TRINITY ENERGY TO BUILD US$500M REGIONAL REFINERY IN SOUTH SUDAN

Posted on 7 October 20207 October 2020 by Gambeta News

Trinity Energy which is South Sudan biggest oil marketing giant is making plans to build a refinery that will refine petroleum products. The project will see an increase in the nation barrels per day (bpd) to 40,000 at Paloch in the oil-rich Upper Nile State. It will also increase the potential of expanding capacity to 200,000bpd, as well as petroleum storage facilities at Nesitu, in the south of the country. American firm Chemex will build…

KAMPALA NORTHERN BYPASS EXPANSION PROGRESS REPORT

Posted on 3 June 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced that progress on the Kampala Northern Bypass project is at 72% completed. 🎥PROGRESS: Physical works progress on Kampala Northern Bypass [Expansion] project now at 7️⃣2️⃣%. Works at 🤏Kalerwe, 🤏Ntinda & 🤏Naalya interchanges progressing well.Road marking🚧commencing at #Sentema & #Hoima interchanges to achieve traffic & road safety.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/3rikKsE1N3 — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) June 2, 2020 The project will aims to improve urban mobility in and around Kampala through relieving congestion…

CRUDE OIL PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION SET TO KICK OFF IN TANZANIA

Posted on 11 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction of the pipeline is set to link Uganda and Tanzania which will take the two nations into a new height. The announcement was made by Energy Minister Dr Medard Kalemani when tabling his ministry’s 2.196trn/- budget estimates and expenditures for the financial year 2020/21. Kalemani said Tanzania has allocated 1bn/- for compensation to people and institutions affected with the implementation of a 3.5billion US dollar worth 1,445km-long underground pipeline. Kalemani also said the…

UNRA CLOSE NTUNGAMO-KABALE HIGHWAY DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL

Posted on 4 May 2020 by Gambeta News

The Ntungamo-Kabale Highway has been closed after rain fell on it which resulted in the destruction of crops as well as other items around the area. These prompted Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) to close the area. According to reports, the rain trigger mudslide that have blocked several roads. Such area includes, Rubaya, Maziba, Kaharo and Kamuganguzi Sub counties. #FLOODSALERT: Experiencing a pavement failure at Kaharo along Ntungamo—Kabale road, 18Km to Kabale town.More details to…

DEMARCATION WORK ON KAMPALA FLYOVER KICKOFF

Posted on 1 May 2020 by Gambeta News

Demarcation work has kick-off in Kampala, Uganda. This was announced via UNRA Uganda official social media handle. According to UNRA Uganda, the work will enable traffic to be accommodated as major construction activities is undergoing on the flyover. 📸ONGOING: Demarcation works to accommodate traffic during major construction works on #KampalaFlyover. Excavation work for the Underpass construction is also ongoing. Please stay home as we work to ensure mov't of our essential workers in the fight…

PICTURES: CONSTRUCTION OF KITARA-GERENGE ROAD

Posted on 21 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) has announced progress for the construction of Kitara—Gerenge road project via their social media handle. The 10km road project will connect to Gerenge fishing site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina. 📸Ongoing works: Kitara—Gerenge road project [10Km]. Working towards completion of the project in August 2020. The road connects to Gerenge fishing🎣 site, Entebbe and the Pearl Marina, Uganda's futuristic lakeside city🌇.#StaySafeUG pic.twitter.com/d9z6KGgaLR — UNRA_UGANDA (@UNRA_UG) April 21, 2020 Meanwhile the…

COVID-19 AND… FORCE MAJEURE IN CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

Posted on 15 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Is the COVID-19 Virus a Force Majeure Event? Yes, it is. The Covid 19 pandemic is a circumstance which was not contemplated by any of the parties at the time of entering the construction contracts. It is exceptional, beyond any one’s control and cannot be attributed to any of the parties to a contract. Because of the Covid 19 virus, the Minister of Health invoked powers under the Public Health Act (Cap. 281) and issued…

KENYA: LOCUST SWARM THREATENS FOOD INSECURITY

Posted on 13 January 2020 by Gambeta News

Swarms of desert locusts have spread from Ethiopia and Somalia into eastern and northern Kenya. The locusts started crossing into Kenya towards the end of December, 2019 destroying pastures in semi-arid counties mainly occupied by herder communities. They have since spread to the counties of Garissa, Isiolo and Samburu to the south and west. “We recognize that the pest invasion, and the potential to spread rapidly to other counties pose unprecedented threat to food security…

