Kakamega woos investors
The Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO), seeks to attract
local and foreign investors as the county looks to create job opportunities and accelerate economic growth.
Agenda Kenya
Bridging the water divide using data
Bridging the water divide using data
Data is the new gold, so they say, but for Taita Taveta County, it is more than gold; it is the provider of clean water and a better life for the thousands of residents. And here is how. Data is at the centre of a project the county is implementing with various partners to provide clean water to the over 177,000 residents.
Owalo: Our digital agenda
Owalo: Our digital agenda
The government is optimistic that the push to use digital technology to create jobs, enhance delivery of services and collect revenue will enable the country fast-track economic growth.
New State-backed initiative to curb waste menace
New State-backed initiative to curb waste menace
Tens of small businesses are set to benefit from a government-backed programme that seeks to enhance sustainable management of waste. The programme launched last week in Nairobi and dubbed Sustainable Waste Innovation for a Future in Transition (SWIFT) targets small businesses.
How SHIF will change access to health care
How SHIF will change access to health care
The Government’s actualisation of the new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) is expected to radically change the provision of health care services, making them not only accessible but also affordable to all.
Big boost for Kenya’s clean energy plan
Big boost for Kenya’s clean energy plan
Kenya’s quest to fully transition to clean energy by 2030 is inching closer to reality as various financiers come on board, giving the plan the momentum it much needs
‘Red eye’ disease — State acts
‘Red eye’ disease — State acts
The government has recommended several precautionary measures in response to the recent surge in cases of conjunctivitis, a viral eye infection spreading in areas around Mombasa and Kilifi.
IMF loan to aid stabilise economy — Treasury
IMF loan to aid stabilise economy — Treasury
The government is optimistic that the new round of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans would help stabilise the economy, enabling it to expand 5.5 percent this year and sustain the growth in the medium term.