Month: February 2021
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Guinea launches Ebola vaccination campaign in Conakry, Gbeke
Guinea has launched a vaccination campaign in Conakry and Gbeke in southeastern N’Zerekore administrative region, the country’s health ministry has…
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Kenya’s tea earnings surge to 1.09 bln USD in 2020
Kenya earned 120 billion shillings (1.09 billion dollars) from tea exports in 2020, up from 1.06 billion dollars in 2019,…
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UN labor agency calls for new policy measures for digital economy
The International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Tuesday that the rapid growth of the digital economy around the world is…
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Facebook to reverse Australian news ban following agreement
Social media giant Facebook will end its ban on Australian news after the government agreed to amendments to its media…
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Agriculture online marketplaces enhancing food trade in East Africa
When Kenyan farmer and grains trader David Waweru recently put up for sale his bean harvest on an agricultural online…
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Kenyan women’s resilience keeps small firms vibrant
Dozens of women sat in rows and displayed their products at Muthurwa market, one of the largest flea markets in…
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East Africa farmers in dilemma as heavy rains hit
February is normally one of the driest months in Kenya and Uganda, with most farmers in the East Africa region…
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Henna tattooing gains traction in Kenya
Khadija Ali’s precision while making intricate details to a Henna tattoo is admirable. Her outstanding skills are a result of…
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Faulu Bank to lend Ksh 3 billion to SMEs to boost growth
Faulu Microfinance Bank plans to lend up to Ksh 3 billion to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) agribusiness, chamas…
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NHIF gets new board chair
President Uhuru Kenyatta has appointed Lewis Nguyi as the chairman of the National Hospital Insurance (NHIF) Board. The appointment was…
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