Twenty-five Kenyan students under the Huawei Seeds for Future programme completed an enriching one-week immersion into digital technology skills during an ICT study tour in Shanghai, China. This initiative, which coincided with MWC Shanghai 2024, selects students from Sub-Saharan Africa to equip them with digital skills for innovation and job market readiness.
Through its Kenyan subsidiary, NIPSEA Paint Kenya, Nippon Paint is set to introduce a diverse range of products including automotive refinishing, car care, wood coating, and industrial coatings. This move marks a significant step in establishing a strong presence in the African market.
Pumpkn is revolutionizing agribusiness financing in Africa, securing funding from Renew Capital to address the critical funding gap that hampers the growth of agricultural small and medium-sized enterprises (agri-SMEs). By leveraging data for credit assessments, Pumpkn enables lenders to identify bankable businesses and manage loan portfolios, making agribusiness financing commercially viable and accessible.
The Cape Verde Tech Park has swiftly established itself as a vibrant technological hub, surpassing expectations in less than a year of operation. Funded by the African Development Bank Group with €45.59 million, this state-of-the-art facility aims to empower African youth through soft skills training and employment opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Africa50, a leading infrastructure investment platform, has committed US$100 million to advance renewable energy initiatives across Africa through its partnership with IRENA’s Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) platform. This investment underscores Africa50’s commitment to sustainable development and carbon neutrality on the continent.
Investors and stakeholders in Kenya’s vibrant tourism sector are gearing up for the 14th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), scheduled from October 2nd-4th, 2024, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. Tourism PS John Ololtuaa emphasizes MKTE’s pivotal role in connecting local enterprises, especially MSMEs, with global markets, fostering growth and diversification within Kenya’s tourism landscape.
The International Organization for Migration Kenya (IOM) has teamed up with Kenya Airways (KQ) in a landmark partnership aimed at strengthening efforts against human trafficking. This collaboration will empower Kenya Airways with specialized training and expertise from IOM to enhance its ability to identify, prevent, and respond to human trafficking incidents, while facilitating legal migration pathways.
Bata Kenya, a stalwart in the Kenyan footwear market, is set to revamp 85 of its stores as part of a strategic initiative to enhance customer experience and consolidate its market leadership. Managing Director Benson Okumu shared that the stores will be modernized with the latest retail technology, offering a seamless shopping experience with well-organized sections and a diverse product range.
