KENYA AND JAPAN SET TO FUND RAIL FLYOVER PROJECT

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Japan and kenya set to construct a rail flyover in Nairobi. Construction of a rail flyover will soon kick-off after an agreement between Kenya and Japan. The project will also be use to reduce traffic congestion within city centre and divert traffic from Mombasa Road. According to report, the project is a build by Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura). Kura is also partner with Japan International Co-operation Agency (JICA) for the project. Kura acting director general Silas…

KENYA : EIGHT NEW CHEMOTHERAPY CENTRES TO BE CONSTRUCTED

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

The eight new chemotherapy centres are in line with the health ministry’s race to create what could be a regional hub for cancer treatment. Cabinet secretary Sicily Kariuki, confirmed that the five-year project will begin this financial year. The National Cancer Control seeks to have basic cancer treatment capability in the 47 counties by 2022. The target as government is to have capability in this country. A well as and that we not only become…

KENYA’s LAMU PORT PROJECT SET TO GETS Sh8.9 Billion

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Lamu port project gets funds from government to speed up its construction process in Kenya. Lamu port project has receive a major boost after funds were approve by the government. The fund which is worth Sh8.9 billion will help speed up the construction process of the port. It will also help tackle unemployment in Lamu as 400 youth has been trained. Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said “We are here to assess the progress of Lapsset and to iron out…

KENYA INCREASES SGR CARGO TRAINS TO SEVEN

Posted on July 5, 2018July 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya increases number of cargo trains in Mombasa-Nairobi route to seven. The daily number of standard gauge railway (SGR) cargo trains on the Mombasa-Nairobi route will to increase to seven (7) daily by Friday. This will in turn increase competition with road transporters. Previously, only six (6) trains carrying 654 containers were leaving Mombasa daily to the inland container depot in Nairobi. But by tomorrow there will be seven (7) trains conveying 752 containers. Everyday about 1,300 containers…

LIKONI CHANNEL CABLE CAR CONSTRUCTION KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on June 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of likoni channel cable car worth Sh5.8 billion set to kick-off soon in Kenya. The Likoni channel project which has been on delay for so long will kick-off next week. It process will involve physical survey of the sites for the landing stations. It will also have a mast built on the two sides of the Likoni channel. The landing will go over the road and all cable cars will come under the landing station. Trapos are the…

LAMU COUNTY ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF CULTURAL CENTRE IN KENYA

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Lamu county set to build Sh6 Million Lamu Cultural Centre that will help tourists visiting the region. Lamu county has announce plans for the construction of Sh6 Million Lamu Cultural Centre in Kenya. The centre which will also help promote the cultures of the various communities living in Lamu. It will also be use as an attraction site for tourists visiting the region. County Executive for Tourism, Trade and Industrialisation Dismas Mwasambu said “”We have set aside Sh6 million…

KENYA GOVERNMENT SEEKING TO LOWER COST OF PROJECTS

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government to lower cost of road projects

Kenya Government looking to lower costs of crucial projects The government of Kenya through the Kenya Roads Boards (KRB), is in search of researchers, contractors and suppliers who will help to reduce its budgetary costs by at least 25%. Reducing the costs will enable them achieve more developmental projects. Chair person of KRB, Ms Rita Kavashe, said the key areas under consideration include; transport and housing infrastructure and research. Roads contribute about 60% of Kenya’s GDP, however its contribution is…

CONSTRUCTION OF Sh63BILLION DAM KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plans are underway for the construction of two Dam in Kenya. The Construction of Elgeyo-Marakwet dam is set to kick-off in kenya. The project which is worth Sh63 billion will also help create more development in nation. Meanwhile for the past two weeks, seventeen engineers from europe has been camping for the project. The camping which is at Kimwarer and Arror is laying ground for the construction of different project in the nation. Furthermore, the project…

KENYA’S SALGAA AND SACHANGWAN ROAD TO BE EXPANDED.

