KENYA GUSII STADIUM STILL LACKS PROPER RUNNING TRACKS DESPITE FACELIFT

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Will contractors in africa ever get thing right without people complaining about each project after completion? Gusii Stadium which was refurbish a year ago stands as the one of the best sports facilities in Kenya but there are concerns over its poor running track. This is after athletics complained about the poor nature of the facilities during Kenya Communications Sports Organisation (Kecoso) games. Nyanza South Athletics Kenya chairman Peter Angwenyi said “As technical officials of…

KENYA PRESIDENT TO FLAG-OFF CRUDE OIL SHIPMENT

Posted on August 26, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta to flag-off US$11.6million crude oil shipment which will enable kenya enters the league of oil exporters. Kenya President Uhuru Kenyatta will commission the flag off for the first shipment of crude oil from the port of Mombasa. The first shipment of crude oil which is worth US$11.6million (Ksh.1.2B) will also make Kenya enters the league of oil exporters. According to reports by Tullow Oil CEO Paul McDade, the shipment will continue for…

PICTURES OF KERICHO BYPASS CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on August 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s President’s Delivery Unit team announce progress of US$4.3m (Ksh.445.7m) Kericho bypass project. Kericho is the biggest town in Kericho County as it is located in the highlands west of the Kenyan Rift Valley. The place has a warm and temperate climate making it an ideal location for agriculture and in particular, the large scale cultivation of tea. So the construction of a bypass will not only bring out the beauty but also encourage faster…

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Posted on August 7, 2019August 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network. In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; that will connect Mombasa (Kenya) – Kampala (Uganda) – Kigali (Rwanda). In May 2014, the Republic of South Sudan also joined this agreement; in other…

LAMU PORT FIRST BERTH COMPLETED IN KENYA

Posted on August 7, 2019May 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

First of 32 berths of Lamu port completed in Kenya with the second and third set for completion in december 2020. Lamu port which is a transport and infrastructure project in Kenya has completed it first Berth. The port when completed will be Kenya second transport corridor. The first berth is part of a 32 berth plans which started in december 2016, with the second and third set for completion in december 2020. The Lamu…

THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT KENYA RETURNS THIS NOVEMBER

Posted on July 31, 2019July 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

The Big 5 Construct Kenya will return from 5 – 7 November at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). Backed by the National Construction Authority, the expo will host 220+ exhibitors making it the largest construction event in Kenya Nairobi, Kenya, July 9 2019: The Big 5 Construct Kenya will return to Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) from 5 – 7 November 2019, announce event organisers. Muhammed Kazi, Portfolio Director at dmg events commented: “We are delighted to…

PICTURES OF BIDCO INDUSTRIAL PARK LAUNCH IN KENYA

Posted on July 25, 2019July 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta unveils Bidco Industrial Park but can the manufacturing plants be maintained to achieve its 2022 goals? The Bidco Industrial Park in Ruiru has been officially unveiled by President Uhuru Kenyatta. During the ceremony, President Uhuru said the project will help growth the manufacturing sector in the nation. BIDCO Industrial Park (BIP) situated in Ruiru town, Kiambu County, is spread across 80.7 Acres of the industrial land with current 20% of its land…

KENYA PARLIAMENT APPROVED NATIONALIZATION OF KENYA AIRWAYS

Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Nationalisation of Kenya airways accepted

Kenya Parliament approved proposal for nationalisation of Kenya Airways but can they meet up with other Eastern Airline? Lawmakers in Kenya has finally accepted the proposal for the nationalisation of Kenya Airways. Kenya Airways which has for a long time been in the airline business was before the flag carrier airline of Kenya. However, the approval which has taken so long has finally been accepted by lawmakers. The proposal was submitted by Kenya parliamentary transport…

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on July 21, 2019July 22, 2019 by Gambeta News

Irene Wanjiku, the founder of Rexe Roofing Products Ltd, discusses building her business with Gambeta News In November 2011, REXE Roofing was incorporated after Irene left her job in the construction industry. She is one of the leading icons in East Africa’s roofing business. Big projects like The Hub Karen in Kenya and Acacia Shopping Mall in Uganda are among the list of her completed projects. Irene is a graduate of Business Administration…

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER AT TALENTINTHECLOUD, KENYA

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Gambeta News

TalentintheCloud (Technical project manager)

At TalentintheCloud we continually strive to be at the forefront of innovation with new sourcing methods, digital assessments and people analytics. TalentintheCloud has cemented itself as the go-to staffing business for the African FinTech sector. TalentintheCloud is looking for Technical project manager to join their Kenya office. Job Description Role Overview To manage all the strategic aspects of projects which includes specifying projects plans, timelines and scope definition, allocating resources and launch initiatives for all…

