AfDB pumps $2.2B into Nigeria’s agro-industrial zones

Nigeria has secured $2.2 billion from a group of lenders led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) to support construction of Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones Nigeria Phase II. The SAPZs which are established in areas with high agricultural production potential are expected to help transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector. “The Nigeria SAPZ II project will…

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Kenyans Upset After IG Douglas Kanja Denies Police Involvement in Kidnapping: “Lies”

On Thursday, December 26, the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja strongly denied the involvement of the security agencies in the recent kidnappings Kanja called on Kenyans to stop associating police officers with kidnappings, adding that the police are not arresting any of those reported missing. However, Kenyans wondered why security officials did not arrest…

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NEMA Issues Ultimatum to 145 Companies Polluting Water Bodies

As the country celebrated Mazingira Day yesterday, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) announced positive progress in the fight against river pollution. In a statement on Thursday, October 10, 2024, NEMA officials revealed that they had identified 145 companies responsible for polluting water bodies across Kenya. The authority highlighted that these companies have impeded national…

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Mutahi Kagwe and William Kabogo Nominated for Cabinet Posts in Ruto’s Latest Reshuffle

President William Ruto reshuffled his Cabinet on Thursday, December 19, nominating former allies of ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, including Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and William Kabogo, to key positions. In a statement issued by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, President Ruto appointed Kagwe as the new Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Kabogo as the Cabinet…

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‘Of course she is a Harvard graduate’- Masai Russell proud of Gabby Thomas for changing the sport

Masai Russell praised Gabby Thomas for her involvement in organizing the women-only event Athlos, expressing confidence in its success due to Thomas’ understanding of female athletes’ challenges and her leadership. Masai Russell has opened up about the impact Gabby Thomas has brought to the sport following her discussions with Alexis Ohanian that saw the birth…

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Heavy rain expected in several parts of the country

The Meteorological Department has predicted continued heavy rains across the country on Saturday, November 30, 2024. According to the weatherman’s outlook for Saturday, rainfall is expected to continue over some parts of the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, the South Rift Valley, the South-eastern lowlands and the Coast. For most…

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