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Moderna to Build its First African Vaccine Plant in Kenya Worth $500M

Luis Monzon -
Massachusetts, US-based biotechnology and pharmaceuticals firm Moderna is set to build a manufacturing facility in Kenya to produce mRNA vaccines, including those for COVID-19. The facility is set to be Moderna's first manufacturing plant in Africa with the company expected...
East Africa

5 Things to Remember When Visiting Kenya During COVID-19

Luis Monzon -
If you’re going on an African safari, the odds are that Kenya is one of the top places on your list. And why wouldn’t it be? One of the continent’s most popular destinations, Kenya is known for its stunning...
East Africa

Kenya Lost 737,500 Jobs in 2020 as GDP Shrinks from COVID Restrictions

Luis Monzon -
Kenya's job sector took a serious blow last year, having contracted for the first time in over 20 years. Overall, 737,500 jobs were lost as Kenya's economy shrunk for the first time since 1992 as a result of COVID-19 induced...
Africa By Region

Award-Winning Haller Farmers App Launches on iOS

Luis Monzon -
As technology develops and becomes increasingly available in rural East African communities, Kenya-based NGO and UK-founded charity, the Haller Foundation continues to evolve and innovate to meet the changing needs of farmers. To this end, the Haller Foundation has officially...
East Africa

Kenyan Taxpayers Could Fork Out Millions for MPs to Have ‘Virtual Meeting’ Laptops

Luis Monzon -
Kenyan taxpayers will now reportedly spend millions of shillings on the acquisition of laptops to enable members of the country's national assembly to participate in virtual meetings if lawmakers approve a new report recommending methods for the House to...
East Africa

Kenyans Will Now Pay More for Internet & Calls Following Finance Act Ruling

Luis Monzon -
A new amendment in Kenya's Finance Act of 2018 sought to change taxing on telephone and internet services from 15% to 20%. The change is set to go live today, 1 July. The amendment has seen criticism in the country...
East Africa

COVID-19 Delta Variant May Soon Cause “Catastrophic” Wave of Infections in Kenya

Luis Monzon -
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant that is currently causing a massive third wave of infections in South Africa may cause the fourth wave of infections in Kenya over the next two months. This is according to Kenya's Health...
Digital Transformation

Does the Pandemic’s Impact in East Africa Demand Accelerated Digital Transformation?

Luis Monzon -
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe socio-economic impact in East Africa. While the region has escaped the worst of the health impact - infection and mortality rates are comparatively low next to those of Europe - the impact on...
East Africa

Central Bank of Kenya Lengthens its COVID-19 Emergency Mobile Money Measures

Luis Monzon -
The Central Bank of Kenya announced that it will extend the measures placed on mobile money transactions put forth back in March. Charges for mobile money transactions of up to KES1000 ($9,39) and the withdrawal of money between bank accounts...
East Africa

PLWSCD are at Higher Risk of Complications when Infected with COVID-19

Luis Monzon -
Persons Living with Sickle Cell Disease (PLWSCD), are at a higher risk of getting infected with COVID-19, Kenya's Health Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), Dr Rashid Aman says. The CAS noted that PLWSCD are more likely to get severe illness if...
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NAMFISA Empowers Consumers with New Education Portal

NAMFISA, in collaboration with Green Enterprise Solutions (Green), officially launched its Consumer Education Website. Held at NAMFISA’s Head Office in...
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