Posted on June 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Salgaa and Sachangwan road expansion aimed at reducing accidents. Dual-ling of the Salgaa and Sachangwan on the Nakuru-Eldoret highway is on ongoing. The US$7.4 million project will last for one year. Over 100 people died of accident on this road last year, hence the decision to dual the highway. China Railways will contract the construction of the 22 km road from Sobea to Mau Summit. There will be road signs to educate road users as…

KENYA BUDGETS US$50M TO FACILITATE TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE EFFECTS OF DROUGHT AND FLOODS

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya preparing to reduce the after effects of drought and floods Kenya budgets US$50m for next financial year, starting July, to counter the effects of drought and floods. The effects of drought and floods on the countries economy and the livelihood of the citizens are much. While speaking at conference on building resilience to mitigate the impact of drought and floods organised by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) on Tuesday,…

QUESTWORKS RECEIVE FUNDS FOR SOLAR-BASED CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Questwork receives Sh120 million from SunFunder for solar based construction in Kenya. A united state based firm has set up fund for Questwork to construct a solar facility. The fund which is Sh120 million will help boost its pipeline of commercial and industrial solar projects. It is also see the increase of demand for green energy in the nation. SunFunder which is the US based firm has awarded questwork with the Special Projects Delivery Award. The facility will also help…

KENYA RANKED 9TH GLOBALLY IN GEOTHERMAL POWER GENERATION.

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s 700MW geothermal power generation increases its world ranking topping some technological giants. Renewable Global Status ranked Kenya 9th globally in geothermal power generating capacity with a capacity of 700MW. The new generating capacity beats Japan’s 10th position 500MW geothermal capacity. This ranking is due to the growing investments in Kenya’s renewable energy sector including US $80m secured by the largest solar deal in Africa, in 2017. Hence, 9m households in Kenya have access to…

CONSTRUCTION OF AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING KICKS OFF IN KENYA.

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

The construction of the tallest building in Africa commenced in Nairobi. The construction of Africa’s tallest building has commenced in Kenya. The project kicked off after the President of Kenya laid the foundation stone recently. The 70-floor mixed-use twin tower development dubbed Pinnacle Towers is located in Nairobi’s Upper-hill area and will cost US$ 194m for it to be complete. It will be made of 45 floor, Hilton hotel developed by Hass Petroleum and White…

Regional Communications & Media Manager At PLAN INTERNATIONAL, KENYA

Posted on May 28, 2018 by Gambeta News

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world. We also tackle the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for…

KAM INVESTS US $15m TO BETTER KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) in partnership with Kenya Power invests US $15m to stabilize the power sector in Kenya. Kenya Association of Manufactures (KAM) are in partnership with Kenya Power to stabilize power in Nyanza and West Kenya. The project will cost US $15m and involves the installation of new transformers, and repair of existing substations. Hence, the project ones completed will reduce power outage in these regions. Also, plans for maintenance are ongoing…

GOOGLE GRANTS Sh200M TO KENYAN BASED CHARITY ENTERPRISES.

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Sh200 million Google grant to be given to on-profit and social-based enterprises using technology to improve lives. Google is giving Sh200 million grant to the 12 finalists of the first African Google Impact Challenge in Kenya. The Google grant is to enable the charity enterprises improve the society with their ideas. The grant will aid these organisation to better their host community with their ideas. The enterprises have 6 months to apply for the grant. The…

PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR STADIUMS BEGINS IN KENYA

Posted on May 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nairobi county plans to build four state of the art stadium in four districts. Nairobi County is making plans to construct four state of the art stadium in the county. It will help solve and address the need for more sports and recreational facilities for the youth in the county. It will also be build as per FIFA standard and will be located in Dandora, Jacaranda grounds, Kariokor and Kihumbini. Nairobi County executive in charge of Education…

NHC START CONSTRUCTION OF 500,000 NEW HOUSES IN KENYA

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s NHC set to build over 500,00 house as part of its plans for affordable homes. The construction of 500,000 houses is set to kick-off in Kenya. It is also part of the nation plans to spread housing unit all over the country that is affordable and can help the environment. The project is also part of NHC’s strategic plan of delivering decent and affordable housing to the public. Meanwhile over 222 unit housing has…

KENYA’S SOFTWARE GROUP AIDS ZIMBABWE BANK TO GO DIGITAL.

Posted on May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenyan based software company leads Zimbabwean commercial bank into the world of digital banking. A Kenyan based software company, Software Group has come to an agreement with Metbank to digitize the bank’s operations. Metbank is a Zimbabwean commercial bank, with over 70,000 customers and is one of the fastest growing institute in Zimbabwe. While Software company have branches in over 65 countries globally. In the agreement, Software Group is to install agency, Internet and mobile banking platform…

KENYA POWER AND LIGHTING COMPANY PUTS IN US$15m TO IMPROVE POWER SUPPLY.

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Power to install new transformers and repair old substations with the aim of improving supply. Kenya Power and Lighting company (KPLC) is investing US$15 million to enhance power supply in Kisumu. The project will include repairs on existing substations and distribution lines and also installation of new transformer. The project will also touch the western and Southern Region of Nyanza and its completion will be in 2019. The transformers will be in Kisumu South, Chemelil,…

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