Nigerian Travel Enthusiast Aims to Set New Guinness World Record in 70 Hours

Nigerian Travel Enthusiast Aims to Set New Guinness World Record in 70 Hours

She aims to beat the current record set by two Indians in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022. 26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator Alma Asinobi is gearing up to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents. She announced her quest at a media briefing in Lagos on Thursday. Scheduled…

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

Over 1000 traders trained in bookkeeping and environment conservation

A section of 1000 duka owners from Kisumu county attend a training by Techno serve in partnership with Kisumu county government. [Olivia Odhiambo, Standard] More than 1,000 micro retailers and manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods in Kisumu have been trained on how to improve their operational efficiency, marketing and bookkeeping skills. The training program will…

Smart Home Appliances Adoption in Kenya to Grow Significantly by 2029

Smart Home Appliances Adoption in Kenya to Grow Significantly by 2029

The adoption of smart household appliances, including popular  products such as LG’s InstaView refrigerators, is set to experience a notable increase by 2029,  according to the latest consumer data on the segment, reported by Statistai. Projections indicate that  smart home appliances will reach a 5.8% penetration rate across households in the country, marking a  significant…

Alarm as strange disease strikes villages in Kisii

Alarm as strange disease strikes villages in Kisii

Health PS Mary Muthoni(in gloves) with Kisii County multi-agency team interacts with petients of a water borne disease ravaging the area of marondo in South Mugirango on 04/03/2025. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard] Residents of Amarondo village in Kisii County are struggling with a disease that is yet to be fully identified but which authorities have now…