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Healthcare Giant Expands into Kenyan Market with Popular Personal Hygiene Brands

Shalina Healthcare is now targeting the Kenyan consumer market by introducing international brands.The company is counting on the opening of its consumer segment to launch brands like Germol, a personal hygiene care company that has improved the lives of millions of people in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to Vikas Khandelwal, vice president and business head for East Africa.According to Khandelwal, Germol won the SuperBrand 2023 title in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th November 2024

M-Pesa Foundation and Zuri Health Roll Out Nationwide Cancer Screening Camps in Kenya

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the M-Pesa Foundation and Zuri Health will hold four specialized medical camps with an emphasis on screening for and offering treatment for breast, prostate, cervical, and colon cancer.KES 36 million has been allocated to these camps by the M-Pesa Foundation. Future camps will take place in Taita Taveta, Homa Bay, and Murang'a Counties. The inaugural camp was hosted at Uhuru Gardens Primary School.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 11th November 2024

SunCulture and Tupande partners to provide solar irrigation solutions to smallholder farmers in Kenya

A partnership between Tupande and SunCulture has been announced to offer smallholder farmers in Kenya solar irrigation solutions, training programs, and reasonably priced, high-quality agricultural inputs. Increased agricultural productivity, better food security, and higher farmer incomes are the goals of this alliance. Kenyan smallholder farmers deal with a number of difficulties, such as restricted access to dependable irrigation systems.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 7th November 2024

Brightening the Capital - The Impact of Contemporary Lighting on Nairobi’s Infrastructure

Street and public lighting is a vital element of urban infrastructure that impacts the safety, aesthetics, and economic vitality of a city. In Nairobi, the Energy and Lighting Section of the City County Government has spearheaded significant improvements in public lighting over the past decade. These advancements highlight the city's commitment to modernizing its lighting infrastructure, although challenges remain as the city.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Ampersand expands its manufacturing capacity in Nairobi to satisfy Kenya's rising e-motorcycle demand

Ampersand, the top electric vehicle (EV) energy technology firm in Africa, has tripled its production capacity in Kenya with the opening of a new, larger manufacturing facility in Nairobi. With more than 1,100 Ampersand e-motos currently in service, this strategic expansion allows it to satisfy the nation's fast growing demand for electric motorcycles. With a floor area of 21,000 square meters, the new plant is more than three times bigger.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th November 2024

Ethiopian Industrial Development Corporation Signs MoU with Renowned Chinese Furniture Firm

The Industrial Parks Development Corporation of Ethiopia (IPDC) has recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aniy Furniture PLC, a Chinese firm known for its expertise in modern office furniture manufacturing. Under this agreement, Aniy Furniture will establish a production facility within the Bole Lemi Industrial Park, focusing on manufacturing contemporary office furniture for both local and international markets. This.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 5th November 2024

A New Solar Leasing Program has been launched by NCBA for Local Businesses

NCBA Bank announced the start of a new Solar Photovoltaic (PV) campaign aimed at local businesses as part of its ongoing sustainability initiatives. By making solar power adoption simpler, the program aims to assist companies in managing rising energy expenses and lowering their carbon footprints. NCBA Bank hopes to give sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, and agriculture more affordable and flexible access to solar energy with its.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Walkabout Resources Limited at Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine Set to Boost Tanzania’s Economic Growth

A September quarter report outlining operations at its Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine in Tanzania was recently made accessible by Walkabout Resources Ltd. "The first quarter of ramp-up has demonstrated that the Lindi Jumbo Graphite Mine produces a sought-after, high-quality graphite product, with demand exceeding our forecasted production for the remainder of the year," said Andrew Cunningham, managing director and CEO of Walkabout, in a summary of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Kenya's Northern Corridor Set for Major Upgrade with Nairobi-Malaba Expressway

Plans to construct a 256-kilometer Nairobi-Malaba highway are in full swing after the East African Community (EAC) revealed plans to perform a feasibility assessment before beginning construction, which will be financed by the African Development Bank. With a projected length of 256 kilometers, the Nairobi-Malaba Expressway is going to change Kenya's transportation infrastructure and increase the Northern Corridor's capability for trade.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Tanzania opens a facility for mining and industrial equipment parts.

With the opening of the state-of-the-art East Africa Conveyor Supplies Limited (EACS) facility in Kahama District, Shinyanga Region, Tanzania has made great progress in the production of mining and industrial equipment parts.Speaking at the facility in the Buzwagi Special Economic Zone, EACS Managing Director Peter Kumalilwa stated that the facility specializes in offering premium conveyor belts, rollers, and splicing materials, among other.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Connectivity in Ethiopia and Kenya is being shaped by the Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Highway

The East African energy connection landscape is being redefined by the 2023 official opening of the electrical highway between Ethiopia and Kenya, which took over a decade to plan and build. The distance between Wolayta-Sodo in Ethiopia and Suswa in Kenya is 1,045 kilometers. Ethiopian hydroelectricity and Kenyan geothermal and wind power can be combined by both nations. Central to the idea is regional connectivity. This project is all.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 4th November 2024

Water and Sanitation Projects in Thika and Githunguri at Sh21 Billion

The anticipated Sh21 billion Thika and Githunguri Water and Sanitation Project in Kiambu County will be funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA). The government announced the plan at the beginning of this year, and it is expected to increase access to water for 1.2 million people in the Thika and Githunguri areas. The construction and restoration of water storage tanks as well as the installation of roughly 60.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 28th October 2024



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