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5 Aug 2022
Towards net-zero: The shift to electric mobility in Kenya is gaining momentum
The announcement by Kenya Power to start building charging ports for electric vehicles has renewed the conversation on e-mobility in Kenya. Beginning next month, Kenya Power is set to commence the con...
5 Aug 2022
Understanding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by United Nations (UN) members in 2015 are essential in ensuring we meet the needs of the current generation without compromising the needs of futur...
5 Aug 2022
WHO launches appeal to respond to urgent health needs in the greater Horn of Africa
News Release by World Health Organization Millions of lives are in peril, including children. US$ 123.7 million is needed for the health agency’s response until December 2022. The health and lives o...
5 Aug 2022
5th August 2022 Political & Regulatory Round Up
KENYA Uhuru plotting to disrupt elections, William Ruto now says Deputy President William Ruto Thursday launched a scathing attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta, accusing his boss of planning to d...
5 Aug 2022
5th August 2022 Trade & Financial Service Round Up
KENYA Deloitte fined for Sh2.1bn hidden hole in Chase Bank The capital markets regulator on Wednesday fined Deloitte after the audit firm failed to detect a non-existent Sh2.1 billion Chase Bank accou...
5 Aug 2022
5th August 2022 Parliamentary Round Up
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY The National Assembly has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of sittings). SENATE The Senate has entered into Sine Die Recess (Indefinite suspension of s...
5 Aug 2022
Election Countdown: 3 days to go
Election timelines and activities Activity Timeline Official campaign period. 29th May, 2022 – 6th August, 2022 General Election day 9th August, 2022 Significant political event of the wee...
29 Jul 2022
Towards poll D-day: Misinformation tactics raise tension, keep media busy
The electoral commission on Thursday invited the four presidential candidates for a consultative meeting over the printing of results forms. At the same time, rumours surfaced on social media and were...
29 Jul 2022
NMS drafts contingency plan for Nairobi ahead of August 9 polls
Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) and some stakeholders have developed a contingency plan for Nairobi County to guide in preparing for any eventualities that may arise after or during the August 9 p...
29 Jul 2022
Money laundering and terrorism financing: Kenya at medium risk as CBK publishes inaugural report
On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, the Central Bank of Kenya launched the Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing National Risk Assessment Report (NRA). The report identifies and assesses Kenya’s Money L...
29 Jul 2022
E-waste and the hazardous impact on its trail
E-waste, also known as digital waste, refers to electronic products that are unwanted, not working, and nearing or at the end of their ‘useful life’. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers...
29 Jul 2022
WHO recommends long-lasting cabotegravir for HIV prevention
News Release by World Health Organization WHO on 28/07/22 released new guidelines for the use of long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV and calle...
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