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Patrick Vidija

Humanitarian agency banks on annual learning event to drive innovation, growth

Under the theme 'Enabling rural economies; Creating lasting impact for digital ecosystem in Africa', the two-day event will be held in Nairobi between October 15 and 16.

By Patrick Vidija 1 month ago

Humanitarian agency banks on annual learning event to drive innovation, growth

CS Duale says pastoralists key to success of Kenya's climate action

CS Duale says pastoralists key to success of Kenya's climate action

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Labour Ministry to set up unit to tackle workplace sexual harassment

Labour Ministry to set up unit to tackle workplace sexual harassment

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Kenya grappling with 60pc livestock feed shortage

Kenya grappling with 60pc livestock feed shortage

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Macadamia firm secures Sh387 million funding to expand capacity

The funding will be utilised to expand production capacity and undertake several sustainability initiatives.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Macadamia firm secures Sh387 million funding to expand capacity

ILRI proposes cost-effective approach for livestock feed inventory

The proposal seeks to harmonise livestock feed inventory and feed balance assessment strategy within African countries- which are often hard hit by pandemics.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

ILRI proposes cost-effective approach for livestock feed inventory

Forest illegalities undermining restoration efforts, CS Duale says

Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale now says forest illegalities like logging remain the greatest challenge to forest restoration efforts.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Forest illegalities undermining restoration efforts, CS Duale says

Invest more in education for economic growth, report

Pioneering HP Futures initiative convened more than 100 global education and policy-making experts to tackle global learning gap.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Invest more in education for economic growth, report

PICTURES: Aviation workers strike leaves passengers stranded at JKIA

The strike, which began on Tuesday night, has crippled operations at the busy international airport as the workers protest against a controversial takeover deal.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

PICTURES: Aviation workers strike leaves passengers stranded at JKIA

Environment CS Duale urges weatherman to provide accurate forecasts

Duale on Wednesday said weather information is critical to Kenya's overall wellbeing in the wake of the worsening global climate change crisis.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Environment CS Duale urges weatherman to provide accurate forecasts

Women urged to apply for plastic surgery scholarships

Smile Train Education and Training Manager- Africa Patrick Mwai said out of 16 scholars currently being supported by Smile Train in the program, only 3 are women.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Women urged to apply for plastic surgery scholarships

Somalia introduces modern digital identification to enhance banking services

The partnership will advance Somalia's economy while aligning business practices with global standards and reducing financial risks such as fraud and money laundering.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Somalia introduces modern digital identification to enhance banking services

Standard Group's Jacob Ng'etich to head Mudavadi's communication team

Ng'etich, a long friend to Mudavadi will replace Salim Swaleh who was arrested and prosecuted for aiding fraudsters to defraud foreigners.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Standard Group's Jacob Ng'etich to head Mudavadi's communication team

Mpox: Kenyans cautioned against consuming bush meat

Tourism and Wildlife CS Rebecca Miano says although reported cases remain isolated, the prevailing situation foreshadows potential eruption if cautionary counsel goes unheeded.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Mpox: Kenyans cautioned against consuming bush meat

Tourism committee roots for enhanced collaboration to boost numbers

Led by Chairperson Kareke Mbiuki, the committee said Kenya continues to lose potential tourists to competing African destinations with similar attractions across the country.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Tourism committee roots for enhanced collaboration to boost numbers

Parliamentary Committee wants Utalii College granted authority to certify hospitality practitioners

Led by Chairperson Maara Member of Parliament Kareke Mbiuki, the committee voiced concerns over the lack of regulation in the sector's training standards.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Parliamentary Committee wants Utalii College granted authority to certify hospitality practitioners

Huawei announces sponsorship for 2024 World Skills national competition

Huawei said it will support student training in five tracks including IT Networking, Cybersecurity, IT software, Information Network cabling, and Mobile Applications Development.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Huawei announces sponsorship for 2024 World Skills national competition

Parliamentarians push for fair pay and recognition for athletes

The MPs challenged the Youth and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to expand Kenya's participation in more disciplines at the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Parliamentarians push for fair pay and recognition for athletes

Sylvia Jebet: Gen Z engineer pushing for mechanised farms

Sylvia Jebet believes mechanised farms will play a key role in easing the burden of farming across the country.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Sylvia Jebet: Gen Z engineer pushing for mechanised farms

Committee on Appointments says petitions against CS nominees thoroughly reviewed

The Committee on Appointments has defended itself against allegations of ignoring public input during the vetting of Cabinet Secretary nominees and the Attorney General.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Committee on Appointments says petitions against CS nominees thoroughly reviewed

Nairobi to host DaVinci's inaugural coffee flavour championship

At Nairobi, competitors will face a series of espresso-based challenges, judged on technical preparation, flavour complexity, and presentation.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Nairobi to host DaVinci's inaugural coffee flavour championship

Mohamed Zubeyr named Somalia's youngest Ambassador

Zubeyr is among 14 new diplomats including 12 ambassadors and two consuls' general endorsed by the Somali Council of Ministers in an extraordinary session awaiting deployment.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Mohamed Zubeyr named Somalia's youngest Ambassador

City Hall to employ 43 NMS doctors after deal with KMPDU

Following the deal, all 115 medical officers and 18 specialists under NMS will be confirmed to permanent and pensionable terms.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

