Listen President William Ruto’s historic State Visit to the US last week has elevated Kenya’s international standing, marking a significant moment for the country’s diplomatic relations. The visit highlighted Kenya as an important investment destination, its crucial role in regional security and stability and fast-rising status as a digital hub in the continent. Kenya without […]
Month: May 2024
Kenya Yearbook to partner with educational institutions to tell country’s story
Listen Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) CEO Lilian Kimeto said on Wednesday that the agency would collaborate with leading educational institutions to enrich the communication field and amplify the story of the country. Ms Kimeto, who was speaking during a meeting with Dr Leah Komen, the Head of Alumni Affairs at Daystar University, said KYEB […]
Owalo launches digital skills lab in Kajiado
Listen Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS, Mr Eliud Owalo, on Wednesday launched Jitume lab at Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College in Kajiado East Constituency. Mr Owalo said the hub is part of the government’s initiative to establish 1,450 digital learning centres, one in each ward across the country, to facilitate digital skills […]
Sh200bn Kenya-Uganda trade gets boost after Ruto, Museveni talks
Listen Kenya’s exports to Uganda are expected to grow significantly following the strengthening of relations between the two nations. President William Ruto and his Ugandan counterpart Yoweri Museveni last week signed an agreement that will enable Uganda to transit petroleum products through Kenya in a major development that will boost trade between the two nations. […]
Tree planting drive gathers pace
Listen Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) have stepped up efforts to plant trees across the country, sustaining the tempo set by President William Ruto on May 10 during the National Tree Planting Day. All MDAs have been allocated sites to plant trees and targets to achieve in a six-month drive that kicked off during […]
Owalo launches Jitume Lab in push to actualise digital superhighway
Listen Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS Eliud Owalo on Monday launched a digital skills lab at the CDF Social Hall in Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County. He said the digital lab was a partnership between the national government and the Ruiru Constituency Development Fund (CDF) overseen by MP Simon Nganga. The CS observed […]
Farmers win as Heads of State commit to boost fertiliser use
Listen Smallholder farmers across Africa are expected to receive more support from their governments after African ministers and Heads of State committed to support them to enhance food production. The leaders, who were meeting at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in Nairobi, came up with what they called the Nairobi Declaration, a roadmap […]
Kenya Yearbook CEO takes part in tree planting as government races to achieve 15 billion target
Listen The Kenya Yearbook CEO, Ms Lilian Kimeto, on Friday participated in tree planting in Nandi County in an event graced by Broadcasting PS, Prof Edward Kisiang’ani, and Governor Stephen Sang. Ms Kimeto called for the growing of trees to replace the ones cut down to make paper, adding that the State Corporation will digitise […]
Ruto launches digital jobs’ centre as government steps up investments in ICT
Listen President William Ruto has said the government is enhancing ICT infrastructure to enable citizens and the country benefit from opportunities in the digital sector, including Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services The government’s investment in the sector includes the expansion of the national broadband network, setting up of digital hubs and provision of free public […]
Maisha digital ID to help enhance equity, says PS Bitok
Listen The Principal Secretary for Immigration and Citizen Services, Prof Julius Bitok, has said that the recently introduced digital ID, known as Maisha Card, would help to eliminate marginalisation in the country. Prof Bitok said the identity that is issued at birth for newborns and those who attain 18 years has done away with roadblocks […]