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7TH EDITION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRY MEDITDERRANEAN EXHIBITION SMA MED FOOD 2008

noemail@kdnc.org — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY TELEPOSTATOWERS P.O. Box 30430, 00100 NAIROBI Tel: 315001 Ref. No. DET/15/36 25TH February 2008 The Chief Executive Officer - KAM The Chief Executive Officer - KNCCI The Chief Executive Officer - KEPSA RE: 7TH EDITION OF THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD INDUSTRY – MEDITDERRANEAN EXHIBITION SMA MED FOOD 2008 FROM MAY 20 – 24 2008 The Kenyan Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has received invitation from Sfax International Fair Association in Tunisia to participate in the exhibition from May 20th – 24th 2008. The organizers have requested this invitation be extended to Kenyan exhibitors so that they can confirm their participation to the organizers. The purpose of this letter is therefore to forward the invitation so that you can extend it to your members. Enclosed herewith please find the invitation note Ref. No. BIL/320/07 dated 31st...

AFSC Accepts Contributions for Victims of Violence in Kenya

noemail@kdnc.org — Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT

John Treat Director of External Affairs Phoone: (215) 241-7087 After hours Phone: (215) 888-8715 AFSC ACCEPTS Contributions for Victims of Violence in Kenya Philadelphia (January 15, 2008) – The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is accepting financial donations for Kenyans affected by post-election violence. After the results of the latest elections, conflicts have erupted which have claimed the lives, homes, and livelihoods of many Kenyans. About 250,000 Kenyans have been displaced from their homes, and many do not have food, water, and other necessities needed to survive. A little more than 500 are believed to have died. NetlynBernard of AFSC’s Nairobi office, says, The violence is destroying the peace that many Kenyans have built and practiced for years in communities of diverse ethnic and political identities. We hope that our support of direct aid and peace-building projects will aid the victims of violence and encourage...

African Path to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana online

noemail@kdnc.org — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Minneapolis , MN - African Path announced today that they will broadcast live matches from the 26 th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations: Ghana 2008. The games will be online at http://tv.africanpath.com.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the premier sporting event on the African continent that occurs on a biannual basis in January and February. By broadcasting these games online, African Path will be joining the ranks of some of the great African internet properties providing both entertainment and news for the continent.

"We are excited with this offering. All along, African Path's goal is to offer great content for its visitors while providing Africans with a stage for them to own and tell their stories on the global stage." Says an enthusiastic Joshua Wanyama, owner of African Path.

"The Africa Cup of Nations is the ultimate continental sporting event and our participation in covering North America ensures our commitment to Africa and its cultures."

The games will begin on the 20 th of January and run till the 10 th of February. During these 21 days, 16 African countries including Ghana, Guinea, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, Cote d'Ivoire, Mali, Benin, Egypt, Cameroon, Sudan, Zambia, Tunisia, Senegal, South Africa and Angola will compete in group and knock out round matches to determine the continent's football champions. Egypt won the 2006 edition.

Live and on demand matches will be made available so that site customers can watch at any time. Game summaries will also be streamed an hour after the game ends.

African Path to Broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations in Ghana Online

noemail@kdnc.org — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:00:00 GMT

Equity Bank now Giving mortgage Loans to the Kenyan Community in USA

noemail@kdnc.org — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 19:00:00 GMT

Equity Bank is now giving mortgage loans to the Kenyan community living in USA. What this means is that if you are currently living in USA, you don't have to go back to Kenya to apply for an Equity Bank Loan. You can apply for it here in USA, have it processed here and Service the loan from here without going back to Kenya. In short, everything is done from here US, through It's Agent Company (Frank Tax & Financial Services LLC) a company based in Atlanta GA (Marietta). The following are the Equity bank mortgage loan Requirements; 1. A Bank account with the Equity bank. 2. The regular normal mortgage criteria to be followed for the mortgage approval. Nothing unique or new but the usual USA/Kenyan mortgage approval policies to be applied to determine whether one qualify or not. OPENING EQUITY BANK ACCOUNTS To open an Equity bank account, one will need the following; 1. A Copy of a passport (Picture and renewal pages) 2. 2 colored passport size photographs. 3. A...

Trade with Foreign Companies in Benin

noemail@kdnc.org — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 21:00:00 GMT

REPUBLIC OF KENYA MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY Telegrams: MINICOM Department of External Trade Nairobi, kenya private Tel: 315001/331030 Teleposta Towers, 15th Floor Fax: 313011 P.O. Box 43137 E-Mail: kextrade@africaonline.co.ke Nairobi When replying please quote DET/12/1 29th October 2007 The Chief Executive - Kenya National Chamber of Commerce 7 Industry The Chief Executive - Export Processing Zone Authority Chief Executive Officer- Kenya Private Sector Alliance Commissioner General - Kenya Revenue Authority The Managing Director- Kenya Bureau of Standards RE: TRADE WITH FOREIGN COMPANIES IN BENIN We are in receipt of a notification letter from the Kenya High Commissioner in Benin through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs informing that there are several complaints from Kenyan businessmen...

