Market News Page No. 64| Africa Business News

KOKO Introduces First Network of 700 'KOKOpoints' in Nairobi

KOKO, a Venture-backed technology company Networks has launched its first network of 700 ‘KOKOpoints’ inside neighbourhood shops across Nairobi The urban cooking fuel market is estimated more than US$20bn in Africa and remains dominated by dirty cooking fuels such as charcoal, which is produced through deforestation and causes millions of early deaths through indoor air pollution. KOKO’s market-leading technology platform.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 2nd October 2019

Qatar Petroleum acquires interest in three offshore Kenya blocks in deal with Eni and Total

Qatar Petroleum has acquired three offshore blocks (L11A, L11B and L12) in Kenya after closing a deal with Eni and Total the company has announced. The partners comprising the consortium will consist of affiliates of each of Eni (the operator) with a 41.25% participating interest, Total with a 33.75% participating interest, and Qatar Petroleum with a 25% participating interest. Prior to the agreement Eni and Total held 55% and 45% interest share.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 24th July 2019

Leaders from Energy, Solar, Oil & Gas industry to meet at KICC, Nairobi

POWER & ENERGY AFRICA is back with the latest edition from the 25th – 27th of July 2019 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi in Kenya. Co-located with the 8th edition of this event is also the 6th SOLAR and the 8th OIL & GAS Kenya, catering to greater number of audience from a wide industry base that is relative to the energy sector. The much awaited event will be inaugurated by Hon. Eng. John k. Mosonik, CBS,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd July 2019

Leaders from Energy, Solar, Oil & Gas industry to meet at KICC, Nairobi

POWER & ENERGY AFRICA is back with the latest edition from the 25th – 27th of July 2019 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi in Kenya. Co-located with the 8th edition of this event is also the 6th SOLAR and the 8th OIL & GAS Kenya, catering to greater number of audience from a wide industry base that is relative to the energy sector. The much awaited event will be inaugurated by Hon. Eng. John k. Mosonik, CBS,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd July 2019

Leaders from Energy, Solar, Oil & Gas industry to meet at KICC, Nairobi

POWER & ENERGY AFRICA is back with the latest edition from the 25th – 27th of July 2019 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi in Kenya. Co-located with the 8th edition of this event is also the 6th SOLAR and the 8th OIL & GAS Kenya, catering to greater number of audience from a wide industry base that is relative to the energy sector. The much awaited event will be inaugurated by Hon. Eng. John k. Mosonik, CBS,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 23rd July 2019

Mcx Environmental to construct 30-Megawatt Solar Park in Mwale Kenya

Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), Kenya's green city under construction, will soon be armed with a solar photovoltaic plant. The 30 MW plant will be constructed by the American company MCX Environmental Energy Corp. MCX Environmental Energy Corp, a US company specializing in renewable energy production, declared that it will build a solar photovoltaic park in Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), a new city under construction in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 22nd July 2019

Autoexpo Kenya to open tomorrow at KICC in in Nairobi

The 22nd Autoexpo Africa is being held in Kenya at the KICC Nairobi, from the 18th to the 20th of July 2019. East Africa’s premier Automotive Spareparts Accessories and Equipment fair features exhibitors from over 30 countries who are the leaders in the automotive industry will be showcasing their products, services and equipment. Celebrating its 22nd anniversary, the leading trade exhibition for automobile, truck and bus parts,.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 17th July 2019

Tanzania SGR project's final phase to be financed by China

Foreign Affairs Minister Mr Palamagamba Kabudi declared that Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) project is going to receive fund from China. He added that the Government of China wanted to support the SGR at the later stage of the project and currently evaluating the project before it engages in further talks. Exim Bank of China proposed its intention to support the SGR in the initial stages, but the proposal was rejected based on.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 10th July 2019

Tanzania receives a major dam in Lumakali announced by the Government of Tanzania

The government of Tanzania announces the construction of a major dam in Lumakali, Njombe District. Deputy Minister of Energy Mr Subira Mgalu declared the report and states that the authorities are currently involved in reviewing the feasibility study conducted in 1998. The construction of this 388.2m high dam and power centre will produce 222MW of electricity which will be distributed from Lumakali to Mbeya. This project is probably going to.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th July 2019

Kenya to Supply Solar Solutions in Backward Counties

The government of Kenya has started a US$47mn facility under the Kenya-Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP) to provide viable solar and clean cooking solutions to 1.1mn people in the 14 marginalised counties of West Pokot, Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Isiolo, Mandera, Wajir, Garrisa, Tana River, Lamu, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta and Narok The results-based financing (RBF) and debt facilities under the KOSAP are financed by the World.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 9th July 2019

3D Printing Poised to Usher in a Period of Rapid Growth in the Kenyan Market

Kenya has long been considered as the innovation hub in Africa.In Kenya today, several businesses provide 3D printing facilities with the nation having an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit.3D printing has been a very sensible and pleasant technology, and if anything that propels it all, it is the Kenyan mentality to offer home-grown alternatives. In this line of thinking, Kenya likes to provide its own alternatives to its own issues and 3D.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2019

Tanzania Government Launched A Four-Year National Strategic Plan For Ear And Hearing Care

The government of Tanzania launched a four-year national strategic plan for ear and hearing care 2019/23 with a promise to reach the most rural places. Ummy Mwalimu, Minister for Health, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children, said, "the government had made outstanding efforts to make sure there was a significant reduction in the number of people with hearing impairment." She said, "this has been.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 2nd July 2019