Day: April 20, 2021

Andela expands to new regions outside Africa

Teresa Chepkemoi

Andela has announced expansion in sourcing engineering talents from other world regions in a move that will see its clients tap into global expertise. Andela has been connecting software engineers with business opportunities globally. Applicants to Andela from outside Africa have increased by 750% in the last six months. Despite growth in global talent pool, Africa also recorded a 500% growth in the past six months. “Andela’s mission is to connect brilliance with opportunity. This expansion has always been part of our long term roadmap, and we’re excited that the…

Joho – Plant to have coast political party still on

Maureen Neema

Mombasa Governor, Ali Hassan Joho has insisted that plan to have a Coastal Unity party in the near future is still in progress. He was speaking during an Iftar in Jomvu constituency, where he said the plans hit a snag due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The coastal based political party which is set to be launched in June is argued that will resonate with the needs of the locals. It is alleged that plan to form a coastal political party was hatched at State House in March last year where…

Thousands of youths conned in non-existent ‘Mara Crescent’ Job

Erwin Mutuku

Police have begun investigation into an incident where scammers minted millions of shillings from unsuspecting youths in a non-existing job application. The fraudster’s who posted as managers of ‘Mara crescent Resort” – which does not exists, receive money in terms of ‘facilitation fee’ from youths who applied to work at the ‘Luxurious Hotel’. The job advert which said there were opening positions for waiter, chefs, front desk and receptionist,  promised good salary, and free accommodation at the hotel. “We are looking for enthusiastic, energetic, friendly staff, to be part of…

Kenya Covid-19 Vaccination Progress – 702,170 already vaccinated

Julius Musungu

According to a report by Kenya Ministry of health release on Monday, a total of 702,170 people all over the country have taken the Covid-19 Vaccination. As per the Ministry of Health plan of vaccinating people aged 58 years and above and people from selected professions such as health workers, teachers the police and members of Armed forces, in the first phase  of rolling out Covid-19 jab, 397,539 of those already vaccinated are aged 58 years and above, 141,146 are health care workers, 106,147 are teachers while 57,338 are security…