DAAD; a joint organization of Germany’s higher education institutions, will be conducting an open day at the Geothe-Intitut (Maendeleo House, Loita Street) on September 12, 2009 for high school leavers who wish to pursue higher education in Germany. For more info check http://nairobi.daad.de
The Nestle Prize: a prize of 500,000 swiss franks investment is up for grabs by any individual, NGO or business that engage in projects that seek to improve access to nutrition, improve rural development or increases access to clean water. Nominations are open until 31st October 2009. More info at www.nestle.com/CSV/CSVatNestle/CsvPrize
Grofin: a global venture capital firm, is giving financial and expert support of between Ksh.3.5 million (approx. US$50,000 ) and Ksh,75 (approx. US$1 million) to SME’s across East Africa. See more at www.grofin.com
Namba Moja: the owner of 2525, an SMS information service provider, is giving out US$1,000 for Kenyan animators, graphic designers, copy writer and web designers for the best that idea that will make the public aware of their new service. More info at www.nambamoja.com
Moving offices:
Syngenta East Africa ltd has moved its office from Industrial Area to Matumbato road next to Don Bosco Catholic Church, while the Standard Group is in the process of moving office from CBD’s I&M tower to their new office block along Mombasa road.