The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) has launched the IREN Technologies and Innovations Platform 2019 (ITIC 2019) to promote the best mix of technology and innovation to processes along the agribusiness value chains. Innovators are expected to address the region’s challenges in value addition, energy, storage, logistics and marketing. The Lake region is known for fish, [...]
30th January 2019, Nairobi: Enactus Kenya has rolled out a platform that will enable private sector, active in use of modern technology and smart solutions, to adopt its affiliate universities to jointly pilot on projects with students. In a bid to catalyze direct industry connection with 34 Universities affiliated to Enactus Kenya, the Enactus Kenya Business [...]
Hundreds of traders, corporate companies and innovators with food security solutions drawn from various counties of the Lake Region Economic Bloc under the IREN Technologies and Innovation Challenge (ITIC-2018) umbrella showcased their products during the 14th IREN Bukura Trade and Cultural Fair themed “Culture, Trade and Technology in Agribusiness.” The event aims to demonstrate the [...]
29TH November, 2018, Nairobi: A pesticide that dehydrates cereals to prevent aflatoxins, a self-sustaining energy system that can power engines and a solar powered chipping and drying equipment emerged top in the just concluded IREN Technologies and Innovations Challenge 2018 (ITIC-2018) for the Lake Region. ITIC-2018 covered 28 solution hubs from the 14 counties that make [...]
Theme: Youth, Food Security & Industrialization Date: December 19, 2014 Venue: Bukura Primary School The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) is pleased to announce The 10th IREN Bukura Cultural Day set for December 19, 2014 at the Bukura Primary School Sports Ground. The Annual IREN Bukura Cultural Day aims at facilitating positive exposure for young [...]
The Board of Directors of the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung fur die Freiheit unanimously nominated Mr. James Shikwati, the Founder Director of the Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya) to receive the “Walter-Scheel-Prize 2015 for Commitment to Development Cooperation.” The citation focuses on his work over the years on Foreign Aid debate; need for Africa to foster individual [...]
The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) in partnership with the Dar es Salaam based Friedrich Naumann Foundation has unveiled its 2018 competition aimed at promoting smart solutions in rural areas to enhance food security. www.younginnovatorsinagribusiness.com
The 5th IREN Eastern Africa Thought Leaders Forum Theme: Africa’s Elusive Asset: The Mind as the Ultimate Capital Venue: Naivasha, Kenya Date: August 12 – 15, 2015 As an emerging business hub, Africa faces unique challenges in attaining growth in bankable ideas, human resource development and a sense of obligation. The theme for the 5th [...]
Theme: Africa’s Productivity in the 21st Century: The Missing Link Venue: Nairobi, Kenya Date: March 25th – 28th, 2015 While Africa’s resources are driving Global industries, Africa is not faring well on the productivity and wealth creation score. Why aren’t Africa’s tremendous physical and intellectual resources working for the continent? With the continent’s tag as [...]
Date: 18th – 21st November 2015 Venue: Tanzania Theme: African Agency in Geopolitical Affairs: Platform for Socio-Economic Development The concept of African Agency in a globalized world is increasingly gaining prominence as a successor or compliment to similar concepts such as Pan-Africanism, African Renaissance and Africa Rising. A number of questions arise from all the [...]
