Saudi Arabia Secures Strategic Logistics Zone in Djibouti to Bolster Exports

Saudi Arabia has finalized a landmark agreement to establish a 120,000-square-meter logistics zone in Djibouti’s port, securing a 92-year concession aimed at enhancing export operations to Riyadh. This agreement, reported by the Addis Standard, represents a significant stride in fortifying economic and trade relations between the two nations. Key Figures and Delegation Visit The contract…

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Men’s Mental Health: Breaking the Silence and Stigma

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines mental health as a state of well-being that enables individuals to cope with life’s stresses, realize their abilities, learn effectively, work productively, and contribute to their community. However, many men face challenges in acknowledging and addressing their mental health issues due to societal pressures and expectations. The Stigma of…

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Popular American YouTuber MrBeast.

MrBeast to Spend Ksh.15.6 Billion on YouTube Content in 2024

American YouTuber James Stephen, popularly known as MrBeast, has announced plans to invest approximately $120 million (Ksh.15.6 billion) in creating content this year. In an interview with fellow YouTube star Jon Youshaei, MrBeast shared that the budget will be allocated to producing 30 high-quality videos. “From buying private islands to building cities, I just want…

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Kenya’s Talanta Hela Programme Boosts National Sports Performance

Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba praised the Talanta Hela Programme for its pivotal role in enhancing the potential of Kenyan athletes by identifying, nurturing, and developing talent nationwide. Speaking at a dinner for the Shujaa rugby team, Namwamba emphasized that the initiative, Kenya Kwanza’s sports flagship project, significantly contributed to the national men’s rugby team’s…

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Youth Group in Eldoret Launches Drone-Driven Survey for Forest and Water Tower Restoration

A youth group in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, is entering the implementation phase of a drone-driven large-scale survey focusing on forest cover and water tower restoration. This follows a year-long training and piloting program, during which 18 young individuals, aged 24 to 30, graduated and received licenses for professional drone flying. In the Kiebor area…

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Kenyan AI Social Commerce Platform Twiva Selected for Safaricom’s Spark Accelerator Program

Kenyan AI-powered social commerce platform Twiva has been selected for the Spark Accelerator Program, an initiative by telecom giant Safaricom. This program will provide Twiva with training, mentorship, market access, capital, technology, and product development support, facilitated by iHub. Twiva: An Overview Founded in 2020, Twiva helps Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) gain better…

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Kenya Backs Raila Odinga for African Union Commission Chairperson

The Government of Kenya has established a campaign secretariat to support political premier Raila Odinga’s bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. At a press conference held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary (CS) Musalia Mudavadi announced the formation of the secretariat following a consultative meeting with Mr. Odinga…

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President William Ruto (R) with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Director-General Jerome Kim during the accession ceremony of Kenya at IVI headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, on June 4, 2024.

Kenya Joins International Vaccine Institute to Boost Self-Reliance in Vaccine Production

Kenya has officially joined the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), a move that President William Ruto praises as a significant step toward achieving self-reliance in vaccine production. IVI is a non-profit intergovernmental organization, established in 1997 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to ensure vaccines are accessible and affordable worldwide. Now independent, IVI is headquartered…

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