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Kenya: Global Oil Refiners Show Interest in Kenyan Crude Samples

Kenya has delivered crude samples from oil wells in Turkana to Asian and European refiners to assess the market before a pilot export scheme starts this June.   The government said the samples from the South Lokichar basin in northwestern Kenya were low in sulphur content, making the oil easier to refine.   "European and Asian refineries have been receptive to our oil since it has low sulphur content. I cannot disclose the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Kenya: Nairobi Firm to Build $70 Million Solar Park with Battery Storage Capacity

A Nairobi-based company is set to construct Kenya’s first large-scale solar energy storage battery to be connected to the national power grid.   Xago Africa is conducting feasibility studies for the back-up batteries with assistance from American investors after submitting an expression of interest at the Energy ministry.   This came after completion of studies for construction of the 40-megawatt solar power.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Tanzania: Govt Urges Indian Pharmaceutical Firms to Setup Shop in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam — The government has urged pharmaceutical firms from India to set up factories in the country to cut importation costs.   The call was made yesterday in Dar es Salaam during a business meeting with a delegation of 30 representatives of Indian companies touring the country.   Speaking during the meeting, Medical Stores Department (MSD) director general Laurean Bwanakunu said the government was spending at least.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: Construction of $73 Million Kigali Cultural Village Begins

The construction of the Kigali Cultural Village has finally started, several years on. Heavy machines are on the ground preparing for what promoters, say will be a living museum meant to preserve and display Rwanda’s cultural heritage.   “The project has four phases and the first, which is fully funded by the government has kicked off,” said Belise Kariza, the chief tourism officer at Rwanda Development Board, which is.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: Indian Vice President Arrives in Country, Focus on Boosting Trade Ties

Kigali (Rwanda), Feb. 19 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari, who arrived here today in the first leg of his five-day official visit to Rwanda and Uganda, said there is a renewed and more focused effort by the government to give a dynamic impetus to the relations with African nations after the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) conference in India. The Vice President, who was addressing the media onboard Air India One Special Aircraft,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: Indian Vice President Arrives in Country, Focus on Boosting Trade Ties

Kigali (Rwanda), Feb. 19 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari, who arrived here today in the first leg of his five-day official visit to Rwanda and Uganda, said there is a renewed and more focused effort by the government to give a dynamic impetus to the relations with African nations after the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) conference in India. The Vice President, who was addressing the media onboard Air India One Special Aircraft,.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Tanzania: Sh74 Million Dam to Provide Villagers with Year-Round Water

Tarime — Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) has handed over a water dam built at Gibaso and Karakatonga villages in Tarime District. TANAPA Outreach Programme Manager Ahmed Mbugi handed over the project on Wednesday. "When it is full of water this dam can help residents of the two villages to enjoy water supply throughout the year," Mbugi said during the handing over ceremony.   TANAPA spent 74m/- to build the dam with a.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 18th February 2017

East Africa to Benefit from Brexit - UK High Commissioner

The United Kingdom has promised to strengthen trade and investment links with the East African Community Partner States for mutual benefit.   UK High Commissioner to Tanzania, Ms Sarah Cooke, said that her country would remain an outward focused trade-based economy with strong partnerships with other countries and regional economic blocs even in the wake of Brexit.   The high commissioner was speaking after she presented her.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 17th February 2017

Tanzania: Construction of Man Made Lake at Ngorongoro Takes Off

Arusha — In response to Prime Minister, Kassim Majaliwa's directives, the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority has kicked off a project to build a large enclosed, man-made lake, to provide water for the Maasai and their cattle in the precinct.   The large water trough, whose construction work was officially inaugurated by the Ngorongoro District Commissioner, Mr Rashid Taka, is meant to ensure constant, regular and reliable water.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 17th February 2017



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