Tag: Kenya
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Koko Networks Collapses in Kenya: Implications for Clean Energy and Jobs
Overview: A High-Profile Exit Shocks Kenya’s Clean Energy Scene Koko Networks, once one of Kenya’s most talked-about clean energy startups, abruptly halted its Kenyan operations. The shutdown leaves more than 700 employees without work and disrupts clean cooking for hundreds of thousands of households that relied on ethanol-based solutions. The collapse underscores the fragility of…
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Ruto Reappoints Four to State Corporations Advisory Committee for New Term
Overview of the Reappointments President William Ruto has renewed the tenure of four members on Kenya’s State Corporations Advisory Committee (SCAC), signaling continuity in oversight and governance for the next three years. The reappointments, made under Section 26(1)(e) of the State Corporations Act (Cap. 446), will take effect from the date announced by the presidency.…
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Several pupils injured as school van overturns in Endarasha, Nyeri
Overview In the early hours of Saturday, a school van overturned along Charity Road in Endarasha, Kieni West, Nyeri County, injuring several pupils. Eyewitnesses said the vehicle appeared to lose control before it rolled into a ditch, causing significant damage to the van and prompting urgent medical response. What happened According to local accounts, the…
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“I miss her dearly”: Amos Kimunya Pays Tribute to Late Wife Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga on 2nd Anniversary
In Memoriam: Amos Kimunya Remembers Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga On the second anniversary of Lucy Wanjiru Muhinga’s passing, former Kipipiri Member of Parliament Amos Kimunya publicly honored his late wife with a heartfelt tribute. The social media message, shared by Kimunya, offered a window into the deeply personal side of a public figure known for his…
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Endarasha Nyeri School Van Overturns: Pupils Injured
Overview: Van overturns in Endarasha, Nyeri, injuring pupils Several pupils were injured on Saturday morning when a school van overturned along Charity Road in Endarasha, Kieni West, Nyeri County. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle lost control before tipping into a ditch. The incident left the van badly damaged and a number of students requiring medical…
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Endarasha Nyeri: School van overturn injures pupils
Incident overview On Saturday morning, a school van overturned along Charity Road in Endarasha, Kieni West, Nyeri County, injuring several pupils. According to eyewitnesses, the vehicle lost control before rolling into a ditch. Local authorities and frontline responders arrived at the scene to provide urgent medical aid and secure the area. The van sustained significant…
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CS Oparanya Champions Youth Empowerment and Cooperatives in Teso North
Kenya’s Bottom-Up Development: A Youth and Cooperative Focus In a renewed push toward inclusive growth, the Government, led by Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, has placed youth empowerment and cooperative strengthening at the heart of Kenya’s development agenda. Speaking on the ground in Teso North, CS Oparanya reiterated the government’s commitment…
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Classy, tough, powerful and affordable: REDMI Note 15 series launches in Kenya
Overview: Redmi Note 15 Series lands in Kenya Xiaomi has officially introduced the Redmi Note 15 Series in Kenya, a lineup designed to blend premium-feel features with rugged durability and accessible pricing. The launch signals a shift in the Kenyan market, where consumers increasingly seek powerful smartphones that balance performance, camera capabilities, and battery life…
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KWS Rescues Injured Lioness in Maasai Mara
Heroic Rescue in the Maasai Mara The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced a successful rescue operation in the Hammerkop area of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. An adult lioness sustained injuries to her left fore and hind limbs, prompting a swift response from wildlife rangers and veterinary teams. The mission underscores the ongoing commitment…
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DFC Names Kenya-Based Regional MD to Lead Africa Investments
DFC Expands Africa Footprint with Kenya-Based Regional MD The United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has announced a strategic leadership move aimed at deepening its investments across Africa. Selam Demissie has been appointed as the new Regional Managing Director, based in Kenya, signaling a renewed focus on East Africa’s growing development and investment opportunities.…