Dibo Willis – Page 10 – Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board

This is our path to economic recovery – Treasury

May 10, 2023 | Comment

The government is hopeful of positive economic growth this year due to increased investment in MSMEs as well as high rainfall that is expected to boost agricultural production. The National Treasury is optimistic that the country would register positive economic growth this and coming years due to the interventions it has put in place to […]

Cyberknife, the new cancer treatment technology in Kenya

May 2, 2023 | Comment

The cancer burden has been rising in Kenya over the years, with the annual disease incidence standing at an average of 50,000 people and deaths at over 33,000. With rising cases, cancer is the third leading cause of death in Kenya and the second major killer among non-communicable diseases (NCDs) after cardiovascular diseases.

How Kenya will reap from the US, UK deals

May 2, 2023 | Comment

Kenya has signed bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom and the United States in what promises to boost trade and present economic opportunities to citizens of both countries. To begin with, the US and Kenya last week held bilateral talks that sought to increase trade and investment cooperation through “a strategic partnership”

Universal internet access initiative gets Sh5bn funding push

April 26, 2023 | Comment

Communication Authority of Kenya offers the money from the Universal Service Fund in what kicks off the 100,000km fibre installation journey. 19 counties, especially those in farflung areas, will benefit from Sh5 billion lastmile fibre optic cable connection as the government moves to boost internet access in regions with low connectivity.

Connected Summit Day 3: Innovations and Business Strategies in the Digital Era

April 26, 2023 | Comment

The government and the private sector made various commitments and recommendations that would help make the ICT sector better as curtains came down on the 12th Connected Summit on April 5. The government committed to create an enabling regulatory environment for the important sector to thrive.

Connected Summit Day 2: Data, Digitisation and the AI Revolution

April 26, 2023 | Comment

There is no doubt that data is the new gold, and, therefore, must be safeguarded for the digital economy to thrive. Without data, the country’s quest to use artificial intelligence, build smart cities, drive innovation and generate a vibrant knowledge economy would come to nought.

Connected Summit Day 1: Digital Economy Shaping our Future

April 26, 2023 | Comment

The 12th edition of the Connected Summit kicked off on April 3 at the Diamond Leisure Lodge in Diani, Kwale County, with powerful speeches and commitments from various government and private sector players. These are the key highlights of Day 1

Why Kenya wants EAC treaty amended

April 18, 2023 | Comment

Since 1999 when it was revived after its collapse in the 70s, a lot has happened in the East African Community. Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, for instance, are now members of the bloc, joining Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Somalia is also keen to join the community.