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Make safety a priority for digital banking - Exim Bank chief

Make safety a priority for digital banking - Exim Bank chief

The drive to strengthen protection of customers’ funds has been a rallying call from the Bank of Uganda Governor who wants commercial banks step up safeguards.The banking industry …...

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Microsoft appoints new Kenya country manager

Microsoft appoints new Kenya country manager

Technology giant Microsoft has appointed Kendi Ntwiga–Nderitu to head its Kenyan office, replacing Sebuh Haileleul.The new leader is tasked with leading the company’s expansion in…...

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Ethiopia is making maps to help improve soil health

Ethiopia is making maps to help improve soil health

Healthy soils are vital to human survival. They play a pivotal role in feeding global populations – after all, food is grown in soil. Healthy soils grow more crops and allow for nu…...

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WIB wants cross border trade between Kenya & Uganda streamlined

WIB wants cross border trade between Kenya & Uganda streamlined

The Women In Business(WIB)lobby group has engaged in a inter country trade between Kenya and Uganda to address challenges that women face while trading along the common border.WIB p…...

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New board to market Kenya livestock products globally mooted

New board to market Kenya livestock products globally mooted

A new livestock Bill has proposed the formation of a marketing board that will oversee promotion of Kenya’s products across the world.Livestock Products Marketing Board, which has …...

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Kenya leads in mobile money transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kenya leads in mobile money transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa

The World Bank has ranked Kenya as a country with the highest user of Mobile Money Transactions in Sub-Saharan Africa.The international lender said Kenya emerged top with a 68% scor…...

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CAN AFRICAN SMALLHOLDERS FARM THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY?

CAN AFRICAN SMALLHOLDERS FARM THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY?

A great deal of research on agriculture in Africa is organised around the premise that intensification can take smallholder farmers out of poverty. The emphasis in programming often…...

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Cabinet okays Sh2.5bn city high-speed train plan

Cabinet okays Sh2.5bn city high-speed train plan

The Cabinet has approved a Sh2.5 billion budget for the upgrade of the Nairobi commuter railway network, paving the way for importation of faster trains from Spain.The move is aimed…...

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African Energy Chamber Endorses Energy Ops-Security Agora as Key Platform to Discuss the Physical Se

African Energy Chamber Endorses Energy Ops-Security Agora as Key Platform to Discuss the Physical Se

In line with the African Energy Chamber’s repeated calls on African governments and oil companies to do more to protect the security of energy infrastructure in Africa, the Chamber…...

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How Black Friday is giving Africa’s economy a lift

How Black Friday is giving Africa’s economy a lift

It is quite phenomenal how in recent years, both ecommerce players and retailers have used Black Friday to sweep thrifty shoppers off their feet. So much that the shopping event is …...

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