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THE NINTH MEETING OF THE INSTITUTE OF LAND SURVEYING EXPERTS HELD IN MOMBASA

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The ninth meeting of the Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has been held in Mombasa, with this year's main theme being Change, Succeed, Sustainability: Land Development and the Built Environment in the Face of Change". This meeting, which is expected to last for two days, aims to show the importance of using innovative methods and sustainable methods in the land sector and the built environment, when this sector is facing major changes.  This meeting provides a platform for regional and international leaders from the land and built environment sector to connect and exchange ideas, while working together towards the implementation of the vision to protect the future of this sector or the great challenges of this era. Some of those challenges include climate change, rapid urban growth, digital transformation, and changes in the demographic structure, things that require major changes in society.  The president of ISK, Eric Nyadimo, has said that the biggest cha...

Premier Hospital’s Lenah Wangari Karuga Crowned Kenya’s Best Nurse Midwife at NMOYA Awards

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In a significant achievement for Premier Hospital, Lenah Wangari Karuga, one of the hospital’s dedicated nurses, has been honored as Kenya's Best Nurse Midwife in the private and faith-based institutions category at the prestigious Nurses Midwives and Other Health Care Professionals (NMOYA) Awards. This award is a first for Premier Hospital, underscoring its dedication to excellence in healthcare. Mr. Charles Kariuki, CEO of Premier Hospital, expressed his pride in this milestone, saying, “Today is an exciting day for Premier Hospital as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Lenah Wangari Karuga. Her dedication and commitment to patient care are an inspiration to all of us, and we are honored to have her as part of our team.” With her national recognition secured, Lenah Wangari Karuga now sets her sights on the international stage. She will represent Kenya at an upcoming perioperative scientific conference in Finland, where she is eager to present h...

SIMBA APPAREL EPZ UNVEILS NEW PRODUCTION FACILITY IN MOMBASA

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In a remarkable step towards bolstering Kenya's textile industry, Simba Apparel EPZ Company has unveiled its brand-new, state-of-the-art production facility in Mombasa County. This impressive expansion, supported by a partnership with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is poised to revolutionize the company's production capacity and elevate Kenya's status on the global apparel stage. The grand opening ceremony was a momentous occasion, graced by notable guests including the  U.S. Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Meg Whitman, and the Mombasa County Governor, H.E. Abdulswamad S. Nassir. Their presence not only highlighted the significance of this expansion but also underscored the deepening trade ties between Kenya and the United States. The new production facility is nothing short of a game-changer. With cutting-edge machinery, advanced equipment, and a skilled workforce, Simba Apparel is set to increase its monthly production ...

ABE International Hosts Inaugural Student Entrepreneurship Summit in Mombasa"

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The Director General of ABE International, Kereeesa Nunez, has held the first annual meeting of ABE clubs for secondary school students in Mombasa.  ABE which gathers about 6000 students from various countries in Africa south of the Sahara who are entrepreneurs of which about 500 are in Mombasa county.  In the meeting, students from different schools had the opportunity to present their ideas about entrepreneurship.  Many ABE clubs have been involving young people, not only in starting a business, but also in transforming business ideas into profitable and sustainable businesses.  Nunez emphasized the importance of mobilizing youth from classrooms to the boardroom, saying, "We are engaging with banks and universities to provide students with hands-on learning opportunities."  ABE club members get not only exclusive rates but also international support, The Cecm for education in  in Mombasa county, Mbwarali Kome, acknowledged the impo...

FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM ONE MILLION SACKS OF FERTILIZER

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The Principal Secretary of Agriculture, Kiprono Ronoh, has started the distribution of one million sacks of fertilizer to tea leaf farmers in the Port of Mombasa.PS Ronoh has said that this is part of the government's promise to improve agriculture in the country.  These sacks will be distributed throughout the country in the next three weeks, and farmers will get them at a cheap price of 1,500 shillings per sack. In addition, he said that there is another wagon of fertilizer being prepared, where one million sacks will be ready in two weeks and the farmers will be able to get the fertilizers from tea shops at a price of 2500 shillings. He said that the government continues to be responsible in strengthening agriculture in the country, and farmers  tea farmers will benefit like other farmers, as this sector is important in developing the country's economy. Ronoh has explained that in the past year, the tea industry contributed 4 percent to the natio...

TECH-KIDZ AFRIKA CELEBRATES AFRICAN CHILDREN INTERNATIONALLY BY LAUNCHING PI EDUCATION THROUGH BIKE-ATHON

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Tech Kidz Africa Launches Pi-Education Through Fundraising Bike-athon in Celebration of International Day of the African Child In celebration of the International Day of the African Child and the official launch of the Elimu-Pi Fundraising Bike-a-thon, Tech Kidz Africa has launched an   fundraiser designed to provide affordable robotics and other technological resources to children in Africa.  These facilities aim to support and develop their creative potential and contribute to Africa's technological development. This bike-a-thon is in line with this year's International Day of the African Child theme, 'Education for all African children: the time is now'.  This program supports the fourth Sustainable Development Goal and develops Kenya's ICT policy as well as the efforts of the Ministry of Education (MOE) to integrate ICT into education.  By providing affordable technological resources and increasing teachers' knowledge, skills and...

INTERNATIONAL ALBINISM DAY

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The International Day of the disabled in 2024 has been celebrated in various places in the country and in the world in general. In the county of Mombasa, this day was celebrated in Mama ngina's field. Alex Munyere, the Associate Manager of people with skin disabilities in the country, speaking to journalists, was able to say that they are joining the world to collaborate on campaigns for people with skin disabilities in the world In addition, he has been able to encourage citizens not to exclude people with skin disabilities and has also mentioned stigma as a big challenge, adding that there are other employers who have not been able to accept that people with albinism are employed in front offices. This day has been celebrated by encouraging people to test for skin cancer, who has said that it causes many deaths of people with disabilities, he has urged people to know their conditions, encouraging them to protect themselves from skin canc...