Why State has embraced the ‘kadogo’ economy

Why State has embraced the ‘kadogo economy’

The launch of Mama Pima cooking oil ATMs as well as Hustler Fund are part of the bottom-up transformation agenda where low income earners are at the centre of government interventions.

Tens years of devolution: The sweet and sour

Tens years of devolution: The sweet and sour

The eighth devolution conference that was held in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, helped to take stock of the successes and challenges of the system of governance, as well as opportunities available. No doubt, it is evident that the last 10 years of devolution have helped transform villages.

Online State university opens its doors

Online State University opens its doors

Want to study from the comfort of your home or phone at your own convinience? Well, the chance is here, and it is open to all and sundry. This follows the award of charter and the launch of the Open University of Kenya (OUK) by President William Ruto. Application for programmes at the university, which has four schools, is now open, and one enrolls online.

Visa-free deals lift up Kenyan passport

Visa-free deals lift up Kenyan passport

You can now visit 76 countries without a visa, according to the latest ranking that makes Kenya’s passport the most powerful in East Africa and top 10 in Africa. The gain comes in handy for Kenyans seeking to travel, study, work or immigrate, besides those seeking dual citizenship

Kenya gets boost in bid to end ‘energy poverty’

Kenya gets boost in bid to end ‘energy poverty’

Kenya is now a member of the International Energy Agency (IEA), which shapes global energy policies for sustainable development. Only four other African countries, namely South Africa, Morocco, Egypt and Senegal, are members of the agency.

Game-changing ‘gava 24/7’ services

Game-changing ‘gava 24/7’ services

You want to apply for a driving licence, title deed, birth certificate, or a passport? Or you need a Certificate of Good Conduct, apply for that dream home or better still, you want to formalise your marriage.

Making urban future tenable

Making urban future tenable

The government’s affordable housing programme, through which it seeks to solve the housing deficit, upgrade slums, create over a million jobs, stimulate manufacturing and spur economic growth, is part of the sustainable urban future.

Race to get 1m jobs abroad for Kenyans

Race to get 1m jobs abroad for Kenyans

The government seeks to reduce the unemployment crisis by exporting labour to the developed countries in dire need of immigrant workforce.