Namanyere — MEMBERS of the Parliamentary Local Authorities' Accounts Committee (LAAC) hailed Nkasi District Council for constructing Lwafi/Katongolo irrigation scheme which will benefit about 40,000 farmers from Kirando and Kipili ward in the area.The project will cost over 9.5bn/- upon completion. LAAC's Chairperson, Ms Felister Bura, said members of the committee were satisfied with the irrigation project and called on.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 19th January 2015

THE Minister of Industry and Trade, Dr Abdallah Kigoda, has challenged members of the newly appointed board of directors of the National Development Corporation (NDC) to work together in ensuring that the corporation achieves its intended goals and objectives. He made the remarks in Dar es Salaam when launching the new board. Dr Kigoda said their appointment confirmed that it was important that they work together with the government and have.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 17th January 2015

 OVER 10,000 people are expected to be employed directly and indirectly at the Dangote Cement Factory at Msijute area in Mtwara Region, which is slated to commence production in August.The factory, which is owned by Africa's richest person, Alhaj Aliko Dangote, has as well announced plans to improve social amenities in Mtwara region by constructing a state-of-the-art hospital, a modern marketplace, a school and a police.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 17th January 2015

 The Tanzanian government has signed an agreement with mining companies operating in the country.The agreement sets new terms for royalty payments, scrapping the 15 per cent value-added tax (VAT) relief and increasing the fees companies pay for services they get in the mining areas.   AngloGold Ashanti and Geita Gold Mine were the first companies to sign the deal that replaces the Mining Development Agreement (MDA). Company.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 17th January 2015

 Japan will on Friday advance to Kenya a Sh25 billion loan to fund the second phase of Mombasa port expansion.The money, to be given through the Japan Bank for International Corporation (JBIC), is earmarked for the construction of a new container terminal by reclamation of the West Kipevu to create an additional 3 berths. “The proposed project includes construction of a new port access road connecting the new container terminal with.... Read more »

Posted on : Saturday , 17th January 2015

 Keroche Breweries has invested Sh4 billion to expand its Naivasha plant. Company chief executive Tabitha Karanja said the brewer will also be increasing its range of products. “Keroche is embracing advanced brewing technology to ensure Kenyans and the region get sufficient supply of high-quality bear,” she said. Mrs Karanja spoke in Nakuru yesterday during a marketing tour.She said Keroche is putting up a modern plant which.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 15th January 2015

A Sh10 billion leather hub will be built at Kenania, Athi River, from next month in a quest to revive the tanning industry and make Kenya a big exporter of shoes, bags and other products.   Industrialisation secretary Adan Mohamed said that 500 acres of land had been identified for tanneries, a training centre, manufacturing facilities and a waste treatment plant.   The government will provide land and infrastructure while.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 15th January 2015

The venture, called Impala Villas Rimpa in Ongata Rongai is part of wider plans to develop hundreds of new homes in the outskirts of the city. “By bringing together Sandstone’s development expertise with KCB’s financial might, we hope to transform the land which borders the Nairobi National Park to meet the housing needs of our people,” said Sandstone Development Company Chairman Edward Ndirangu. He said the agreement.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 14th January 2015

Arusha — AFTER a 12-month freeze on the road connecting Kilimanjaro International Airport's (KIA) junction and the Mirerani Mining Hills of Simanjiro, work is set to resume soon, following the appointment of a new contractor. Regional Manager, Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS), Eng. Deusdedit Kakoko, told the Regional Road Board here that the previous contractor who was undertaking the project to build Mirerani road, had been.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 13th January 2015

 CHERANGANY MP Wesley Korir is to build an eight-lane 400m tartan track at Suwerwo village in his Trans Nzoia County. The track will be built in collaboration withTranscend Talent and Sports Academy to incorporate sports and education for athletes. Korir announced the plans on Tuesday at his Biribiriet home village while celebrating the fifth year since the inception of the Kenya Kids Foundation and launch of the sports academy..... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th January 2015

Kenyan cement manufacturer Savannah Cement has confirmed plans to invest more than US$198.3mn in the installation of its second milling plant near Kitengela town in Kajiado County to meet the growing demand in the East African nation The high-efficiency milling plant would feature the advanced Roller Press Technology, which allows for eco-friendly, dust and related emissions-free cement production. Savannah Cement managing director Ronald.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 8th January 2015

Tanzania expects to double its cement output over the next few years according to a report by the Daily News. The news agency reported that Tanzanian Deputy Minister for Industry and Trade, Janet Mbene expects the country’s annual cement production to rise to 6 million tonnes with the future opening of seven new factories. According to the article cement consumption is viewed as a barometer for construction activity, which is one of the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2015