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Kisii tea directors are up in arms against the encroachment on land jointly purchased by the two factories in Transmara, Narok County, ten years ago.As of this week, only 856 acres of the mill's original 1,300 acres have been traced.Directors said the intruders repeatedly thwarted efforts to trace the missing parts.Ombasa Omweno board officials named Mr Nyamache, Mr Kiamokama, Mr Ebelehe Itumbe and Mr Lianyamwamu as those affected.He spoke of farmers struggling to access their land for intended purposes due to skirmishes with invading insurgents.The land was purchased in 2012 but remained unused for many years due to local protests.The…

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The European Union will fund three new Cape Verdean civil society projects on sustainable tourism in protected areas with €2.7 million to be implemented in Santo Antão, Sant Nicolau and Fogo, it was announced on Monday, January 29th. .The European Union Delegation in Cape Verde said in a statement that the funding, which is expected to be signed this Tuesday, will be provided under a thematic program for civil society organizations.”This direct support to civil society organizations and partners strengthens the European Union's commitment to sustainable tourism in Cape Verde,” the official said, adding that public-private collaboration will take place…

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Mr. Ebenezer Asante, MTN Group Senior Vice President Markets; a A prominent telecommunications executive has called on African governments to enable them to leverage technology to improve cross-border trade and ease of doing business in West Africa.At the recent Africa Prosperity Dialogue event in Accra, Ghana, MTN Group's senior vice president of markets, Ebenezer Asante, urged industry and government officials to stop what he called “tyranny” and close borders. He appealed for support for cross-border trade. of sovereignty. ”Mr. Asante praised Ghana's move to offer visa-free travel to Africans, but lamented the difficulties Africans experience when making cross-border payments and…

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Ferns are planted near the Fern Dell Riverbed in Griffith Park during an Earth Day fern planting event. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)Getty Images There is no doubt that it has never been more important for business leaders and companies to be clear about who they are and what they stand for. Your values, ESG credentials, and philanthropy are key to building a purpose-driven culture and attracting the best talent. It's no longer just about money. Demonstrating that you have a robust ESG (environmental, social and governance) purpose, whether by achieving B Corp status or through diversity and inclusion policies,…

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HAWTHORNE — A Loretto Avenue plastic manufacturing company has sued the district, alleging its property rights were violated when officials rezoned an abandoned paint factory.Nexus Plastics claims the borough has refused to redevelop the former factory despite presenting the most viable future for the derelict site. The company manufactures polyethylene packaging with his second office less than an hour east of Los Angeles.The local site, operated by Nexus Plastics, is adjacent to the former factory to the north.The company wants to expand its operations by acquiring the Scone Street site and constructing a 60,000-square-foot industrial building, according to a complaint…

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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the budget for the financial year 2024-25 on February 1. From increasing funding for AI-based technologies and prioritizing funding for school infrastructure, to reducing GST on educational products and services and the need to expand GST, to establishing existing and new space agencies. Additionally, the education sector has high expectations for the upcoming Budget 2024-25.Gautam Rajgarhia, vice chairman of Delhi Public Schools, pointed out that rural schools lack adequate infrastructure. There is a lack of essential facilities such as clean toilets, libraries, science laboratories, digital facilities, and sports equipment. Rajgahia added…

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FALL RIVER — A TV show taped in Fall River last summer focused on the abundance of outdoor activities available within city limits. The challenge now, city tourism experts say, is to learn from this experience and help visitors explore Fall River on their own. “I think Fall River has a really underrated outdoor brand,” said Mike Labossière, the city's forester. He was one of several local residents featured in an episode of “Explore New England,” an outdoor travel tourism themed television series available on NESN, YouTube and Roku. Labossière, “Explore New England” host and executive producer Tom Richardson, and…

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Hoteliers say they believe the surge in domestic tourists has increased the demand for swimming pools in Nepal's tourist city Sauraha.However, uncontrolled proliferation of pools raises ecological concerns for Chitwan National Park and its diverse wildlife.Potential environmental threats include the effects of chlorine, disinfectant by-products, and heavy metal contamination, calling for sustainable tourism practices. CHITWAN, Nepal — Rajendra Ariyal, 45, likes visiting Sauraha, a tourist town on the edge of Nepal's Chitwan National Park. He enjoys mother nature, jungle safaris and the natural beauty of the place. These days, he also likes swimming in the pool. “Whenever I come to…

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Estonia's Minister of Education and Research Kristina Karas (Eesti 200) has proposed a pay increase for teachers this year, but the amount will be smaller than what educators are seeking to end their strike. This will require an additional 5.7 million euros, which the Eesti 200 and SDE ministers have agreed will be financed using funds from their respective ministries. Speaking on the ETV program “Television”, the Minister of Education said that he presented a proposal for this to Prime Minister (Reform) Kaja Kalas on Friday and that work was carried out over the weekend to find financial resources to…

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George Amoro Publication date: January 30, 2024 07:22 (EAT) Siaya Governor James Orengo and former UNCTAD Secretary-General Dr. Mukisa Kitui at the launch of the County Comprehensive Development Plan at JOOUST on January 30, 2024.Photo | Courtesy Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced a five-year integrated county development plan (CIDP 2023-2027) worth Ksh100 billion. Governor Orengo, while presiding over the launch at the Jaramogi Odinga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST), said the third generation county master plan will increase productivity and improve service delivery in all sectors of the economy. He said his goal is to The governor…

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