ARCHIVE August2016
Facebook Kenya grew by 18%
There are 5.3 million Facebook Kenya. This number has grown from 4.3 million users in 2015. This is a 18.6% increase in the number of users. Facebook Africa estimates that half of […]
Kim Dotcom fraud
United States is calling for Kim Dotcom extradition alongside other Megaupload co-founders with the plans of taking them to court in the US for racketeering, money-laundering and copyright infringement. These charges […]
East African Cooperation
On 26th May, 2016 East African Cooperation (EAC) approved budget estimates worth US$100 million to run the regional body for the financial year 2016/2017. The budget speech was read by Dr. Susan […]
East African Legislative Assembly on Swahili
EAC Slogan: “One People, One Destiny” On 25 August, 2016 there was a heated debate at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) in Arusha Tanzania calling for the adoption of Swahili as […]
East African Cooperation (EAC)
The East African Cooperation (EAC) is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising six countries in East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, and South Sudan. The EAC aims to promote economic, political, social, […]
Bertie Charles Forbes: Forbes Magazine owner
Bertie Charles Forbes was the Forbes Magazine Owner. He was born on 14 May, 1880 and died on May, 1956. He was a financial journalist who studied in his home country Scotland. […]
Co-operative Bank of Kenya
The co-operative bank of Kenya has led in cutting interest rates.
Ngong Road Dualing Project
The Ngong Road dualing is ongoing and it is expected to reduce congestion in the city.
Bank interest rates in Kenya
The Banking (Amendment) Bill, 2015 was signed by President Uhuru Kenya. It will be used to cap bank lending interest rates. The banks hands will be tied in terms of how much […]
Nairobi or Johannesburg?
Nairobi or Johannesburg?In this blog article we are going to compare Johannesburg City with Nairobi City and see how we are fairing so far. This comparison aims at creating a picture on […]
South Africa Protests images
South Africa’s history of protest is deeply intertwined with its struggle for freedom, justice, and equality. The country has witnessed numerous significant protests, often sparked by political, economic, and social issues, with […]
Nairobi City County Agriculture(2016/2017)
NAIROBI CITY COUNTY Nairobi City County (NCC) is unique in many ways. It is the only county considered to be entirely urban. Therefore, the kind of agriculture practiced here can be classified […]
Latin America
Home of Innovative Reforms for Our Cities The new kid on the block in the transport sector is here. The City Shuttle Mass Transit buses. Will this be the answer we have […]
Nyangorora village waited for 53 years since independence to get electricity!
I was privileged to have grown in Nyangorora village during the one party state under President Toroitich Arap Moi. At that time we thought that service delivery was a preserve for the […]
Northern Water Services Board Kenya
Northern Water Services Board serves seven counties in the North Eastern part of Kenya. These are: Samburu, Garissa, Laikipia, Mandera, Marsabit, Wajir and Isiolo. Most of these counties are considered to be […]
Almond Resort
The Almond Resort is located in Garissa town along the banks of River Tana. Its serene environment is good for business, social and even political meetings. This luxury resort has various facilities […]
Garissa County: Aiming for Justice and Prosperity
Do you know your county government well? How much did your county allocate for provision of basic services? How much does it collect in the form of local revenues? What was the […]
Private Universities in Kenya
In the past all government-sponsored university students were admitted to public universities only. This is changing soon. It all started with a meeting held at State House where the President directed private […]
RECENT UPDATE
Opposition leader Felix Tshisekedi announced as the new President for Congo
Following international pressure after delayed presidential election results finally Congo’s electoral commission has announced the result. Now it is official that Congo’s opposition leader, Felix Tshisekedi, is the president elect for Congo. […]
World Bank announces Jim Yong Kim resignation
World Bank announces Jim Yong Kim resignation The World Bank President Jim Yong Kim has suddenly resigned which is nearly three years before the end of his term. He announced that he […]
