The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has launched an upgraded Single Customs Territory (SCT) Centralised Platform, designed to facilitate seamless and efficient cross-border trade among partner states. The platform, unveiled at the EAC Secretariat Headquarters during the International Customs Day celebration, enables real-time data exchange between customs and port authorities across the region. EAC Secretary General Veronica Nduva emphasized the platform’s crucial role in advancing regional integration by addressing key challenges such as customs clearance delays, non-tariff barriers, and high transaction costs. “The Single Customs Territory was established in 2014 to simplify and automate the movement of goods across the…
Author: Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo
Lorine Otamo is a science journalist who covers health, technology, agriculture, and climate change. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and a knack for simplifying complex scientific topics.
WhiteCap Crisp launched its “Stay Crisp” campaign with an exclusive vision boarding experience at the Capital Club. The event, centred around clarity, focus, and ambition, featured life coach Jennifer Karina guiding guests through vision board creation. Industry leaders, media, and lifestyle influencers, including brand influencers Winnie Rioba and Tatiana Karanja, attended the intimate gathering. “The ‘Stay Crisp’ campaign is about embracing a fresh mindset and staying true to your goals with confidence and clarity,” said Wanjiru Murage, Marketing Manager, WhiteCap Crisp. “We believe WhiteCap Crisp is more than a beer; it inspires intentionality, purpose, clarity, and blending creativity in our…
Justice Chacha Mwita prohibited Safaricom from implementing the notice, which would have imposed a three-year expiry period on Bonga Points. The judge declared that once awarded, Bonga Points become the property of the customer, relinquishing any rights Safaricom has over them. The court further declared the notice a violation of consumer economic rights, rendering it unconstitutional. “Having considered the petition, responses, and arguments by parties, I come to the following conclusions. First, this court has jurisdiction to hear and determine this petition,” Justice Mwita stated. “Second, once bonga points are awarded, the points become the customers’ property and the 1st…
Nairobi Fashion Week, Kenya’s premier fashion event, returns for its seventh edition with a bold new theme: Regenerative Fashion Renaissance: Restoring Culture and Nature. This year’s event, which will take place from January 29th to February 1st, 2025, at the Sarit Center, will spotlight fashion that minimises environmental harm and actively restores ecosystems, communities, and cultures. Shifting beyond traditional sustainability, this year’s theme emphasises regenerative fashion, focusing on replenishing resources, revitalizing ecosystems, and empowering local communities throughout the fashion supply chain. “This theme aligns with our vision of positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainability,” says Brian Kihindas, Creative…
Kenya plans to implement a visa-free policy for most African citizens, allowing them to enter and stay there for up to 2 months. This move aims to boost tourism and strengthen inter-African relations. On Tuesday, the Kenyan Cabinet approved recommendations to grant visa-free entry to citizens of most African countries, excluding Somalia and Libya. “As part of efforts to support open skies policies and tourism growth, a key proposal is to grant eTA exemptions to all African countries—except Somalia and Libya—due to security concerns. This initiative aims to promote regional integration and ease travel across the continent. Most African visitors…
Xiaomi Kenya unveiled its highly anticipated Redmi Note 14 Series at an exclusive event at the JW Marriott Hotel on Tuesday. This exciting lineup comprises three flagship-level devices: the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G, Redmi Note 14 Pro, and Redmi Note 14, all engineered to deliver exceptional photography, durability, and performance at an incredible value. Flagship-Level Photography with AI-Powered Cameras The Redmi Note 14 Series boasts cutting-edge camera technology, designed to capture extraordinary detail and creativity. Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G and Redmi Note 14 Pro feature a 200MP AI camera system with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), advanced zoom capabilities,…