Author: Muindi

The two-year partnership will mobilise KSh 100 million in financing for the farmers through strategic partners to grow the funding to KSh 500 million Livestock farmers in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) will receive training and financing from KCB Foundation following a partnership with the United States Agency for International Development’s Kenya Investment Mechanism. The partnership will train and equip farmers from ASALs with climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate the dire impacts of climate change. The two-year partnership will mobilise KSh 100 million in financing for the farmers through strategic partners to grow the funding to KShs. 500 million.…

The Ascott Group, a leading international serviced residence company with about 76,000 serviced residence units spread across Europe and Asia-Pacific, has opened its first in East Africa. The group has opened Somerset Westview Nairobi – in Kilimani to tap the growing population of expatriates located in the country. “We are delighted to open Somerset Westview Nairobi and tap into the vast growth potential for modern and stylish serviced apartment accommodation in the heart of Kenya’s vibrant capital,” commented Mr. Vincent Miccolis, Ascott’s Managing Director for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and India.  Ascott’s Somerset Westview Nairobi is located on Nyangumi…

Kenya has lifted its ban on the trade of scrap metal that was put in place in January. Betty Maina, cabinet secretary of the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development said that buying and selling of scrap metal will resume beginning May 1. “All persons dealing with scrap metal must apply for a license,” Maina said. “All recipients of scrap metal must maintain records of supplies and suppliers after verification of identity,” she added. The indefinite ban on scrap metal was imposed on January 20 to curb the increasing vandalism of key installations.Trading of scrap The CS noted that…

Twitter Inc. co-founder Jack Dorsey said that the only solution he trusts for the platform is Elon Musk, the Tesla Chief Executive. “Twitter as a company has always been my sole issue and my biggest regret,” Dorsey wrote in a thread. “Solving for the problem of it being a company, however, Elon is the singular solution I trust,” he said. https://twitter.com/jack/status/1518772757340639232?s=20&t=h2wlAVQG1isUeg8NMTEcLg Jack’s remarks come after Elon Musk clinched a deal to buy Twitter Inc for $44 billion on Monday. Upon completion of the (definitive agreement) transaction, Twitter will become a privately held company. Under the terms of the agreement, Twitter…

Five kids from Nairobi, Kenya will serve as studio hosts on a new edutainment show currently in production by National Geographic Kids Africa. The five are Mysha Hodson (13), Marita Lucas (12), Shanah Manjeru (14), Railey Mwai (10), and Adarsh Nagda (12) will serve as studio and Nairobi based hosts for the show. Casting is currently underway for field presenters who will present segments in other regions of Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, and Tanzania. The Walt Disney Company, Wildlife Direct, USAID, and the U.S. Department of State have announced that production has commenced on the National Geographic Kids Africa…

Chicken meat company Kenchic says it is committed to animal welfare standards and food safety. The company on Thursday launched guidelines and commitments it says would guarantee the safety of its products and uphold the rights of the chicken it rears for business. The commitments include animal welfare policy, Antimicrobial Usage Policy, Food Safety Policy, Waste, and Emissions Policy, Culling and Euthanasia Policy, and Environmental Enrichment. The launch of these commitments and policies is part of the company’s journey in aligning with global standards and improving the standards in the local poultry industry regarding animal welfare and food safety.  Kenchic…