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Coffee was first introduced to Kenya in 1893. With time, coffee farmers, especially white settlers saw the need to set up umbrella institutions that would offer core and essential services found to be critical in sustaining coffee production.In order to share coffee production overheads and benefit from economies of scale, the smallholder Africa Coffee Farmers formed Coffee Growers Co-operative societies, which later led to the formation of Kenya Planters' Co-operative Union (KPCU) Ltd in 1937 at Ruiru, Kenya. The KPCU was therefore formed as a stockist company to cheaply undertake bulk purchasing and stocking of essential agricultural inputs such as fertilizers, chemicals, tools and machinery, and then resell the same to the farmers on credit basis and at affordable terms.And to accommodate tha changing needs of the farmers, the KPCU gradually diversified its objectives, roles and functions to enable farmers improve the yields, quality and return on their coffee. This saw the company establish services such as coffee milling, extension services on coffee husbandry and provision of Short Term Credit to finance coffee production among others.Other coffee bodies formed within the same time include the Coffee Board of Kenya to offer licensing and regulatory services and the Coffee Research Foundation to carry out research activities.Ownership of KPCUThe KPCU is a farmers wholly owned institution, whose membership comprises of over 700,000 small scale farmers represented by over 300 Co-operatives and about 2,000 Estate farmers owning small, medium and large-scale farms. Farmers' representatives drawn from both the Coffee Co-operative Societies and Plantations therefore constitute the KPCU Board.Out of the 15 members of the KPCU Board, 9 represent the Co-operatives while 6 represent Estate farmers. They are nominated at grass-root level and are responsible for the affairs of the organisation through resolution passed by the shareholders at the Annual General Meetings, and in accordance with the Company's Memorandum and Articles of Association.Dual RegistrationAs Earlier indicated the farmers formed the main umbrella bodies to cater for the emerging needs that were considered vital for the growth of coffee industry. They then requested the Government to provide a legal framework under which the institution would operate. This led to the formulation of the Coffee Act, Cap 333 under which Coffee Board of Kenya has over the years operated.However, due to its expanded role, the KPCU could not operate solely as a co-operative and in 1945, KPCU was therefore incorporated under the Companies Ordinance of 1933 as a Limited Liability Company and in the same year, registered under the Co-operative Societies Ordinance of 1933. This enabled the company to effectively offer the diversified services to its members who comprise of small-holder coffee growers, Co-operative Societies and large estate/plantation farmers.The issue of dual registration was addressed by the Government in 1991 when a probe was instituted to scrutinize the KPCU's operations and come up with the restructuring recommendations. No conclusive decision was made regarding the dual registration. 

Masomo is a Kiswahili word the English translation of the word is Learning. The online learning opportunity is here to supplement our 'on-ground' courses.The goal is to leverage the power of the internet through the convergence of learning, networks and the new economy to provide you with a 'total quality' learning experience without leaving the comfort of your home. Opportunities have been provided for students to achieve tuition in an online environment providing the flexibility of time and space.All courses offered in the Virtual High School is 'for tuition', and in conformity to the current school curriculum to meet the requirements of a high school education and is taught by certified teachers. Further course offerings will be developed during the year as needs are identified.Check back often for updated information.

One of the largest commercial houses in the Gambia, Shyben A. Madi & Sons Ltd. imports and distributes a wide variety of products. In addition, the management of our company continually monitors the market and is fully informed of future trends. In so doing, we keep abreast and respond from a long-term perspective. We are agents for many internationally renowned brands in Gambia:    Exclusive agencies held        Nissan Motor Co., Japan     Peugeot, France     Kia/Asia Motor, south korea   Yamaha, Japan (Marine outboard engines) Esso Oil, U.K.       May Milch GmbH & Co. Royal Delica Milk British American Tobacco, U.K.   Xerox Compaq, USA   Samsung, South Korea (Air conditioners)   Drawing on a wealth of managerial experience in marketing and business development, our company assesses the viability of business ventures and participates in major investment and finance dealings.  Shyben A Madi & Sons Ltd. is well established as an instrumental link between important financiers, manufacturers and suppliers on the one hand, and the government of the Gambia on the other. Our company’s excellent relationship with government greatly facilitates our entering into partnership with foreign investors in the Gambia.     Furthermore, international organizations have carried out in-depth studies, tendered and secured major projects as a result of our involvement and strong influence.   Since 1890 the madi family has been closely identified with business in the Gambia, firmly establishing its roots in the country's commercial infrastructure. Registered under its present name as a limited company in 1973, our company's trade links extend today throughout the West African sub-region; including Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, Guinea and Guinea-Bissau.    A sound knowledge and experience of the Gambian market, coupled with highly experienced and well-trained staff in each field of operation, places Shyben A. Madi & Sons Ltd. at the forefront of the leading economic organizations in the country.   Shyben A. Madi & Sons Ltd. operates from two locations in the Gambia:  a head office and general merchandise wing located in Banjul, and a technical branch at Kanifing with the best-equipped service garage in the Gambia.   Looking to the future In line with our long-standing leading position in the Gambian business community, and inorder to keep pace with the increasingly sophisticated demands of consumers, we will do our utmost to expand into new products and technologies while continuing to reinforce traditional business lines.  Our confidence in the country’s future, and our wish to participate in the development of the Gambia, has prompted us to embark in new ventures by associating since 1982 with Madi Motor Co. Ltd.  And Madi Intra Agencies Ltd., and since 1995 with Sam Bureau de Change.   Shyben A. Madi & Sons Ltd. brings prudence in risk management to the task of creating new business opportunities, while maintaining the highest standards of performance.  The credibility of our name makes us your partner in the Gambia for worldwide trading.

