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‘Run the race and run for the prize,’ – Dr. Esther Muchemi, CEO, Samchi Group
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What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur in a fast evolving world? Is it passion, determination, resilience or sheer luck? What’s the end goal of entrepreneurship? Is it riches, wealth, legacy, influence or power? Well, for Dr. Esther Muchemi, it takes more than passion and grit to emerge among the most impactful entrepreneurs. For her, the end...
Farming
DPA Partners with Canadian Solar to enhance industrial solar energy performance
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Kenyan industries are set to benefit by saving a minimum of 30% on their current cost grid consumption following a partnership between Distributed Power Africa (DPA) and Canadian Solar company. Currently, Kenyan companies lose nearly 10% of their production because of power outages and fluctuations.
The deal is expected to help DPA provide top tier PV panels from the company...
Above: Ecoligo CEO Mr. Martin Baart (R) engaging with members of the Kenyan delegation during the Kenyan-German Business roundtable held in Nairobi
During German President Frank Walter Steinmeier’s visit to Nairobi this week, a delegation of leaders from six organizations accompanied the federal president to Kenya. Senior representatives from Ecoligo, Siemens, Krones AG, Pilz Schindler GmbH, AfricaWorks and SAFRI that are...
Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) through its flagship brand Tusker hosted its first edition of the Grill Master last Saturday at K1 Klub House.
Consumers were treated to a range of Kenyan meat pairings, fun beer experiences coupled with great entertainment and rewarded with Tusker branded merchandize.
The artist lineup included ‘2 in 1’ hit maker Naiboi, supported by Afro pop artist...
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KHF STATEMENT ON THE CURRENT OUTBREAK OF CORONAVIRUS 2019-NCOV ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASE
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Kenya Healthcare Federation (KHF), a Private Sector a membership-based organization that serves as the Health Sector Board of the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) is deeply concerned by the Coronavirus (2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease) epidemic. As stakeholders in the health sector, we are alive to the fact that outbreaks of new virus infections for which there is no known...
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Naro Moru Quarry Worker wins 3-Bedroom Apartment in Ongoing Lipa Na M-PESA Promotion
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With only 36 points, Samuel Gathiru Becomes Second Winner of 3 bedroom Apartment
39 year old Samuel Gathiru from Naro moru is the second winner of a three-bedroom apartment located in Nairobi’s Riruta neighbourhood the ongoing Lipa Na M-PESA promotion. He currently lives in a one-room house in Naro Moru which he pays KES 450 per month.
For the last four...
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IHG® debuts upscale brand, voco™ in Africa with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa
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voco, combines the informality and charm of an individual hotel with the quality and reassurance of a global and respected brand
InterContinental Hotels Group (www.IHG.com), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed voco™ The Bank, Rosebank in South Africa in partnership with Valor Hospitality Partners Africa. Earlier this year, IHG announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement...
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The East African Community (EAC) – Business and Investment Forum – 12-13 March 2020, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Sweden has a strong business sector capable of offering not only financially sustainable solutions, but also capacity building within the area
The EAC-BIF is organised by Embassies from the East African Community (EAC) accredited to the Kingdom of Sweden in partnership with the Swedish-East Africa Chamber of Commerce (SWEACC). The 2020 forum is planned to take place on 12 –...
It endangers public health, as sub-standard and fake antimalarial medicines alone cause more than 100,000 deaths per year in Sub-Saharan Africa
The global economy loses more than US$2 trillion annually due to smuggling, counterfeiting, trafficking of humans and wildlife and other forms of illicit trade that hold back progress on the global development agenda.
To address this alarming problem, UNCTAD and...
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Rotary and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation extending fundraising partnership to eradicate polio
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Partnership will infuse an additional US$450 million into global polio eradication effort
Rotary (https://www.Rotary.org) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are renewing their longstanding partnership to end polio, announcing a joint commitment of up to $450 million to support the global polio eradication effort.
“Because of the efforts of Rotary and its partners, almost 19 million people are walking today...