Paylend, a Kenyan FinTech company raises $2 million seed investment from Next Chymia Consulting HK Limited

This investment will help Paylend grow its operation in the Kenyan market and open new markets in Tanzania, Zambia and Nigeria as part of its next 3 years growth plan NAIROBI, Kenya, Paylend (www.Paylend.africa), a Kenyan FinTech startup focused on providing access to finance and digitizing MSMEs in Kenya have today announced that it has raised $2 million dollars…

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Uganda, DR Congo Speaker’s Root for Regional, Economic Cooperation

Oulanyah and Lukwebo rooted for regional federation to ease market accessibility of goods and services if the two neighbouring countries are to attain regional economic transformation KAMPALA, Uganda, The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah and the President of the Senate of the DR Congo, H.E. Modeste Bahati Lukwebo have agreed to foster bilateral relations that better the lives of…

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Uganda, DR Congo Speaker’s Root for Regional, Economic Cooperation

Oulanyah and Lukwebo rooted for regional federation to ease market accessibility of goods and services if the two neighbouring countries are to attain regional economic transformation KAMPALA, Uganda, The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah and the President of the Senate of the DR Congo, H.E. Modeste Bahati Lukwebo have agreed to foster bilateral relations that better the lives of…

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Parliament to support early childhood care laws

The Executive Committee of the Association argues that the ECCE has a huge stake in the education sector of the country KAMPALA, Uganda, Pre-Primary Teacher Training Institutions’ Association-Uganda (PPTIA) has asked the Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, to cause government to establish a formidable and credible policy that will lead to the establishment of an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)…

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Parliament to support early childhood care laws

The Executive Committee of the Association argues that the ECCE has a huge stake in the education sector of the country KAMPALA, Uganda, Pre-Primary Teacher Training Institutions’ Association-Uganda (PPTIA) has asked the Speaker, Jacob Oulanyah, to cause government to establish a formidable and credible policy that will lead to the establishment of an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE)…

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Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service receives 13 Trailer Mounted Pumps to the tune of Rs 20 million

The acquisition of these high-volume trailer mounted flood pumps will enable the removal of large volumes of water (up to 5000/6000 litres per minute) from flooded areas PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, The Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) received, today, during a Handing-Over Ceremony held at the Coromandel Fire Station, 13 Trailer Mounted Pumps to the tune of Rs 20…

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Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service receives 13 Trailer Mounted Pumps to the tune of Rs 20 million

The acquisition of these high-volume trailer mounted flood pumps will enable the removal of large volumes of water (up to 5000/6000 litres per minute) from flooded areas PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, The Mauritius Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) received, today, during a Handing-Over Ceremony held at the Coromandel Fire Station, 13 Trailer Mounted Pumps to the tune of Rs 20…

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Coronavirus-Nigeria: Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination uptake among People Living with HIV in Nigeria

There is a pressing need to address the inequalities fueling the twin pandemics of HIV and COVID-19 including stronger support for community-led responses ABUJA, Nigeria, The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron variant, has continued to rage, with attendant consequences. The situation is posing an even greater strain on progress with ending AIDS, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment services,…

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Coronavirus-Nigeria: Accelerating COVID-19 vaccination uptake among People Living with HIV in Nigeria

There is a pressing need to address the inequalities fueling the twin pandemics of HIV and COVID-19 including stronger support for community-led responses ABUJA, Nigeria, The emergence of the COVID 19 omicron variant, has continued to rage, with attendant consequences. The situation is posing an even greater strain on progress with ending AIDS, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment services,…

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Civil Society Innovation Fund- Project launching preparation Meeting

The projects are expected to start in February and March and develop activities in many regions and cities ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, The AFD Board approved the funding of the Civil Society Innovation Fund (CSIF) On December 15, 2021. The program aims at strengthening the diversification and innovation of Ethiopian civil society, ensuring a pluralistic and democratic organizational sphere, novel and creative…

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