The Kenya Bureau of Standards [KEBS] in partnership with inABLE, a non-governmental organization, has commenced the development of first ever national ICT accessibility standards to bridge the existing digital divide in the country. KEBS Chief Manager for Standards Development Zacharia Lukorito said the new standards would ensure Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) and older persons who […]
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The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has sounded an alarm of a possible increase of maize flour prices due to lack of coordination and communication between relevant government and regulatory agencies. According to the association, this poor coordination has resulted in to uncertainties with regards to the recent ban on maize imports from Uganda and Tanzania. The Association […]
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The Bungoma county National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has launched a major crackdown on traders running illegal bakeries and selling plastic bags in the County. Speaking to the press on Tuesday in his office, the County NEMA Director, John Maniafu said that he is working closely with police officers to ensure that plastic bags are […]
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The Kitui County Textile Centre (KICOTEC) has rolled out a massive skills transfer programme targeted at training community tailors in industrial garment production, says Governor Charity Ngilu. “This is both a transfer of skills and wealth creation that will enable community tailors in the county acquire professional skills in garment production and also produce quality […]
Continue ReadingA section of liquor manufacturers and distributors have commenced an exercise of inspecting alcohol brands stocked in bars within Murang’a County. The move to conduct impromptu inspection is informed by reported cases on availability of counterfeit alcoholic brands and selling of second generation liquor in some drinking dens. The exercise coordinated by Murang’a Bar Owners […]
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