Youth Empowered in Kericho County as 1,000 Gain Self-Reliance Job Skills

A total of 1,000 youth from Kericho County have successfully graduated from county-based Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions through the KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri Youth Skills and Job Creation Programme, in collaboration with Mastercard The youth were trained under KCB Foundation’s 2Jiajiri youth skills and job creation programme. KCB Foundation invested a total…

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Safaricom Foundation Launches Ksh 120 Million Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub in Busia County

Safaricom Foundation has unveiled the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project, an ambitious Ksh 120 million initiative designed to empower over 5,000 youth, women and persons with disabilities in Busia County through agribusiness and sustainability-focused ventures. The two-year program, a collaboration with Ustadi Foundation, Lake Basin Development Authority (LBDA), Alupe University, and the County Government of Busia,…

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Government to Unveil ‘NYOTA’ Initiative Aimed at Empowering Thousands of Youths

Government to Unveil ‘NYOTA’ Initiative Aimed at Empowering Thousands of Youths The government will soon launch the National Youth Opportunities towards Advancement (NYOTA) project which will be a scale-up project of the KYEOP and will build on lessons learned in the implementation of the KYEOP project, whose objective is to increase employment and opportunities for…

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Nairobi Hospital faces crisis over Sh2.2 billion debts that threatens operations

The Kenya Hospital Association (KHA) members have demanded a quick resolution to the ongoing crisis including a sh2.2 billion outstanding debts for suppliers owed to them by Nairobi Hospital. The Association cited poor management that lowers the staff morale and the CEO contract extension as some of the threats to operations at the Nairobi Hospital. Speaking…

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PMI announces Africa’s most influential projects for SDG advancement

Project Management Institute (PMI) has announced three African Projects listed as 2024 most influential projects and has honoured 20 projects across industries and regions with the aim of advancing the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).            PMI is the leading authority in project management, dedicated to guiding the way to project success…

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MoE has enhance a 15B National Tree Growing towards Climate Change

The Ministries of Education (MoE) and Environment, Climate Change and Forestry (MECCF) have expressed their determination to champion the growing of the 15 billion National Tree Growing Programme to raise the country’s tree cover to 30 percent.             The Ministry of Education is one of the key drivers of the 15billion National Tree growing programme…

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New technical committee formed to boost sustainable mango supply chains

The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry inaugurated on Monday a new technical committee focused on establishing a sustainable mango product supply chain industry. The committee’s formation follows a collaborative framework agreement signed between the Government of Kenya and Coca-Cola Central, East, and West Africa, along with Coca-Cola Beverages Kenya, during President Ruto’s state visit…

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Kenya UAE bilateral trade mission geared towards boosting business and investments

The Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry has held a trade and investment forum between the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) and Kenya, a trade mission aimed at boosting business and investments relations, opening up more opportunities for businesses to thrive in Kenya and the UAE. Speaking on Monday at the forum, Investments, Trade and Industry…

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