KENYA INTRODUCES NEW CURRENCIES

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya adjusts to accommodate new currencies Just like Ghana in 1982, Nigeria in 1984 and India in 2016; Kenya have recently issued and also unveiled a new generation of currency notes. The East African country unveiled the new bank notes on Saturday (June 1, 2019); during the 56th Madaraka Day celebration held in Narok County. The new currency denominations include Sh50, Sh100, Sh200, Sh500 and Sh1,000 notes. According to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK)…

WORLD BANK APPROVES US$750M FOR KENYA IN SUPPORT OF REFORMS

Posted on May 30, 2019May 31, 2019 by Gambeta News

World Bank has Approved US$750 Million to Kenya Government Reforms in order to achieve their Vision 2030 objective The World Bank Board of Directors has approved US$750 million to Kenya Government today. This follows the request from the Kenya Government two days ago. The Fund will aim at development different infrastructure in the country. The fund serve as a support to the Kenya’s Government reforms that will enhance inclusive growth, reduces poverty. As well as,…

KENYA REQUEST US$750M FROM WORLD BANK FOR DEVELOPMENT

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government request US$750million from World Bank for infrastructural developments Kenya Government has ask for fund from the world bank for development of different infrastructure. The fund will be use to provide affordable housing, agriculture and other projects. The request is worth US$750million. The request is the first time in more than a decade that Kenya has ask for loan from the bank. According to the project document on the bank’s website, the loan will…

LUTHULI AVENUE TO BE REVAMP AS ONE-WAY ROUTE IN KENYA

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Luthuli Avenue set for revamp as part of Nairobi county decongestion plans. Kenya Government is set to implement their decongestion plans. According to Nairobi county, it will enable vehicle has easy access to leave the town. This will be made possible with the revamping of Luthuli avenue into a one-way route on central business district (CBD). The aim of the revamp will help vehicle leave the town centre through River Road. Meanwhile, the project is…

SALE SUPPORT SPECIALIST AT ABB, KENYA

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Gambeta News

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. JOB DESCRIPTION AT ABB As a Sales Support Specialist, you will be responsible to support the Sales organization and customers throughout the proposal process by preparing technical descriptions of the applied products and technology, determining costs, preparing final documentation, and serving as a key…

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES AT KENYA REVENUE AUTHORITY

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is an agency of the government of Kenya. KRA are responsible for the assessment, collection and accounting for all revenues that are due to government, in accordance with the laws of Kenya. KRA is seeking applications from fresh Bachelor Degree and Diploma graduates for its July to December 2019 Internship programme. Program Descriptions KRA is providing the youth an opportunity for on-the job experience. They also aim at building youth upon…

VANDALISATION OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AFFECTING KENYA POWER

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Power spends Sh5.5 billion on installation of electricity due to vandalism. Kenya Power has announced that the constant vandalism of electrical materials is affecting them. This has result in the distribution company spending Sh5.5 billion in installation of street lights in Nairobi alone. The distribution company has make sure that all areas within the city have light but the vandalism are reversing the gains. This has result to the stealing of transformers, street lamps…

WIND POWER TO EASE ELECTRICITY BILL PAYMENT IN KENYA

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Gambeta News

Wind power purchase set to reduce electricity bills in Kenya. Residents in Kenya are set to have a reduce bill when it comes to electricity payment in the fourth quarter. This is after Kenya power plans to purchase wind-generated electricity at half price from October. The plan is to first cross the 1.683 billion-unit cumulative uptake before Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) can start selling. LTWP wants to sell its electricity at $3.6 cents per…

CHINA FUNDS KENYA’S DATA CENTRE AND HIGHWAY WITH US$666m

Posted on April 29, 2019April 29, 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s data centre and highway gets US$666m China funding. A data centre and highway in Kenya have received 67.5 billion shillings (US$666 million) as funding from China. The funds were issued at Beijing where Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta attended the second Belt and Road Forum. President Uhuru Kenyatta today witnessed the signing of two project delivery agreements totalling to Sh 67.5 billion through concessional financing and Public Private Partnership (PPP).#KenyaChinaRelations pic.twitter.com/jbHT9WsMF4 — State House Kenya…

CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA’S NEW GIKOMBA MARKET IN PROGRESS

Posted on April 23, 2019April 23, 2019 by Gambeta News

Construction of the new Gikomba market will solve the series of fire incidents. Gikomba Market has certainly had its fair share of high and low moments in the last few years. Fire outbreak does seem to be a reoccurring plague in the Gikomba Market. Since the last outbreak in February 2019, the construction of the new market has been under a 24 Hr shift. So far, foundation and ground floor level have been completed. It is expected…

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