KDNC is What You Need

noemail@kdnc.org — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

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KENYA, OPEN FOR BUSINESS

noemail@kdnc.org — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

February 26, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KENYA, OPEN FOR BUSINESS A two-day International Conference and Investment Forum Examining the Role of the Kenyan Diaspora in Kenya’s Development March 22 – 24, 2007 at Kennesaw State University Organized by the Association of Kenyan Professionals in Atlanta, the Institute for Global Initiatives at KennesawStateUniversity, the Kenya Development Network Consortium, with the support of the Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C. Atlanta, GA. The Kenya Development Network Consortium (KDNC), and the Association of Kenyan Professionals in Atlanta (AKPA), announce an international conference and investment forum focusing on the role of Kenyans in the diaspora in Kenya’s development. Working with all the stakeholders of development, who include, the investor community in Kenya, the local nationals in Kenya, diaspora nationals of Kenya, the international business community, and the Kenyan government, the KDNC and AKPA found...

The Role of the Kenyan Diaspora in Kenya's Development

noemail@kdnc.org — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

March 12th, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND INVESTMENT FORUM The Role of the Kenyan Diaspora in Kenya’s Development An International Conference and Investment Forum examining the Role of the Kenyan Diaspora in Kenya’s Development is scheduled for March 22 – 24, 2007 at Kennesaw State University, organized by the Institute for Global Initiatives at Kennesaw State University (KSU), the Association of Kenyan Professionals in Atlanta (AKPA) and the Kenya Development Network Consortium (KDNC), with the support of the Kenya Embassy in Washington, D.C. The conference is the culmination of high-level events that have marked the Year of Kenya at KSU. Working with all the stakeholders of development, who include, the investor community in Kenya, the local nationals in Kenya, the international business community, and the Kenyan government the Kenya Diaspora nationals can co-create synergies that will catalyze large scale developments in Kenya. In this...

Democracy and Development? Let's Vote it Back

noemail@kdnc.org — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 17:00:00 GMT

Dear Friend, Almost five years ago, on December 27th, 2002 to be precise, Kenyans collectively made themselves a monumental commitment. They decided to unite without regard for age, gender, tribe or religion; they committed to the development of a country they had spent years praying for in despair. A few days later, these Kenyans – the brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers we all know, jam-packed a national stadium entering it thick and furious to rub shoulders, stand tall and dance together in celebration. They had just voted in responsive, transparent and innovative leadership...the time-tested, Mwai Kibaki, Kenya’s longest- serving politician and servant. Five years on and after having received free universal primary school education, free healthcare for all children under 5, access to free treatment for malaria, TB and HIV/AIDS, democratic freedoms and the benefits of a revived economy among others, Kenyans once more have a decision to make. Progress or propaganda....

KDNC Seventh Conference: Investing in Global Health and Wellness - Commercialization of African Biosciences

noemail@kdnc.org — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

The KDNC Seventh Conference takes place in Dallas TX in December 14-16, 2007. (Please follow the link for details http://www.kdnc.org/en/cev/?5). The theme of this international conference centers on the subject of global health and wellness through commercialization of African biosciences. This conference raises two fundamental questions: How does health and wellness industry in the United States relate to the problem of commercialization of African biosciences?, and How does the health and wellness industry in the United States and commercialization of African biosciences relate to reduction in the global burden of disease? There is a general increase in preventable diseases both in the developed and developing countries. Nutritional disorders such as obesity and overweight, coupled with lack of regular physical exercise are responsible for the observed increase in chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic heart disease, and cancer in the developed countries. Obesity and...

Kenyan Government

noemail@kdnc.org — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:15:00 GMT

Managing Directors/Chief Executives of Government firms Hosea Sitienei, MD, Kenya Seed Corporation Ongong'a Achieng , MD , Kenya Tourist Board Terry Davidson, MD, Kenya Commercial Bank Titus Naikuni , MD , Kenya Airways Kioko Mang'eli , MD , Kenya Bureau of Standards Evans Kidero, MD, Mumias Sugar Co Mr. Steven G. Smith,MD, Eveready Limited Mr. V.D. Saboo, Executive Director, Panafrican Paper Mills, Webuye Mr. Joseph Lithimbi, General Manager of Associated Vehicle Assemblers, Mombasa Mr. Wasiu Bayo Ligali, Chief Executive Officer , Unilever Kenya O.P. Narang, MD, Agro-chemical Food Company Davy Koech, Director/CEO, Kenya Medical Research Institute Victor Kidiwa, MD, Development Bank of Kenya Mr Matanda Wabuyele, CEO, Kenya Export Promotion Council Susan Kikwai, Managing Director, Kenya Investment Authority Philp Kisia , MD , Kenyatta International Conference Centre I.B Mogaka, Executive Secretary, ICDC Albert. O. Gumo, CEO, Export Processing Zones Authority George...