by Gilitics Media | Apr 15, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, Featured, Impact stories, Tourism
The Permanent Secretary State Department of Shipping and Maritime, Mr. Shadrack Mwadime has urged the youth in the Coastal region to be aggressive in taking opportunities in the shipping and maritime industry.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Blue Radio, Mr. Mwadime noted the numerous job opportunities in the blue economy specifically for seafarers.
The PS mentioned that the increase in the number of institutions offering seafarers courses, such as Bandari Maritime Academy, Jomo Kenyatta University of Science and Technology, Technical University of Mombasa, and Pioneer University gives youth an opportunity that they need to actively explore.
by Allan Kai | Apr 5, 2023 | Corporate, Featured, News
The Association of Media Women in Kenya (AMWIK), in conjunction with the Kenya Community Media Network, on Tuesday held a workshop on sexual harassment in the media industry in Mombasa. The event was attended by journalists and media professionals from various media houses in the county, and aimed to raise awareness about the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace.
AMWIK, in collaboration with partners such as Article 19 and the PROTECT – Kenya Project, has developed a model sexual harassment policy that they hope will be adopted by media houses that do not have a mechanism to handle sexual harassment in the workplace.
by Gilitics Media | Mar 25, 2023 | Business, Corporate, education, Featured, Impact stories, Technology
Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) in partnership with the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and The Swahili Pot Hub Foundation (SPH), yesterday launched the Kenya Innovation Bridge (KIB) platform.
The launch took place at Swahili Pot Hub. It was graced by dignitaries including, Dr. Mbwarii Kame, the County Executive Committee Member – Education, Mr. Anwar Ahmed, County Chief Officer ICT, Swahilipot Hub Chief Operating Officer, Atrash Ali, and Mr. George Masila, KeNIA, Communication and Partnership lead (Senior Corporate Communications) among others.
by Gilitics Media | Jan 20, 2023 | Blue Economy, Business, Corporate, Current Affairs, Featured, News, Politics
The national government will release 1.4 billion shillings to compensate displaced families in Likoni to facilitate the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) construction.
by Gilitics Media | Dec 1, 2022 | Agribusiness, Blue Economy, Business, Corporate, Current Affairs, education, Featured, Impact stories, News, Politics
By Patrick Chiriba and Jael Jepkemoi
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the eagerly awaited Hustler Fund at Green Park Terminus in Nairobi.
Speaking during the launch, the president said the fund would be vital in unlocking economic equality in the country.
“I am happy that from today we shall all be equal as Kenyans. This is the fund that is going to equalize all the people of Kenya so that every citizen can know that they matter and they count,” he said.
by Gilitics Media | Nov 29, 2022 | Climate Change, Corporate, Current Affairs, Environment, Impact stories
By Ian Mutiso
Youths have been urged to actively participate in climate change challenge initiatives for sustainability and continuity in making the world a better place.
Azeb Asrat, Rotary Club International District Governor said youngsters have the energy and potential to significantly contribute to humanitarian efforts to combat the negative effects of climate change.