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East Africa's geothermal power generation to grow by 1000mw

Ethiopia geothermal power generation is set to grow after the country signed a power purchase agreement with Berkley Energy which is a Kenyan linked company that will see 1,000MW of energy being generated. The signing was done by Azeb Asnake, CEO of Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) and Edward Njoroge, one of the investors from Berkeley Energy. The mega Corbetti Geothermal Power Project construction which is expected to cost.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 24th August 2015

Constructed Ngong wind power plant in Kenya

The constructed Ngong wind power plant is to be commissioned in Kenya by Kengen in a bid to boost the renewable sources contributions to the national grid. It is hoped that the move will help in meeting the vision of generating 5,000MW of power by 2018. The construction of the wind power farm was expanded as a way of scaling up energy sources as the country looks to green energy. Kengen CEO, Albert Mugo confirmed the reports and.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 24th August 2015

Caterpillar�s new improved series launched for the Arican market

Caterpillar has introduced the new F2-series range of machines – 422F2, 428F2, 432F2, 434F2 and 444F2 for the Middle East and Africa markets Depending on the model, engine-power choices include 56.5 kW (76.8 hp), 68.5 kW (93hp), 70 kW (95 hp), or 74.5 kW (101 hp) configurations. There’s a marked improvement in hydraulic oil flow – 422F2 from 125 litres per minute to 132 l/min, 428F2 and 434F2 from 125 l/min to 160 l/min.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 22nd August 2015

Dangote Cement : Yet another cement plant expansion in Africa

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has announced plans to expand his company’s 1.5mn metric tonnes per annum (mmtpa) cement operations in Cameroon In a meeting with Cameroon’s Prime Minister Philemon Yang, Dangote revealed that Dangote Cement is commissioning another cement production line in Yaounde, which will increase the company’s total cement output to more than three mmtpa. Dangote Group will invest about.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 22nd August 2015

Portuguese firm Cimpor to expand presence in Africa

Cimentos de Moçambique, a subsidiary of Portuguese cement producer Cimpor, has announced plans to invest US$250mn in a new integrated cement plant in Nacala, Mozambique The new facility is expected to start functioning from 2018. A statement issued by the company said, “The new capacity to be installed increases the efficiency of the response to local demand for cement, while Cimentos de Moçambique recognises its role.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 22nd August 2015

Construction of first cancer hospital in Kenya begins

The construction of first cancer hospital in Kenya is set to begin following a groundbreaking ceremony by the first lady, Mrs. Margaret Kenyatta. The hospital is a partnership between local entrepreneurs and General Electric Company. The construction of the state-of-the-art treatment centre at Ridgeways in Kiambu County will cost US$ 20m and will cater for close to 10,000 cancer patients. Dabbed Tesla Cancer Hospital, the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 19th August 2015

Construction of power projects in Tanzania set to start

Construction of power projects in Tanzania is set to begin after 4 companies in the country were announced beneficiaries of US president Barrack Obama’s Power Africa initiative. The companies will eventually help in the expansion of renewable energy solution which targets rural areas. The grants to construct the power projects in Tanzania which have been awarded by General Electric Africa in conjunction with the US African.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 19th August 2015

Wind power plant in Kenya to be constructed

Construction of a US$44M wind power plant in Kenya is set to begin in Meru county. The project is spearheaded by Maralal Energy Limited. Maralal Energy which is a privately-owned Kenyan firm disclosed that the money will be used to construct the wind farm whose electricity will be included in the national grid. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) and Bluesea Energy are also currently undertaking projects that.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 19th August 2015

Africa agrees to raft of Chinese investment

Equatorial Guinea has secured a wave of Chinese investment, following a trade forum in Dalian The Equatorial Guinea-Asia Economic Forum was hosted in the Northeastern Chinese city by representatives of the West African nation’s Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy, with the aim of showcasing the country’s investment opportunities. The Equatorial Guinean government has since announced the signing a series of memoranda of.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th August 2015

Construction industry in East Africa opens $50m complexes

Constructions industry in Rwanda is on an upward trajectory after the country’s president Paul Kagame opened complexes worth $50m in the capital Kigali. The president challenged contractors to ensure they provide durable and quality structures. Kagame congratulated local investors like Bertin Makuza whose 15-storey constructed building was inaugurated. In his speech, Makuza said that construction of his building cost $42.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 18th August 2015

Construction of maize milling plant in Kenya set to begin

Green Arava of Israel is set to construct a multi-million maize milling plant in Kenya at Galana-Kulalu irrigation project to ease in the flour processing once the first crop is harvested. The equipment which has already been bought from South Africa will have the ability to process and package the flour for sale immediately after leaving the farm. “The contractors have already procured the milling machine and we.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th August 2015

Construction of Akiira geothermal plant in Kenya boosts Kenya Power

The construction of Akiira Geothermal plant in Kenya has boosted power supply in Kenya after the firm signed a 70MW power deal with Kenya Power that will boost the chances of attaining the 5,000MW goal set by the Kenyan Government. The 70megawatt power purchase agreement (PPA) between the two companies will last for 25 years and will see Kenya Power buy electricity from Akiira at Sh9.3 per unit (9.23 US cents), which is about half.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 17th August 2015