KALRO Potato Breeding Program Explores New Breeding Opportunities for Kenya – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

KALRO Potato Breeding Program Explores New Breeding Opportunities for Kenya – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Date: May 23rd, 2023 In an exciting development for Kenya’s potato industry, the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) is set to host a meeting on May 23rd, 2023. This meeting is a follow-up on the success of the East-Africa Potato Breeding Network1 which was established in April 2023 and held its inaugural meeting…

EU and Mexico criticise Trump’s proposed 30% tariff

EU and Mexico criticise Trump’s proposed 30% tariff

JULY 13 – The European Union (EU) and Mexico have expressed disappointment at US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 30% tariffs on their imports from 1 August. Mexico criticised what it called Trump’s “unfair deal” and insisted its sovereignty was non-negotiable, while the EU’s chief, Ursula von der Leyen threatened to take “proportionate countermeasures”,…

Nigeria: Why We Reduced U.S. Visa Validity for Nigerians – US Embassy

Nigeria: Why We Reduced U.S. Visa Validity for Nigerians – US Embassy

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the US embassy on Tuesday announced that it had reduced visa validity for non-immigrant Nigerian applicants from five years to three months. The US Mission in Nigeria said on Friday that the reason it reduced visa validity for Nigerians was not because of a recent action by the Nigerian government. PREMIUM…

Top 6 Real Estate Websites in Kenya

Top 6 Real Estate Websites in Kenya

House hunting in Kenya, where real estate offerings span from vibrant city apartments in Nairobi to tranquil coastal villas, can be a challenging endeavor. Navigating this diverse and expansive real estate market requires the right tools and resources, and in today’s digital age, websites and mobile apps have emerged as invaluable companions for property seekers. …

5 Ways VASP Bill Will Transform Crypto Payments

5 Ways VASP Bill Will Transform Crypto Payments

Kenya is once again setting the pace for digital finance innovation in Africa. Building on the runaway success of M-Pesa, the country’s updated 2025 Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill is poised to reshape the future of cryptocurrency regulation and usage. By providing a principled regulatory framework, the Bill bridges innovation with compliance, unlocking major…

Marathon initiative launched seeks to boost tourism in Homa Bay

Marathon initiative launched seeks to boost tourism in Homa Bay

Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga was launching  Roan Antelope Half Marathon- Mock Run in Ruma National Park.  The Roan Antelope Half Marathon  is aimed at promoting tourism in Ruma National Park. [James Omoro/Standard] Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga has launched an event to promote tourism in Ruma National Park. The event dubbed Roan Antelope Half…

The Secret Africa Doesn’t Know It’s Sitting On

The Secret Africa Doesn’t Know It’s Sitting On

By Prateek Suri JULY 12 – Africa is sitting on a secret so powerful; it could redefine its destiny. And it’s not oil, diamonds, or rare earth minerals. It’s something far more valuable and deeply rooted—its people. The real goldmine of this continent is human potential: untapped, underestimated, and ready to rise. I’ve experienced this…

Finding Better Destinations To Travel as Digital Nomad or Remote Worker

Finding Better Destinations To Travel as Digital Nomad or Remote Worker

Why I Stopped Letting Lists Choose My Trips So here’s the thing. I used to be that person—the one who’d Google “Top 10 Places to Visit This Year” or Instagram slides  and then try to tick them off like a checklist. I once booked a trip to Santorini purely because it was plastered all over…