disagreement between Equity Bank Kenya and authorities regarding its tax compliance resulting in significant economic ramifications for the former. After a prolonged legal battle against several government departments, including KRA (Kenya Revenue Authority), Equity Bank was ruled against by The High Court for a staggering amount- Sh1.16 billion – related to …