Kenya and Tanzania set December 2021 to pull down trade barriers
Two Eastern African countries, Kenya and Tanzania have set December 2021 to jointly resolve the major barriers affecting smooth trade between them. The decision was made by the Joint Commission on Cooperation (JCC) set up by both countries, consisting of selected officials from Kenya and Tanzania established purposely to enforce cooperation and unity. “On trade, […]
Meet Nakku, a young Kenyan woman who has shown that farming is profitable in Africa
In 2016, Nakku Justine became a viral sensation after appearing on the Nigerian news site “Nigerian Camera”. She has now gone on to become a model. Ms. Nakku is said to be 30 years old and owns a profitable 6-acre farm in Kenya, where she produces dairy, cabbage, grains, carrots, and chicken, among other things. […]
Kenya tea farmers now produce pineapple as climatic change increases
As climate change threatens Kenya’s tea plantations, some tea farmers are changing their crops to other crops to supplement their income. The world’s most prominent black tea exporter, formerly known for its ideal tea-growing conditions, is now seeing the impacts of climate change. Temperature increases, floods, and drought all pose a danger to tea plantation […]
Kenyan Residents displaced as two Chinese firms feud over dam construction contract
Residents living along the Nyando River of the Kisumu County in Kenya have been exposed to danger, with about 2000 recently displaced over delays in the construction of the Nyando Dam due to an existing dispute between two Chinese companies competing for the contract. Local sources revealed that the two companies, China Gezouba and China […]
How the British once Proposed Kenya as the State of Israel for the Jews
The British once considered the idea of expropriating land in Western Kenya to settle the Jews in order to help the Zionists escape the growing prejudice against them in Europe. As early as 1902, Colonial Secretary, Joseph Chamberlain identified the resettlement land in Kenya whilst on a tour in East-Africa. At the time, Kenya was […]
Tanzanian investors will no longer need Visas or work permit to establish businesses in Kenya- Uhuru Kenyatta
President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta has announced a special immunity for investors from neighboring country, Tanzania. According to him, investors from Tanzanian will no longer be required to acquire and submit visas or work permits before establishing their businesses in Kenya. The President made such unity driven statement during Kenya-Tanzania business forum which was held […]
Tanzania’s President visits Kenya to strengthen ties and promote trade
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan arrived in Kenya on Tuesday for a two-day visit to strengthen relations between the two East African neighbors. Hassan, who became her country’s female first president following Magufuli’s unexpected death in early April, was greeted by two ministers upon her arrival in Nairobi. In a joint statement, Kenyan President Uhuru […]
African leaders must stop being treated like a dwarf – angers as US Sec met Buhari and Uhuru
Renowned journalist, political commentator and Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt Jnr has expressed his unreserved dissatisfaction about the way African leaders were treated by the President of the United States, Joe Biden and the US secretary of States, Anthony Blinken. According to political analyst, the decision by Biden to send Blinken to […]
Kenya: Activists sue Coca Cola over damage Caused to ‘sacred’ tree planted by Raila Odinga
Three activists, Mr. Evance Oloo, Mr. Micheal Kojo and Mr. Walter Opiyo have filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola for damages caused to a supposed ‘sacred’ tree planted by former Kenyan Prime Minister and current opposition leader, Raila Odinga. The three who dragged the beverage maker before the Environment court are demanding the court to compel […]
Magufuli taught us that Africa can do without foreign aid – Uhuru Kenyatta
Kenyan President, Uhuru Kenyatta who doubles as the Chairman for the East African Community (EAC), said during his tribute that, Tanzania’s late President, John Pombe Magufuli has demonstrated that, Africa has what it takes to develop without dependency on foreign aid. Kenyatta said that, “In a very short span of time, President Magufuli has shown […]