General News
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Selling your Social Media Followers: Scam or Legit?
Are you looking to quickly increase your social media followers? Selling them may be an option, but it comes with risks. Read on to learn more about how to do it and the platforms you can use to do it safely.
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Feed the Future and Agrilinks 2023 Photo Contest
Share your story and take your chance to win up to $250! Feed the Future and Agrilinks are now accepting submissions for their 2023 Photo Contest. Showcase your work in building a food- and water-secure future for all and submit your action shots by 3/3/23. Capture powerful moments and help us tell the story of the work we’re doing together to end hunger. Come join us on this journey and make a difference!
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Why people are becoming more interested in sustainable living
Sustainable living is a growing trend. People are concerned with what they’re putting into the environment, and they have many reasons for wanting to live more sustainably. The movement has economic, social and cultural benefits as well as being on the rise due to its numerous benefits: both individuals and businesses are embracing sustainability. Implementing sustainable practices doesn’t have to be difficult; there are many good reasons why you should become more sustainable in your personal life!
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Why Salt is replacing Lithium, Vanadium, and Bromine in the Flow Battery for the grid-based storage
The vanadium redox battery (VRB), also known as the vanadium flow battery (VFB) or vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB), is a type of rechargeable flow battery that uses vanadium ions as charge carriers. Vanadium is used because of its ability to exist in a solution in four different oxidation states. This makes it possible to …
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Bank of Kigali Mobile App Records a Sharp Growth in Transaction after Digital Platform Launch
The new BK mobile app has recorded a sharp growth in transaction volumes, value, and onboarded users since its launch two months ago. The number of transactions on the BK mobile App shot up from 2,065 in September valued at a total of KSh18.3 million to 42,088 transactions valued at more than KSh508.4 million. “This …
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German Embassy in Nairobi Invites Eligible Small Organizations for the 4th International Call for Proposals
The German Embassy in Nairobi is calling for proposals from eligible small organizations implementing climate and biodiversity projects focusing on the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to the impacts of climate change, conserving biological diversity and/or conserving natural carbon sinks. Eligible organizations must have at least three years of relevant experience and their average …
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Kenya steps into the manufacturing sector as a new semi-conductors system is launched
H. E. the Deputy President, Hon. Rigathi Gachagua, launched the Ol-Borana semi-conductor system at Dedan Kimathi University in Nyeri County. This system has been designed and built locally in Nyeri County, by Semiconductor Technologies Limited and Dedan Kimathi University. This brand is among the most advanced in the world. The Ol Borana system is a …
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The Public Service Commission to extend the PSIP program to cover the private sector
The Public Service Commission is in the process of expanding the PSIP program to include the private sector. This was said by the Chairman of the Commission, Amb. Anthony Muchiri, on December 13, 2022, at the start of the second session of the second phase of training for PSIP mentors and coaches at a hotel …
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Kenyan Farmers Embrace the Lift of GMO Ban
More than 60 farmers under the umbrella of the Society for Bitech Farmers of Kenya (SOBIFAK) have welcomed the move by the government to lift the ban on GMOs in the country. Addressing the media on Thursday the farmers thanked President William Ruto and the Cabinet for the lifting of the ban saying it will …
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Biometrics and Smart Systems. Is the Smart Vote Casting Smart Enough to Remove Dirt in Politics?
Biometrics refers to measurable physical characteristics that are unique to an individual, such as fingerprints, facial structure, the iris, voice, and heart-rate sensors. Identification and authentication are key uses for biometric devices and systems. Biometric devices are used for security, banking, mobile access and authentication, law enforcement, public transportation, education, home assistants (like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant), …