The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), through its knowledge centre, Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya (SIB-K), and Kenya Plastics Pact in collaboration with the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), today convened an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) workshop in Nairobi. The workshop was supported by USAID through Prosper Africa as part of a project to raise awareness […]
Nairobi, Kenya: 31 May 2024 – Google for Startups has announced 24 startups selected for the 2024 cohort of the Growth Academy: AI for Health program. The program is designed to support high-potential startups across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) that are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize healthcare and medical research. Among […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – Legume Technology, a global provider of microbial solutions for agricultural crops, has secured a grant commitment of $1,620,669 from the Gates Foundation, to support the company’s mission of addressing the needs of smallholder farmers in Africa through their groundbreaking product – LEGUMEFiX. This innovative biofertilizer solution, currently in the trial […]
Rotterdam, 28 May 2024 – The use of certified seeds that adhere to rigorous standards and protocols, leads to predictable yields and high-quality crops— making it easier for farmers to access markets with strict quality standards, mitigating risks associated with pests, diseases, and environmental factors, thereby safeguarding livelihoods and investments— says the delegates attending the […]
Rotterdam, 27 May 2024 – The profound impact of climate change, causing havoc across the globe, has prompted renewed calls for stakeholders in the seed industry to urgently re-evaluate their efforts in developing climate-resilient seed system—a crucial factor for achieving long-term food security in the face of extreme weather patterns. This conversation is taking place […]
Charles Khacheso Washika, the Cooperative Bank of Kenya’s Director of ICT and Innovation, has floored five competitors to become the 2023 CIO of the Year, a prestigious title for tech professionals in Africa.The CIO100 Awards program, run by dx5, the African digital transformation driver, honors companies and individuals that use IT creatively to deliver business […]
By Josephine Wawira I met Naftal Kobags and his group of 14 youthful Coastarians in 2020. They were trainees in the first phase of our COAST Project in Mombasa, facilitated by Sustainable Inclusive Business Kenya on sustainable waste management, converting waste to money-making business cases, entrepreneurship, business skills, and financial literacy. Their enthusiasm was quite captivating but more encouraging is that visiting […]
By Chemtai Kirui, The Kenyan Government, through the State Department for Livestock Development (SDLD), in partnership with ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company), Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), and the World Bank Group (WBG), has launched the De-Risking, Inclusion, and Value Enhancement of pastoral economies (DRIVE) project. The DRIVE project aims to de-risk pastoral systems at the primary […]
Over 400 drought-stricken families in Mandera county have today received food aid from KCB Foundation. This is part the Kshs.130 million KCB Group has committed to support the country’s drought response initiative, providing food and essentials to thousands of households. Kshs. 100 million will be channeled through Kenya Bankers association while Kshs.30 million will be […]
Sustainability is at the core of I&M Bank Limited’s business as part of the I&M Group’s commitment to doing business that safeguards the planet for future generations. The Renewable Energy Funding Scheme (“The Green Energy Fund”) was established in 2019 as part of I&M Bank’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Programme initiatives, with the core […]
