Tatu City Special Economic Zone has received a boost from the governments of the United States, Finland and Canada who will fund a sustainable, accessible and affordable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at the facilityTatu City announced on March 6, 2024, that the funding was secured by a medical oxygen producer that will have a presence in the 5-000-acre new city bordering the nation's capital. Hewatele, a medical oxygen producer in Kenya, secured a USD20 million funding package from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnfund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada. "Hewatele's investment, backed by the world’s preeminent development finance institutions and foundations, represents a transformation of healthcare in Kenya and across East Africa,” stated David Karimi, Deputy Country Head, Kenya, at Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City.

March 07, 2024 15:39 UTC

Bebe Rexha had all eyes on her as she attended the star-studded 2024 Billboard Women In Music event in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The I'm Good hitmaker, 34, sizzled up a storm in a plunging corset-style black gown that highlighted her ample cleavage. Underneath she wore sheer black stockings, and completed the outfit with pointed-toe black heels. Bebe Rexha had all eyes on her as she attended the star-studded 2024 Billboard Women In Music event in Los Angeles on WednesdayThe I'm Good hitmaker, 34, sizzled up a storm in a plunging corset-style black gown that highlighted her ample cleavageThe 2024 Billboard Women In Music event was held at YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California. According to Billboard, the Women In Music honorees each 'demonstrate the degree to which music has become a global enterprise.'

March 07, 2024 15:35 UTC

Cricket fans will witness an emotional farewell from Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik as he gears up for his final Indian Premier League (IPL) season in 2024. Starting with Delhi Daredevils, he later played for Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and currently with Royal Challengers Bangalore. As per ESPNcricinfo, the upcoming 2024 season will mark the end of Karthik’s IPL playing career. Beyond the Playing FieldWhile bidding adieu to the IPL as a player, Dinesh Karthik has already embarked on a second career. IPL 2024 – Legacy of Excellence: Dinesh KarthikDinesh Karthik leaves an indelible mark in the IPL record books, amassing over 4500 runs with 20 half-centuries in 240 matches.

March 07, 2024 15:26 UTC

The rise of women governors marks a significant milestone towards gender equality and representation in the country. Murega Baichu, Meru County First GentlemanMurega Baichu is the husband of Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza. He got married to Governor Kawira Mwangaza in May 2018, following her 2017 electoral win as Women’s Representative. Together, they strike a balance between their demanding professional lives and their personal time, dedicating Sundays exclusively to each other. Ali Kanga, Kwale County First GentlemanAli Kanga is the supportive husband of Kwale's newly elected Governor, Fatuma Achani.

March 07, 2024 15:14 UTC

Hugo Boss on Thursday forecast operating profit for 2024 below market expectations, as it flagged persistently weak consumer confidence, in particular in distinct European economies. The German fashion house estimates earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 430 million to 475 million euros, below analysts' estimate of 490 million euros ($534.1 million) in a company-provided poll. However, unfavourable currency effects coupled with an increasingly promotional market dampened margin improvement at the end of 2023, the company said. Hugo Boss forecast sales growth of between 3% and 6% in 2024 to around 4.30 billion to 4.45 billion euros, also below an estimate of 4.56 billion euros in a company-provided poll, and a marked slowdown compared to a 18% rise in sales in 2023. The company confirmed its preliminary figure for an operating profit of 410 million euros in 2023.

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Gwyneth Paltrow used to have a "difficult relationship" with her stepchildren. Speaking at the Visionary Women's International Women’s Day Summit, she said: "Yeah, it's a b****, right, guys? No, I actually, I really like to talk about this because it's one of my biggest learnings as a human being. "The path to here was really rough. it's almost like you have to embody the spirit of the sun and just give and not expect anything back.

March 07, 2024 14:30 UTC

The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology has launched the third-year projects of the Konza Technopolis Programme with the support of the government of Korea. Konza Technopolis Economic Innovation Partnership Program (EIPP) is conducted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance of Korea through the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) which launched four projects to speed up the development of the program. The launch was attended by ICT PS John Tanui, Konza Board chair Raphael Munavu, KOTRA Director Park Chul, and acting Ambassador of Korea Nam Sang Kyoo. Speaking while presiding over the launch on Tuesday, ICT Principal Secretary John Tanui noted that the programme was envisioned in 2021. "I today launched the Konza Technopolis (EIPP) third-year projects which were envisioned in 2021.

