The programme, introduced under the ICT Programme in Faso (PROTAF), focuses on refurbishing outdated public-sector computer equipment and redistributing it to underserved groups, including women and low-income households.
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The Report shows that one in five Kenyans says their cost of living has risen by more than 20 per cent in the past six months, underscoring the growing pressure on household budgets.
The study, Nature’s Bottom Line: The Economic and Financial Costs of Ecosystem Degradation in Kenya, finds that about 44 per cent of the country’s GDP comes from sectors highly dependent on ecosystem services, including agriculture, construction and real estate.
Among the main concerns are low levels of enforcement activity, limited financial and human resources, and challenges in ensuring institutional independence. The report warns that these constraints may weaken the ability of regulators to deter anti-competitive behaviour and protect consumers effectively.
Under the new framework, a wide range of Kenyan agricultural products, including tea, coffee, avocados, macadamia nuts, flowers, vegetables, and other fresh horticultural produce, will enter China without tariffs that previously made them less competitive.
Under the terms of the deal, Synergetic Development Group will develop an integrated logistics centre for steel products, along with a steel fabrication plant, within the park. The facility will operate using 18 megawatts of geothermal power supplied directly from Olkaria's geothermal fields.
The policy, announced by the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs and implemented by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control, allows travellers from designated nations to enter Uganda without obtaining a visa in advance for stays of up to three months for tourism or business purposes.
Under the first deal, New York Stock Exchange-listed Lifezone Metals has secured a 14-month exclusivity agreement to develop the Musongati nickel laterite project, Burundi's most significant nickel deposit and a key asset within the East African Nickel Belt
The deal, signed between the Central Bank of Kenya and the National Bank of Rwanda, establishes a framework to streamline licensing procedures for payment service providers seeking to expand across the two markets.
Nigeria has suspended the issuance of petrol import licences for a second consecutive month, signalling a fundamental shift in the country's fuel supply chain as regulators enforce provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act that prioritise local production over foreign imports.
