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Mwingi ACTIVIST Kelvin Kioko Petitions for the Birth of Kitui BODA BODA cooperative.

County Diary News MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI   Economy Stakeholders calls for an ecosystem of players for it to be profitable. The Chief Executive Officer for Music Copyright Society of Kenya , Dr. Ezekiel Mutua at the Movenpick hotel during the inaugural Konza technopolis creative economy conference on June 27, 2023 .  The Chief Executive Officer for Music Copyright Society of Kenya , Dr. Ezekiel Mutua at the Movenpick hotel during the inaugural Konza technopolis creative economy conference on June 27, 2023 PHOTO| By Maximilla Wafula Music Copyright Society of Kenya has called for collaboration between different stakeholders including the creatives, private sector players, Government and consumers . He also stated that they are  partnering with international music companies and organizations to leverage on ICT in expanding the market for artists.   Furthermore over 250 international gospel artists will be coming to Kenya in July under the banner "Go...

COUNTY DIARY NEWS  MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI   Stakeholders in the creative industry and economy innovation urged for Jobs Creation. Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications in the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy prof. Edward Waswa Kisiang’ani at the inagraul Konza technopolis creative economy conference Nairobi , June 27,2023 . PHOTO| Taken by Maximilla Wafula  Kenya government is working to streamline the creative sector for favourable tax regimes and financing policies.  Speaking at the Konza Technopolis Creative Economy Conference in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, has urged the stakeholders in the creative economy to leverage technology and innovation to create more jobs and spur the nation’s economic growth. Furthermore the PS said that the government will spend KES 15.1 billion in developing the digital superhighway in a bid to posit...

County Diary News  By Maximilla Wafula Kenya to unleash on oil evacuation before vision  2030 due to climate change .  Energy & Petroleum CS Davis Chirchir speaks at the Africa Energy Forum Maanzooni Lodge on June 23, 2023.  PHOTO | Taken by Maximilla Wafula  Kenya  government is moving with the speed  against time to extract oil from the Turkana oil fields with the hopes of the entire project plugged  on a field development plan to assess the viability and profitability of the whole project. According to Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the report being undertaken by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) will be ready by end of August and will give the government a clear roadmap on what to do next. “We are banking on the FDP to give us a clear picture of how we are going to move forward with this project and if we are going to get any profits at the end of the venture,” said the CS. Chirchir further stated that the gove...

By PATRICK KIMANZI / THE COUNTY DIARY   Boniface Mwalii, the maiden chairman of the Entertainment & Arts Journalists Association of Kenya (EAJAK) has come a long way. While he was still a student leader at the University of Nairobi where he served as an official of the Students Organization of Nairobi University (SONU), Boniface Mathitu Mwalii started writing letters to newspaper editors with witty commentary on university affairs. He would then go on to pen the first ever column dedicated to university news at the Nation Media Group. In time, he established himself as one of the finest entertainment and lifestyle journalists, interviewing artists and icons from across the African continent. By the time he graduated from the University of Nairobi where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communication, Boniface had carved a name for himself as a distinguished writer, serving on the SONU Constitution Review Commission, 2010 which ushered in a new era for...

PS KORIR Lauds Kenyan - Indians Contribution to the Development of Kenya MAXIMILLA WAFULA  COUNTY REPORTER  The Indian community in Kenya has been lauded for their economic, social and cultural contribution to Kenya’s development. Foreign Affairs and Diaspora Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei said the community has made immense contribution in every sector. INTERRACIAL: Indian high commissioner Ms Namgya Khampa© MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  “We celebrate the Indian community for the things you have done and molding a particular way of doing business. You have made an impact in every sector of our economy,” said Dr Korir during commemoration of 75 years of India’s independence in Nairobi yesterday. He said the contribution of Kenyan-Indians to Kenya’s development dates back from pre-independence era with impactful establishments in health, manufacturing, hospitality, education, horticulture and culture. “The industries by the Indian community have played a pivo...

GIANT NAIVAS OPENS ITS ONE STOP BRANCH AT UPSCALE KAREN . MAXIMILLA WAFULA  COUNTY REPORTER  Nairobi, the leading retailer  in the greater Eastern Africa region in keeping up with its calculated and strategic expansion plan, will be making its entry into the upscale Karen suburb for the 2nd time having opened its first outlet in the area in 2020 at the Waterfront Mall.  The outlet which sits at the busy intersection of Lang’ata and Lang’ata South Roads covers 10,000 square feet of trading space. It is the anchor tenant of the new One Stop Arcade, Karen and puts Naivas store count at 95. The new outlet, bears the elevated foodmarket model which Naivas first introduced in Naivas Foodmarket Greenspan early last year.  Speaking during the launch, Naivas Chief Commercial Officer, Willy Kimani said, “We are elated to be making a comeback to Karen following the success of our first outlet in the area. We do not take it for granted that the brand has not only been accep...

  NAMIBIA TO HOST AVIADEV AFRICA 2024  By MAXIMILLA WAFULA  COUNTY REPORTER  AviaDev Africa, the leading platform dedicated to enhancing connectivity to, from, and within the African continent, is delighted to announce that the event will be held in the beautiful city of Windhoek, Namibia in June 2024, hosted by the Namibia Airports Company. JON HOWELL, AVIADEV Africa CEO,  Elize Petersen, Namibia Airports Company Deputy board chairperson and Christian Faure, Namibia's Airports Company Commercial Executive © MAXIMILLA WAFULA  This annual forum will bring together influential stakeholders, including airlines, airports, tourism boards, government officials and industry experts to foster collaboration, forge strategic partnerships, and explore opportunities that will deliver new air routes across Africa. AviaDev Africa is renowned for its unique ability to create a conducive environment for aviation professionals to network, exchange ideas, and collaborate on ...

MAXIMILLA WAFULA  COUNTY REPORTER  Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) kicked off in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, on Monday as participants seek to tap investment in the tourism sector. The three-day event brought together over 500 delegates from more than 40 countries, including senior government officials, hospitality investors, and industry experts to showcase opportunities in Africa's hospitality industry. In his opening remarks, Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the conference comes at an ideal time when Africa's tourism sector is rebounding from the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Africa is open to all those who are eager to invest and capitalize on the abundant opportunities available in the thriving sectors of the tourism industry," Mudavadi said. He noted that most African countries have put in place supportive business environments that make the region an ideal hospitality investment destination. John Ololtua, Kenya'...

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