ACA wins double honours at African awards

The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has secured two continental awards in Ghana, earning recognition for its efforts to combat counterfeit trade and protect consumers. The Authority was named Anti-Counterfeit Enforcement and Consumer Protection Provider of the Year, while its Executive Director, Robi M. King’a, PhD, won the Public Sector CEO of...

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Busia farmers embrace value addition to boost incomes, improve nutrition

Farmers in Busia County are embracing value addition by turning pumpkins and other locally grown crops into nutritious porridge flour and oil products, in a move aimed at promoting healthy eating, reducing post-harvest losses and creating new income opportunities for small-scale farmers. The farmers showcased their Agroecological products at Syamakhanga...

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Tesla’s latest innovation reignites hopes for flying cars with 2028 announced as production target

American giant tech-firm Tesla has brought the idea of flying cars closer to reality with a demonstration of a sports car capable of briefly leaving the ground, but the technology remains far from establishing a practical alternative to conventional road transport. The American electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled a redesigned version...

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Safaricom hosts cybersecurity summit to strengthen digital security amid AI threats

Safaricom convened leaders from across Kenya’s digital ecosystem at the fourth Safaricom Cybersecurity Summit to advance responsible AI adoption and strengthen the country’s cyber resilience. Held under the theme “Harnessing AI, Strengthening Security,” the summit explored AI’s dual role as both a powerful defense tool and an enabler of increasingly...

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KenGen to convene investors at Olkaria to advance Africa’s clean energy projects

Kenya will host an international energy conference in November aimed at addressing a central challenge for Africa’s clean energy ambitions: securing the financing and partnerships needed to turn renewable resources into operating projects and industrial growth. The third KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference, scheduled for November 24 – 27 in Olkaria,...

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Kenya’s motorcycle industry in focus as TVS appoints new Africa business head

Kenya’s motorcycle industry continues to play a key role in public transport, delivery services and small businesses, with manufacturers competing for a share of a market that supports thousands of livelihoods. Against this backdrop, TVS Motor Company has appointed Pradeep Chaurasiya as Business Head of Africa for International Business, expanding...

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PS Mang’eni urges African securities exchanges to unlock growth capital for MSMEs

Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, has called on securities exchanges across Africa to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to expand access to long-term growth capital and accelerate enterprise development across the continent. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit...

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Kenya Pipeline Company Plc pre-tax profit grows 8% to KSh17.5 billion as group revenues hit KSh43 billion mark

Listed petroleum products transport and storage solutions provider Kenya Pipeline Company Plc (KPC) [NSE: KPC] posted KShs 17.54 billion profit before tax in its full-year trading results, announced today. The recently listed Company, in its first full-year results since its privatisation earlier this year, posted strong revenue growth, with Group...

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