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Kenya: Kengen to Invest in Renewable Energy Projects Worth Sh800 Billion

Nairobi — The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) plans to add 721Megawatts (MW) of electricity from geothermal and wind sources to the national grid in the next five years at a cost of Sh800 billion.   KenGen MD and CEO Albert Mugo, said the additional capacity was in line with the government's efforts to make power accessible and affordable.   He said the company has already secured some funding from development.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd December 2016

Rwanda: Private Players Key to Rural Energy Access - Experts

Community engagement and the private sector participation will go a long way in accelerating energy access to rural areas where people are not connected to the national grid, experts have said.   They were speaking on Tuesday at the launch of findings from the feasibility study conducted by Energy Private Developers (EPD), an association of private energy providers, on how community participation can boost rollout of energy in rural.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd December 2016

Tanzania: Demand for Charcoal To Double By 2030

Dar es Salaam — Charcoal demand in Tanzania is likely to increase from 2.4 million to over 5 million tonnes annually by 2030 unless an affordable alternative cooking energy is found, experts have said.   To minimise environmental impacts of high demand they say the government must formalise charcoal business and put appropriate and workable policies for its sustainable use. Currently, charcoal production is undertaken illegally. On.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 2nd December 2016

KENYA PLANS COTTON REVIVAL AS OPPORTUNITY FOR TEXTILE IMPORTS ARISES

Kenya plans to revive its cotton industry, a major foreign-exchange earner until the 1980s, amid strong demand for lint from domestic mills and the potential to supply manufacturers exporting clothing and textiles to the U.S. under a preferential trade deal.   The government is planning training and credit facilities for farmers as part of a bid to restore production that peaked at 38,000 metric tons of seed cotton in 1984-85. Kenya.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st December 2016

JORDANIAN INVESTORS EYE TRADE OPPORTUNITIES IN KENYA

 Nairobi — Kenya is set to host a group of investors from Jordan as the two countries seek to strengthen their political, social and economic ties.   The 100-strong delegation of investors and business representatives will be in the country in mid December to meet traders in tea, coffee, hides and skins, aviation, food and beverages and the hospitality industry.   Other sectors that will be represented include medical,.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st December 2016

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa to Get New Sewerage System

The Addis Abeba Water and Sewerage Authority has allocated 272 million Br to construct a new sewerage system across all districts of Addis Abeba.   Some of the money will go towards installing 12 Anaerobic Baffled Reactors (ABR) across eight new condominium sites in Qality, Bole, Kara and Yeka. 144 million Br has been allocated for the construction of a pipeline across the 10 districts of Addis Abeba. The remaining 82 million Br will be.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 1st December 2016

Tanzania: Govt Urged to Review Tax Legislations to Boost Investment in Agriculture

The government has been urged to swiftly review its tax legislations to allow local and multinational companies to heavily invest on agriculture sector, thus spurring economic growth.   Denmark Ambassador to Tanzania Mr Einar Jansen said at a REPOA-UN Wider joint conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday that the overly tax burden was slowing inclusive economic growth.   According to the latest World Bank Report on Doing Business,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 30th November 2016

Rwanda, Netherlands Ink Infrastructure Development Deal Worth €30 Million

The Government and the Kingdom of Netherlands, yesterday, signed a financing agreement, worth Euro30 million (about Rwf26 billion), to support basic infrastructure development in districts.   The grant will help create an enabling environment for food security and local economic development, and contribute to the achievement of national targets in poverty reduction and economic development.   It is also in line with the long-term.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 30th November 2016

Kenya: Othaya Hospital Construction to Be Completed by May - President Kenyatta

Construction of the new Othaya Level Four Hospital block will be completed by May next year, President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured.   Addressing residents in Othaya town after inspecting the new hospital building, President Kenyatta said the Government has set aside Ksh 300 million to facilitate completion of the project.   The President also directed Principal Secretaries for Housing and Urban Development, and for Health to visit.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 30th November 2016

Kenya: Sh70B Wind Energy Project to Bring Down Power Costs

NAIROBI, KENYA: Kenya’s quest for cheaper power is beckoning with Sh70 billion Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project expected in the second quarter of 2016.   Speaking during the Power in East Africa Summit, Phylip Leferink, and General Manager of the project said he is happy with the progress in the transportation of turbines to the site from the port of Mombasa and by between May and June the firm will be ready to add more power.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 30th November 2016

Rwanda: Alternate Energy Forms 2% of Power Generation

With plans that are aimed at increasing access to electricity in households to 70% by 2020, from the current 25%, Rwanda is advised to also appreciate off-grid power.   In East Africa, the director of primary and social energy development at Rwanda Energy Group (REG), Morris Kayitare, stated that alternative power such as solar home systems and mini-grids play a key role in meeting the country’s target.   According to local.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 30th November 2016

Tanzania, Zambia to Negotiate Joint Oil & Gas Pipeline

Tanzania and Zambia are to negotiate a new deal for transport of refined oil and natural gas. The talks will centre around either modernising the existing 1,710km Tazama pipeline, which transports crude oil from the Dar es Salaam port to Zambia, or building a parallel pipeline for gas.   Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, East African Regional and International Co-operation Augustine Mahiga said the project will be at the top.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 29th November 2016



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