World Bank Approves Sh13Bln for Water Projects

World Bank has issued a 13 billion-shilling ($155 million) loan to Kenya in order to support the development of water infrastructure, including water storage, irrigation and water management initiatives in the country.

With Kenya being considered as a water scarce nation having over 80 percent of it’s land arid or semi-arid, World Bank Country Director Diarel tou Gaye said the funds will help the government in its plans to manage water resources, and develop a pipeline of water investments that will help improve the country’s water security as well as climate resiliency.

Helb's Swipe Card to Curb Wastage Among Varsity Students

The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) is set to launch a smart card that will curb misuse of funds among varsity students.

Speaking on Thursday morning during a meeting organized by the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM), HELB Chief Executive Officer Charles Ringera said that the Board had plans underway to load loans on smart cards to tame the flippant expenditure by students.