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Kenya's High Grand Falls Massive Dam on the River Tana

The administration's dedication to achieving inclusive development throughout the nation has been reiterated by President William Ruto. During a development trip in Masalani town, Ijara Sub-County, the President promised the locals that national development plans will give equal consideration to northern Kenya. He emphasized that his government is making significant investments in contemporary markets, affordable housing, electricity.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Stunning Solar Energy Plant Opens at Tatu in Kenya

In Tatu City, Kenya, Sun King, a reputable solar energy company in both Africa and Asia, officially opened its first African manufacturing facility. A key component of the company's plan to increase its solar footprint in the area and localize production is this expansion.The recently launched facility encompasses 10,000 square meters and will initially prioritize the manufacturing of Sun King’s advanced televisions and smartphones,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Ruto Announces an Initiative to Enhance Kenya's Power Grid With an Additional 10,000 Mw Within the Next Seven Years

President Ruto has revealed an ambitious strategy to generate an extra 10,000 MW of electricity in the next seven years, a measure aimed at fostering industrialisation, unlocking new technological prospects, and advancing the nation to a higher level of economic development. During a joint meeting of the National Assembly and the Senate on Thursday, he stressed that Kenya is rich in a variety of mostly untapped renewable energy resources.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Tanzania Set to Spread Light Across Borders with Supply to Zambia.

Tanzania will begin exporting energy to spread light across Zambia via a new high-voltage transmission line, according to CCM presidential candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan. This interconnection intends to promote regional power commerce, expand capacity for transmission in Northern Zambia, and improve the availability of energy lighting for both nations. She pointed out that the project supports the clean energy agenda of her.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Construction of East Africa’s Deepest Port Set to Begin as Tanzania Revives Bagamoyo Project

Tanzania will finally begin the Construction of long-awaited Bagamoyo Port this December, marking the end of a 10-year delay and ushering in one of the country’s most ambitious construction undertakings.The government confirmed that all preparations are complete for the launch of construction works on the massive port project, situated about 75 km northeast of Dar es Salaam. The Bagamoyo Port forms the centerpiece of a larger special economic.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Tanzania Finalises the Construction of Tanzanite Exchange Centre

Tanzania has unveiled ambitious plans to improve its mining sector, with the objective of becoming the principal mineral trading hub in East and Central Africa by 2030, while also increasing the sector's contribution to national economy. During the start of the 13th Parliament, President Samia Suluhu Hassan stated that the government is finalising the construction of the Tanzanite Exchange Centre (TEC) in Mirerani, which is expected to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Community Innovators Lead Wood Innovation to Safeguard Forests in Tanzania

In Zanzibar’s Pangawe area, a group of young innovators is transforming how communities cook by turning sugarcane wood waste into clean, efficient charcoal briquettes. Their initiative is being celebrated as a game changing step towards protecting forests, improving public health, and creating sustainable livelihoods for youth. The innovation aligns with Tanzania’s growing drive to promote clean energy and reduce pressure on wood resources,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

Tanzania Increases its Efforts to Promote Medical Tourism While Boosting the Health Sector

According to Tanzanian Vice President Dr. Philip Mpango, the government is committed to boosting medical tourism as part of larger initiatives to improve the health sector and boost the country's economy. On September 3, Dr. Mpango gave the speech at the Benjamin Mkapa Hospital in Dodoma's foundation stone laying event for the building of a cancer training and treatment center and the opening of a kidney transplant center. According to.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th November 2025

The Health Ministry Approves a Groundbreaking Plan to Increase Regional Medical Product Manufacturing

With the approval of the Health Products and Technologies Local Manufacturing Strategy 2026–2030, the Ministry of Health has made significant progress in bolstering Kenya's health security and lowering dependency on imported medical goods. The strategy, which was presented at a stakeholder validation conference at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi under the direction of Principal Secretary for Medical Services Dr. Ouma Oluga, lays out an.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 10th November 2025

Kenya signs 800 million USD MoU with Linglong Tire for Mombasa SEZ plant

China's Shandong Linglong Tire and Kenya have inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to build a 800 million USD tire factory in the Mombasa Special Economic Zone. With its planned location in Mariakani, Kilifi County, the state-of-the-art plant is anticipated to boost local value chains, generate over 1,500 direct jobs, and establish Kenya as a worldwide manufacturing hub. President Ruto announced on social media, "Also, witnessed.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2025

In Kenya, ARISE IIP Establishes a Multibillion Dollar Industrial Development Zone.

The Pan-African developer and operator of premier integrated industrial zones, ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms (ARISE IIP), has formally opened an office in Kenya. The corporation is creating industrial parks and Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Kilifi, Mombasa, Naivasha, and Eldoret, which is a major step in Kenya's economic diversification and industrial transformation.Kenya has established itself as a competitive hub for trade,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2025

Kenya’s $62 Billion Rare-Earth Minerals Discovery Transforms East Africa

Significant mineral concentrations found in Kenya's coastline formations have led to the country's potential as a rare earth powerhouse. The East African country is strategically positioned in talks of global supply chains due to its significant reserves of Kenyan rare-earth minerals, which are necessary for advanced manufacturing processes, renewable energy systems, and modern technology. According to recent geological estimations, Kenya is.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th November 2025



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