THE CABRIO RUIRU COFFEE FAIR 2022

The Cabrio Ruiru Coffee Fair 2022 Exhibition Area

The Ruiru Coffee fair and national conference was held in Ruiru, Kenya on the 10^th Thursday and 11^th Friday, February 2022. The event is proudly hosted by The Coffee Research Institute.

The objective of the fair was to educate Coffee farmers and individuals in the coffee industry and as well promote coffee to a wider audience. The fair will also have lectures and discussion panels on marketing, certifications and coffee farming techniques throughout the fair.

 The event brought together coffee industry stakeholders, including coffee growers, millers roasters, crop protection companies, Exporters, marketers, Farm inputs and machinery suppliers.

Penagos Colombian Machine Manufacturer & Exporter

Global Coffee machine exporters from Colombia; Penagos were present in the Event. Penagos looks forward to providing Technologies in the Coffee post-harvesting Processes that will see Kenya boost local Milling industries and especially small Scale enterprises (SME’s).The technology is a boost to Kenya’s Government “Made in Kenya” Agenda as now most Coffee production  from farm, to factories and Milling will now be locally enhanced.

Penagos Kenya Team & Ms Claudia

Ms Claudia Vaca, a diplomat from the Colombian Embassy Commercial Department visited the fair and was very pleased to visit the stand of Penagos, a Colombian company exporting machinery of post-harvest processing. Starbucks had selected Penagos technology and coffee processing machines, to give to Kenyan cooperatives of farmers due to their quality and environmental positive impact.

Ms. Claudia Vaca,
Colombian
Embassy in Kenya

Kenya Coffee is considered one the finest of its kind, grown at high altitude with ideal growing conditions. 

The Ruiru,Thika and Kiambu areas in Kenya are synonymous with coffee growing owing to the perfect climate, oils and abundance of water.

Kenyan Coffee is sold all over the world and is enjoyed by consumers and blenders, particularly the AA grades.

The Role of Cabrio in the entire exhibition was to offer farmers new opportunities with AgCelence,a technology from BASF which defines products that defines products that deliver incremental Value through a range of benefits beyond established disease control. This includes bigger berries, healthy and uniform ripened crop. 

This hence increases Coffee yield beyond Coffee Berry Disease (CBD) Control hence leaving customers with higher profits and more confidence with greatest sense of pride and fulfilment as their crops grow FIT and healthy. You can get Cabrio 250 EC fungicide at any Agrovet.

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New radio station in Isiolo targets marginalised areas

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Isiolo resident and philanthropist Abdulhakim Abdulrahman cuts a ribbon to open a community radio station in Isiolo town on December 19, 2020.

Waweru Wairimu | Nation Media Group

By Waweru Wairimu

Nation Media Group

Information is power and lack of it is dangerous, especially for those living in insecurity-prone areas in Kenya’s northern region where network connectivity is still a challenge. This normally makes it hard for residents to get crucial services which are mostly concentrated in the towns.

It is for this reason that banditry cases in far flung areas are reported at least a day after they happen, as security officers and residents have to travel for many kilometres to climb on trees and hills to make calls to government agencies.

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants have on several occasions destroyed telephone masts in Mandera and Wajir counties in order to disrupt local communication, making it hard for police to seek reinforcements in time and prevent subsequent crimes.

Herders in far flung areas in Merti and Garbatulla in Isiolo County have on several occasions lost their livestock to diseases as they lack information on the county government’s vaccination programmes.

Again, for lack of information on weather, many families get displaced when their houses are marooned by floods.

Expand scope

While the three local radio stations that broadcast in Swahili and Borana play an important role in sharing of crucial information, their scope does not cover the entire Isiolo County, making many residents miss out on information that could have saved their lives and their sources of livelihoods.

In efforts to bridge the gap and complement the efforts made by the radio stations, a philanthropist and a resident of Isiolo, Abdulhakim Abdulrahman, now plans to start a community radio stations that will cover the entire county’s over 25,000 square kilometres.

The radio station, which will broadcast in Somali, Kimeru, Turkana, Borana and Samburu languages, aims at giving voice to residents of the far flung areas. It will also preach peace between the local communities and those in neighbouring counties.

Promote local culture

Mr Abdulrahman said the station will, apart from providing employment to local residents and raising awareness, promote local culture and provide training opportunities for youths in journalism for them not to indulge in drug and substance abuse.

