November 3, 2023

Kenya Aims to Elevate Tourism to $6.2 Billion Economic Contributor

Kenya is ambitiously planning to expand its tourism sector’s impact on the national economy to 1,000 billion Kenyan shillings (approximately $6.2 billion) through a strategic plan set for the years 2023-2028. This plan includes targeting 5.5 million in…

BOAD Grants $234 Million to Tackle Ivory Coast Housing Deficit

Côte d’Ivoire is set to combat its housing deficit, estimated at 600,000 units annually, with a substantial financial boost. The West African Development Bank (BOAD) has pledged support to address this challenge with a substantial funding package.Accor…

Inflation Outlook Positive for WAEMU as Prices Expected to Drop

The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is poised to continue witnessing a decline in consumer product prices into 2024. This trend is being attributed to an increase in local food production and a decrease in global prices for food and pe…

Kenyan Government Emphasizes Inclusion in Budget Planning Process

KAKAMEGA: The Kenyan government is actively integrating public recommendations into the 2024-2025 and 2026-2027 Medium Term Budget planning, signaling a participatory approach in national development agendas.According to Kenya News Agency, Principal Se…

Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Press Freedom and Journalist Safety

KISUMU – In observance of International Day to end impunity for crimes against journalists, Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani, the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary, has reiterated the Kenyan government’s dedication to protecting media fre…

Gqeberha Port Scene of R65 Million Cocaine Seizure

GQEBERHA – A substantial consignment of cocaine, with an estimated street value of R65 million, has been seized by the police at a sea port in Gqeberha, marking another significant drug interception in South Africa.According to South African Police Ser…