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By Alloys Musyoka Farmers who have already formed Saccos in their wards have benefited from desktops computers in a bid to enhance Agricultural production and promote a saving culture. Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani who launched distribution at the county headquarters urged farmers to embrace the saving culture as a pathway to improved agricultural productivity and financial stability. She said that the computers, procured by the county government under the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), are part of ongoing efforts to support farmers’ Saccos across the county. The governor emphasized on the importance of maintaining the devices, urging farmers…

By Reporter Agriculture is the backbone of food security in Kwale County and the County Government is committed to improve the sector. Kwale County Deputy Governor Chirema Kombo led the distribution of Mango seedlings at Kalalani in Mwavumbo Ward Kinango Sub-County where a total of 12500 mango seedlings were issued to 2500 farmers across the Ward. Chirema said that already the county government has made a big step forward by initiating the construction of a Fruit Processing plant at Mwananyamala in Shimba Hills that will provide a readily available market for the fruits that will be produced in Kwale. “We have…

BY SHABAN OMAR Tandaza’s Model Education Centre is set to become a beacon of excellence in the community, attracting students from a myriad of backgrounds in Kwale County. The state-of-the-art facility whose first phase construction was inaugurated on Sunday by Governor Fatuma Achani alongside area MP Kasim Tandaza at Tsimba Golini in Matuga sub-county aims to enhance both academic and extracurricular development, ensuring students receive comprehensive training that aligns with current educational standards. The educational facility will include advanced classrooms equipped with the latest technology and a range of extracurricular facilities, such as a performing arts auditorium, a sports complex,…

BY SHABAN OMAR More than 200 women’s groups in Kwale County have been registered as companies, with over 20 successfully securing tenders from both government and NGOs. The new development comes as part of the county government’s efforts to empower women. For years, women in Kwale have faced societal challenges due to entrenched social norms and outdated traditions. The women were often marginalized and viewed as inferior, with their roles confined to domestic responsibilities. However, under Governor Fatuma Achani’s leadership, there has been a significant shift. Her administration has launched numerous projects aimed at empowering women socio-economically. Many women in…

By Agnetta Okwemba Mombasa county governor, Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir has pledged to support the tea sector. The county’s strategic position in the coastline plays a pivotal role in the handling of tea that has its warehouses located in Mombasa where storage and tea mixing is done before transportation. During the conclusion of the induction workshop of the newly elected directors in Mombasa, Abdulswamad called for the investment in technology like the drones that will help ensure fertilizers are fully optimized when used in the farms. “Climate technology can be of aid to the production of good quality tea,” said Abdulswamad…

By Primerose Omoto The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA) has put in place initiatives to create a more integrated Pan African market. A single market will allow for easier movement of goods, services, and professionals: essential components for successful cross-border trade. As Sundeep Raichura, Chief Executive Officer at Zamara Group put it, “Africa is a continent which has some of the biggest natural resources across the world. 60% of the world’s workforce and 20% of the world’s mineral resources. Almost 60% of the world’s uncultivated, arable land is in Africa. Why is Africa not a powerhouse in the world?”…

By Agnetta Okwemba Organizations have been urged not to look at AI as a competitor but as an important organization’s tool moving forward. When AI made its debut into the workspace, it brought along the fear about the place of laborers. Many questioned the need for employment amidst the AI generation. However, during the Zamara Group 2nd Annual Regional Human Resource Summit in Diani, Raymond Muthama, the Chief People and Cultures Officer at Zamara group is looking at the glass half full for organizations when AI is incorporated. He argues that the future of work lies partly with automation having…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. Organizations have been urged to adopt strategic talent management practices to protect their best employees from being poached by competitors. The Chief Executive Officer of the Zamara Group Sundeep Raichura, said that the success of any organization is closely tied to its workforce. The need for organizations to create enabling work environments was a key point in his speech, one that he believes is essential for driving performance, motivation, innovation, and overall sustainability. Raichura noted that organizations often lose talent when they fail to provide the necessary conditions for their workforce to thrive. “To prevent talent poaching,…

By Agnetta Okwemba The giant telecommunication company Safaricom has embarked on a series of seminars dubbed “Grow with Safaricom Business” to empower the small scale businesses in their operation. According to the Kenya Institute of Public Policy, Research and Analysis, there are over 7.4 million MSMEs, employing approximately 14.9 million Kenyans in various sectors of the economy, generating 30% of the GDP. Cynthia Kropac Chief Enterprise Business Officer Safaricom PLC said that most businesses lack the necessary information to upgrade. Cynthia Kropac, Chief Enterprise Business Officer Safaricom PLC Having their fourth seminar and the first one in Mombasa county, Safaricom…

By Mwanaharusi Rashid. At the recent Regional HR Summit, Sundeep Raichura, the Chief Executive Officer of Zamara Group a leading financial services company, highlighted the urgent need to actualize the formation of an African common market. While the concept has been a longstanding aspiration for many African leaders, its full implementation remains a challenge, largely due to persistent barriers in several countries. Raichura emphasized the transformative potential of an integrated African economy, noting that the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP) stands at $1.3 trillion. However, he argued, the creation of a common market could amplify this figure, resulting in significant…