March 07, 2024 14:22 UTC

A robbery with violence suspect has been arrested by the patrol officers in the Weitemere area in Nyeri county. The suspect,35, was arrested on Tuesday after a tip-off from the public leading to a manhunt that flushed him from his hideout. The suspect is set to be arraigned at a court in Nyeri. The police further said that the suspect has been involved in various attacks reported in the area since his release from prison in December 2023. ''The ex-convict has been remanded at King'ong'o prison without the option of a bail following his criminal record,'' the police said.

March 07, 2024 14:17 UTC

President William Ruto has announced that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party will alternate the gender of its candidates while fielding presidential and gubernatorial candidates in the upcoming elections to ensure gender equality. “We must, as a party, lead from the front and we must make rules that when Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and myself will have decided..., we must also agree that if a man is a candidate for president in our party, the woman must be the deputy and if a woman is the candidate, the running mate must be a man," he announced. We must be intentional and deliberate about it otherwise it will not happen. The Head of State has also called on the National Assembly to support the report of the National Dialogue Committee (Nadco), which contains proposals on how to achieve the two-thirds gender rule. It also proposes that the Elections Act 2011 be amended to ensure that party lists meet the two-thirds gender principle.

March 07, 2024 13:53 UTC

Rumours and speculation are rife about the possible return of the iconic Tata Nano in an electric avatar. Tata Nano EV coming soon? Here’s the truthLast year, a purported picture of the ‘upcoming Tata Nano EV’ was circulating online with various claims. Some claimed that it was Ratan Tata’s dream car, the ‘Tata Nano’ in a new ‘Avatar’, while others said that it is in the works with an incredible range. If it goes electric, the Nano EV could become India’s most affordable electric car in the country.

March 07, 2024 13:35 UTC

The former Kenya Air Force officer sustained a spinal injury and a fracture around the waist in 1987 that left him bedridden. He said his quest for justice from the Kenya Defence Forces had hit a dead end. Ochanda recounted that at the time of sustaining the injury, he was working in the artillery department at the Embakasi Barracks. The former soldier told the Senate committee that the commanding officer told him to proceed on leave pending retirement. On September 26, 2023, the High Court in Nairobi again issued a warrant of arrest against Defence PS.

March 07, 2024 13:34 UTC

Shark Tank India has witnessed some game-changing startups, with their optimistic founders entering the Tank with the intention of enlisting the aid of the “Sharks”. BrainwiredBrainwired, a groundbreaking agritech startup hailing from Kerala, made its mark on Season 1, Episode 18 of Shark Tank India with its innovative machine-learning device for livestock health monitoring, WeStock. These five developments, showcased on Shark Tank India, offer a glimpse into the future of various industries. Shark Tank India has thus become a national phenomenon, igniting a spark of innovation and entrepreneurship across the country. Also Read: Shark Tank India: Five Startups That Became Successful After The Show

March 07, 2024 13:11 UTC

Pupils from Lime House School, along with Dalston parish council and community members, spent the morning of March 2 tidying the play area and community centre. The initiative was organised by Year 10 student, Mateo Ng, to coincide with the Chinese New Year. A team effort, all involved were rewarded with cake.

March 07, 2024 13:03 UTC

After a slowdown sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, Mango has in recent months inaugurated several large stores around the globe. Photo: Angela Weiss / AFP/FileSource: AFPSpanish fashion retailer Mango, founded 40 years ago in Barcelona, is ramping its global expansion despite economic uncertainties that have shaken some other global mass-market apparel giants. After a slowdown sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic, the family-owned company has in recent months inaugurated several large stores around the globe. It has more than 2,700 stores in over 115 countries, compared to nearly 6,000 worldwide for Zara-owner Inditex, Spain's other clothing retail success story. Andic quickly opened dozens of more stores in Spain and then abroad, starting in neighbouring Portugal and France, all under the name Mango.

March 07, 2024 11:27 UTC

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has launched a campaign in India aimed at boosting tourist travel to Kenya. The board will offer incentives to travel agents to uplift Kenya as a preferred tourist destination for its citizens. Last year, Kenyan tour operators flooded Chinese social media sites in search of tourists from the East Asian nation. The targeting of Chinese tourists in their social media is part of the Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) strategic plan 2021-2025. Notably, popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are not accessible in the country.

March 07, 2024 11:00 UTC