Djibouti Free Zone was created with one primary goal in mind - to bring about a sea-change in the way Africa thinks and does business. No red tape, ruthless efficiency and genuinely exhaustive services - in essence, we offer the ideal conditions for trade and commerce to flourish in. As one of the single most important strategic port and logistics operations to the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the US, we've spurred the growth of tremendous trade activities from Europe, Asia and the rest of Africa. And we continue to leverage our locational and structural strengths in driving home economic growth of impressive volumes. Having Jafza - one of the world's foremost authorities in the creation and development of free zones - as our managing partner, has afforded us a strategic and financial advantage that very few free zones can emulate. With Jafza's tremendous global market knowledge and business practices serving as a guiding light, Djibouti Free Zone has flowered into a flourishing hotbed of economic activity, attracting corporations from across the globe on a consistent basis. Our favourable investment, start up and work policies, state-of-the-art logistics and communications infrastructure, strategic location at the horn of the continent, and exciting incentive schemes for our clients makes us the most attractive location for big dreams and big business anywhere on the continent. Djibouti Free Zone features a host of world-class facilities for office, distribution, storage and light manufacturing purposes. Djibouti Free Zone features a host of world-class facilities for office, distribution, storage and light manufacturing purposes. We’ve set the bar high when it comes to manufacturing and maintenance standards, so you’re assured of simply the best spaces within which to keep your cargo, conduct value-added manufacture, or start your office operations.We've set the bar high when it comes to manufacturing and maintenance standards, so you're assured of simply the best spaces within which to keep your cargo, conduct value-added manufacture, or start your office operations.

MOSHOOD ABIOLA POLYTECHNIC, ABEOKUTA (FORMERLY OGUN STATE POLYTECHNIC) The development of science and technology constitutes a key part of the process of modernization. The more this development occurs locally, the better for the society concerned. In realization of this, various Governments and even corporate bodies have continued to make significant investments in the development of indigenous capacities in science and technology. The establishment of Moshood Abiola (formerly Ogun State) Polytechnic was necessitated by the Federal Government white paper on National Policy on Education, which declared that: technical education forms the basis of technological development and as such, a greater proportion of educational expenditure would continually be devoted to technical education by government, both at the Federal and State levels. Besides, the Ogun State Government believes that the development of technical manpower is one of the reasonable investments that a nation can embark upon in a programme of nation and society transformation. Thus, the Ogun State Polytechnic was established under the provisions of section 3 of the law cited as the Ogun State Polytechnic Law No. 8 of 12 June, 1980 and reviewed as the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Edict, 1999. However, the first set of 220 students was admitted into the institution in January, 1979 with staff compliment of 25 academic and 5 senior administrative officers. By the 2004/2005 session, students' population had risen to 18,878 with about 520 academic and non-academic staff compliment. The Polytechnic commenced operation on two temporary campuses, namely: Oke-Egunya and Onikolobo. Movement of all departments from the temporary campuses to the permanent site at Ojere started in April 1985 and was completed in March, 1988. The Ojere campus is situated in the South-Eastern part of Abeokuta, off old Owode road and some 4km from Ibara, in the capital of Ogun State of Nigeria. The site which covers about 960 hectares of land is located on an undulating topography with some marked relief features and series of valleys which provide good scenery. It is a well drained site bounded in the south by River Ogun. Thus, the area is endowed with rich natural beauty and history. Arguably, the Polytechnic has a pride of place as one of the frontline tertiary institutions in the country today. This rating is not only in the area of academic attainments, but in the fields of research and practical contributions towards the technological development of Nigeria. Indeed, the institution has grown in leaps and bounds.