East Africa will register the highest regional economic performance on the continent in 2023 and 2024, with growth figures at over 5%, according to the newly published African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) 2023 East Africa Economic Outlook.
The report, launched on Thursday 27 July, projects mid-term economic growth in the region to accelerate to 5.1% in 2023 and 5.8% in 2024,...
The merged group consists of an installed and contracted portfolio of 520 MW in solar power generation and 60 MWh of battery storage which, collectively, have led to a carbon offset of more than 360 000 tonnes of CO2; it also has an additional energy pipeline exceeding 2 GW, employs 275 people and operates in seven African countries; the merged group...
The Government is keen on transforming the port to be globally competitive
The Government will make the port of Mombasa more efficient.
Working with partners, President William Ruto said, the Government is keen on transforming the port to be globally competitive.
He said reforms at the port are crucial for the country’s prosperity.
“The productivity of this Port is directly linked to the...
Samsung Electronics announces its new Galaxy Tab S9 series, a premium product portfolio that redefines the tablet landscape and sets new standards for immersive viewing and creative freedom. Across all three models, Galaxy Tab S9, S9+ and S9 Ultra, Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays ensure epic viewing and entertainment experiences with the power of Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 for...
Pressure to reduce carbon emissions and regenerate biodiversity is increasing as the global climate crisis intensifies. However, a clear distinction must be drawn between the starting point for the global South and that of the global North.
Africa, for example, produces less than 3.8% of carbon emissions, yet the continent has been disproportionately impacted by climate change, with frequent droughts,...
With new training and modern equipment, over 40 groups have transformed how they farm and learned how to make new products. They sell food, but also fuel briquettes and earth blocks that have earned them major new customers.
Most of the new equipment was designed and produced locally, supporting other small businesses in Guinea.
The results of these initiatives have yielded...
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced its fifth generation of Galaxy foldables: Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5. The launch event took place at Shamba Café in Nairobi and was attended by tech enthusiasts from the East African region. The smartphone manufacturer also announced a tree-planting initiative that is guided by the Samsung global environment strategy. During the...
Qatar Airways Group has again reported a strong financial performance as the Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ publishes its annual report for 2022/23. The airline credits the positive results to its successful strategy during an extraordinary year for the Group as FIFA’s Official Partner and Official Airline of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™...
Kenyan Technology Company Boya has launched its virtual expense card in partnership with VISA and Diamond Trust Bank - Kenya, which will help businesses to manage payments and expenses with one virtual card solution.
The Boya platform is designed to streamline and revolutionize expense tracking and reporting for businesses of all sizes with this groundbreaking solution that promises to empower...
Trust is crucial in bringing effective healthcare to all Kenyans
By Peter Gikera Gicharu, Co-founder & CTO, Tibu Health
Trust. It’s the vital ingredient in almost every successful relationship. Romantic partnerships, friendships, and even business relationships all hinge on trust. The same is true on a much bigger societal level. Take healthcare, for example. An effective healthcare system is one where...