“It will provide a platform for residents and the marginalised communities in the far flung areas to share their concerns and push for their interests,” he said, adding that the radio station will run programmes on women, children and youths rights, health and talent.

By residents telling their diverse stories and sharing their positive experiences, he said, youths will be empowered to be self-reliant and desist from involvement in crime and promiscuous behaviour.

“Our people will receive useful information on the government programmes and offices they can find assistance from as well as business advice and encouragement,” Mr Abdulrahman said.

He added that the station will endeavour to refrain from politics by all means.

Platform for youth

Talented youths will also be given platform to showcase their prowess and hone their skills.

Ms Anab Kassim, an activist, said the radio station will go long way in ensuring that residents in remote areas access information just like those in urban centres.

“In most cases, they are left out in key decisions and this (radio) will make them be at par with those in towns,” said Ms Anab.

The radio station will also assist in eliminating female genital mutilation, which still remains prevalent in the county, among other outdated practices, she said.

The station, which will be based in Isiolo town, will go on air in January 2021.

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Kenya to begin commercial farming of GM maize by 2023 -Cancerous or Not???

 

Kenya to begin commercial farming of GM maize by 2023  

• Nov 06, 2020

Media captionKenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Karlo director-general Eliud Kireger addresses journalists at the National Performance Trial for BT maize fields in Kisumu.

Karlo has concluded research into the Bt Maize variety and developed suitable seeds for various ecological zones around the country

By George Kaiga

Kenya may introduce commercial farming of Genetically Modified (GM) maize variety by 2023.

This, according to Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation (Karlo) director general Eliud Kireger, is part of the strategy to enhance the country’s food security.

Dr Krieger said the research agency has sought approval from the government through the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) before the new maize variety, known as Bt Maize, is formally introduced in the country.

James Karanja, coordinator BT maize technology, at the National Performance Trial field in Kisumu.

NBA regulates research and commercial activities involving Genetically Modified Organisms to ensure safety of human and animal health as well as adequate level of protection of the environment.

Speaking during a media sensitisation forum at Karlo, Kibos in Kisumu, Dr Kireger said National Performance Trials on the new maize varieties have concluded successfully.

He added that the pest-resistant crop will not only help farmers increase yields by reducing damage caused by stem-borer and insect pests but also improve quality of produce.

“The country is losing about 40% of the 42 million bags of maize to stem-borer and other pests and we have to import to make up for the losses,” he said.

 Dr Kireger allayed fears that GM foods cause cancer saying many other countries have been using them with no reported harm.

 

A section of the BT maize trial field at Karlo, Sugar Research Institute in Kisumu.

“The Bt maize has already been approved to work in countries like South Africa, Nigeria and Malawi where the technology has helped them double their maize yields,” he added.

Dr James Karanja, principal researcher of the Tela maize project, said Bt maize has been planted on six different sites in the country that represent target agro-ecological environments to test their performance.

The tests helped the research institute to develop various varieties of seeds to suit the different ecological conditions ranging from low to high altitudes.

Dr Karanja said the country may import the first batch of the Bt maize seeds from South Africa before Kenya Seed Company is allowed to do multiplication of the seeds locally.

Wady El Nile Operations in Kenya, Kenya-Egypt Bilateral Relations

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All about Wady El-Nile

Kenya-Egypt Bilateral Relations

Following a one day on Sunday,4th October-Monday,5th October visit by H.E President Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta in Egypt where he met his counterpart, Egypt's President Abdel Fattah-Al Sisi, this made it easy for trade relations between the two African nations.

This saw Commercial Bank of Egypt (CIB) becoming the first bank to establish its presence in Kenya in April this 2020.

Its due to these ties that Many Egyptian countries have expressed interest in investing in Kenya's Investment opportunities; starting herein with Wady El Nile.

Wady El Nile has so far established its New Branch in Nairobi, Kenya.

Let's do business with our fellow Africans;

"We are Africans and Africa is our Business"

 

Eng. Hany Dahy-Chairman and Managing Director
Former Egypt's Minister of Transport, currently 
 Egypt's Chief of Engineer's Syndicate 

Message from the Chairman

Introduction

Wady El Nile for Contracting and Real Estate Investment is an Egyptian Joint Stock company established in 1980 to be one of the leading companies in project management and real estate investment, with headquarters in Egypt with two other branches in Kenya and Uganda serving both the public and private sector. To strengthen our presence in the real estate industry, the company participates in all real estate exhibitions locally and internationally

Our company is currently contributing to the establishment of major national projects in Egypt with dedication, efficiency and outstanding performance in compliance with the international standards, use of advanced technology through highly qualified teamwork and Board of Directors.

