A fire at the Musaga Substation in Kakamega has caused a significant power blackout affecting at least five counties in western Kenya.

• The outage has impacted customers in Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Siaya and parts of Vihiga County.
• Kenya Power is working to restore electricity by rerouting power through alternative supply lines.
• This incident follows a nationwide blackout on the night of July 29.

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) are launching a Smart Gate pilot and aiming for 24-hour operations at the Port of Mombasa to enhance cargo clearance efficiency.

• The new digital cargo system, including the Advanced Cargo Declaration (ACD) system, has already seen over 1,000 applications since its rollout on August 3.
• Key stakeholders include the KRA, led by Commissioner General Adan Mohammed, and the KPA.
• The reforms aim to create a seamless, predictable, and efficient cargo clearance environment to support business growth and protect national revenue.

An acre of well-managed avocado farm in Kenya can potentially generate up to Ksh1.4 million annually, according to agripreneur Elijah Sawe.

• A single acre can yield up to Ksh1,428,000 under optimal conditions.
• Co-founder of Sakifarm in Nakuru, Elijah Sawe, shared insights during Co-op Bank's Youth Forums.
• Success hinges on factors like variety, spacing (e.g., 5 by 7 metres for 120 trees per acre), water, fertilizer, and strategic selling timing, with prices varying from Ksh80 to Ksh200 per kilogram.