Govt Receives Ksh573 Million From Italian Govt for Forest Conservation | #govt Receives Ksh573 Million

Climate Change

Govt Receives Ksh573 Million From Italian Govt for Forest Conservation

President William Ruto’s efforts in campaigning for environmental protection to mitigate the effects of climate change have finally paid off after he received a Ksh573 million grant from the Italian government.

5 Macallan Scotch Whiskies For 5 Different Budgets. | #5 Macallan Scotch

Beer and Liqour

5 Macallan Scotch Whiskies For 5 Different Budgets.

Everybody wants a piece of Macallan. The Speyside scotch whisky brand is considered the pinnacle of luxury whisky, with new bottlings selling out in seconds and old bottles breaking world records.

Google starts testing AI overviews from SGE in main Google search interface. | #testing AI overviews from SGE #google search interface

Science and Technology

Google starts testing AI overviews from SGE in main Google search interface.

Some users who do not opt in to the Google Search labs SGE feature may see AI overview answers in the search results.

Portland Cement shuts for Sh400m fixing. | #portland Cement

Mining

Portland Cement shuts for Sh400m fixing.

East African Portland Cement (EAPCC) has embarked on a 25-day maintenance shutdown aimed at revitalising the firm established in 1933.

We're coming for you! Kindiki tells those operating Sienta, Noah as PSVs | #ntsa #transport Licensing Board #long distance travel #public transport

Transport and Roads

We're coming for you! Kindiki tells those operating Sienta, Noah as PSVs

In Summary
Some of the vehicles are licensed to operate as taxis in urban areas but are not licensed by NTSA’s Transport Licensing Board (TLB) for long-distance travel.
Kindiki said the mode of operation of the vehicles is a key contributor to road traffic challenges, some of whi

KRA downplays data privacy concerns on eTims use. | #data privacy concerns on eTims

News and Politics

KRA downplays data privacy concerns on eTims use.

he Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has said taxpayers’ data in its electronic tax invoice management system (eTims) is safe, downplaying concerns that some sensitive personal information on the platform may be compromised.

Uganda state oil firm begins fuel sales after Kenya fallout. | #oil firm begins fuel sales #uganda state oil firm

Economics and Trade

Uganda state oil firm begins fuel sales after Kenya fallout.

Uganda National Oil Company (Unoc) has started selling petroleum products to oil marketing firms in Tanzania and Uganda as it tests the market ahead of rolling out a direct import deal with Vitol Bahrain.

Kwale sugar factory resumes milling after 20 months. | #factory resumes

Economics and Trade

Kwale sugar factory resumes milling after 20 months.

Kwale International Sugar Company Limited (Kiscol) has resumed crushing of cane following 20 months of closure which had heavily affected farmers on the coast.

Second Treasury official exits as State pushes for reforms. | #second Treasury official exits

Others

Second Treasury official exits as State pushes for reforms.

A second top official at the Treasury has been replaced at a time the government is pushing for reforms aimed at speeding up the pace of unlocking private sector investment in infrastructure development.