City Hall to employ 43 NMS doctors after deal with KMPDU

Retired KDF soldiers drill borehole to fight waterborne diseases in Siaya

The newly drilled borehole with a capacity of 8,000 cubic liters of water per day is projected to serve 2,000 people daily.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Retired KDF soldiers drill borehole to fight waterborne diseases in Siaya

Sigh of relief for Kisumu retired soldiers as they get food donations

The umbrella which consists of retired soldiers has been on a journey to take care of the welfare of retired soldiers especially those who cannot fend for themselves.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Sigh of relief for Kisumu retired soldiers as they get food donations

Lawyer Waswa among 30 students picked for ITU-Huawei's inaugural digital talent program

Ms Waswa is among the first group of 30 students from 28 countries who completed development week in Switzerland.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Lawyer Waswa among 30 students picked for ITU-Huawei's inaugural digital talent program

Huawei launches hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa

The hybrid Cloud said the cloud has ramped up investments in Africa to support the continent's development into an intelligent digital hub.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei launches hybrid cloud to accelerate industry intelligence for Africa

AI driving 5G growth but experts think skill gap is major challenge

Although AI is going to make the biggest impact in businesses and individual lives, sustainability and power-hungry issues among other bumps on the road toward full realization.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

AI driving 5G growth but experts think skill gap is major challenge

Retired soldiers deserve decent life, government told

Under the umbrella of Kenya Veterans for Peace, the retired soldiers said the disciplined men and women should not be forgotten for serving the country diligently.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Retired soldiers deserve decent life, government told

Somalia banks on fisheries week to unleash Blue Economy boom

Prime Minister Barre said the event provides an opportunity to showcase its marine resources potential and identify opportunities in addressing challenges within the fisheries sector

By Patrick Vidija and Xinhua 4 months ago

Somalia banks on fisheries week to unleash Blue Economy boom

Huawei eyes 150,000 new talent from Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

The program aims to foster a strong digital leadership and skilled ICT workforce, build a digital talent pool and promote digital literacy among citizens.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei eyes 150,000 new talent from Sub-Saharan Africa by 2027

Mogadishu University seeks collaboration with Poland

During the visit, the team is expected to participate in several working meetings and workshops by WSB University which are key to fostering collaboration with EU Universities.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Mogadishu University seeks collaboration with Poland

How Somalia's forensic audit has increased revenue collection by Sh103 million

Last month, Gutale released a forensic audit report that indicated the government had lost $25,909,521 an equivalent of Sh3.331 billion.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

How Somalia's forensic audit has increased revenue collection by Sh103 million

Reveal the person who ordered shutdown, rights groups tell internet service providers

A section of Digital Rights groups now wants internet service providers to tell Kenyans who ordered for the shutdown last week during the reject Finance Bill protests.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Reveal the person who ordered shutdown, rights groups tell internet service providers

Value-based education key to solving AI ethical challenges, Education PS says

The ministry is implementing its five-year strategic plan that is drawn on digital technology for learning that goes beyond the audiovisuals and simulations to make learning more practical.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Value-based education key to solving AI ethical challenges, Education PS says

Huawei pushes for greener mobile networks to enhance capabilities

Firm said AI is rapidly reaching PCs, mobile phones, wearables, and vehicle-mounted systems, bringing about massive connected objects, rich content, and varied user traffic models.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei pushes for greener mobile networks to enhance capabilities

Maximise on mobile AI to monetize 5.5G user experience, network carriers told

Peng said business model innovation and capability integration are key to maximising return on investment in 5.5G with a focus on delivering a differentiated user experience.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Maximise on mobile AI to monetize 5.5G user experience, network carriers told

How 5G innovation is mapping new course for business success in China

China has built the world's largest and most advanced 5G networks, and by May this year, the number of 5G users in China exceeded 890 million, accounting for over 52 per cent of the global total.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

How 5G innovation is mapping new course for business success in China

Huawei targets operator revenue growth with global launch of 5G-A pioneers' pogram

Huawei has hosted the launch of the 5G-A Pioneers Program aimed at amplifying 5G's success in the 5G-A era and how to tap into the potential of operator revenue growth.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei targets operator revenue growth with global launch of 5G-A pioneers' pogram

Huawei announces plan to bring AI networks to elevate productivity

The plan focuses on building an ecosystem of RAN Intelligent Agent to increase network productivity with its first phase targeting 1,000 site engineers and 10,000 sites

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei announces plan to bring AI networks to elevate productivity

Huawei banks on mobile AI to enhance universal connectivity

Mobile AI era will transform not only human-machine interaction, but also content production and mobile devices, and will revitalise society and create opportunities for the mobile industry.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Huawei banks on mobile AI to enhance universal connectivity

Starehe residents benefit from free medical camp

Residents of Starehe Constituency in Nairobi have undergone a free medical camp after a charity foundation donated over Sh3 million to facilitate the camps.

By Patrick Vidija 5 months ago

Starehe residents benefit from free medical camp

'Seeds for the future': 25 students to travel to China for Huawei's digital skills training

The training aims to cultivate local ICT talent by enhancing knowledge transfer at a local and international level, promoting a greater understanding of and interest in the technology field.

By Patrick Vidija 5 months ago

'Seeds for the future': 25 students to travel to China for Huawei's digital skills training

Keep your friendship with the president and leave me alone, Gachagua tells critics

"The problem you are now is because some people who are friends to the President want to be my bosses. These people including PA's and bloggers want to tell me what to do,".

By Patrick Vidija and Esther Nyambura 5 months ago

Keep your friendship with the president and leave me alone, Gachagua tells critics

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