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Kenya shifts to value addition in mining push

Nairobi, April 28 -- Kenya is moving away from the long-standing practice of extracting and exporting raw minerals, adopting a new policy direction that prioritises local processing, value addition an... Read More


Aurigene to invest $100 M across Small Molecules, Peptides, Neutraceuticals and Biologics

India, April 28 -- Image credit- shutterstock Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services announced a $100 million investment plan, earlier this year to accelerate growth in its CRDMO services across Small mole... Read More


Trader charged over use of fake invoices

Nairobi, April 28 -- A businessman has been charged at the Milimani Law Courts with tax fraud involving use of fictitious invoices. Peterson Maina Waruhiu, who is a director of Urotide Investment Lim... Read More


Why companies are going for private debt in capital hunt

Nairobi, April 28 -- Companies seeking capital are preferring private debt from non-bank investment vehicles compared to bank loans and equity investment by private equity and venture capital funds, a... Read More


Seven red flags to look out for in Kenya's higher education

Nairobi, April 28 -- Last week we delved into the dicey world of doctoral education in Kenya. Many readers reached out to tell their own horror stories in their own higher learning journeys. While la... Read More


Namuganza accuses Among of using Gen Muhoozi's name to advance speakership bid

Uganda, April 28 -- Bukono County MP-elect Persis Namuganza has accused Parliament Speaker Anita Annet Among of exploiting the name of Uganda's military chief and First Son, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, t... Read More


IGG rejects extension as Kabale lags on asset declarations

Uganda, April 28 -- Authorities in Kabale District have blamed poor internet connectivity and limited digital skills among civil servants for slow compliance with the mandatory online declaration of a... Read More


Sembabule farmers petition Museveni over disputed goat project land

Uganda, April 28 -- Farmers in Sembabule District have petitioned President Museveni over the management of a disputed goat breeding project, citing funding delays, alleged land grabbing attempts, and... Read More


Workers down tools in Bushenyi over alleged attacks by leader

Uganda, April 28 -- Administrative services at Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipal Council were paralysed on Tuesday after civil servants staged a sit-down strike, protesting alleged political interference and ... Read More


Faith and medicine key to healing, says Soroti Catholic bishop

Uganda, April 28 -- The Bishop of Soroti Catholic Diocese, Rt Rev Joseph Eciru, on Tuesday led prayers for the sick, urging Christians to pray with faith, saying "Jesus will restore him or her." 15 d... Read More