Our Mission is to deliver world-class development projects through advanced technology.

Our Vision is to transfer knowledge and technology for mutual Economic Development between Kenya and Egypt via COMESA Window.

Looking Forward to Working Together.

 

Our Vast Experience in Egypt

Our past projects in Egypt include; 

• Residential urban development, 
• healthcare and medical equipment, 
• Public and administrative projects,
• transportation and infrastructure projects
• education facilities projects
• youths and sports centres
• Archaeological sites restoration projects
• irrigation projects, 
• technology Solutions
• international projects eg participated internationally in the management of projects design and implementation of international exhibitions.

Read more on Wady El Nile's Official Website:www.wadynile.com/

Eng.Ahmed Eldakamawey,
 Kenyan Branch Manager

Wady El Nile's Contribution to Kenya's Big Four Agenda and Vision 2030

It is worth noting that Wady El Nile has got an Amazing Coincidence with Kenyan Government's Big Four Agenda and Vision 2030 Goals.

From Big Four's Pillar herein:

• Manufacturing
• Food Security
• Universal Health Coverage (UHC)
• Affordable Housing

Big Four Agenda V: Affordable Housing for all

The Jubilee Government has set a target of building 500,000 new affordable houses. Wady El Nile has positioned itself in Kenya to help deliver on this government transformation agenda. Wady El Nile has built over 30,000 residential homes during its period of existence.

it's worth noting that Wady El Nile has got excellent payment strategies of up to 7-year instalments; which will be of much help in fulfilling the Kenyan Government goal on "Affordable Housing" which will be affordable for all Kenyan social classes.

Below is a video presentation of its recently Completed "Upville Project" in October 2019

                                                 Upville Real Estate Project

                                                Wady El-Nile's Scope of Work

 

Big Four Agenda III: Universal Health Coverage for all Kenyans

The national government has invested heavily to make access to health care a reality for millions of Kenyans at affordable or no cost. In the delivery of this agenda, the government aims at setting up and refurbishing existing health infrastructure all across the country. Wady El Nile has extensive experience in developing health-related infrastructure with over 850 health units, emergency departments, blood banks and radiology centres. In addition, Wady El Nile has developed and equipped over 1800 units. Wady El Nile’s experience in the health sector makes it a potentially very strong partner for the government of Kenya in delivery of this agenda.

Its hospitals currently serve over 7,700 Patients

Big Four Agenda II:100% Food Security and Nutrition

The Government of Kenya has a target of placing over 1,000,000 acres of arid and semi-arid land under irrigation by the end of the financial year 2020-2021. This is in order to boost food security and ensure access to food for all and a decent life for all Kenyans. Wady El Nile is strategically positioned to support the Government of Kenya deliver on this agenda owing to its experience in setting up irrigation infrastructure in Egypt. Wady El Nile has developed dozens of kilometres of irrigation channels, canals and waterways in Egypt and across the region.

VISION 2030 Foundation Pillar IV: Deploying World Class Infrastructure Facilities and Services

Development of Key Infrastructure has been a key focus of the Government of Kenya, in particular Roads, Rail, Energy and Water Infrastructure. These are critical interventions that are required to jump-start the economy and vault the country to a middle-income industrialized status as spelt out in Vision 2030, the national development blueprint. Wady El Nile has established and developed more than 250 railway stations and 3 main ports according to the world-class standards and requirements in this industry. This experience makes Wady El Nile an ideal partner in the fulfilment of the infrastructure vision spelt out in Kenya’s vision 2030

Under manufacturing, Wady El Nile has operationalised an Aluminium factory in Egypt.

Office Locations:

Wady El Nile Kenya Branch Office Location:

Our branch offices in Kenya are in Mirage Building, 9, 10, M1, Waiyaki Way, Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254 20 2494466. 

Email: Kenya@wadynile.com

Website: http://wadynile.com/

Editors Key Point Analysis

"Its high time that we focus on bilateral relations with our fellow African Counterparts.

Wady El Nile's Mission and Vision on Big four Agendas is a superb workable Investment.

Its Strategy on flexible Payment Plans is a Win-Win Deal"

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Muhoro_P_Wamuyu

K254 Nairobi News

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