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KENYA THWAKE DAM GETS US$235M LOAN FROM AFDB

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

Africa development bank (AFDB) approve two loans for the completion of Thwake dam in Kenya. Africa development bank (AFDB) is making wave this period with its latest offer to Kenya. After releasing its AIIF3 just a couple of days ago, the firm has also approve two loans to Kenya. This loan which is worth US$235m is for the completion of the Thwake dam on Thwake River in Kenya. The completion of the Dam is important because…

GOOGLE TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA WITH DIGITAL SKILLS

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Google set to partner with Kenya to help smallholder farmers to digitalizes their products. Google is making plans to contribute to Kenya’s social and economic growth. Meanwhile, it announce the partnership with One Acre Fund, a nonprofit organization. This deal will help supply smallholders farmers with asset-based financing. Google Kenya Country Manager Charles Murito said ”We want to see the power of technology elevate small-scale farming. He also said we hope that through this initiative, we…

ROMAN COBBLESTONE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED ON KENYA ROADS

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Meru county set to use Roman cobblestone in paving 10 kilometres of road. Kenya’s Meru county is set to use Roman cobblestone for its road construction. The county will spend Sh200 million in paving 10 kilometres of road with the technology in the 2019/2020 financial year. Meanwhile, the county needs more than Sh10 billion to implement programmes. This program is under the Annual Development Plan (ADP). The county will also partner with Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) and…

RAISING COST OF BUILDING ROADS HIT KENYA

Posted on September 28, 2018October 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Government unhappy with contractor’s as they are ignoring the State’s annuity programme for road construction. Resident and contractor are enquiring over the high rate of building roads. This is as a result of the breach in the road limit which was set up by the government. This news will definitely affect the contractor as they are in charge of constructing road projects. Infrastructure and Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia had warn in 2016 that Building firm…

CHINESE CONTRACTOR AWARDED US$398 million PROJECT IN KENYA

Posted on September 21, 2018September 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

China’s CCCC to construct a US$398 million oil port in Mombasa, Kenya The Kenyan Ports Authority has confirmed the award of a US$398million oil facility in Mombasa. The contract award recipient is China Communications Construction Company (CCCC). This US$398 million oil port facility will certainly boost the nation’s oil handling capacity by 500%. According to Mr. Daniel Manduku (Acting Head of Kenya Ports Authority), the construction of the facility will be within 18 months. This project…

MOMBASA GOVERNOR ADVICE UHURU KENYATTA ON SGR PROJECT

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Gambeta News

Mombasa governor advice President Kenyatta on the SGR second phase construction. Mombasa governor Hassan Joho has advice President Kenyatta to stop the SGR second phase construction. According to the governor, the country is already in huge financial debt. Meanwhile the project will cost the nation more than Sh800 billion. The propose second phase of the SGR will aim to extend the railway line from the capital Nairobi to Kisumu. SGR project so far has also seen Mombasa-Nairobi phase cost Sh…

KENYA ASK CHINA TO PAY HALF COST OF SGR EXTENSION

Posted on September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya seeking for China to split the cost into a loan and grant for the SGR extension. Kenya are seeking fund from China for the extension of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu. The nation is asking for China to foot half of the bill for the extension of the project. During a bilateral meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, President Uhuru Kenyatta ask for the cost to be split into a loan and a grant. This will help …

DEMOLITION OF TAJ MALL SET TO KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of Taj Mall set to kick-off this week after notice was issued by committee. Nairobi Regeneration committee has approve the demolition of Taj Mall. The approval comes after a 14-day notice given to the development management. The notice is to demolish the building by a multi-sectoral committee on unsafe buildings. Meanwhile the management of the property did not want to move. Head of operations Julius Wanjau said “We are still doing South End Mall and we are hopeful…

THE IMPORTANCE OF THERESA MAY VISITS TO AFRICA

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Gambeta News

The long awaited visit from UK Prime Minister to Africa is over but the question is what are the benefits. So many people feel that the visit to the three Africa nation is part of plans to expand their relationship. This is due to the propose Brexit from the european union. The trip include delegation like UK trade minister and minister for Africa, with the aim to strengthen its global partnerships. The visit is to also meet with entrepreneurs…

RESIDENTS ANGRY DUE TO DELAY IN CEMENT FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on August 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Residents of West Pokot County are unhappy with development on the construction of a cement factory in Kenya. The construction of a cement factory is experiencing delay due to the failure to complete the project. The delay has lead to residents in the area publicly denouncing the project. Residents of West Pokot County now wants the investors to speed up the construction of the plant. Meanwhile, they feel that the current investors should give room to another willing investor…

ILLEGAL STRUCTURES DEMOLITION KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

Nairobi city kick-off demolition of illegal structures in the area. Demolition exercise has kick-off in Nairobi city, kenya. The exercise is part of plans to get rid of illegal structures along roads and footpaths in the state capital. It will also help in terms of securing the area from people that are operating illegally. The demolitions came a month after a notice had been issue to the traders to vacate the area. Meanwhile, the vacated area…

KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Demolition of houses set to kick-off to which will help expansion of sewer line. Nairobi’s city hall is set to demolish houses sitting on sewer line. This comes after the Governor Mike Sonko gave the degree with will also help for expansion of the lines. The governor has ask for an audit for all the building but also tell the owner to to voluntarily pull them down before City Hall does. This will help rejuvenate the Kariobangi sewer…

TANZANIA MORE FAVORED WITH THE US$ 175bn GAS ROADMAP PROJECT

Posted on July 27, 2018July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Tanzania will benefit from US-led initiative to invest in gas plants in Africa. US companies will invest US $175 bn in gas power projects in Tanzania and eight other African countries. Other countries include Kenya, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Angola, Mozambique and South Africa. The countries were picked for there large populations, high gross domestic product. As well as there local gas resources or are planning liquefied natural gas (LNG) import projects. Hence, the…

AfDB : US$ 30m TO CONCLUDE CONNECTIVITY IN KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Power will see its funding for the Last Mile Connectivity Project doubled by African Development Bank (AfDB). AfDB gives Kenya US $30m for the first phase and second phase one of the Last Mile project money. The funds will cover 600,000 Kenyan households connected to electricity with 314,000 targeted in the initial phase. The Government is enhancing connectivity for Kenyan citizens from the funds advanced to the country. Funds will be implemented in projects…

SOUTH KOREA SUPPORTS KENYA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

South Korea has vowed to support Kenya’s affordable housing agenda. Other initiatives which include energy, agriculture and healthcare; this is after the Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited the country and expressed interest. Affordable housing is among the four development pillars that President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Big Four initiative will see 500,000 homes developed in the next five years. Recently, 300 acres of land were set aside by Tatu City for the construction of 10,000 affordable…

KENYA PORT AUTHORITY EMBARK ON PORT IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

KPA set to initiate four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers that will help Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. Kenya port Authority (KPA) has embark on a project that will see four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers been use on the port. This equipment will help in the discharge of dry bulk materials at Kenya’s Port of Mombasa. The aim is to improve port facilities as well as minimising environmental impact of bulking handling operation. It will also help transform the Port of…

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…

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