NEW WATER PIPELINE LAYING CREATES TRAFFIC JAM AT NAMUGONGO ROAD

Posted on 6 November 2019 by Gambeta News

NWSC’s laying of new water pipes creates traffic jam at Namugongo road in Uganda. Resident of Namugongo community in Uganda has over the course of the day witness serious traffic jam at the Mogas gas station at the Kireka, Namugongo junction. This is due to the laying of new water pipes across the road by National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC). On monday NWSC announced that they will diversion traffic along the Namugongo-Kireka to work…

CONSTRUCTION OF KABAALE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 31% COMPLETE

Posted on 31 October 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda’s Kabaale international Airport at 31% complete according to Muriisa SBC Uganda Limited PRO Amos Muriisa has announced progress report for the construction of Kabaale International Airport. The Airport which is also know as Hoima International Airport is 31% completed according to him. Amos Muriisa during his interview with newsmen said the airport sits on 29.7 square km of land, with a 3.5km runway up to 5km length, and 45 meters of the width. He…

KENYA BEGINS THE SECOND PHASE OF THE RAILWAY PROJECT

Posted on 17 October 201918 October 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta paves the way for the second phase of the railway project. The railway second phase will cost US $ 1.5 billion and will extend from Nairobi to Rift Valley town of Naivasha. The project so far has been funded and built by a Chinese company and has consumed US $3.2 billion already from Mombasa to Nairobi. President Kenyatta joined the first ride and had the first hand experience of the train, after…

QATAR TO INVEST IN SOMALIA PORT

Posted on 21 August 201921 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Qatar representatives meet with Somalia’s prime minister over plans to build a new seaport in Hobyo, Somalia. The Qatari group arrived in Mogadishu, the capital, on Monday and is led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani In a press conference following the meeting, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications said Qatar Ports Management Company will enter an investment partnership with Somalia to build the…

INTERCHANGE AT SENTEMA ALONG KAMPALA-NORTHERN BYPASS AT 60%

Posted on 21 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Sentema interchange at 60% complete according to UNRA Uganda. The construction of an interchange at sentema which is along Kampala – Northern Bypass is at 60%. This was announced by Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA). According to UNRA, the Sentema is now widened to ensure future free flow of traffic on the Bypass & connecting road. This is after a new design was made to offer additional & improved drainage along Lubigi Swamp. 📸Interchange at Sentema…

BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN AFRICA

Posted on 15 August 201910 September 2022 by Gambeta News

Best tourist locations to visit in Africa

From its grandiose mountains to amazing wildlife, the world’s second-biggest continent – Africa – is home to many wonderful destinations. Touring the finest holiday destinations in Africa could literally take a lifetime because there are lots of amazing places the continent has to offer holidaymakers. people tend to think of Africa as a country, not a continent. But with 54 countries calling it home, Africa’s topography, landscape, and activities vary drastically by region. Whether…

KENYA’S ROOFING QUEEN – IRENE WANJIKU

Posted on 21 July 201922 July 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…

TANZANIA: CONSTRUCTION OF THE STANDARD GAUGE RAILWAY TO BEGIN IN DECEMBER

Posted on 15 July 201916 July 2019 by Gambeta News

The first phase of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) connecting Dar se salaam and Morogoro (the business capital) to the East will begin in December. Tanzania’s Minister for works, transportation and communication, Isack Kemwelwe confirmed that procurement of the necessary equipment for the project have been concluded. “We have already set some funds to purchase the engines and also begun procurement of 1,430 cargo wagons, 20 locomotives, 60 passenger carriages and five sets of multiple…

BUFULUBI-KYANDO-BUYEMBA ROAD GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY

Posted on 25 June 201925 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road ground breaking ceremony kick-off in Uganda Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road ground breaking ceremony has kick-off. The ceremony which was perform in Mayuge district in eastern Uganda will ease movement of people and improve lives. The road is of low cost seal technology that is connecting the people of Imanyiro & Bukatube sub counties. It will also connect farmers to their various market areas. Today we ground break the 5.6km long Bufulubi-Kyando-Buyemba Road in Mayuge. The…

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FIDIC-GAMA 2019 CONFERENCE

Posted on 24 May 201924 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Highlights of interesting activities at the Fidic-Gama 2019 conference in Kampala Uganda. The 26th FIDIC-GAMA Infrastructure Conference in Kampala Uganda was littered with lots of interesting activities. The 3 days (12th – 14th May 2019) International conference organized by the Uganda Association of Consulting Engineers (UACE) and sponsored by the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was held at the Kampala Serena hotel. The event had amazing speakers who presented papers centred around the programme’s theme:…

AFRICA’S YOUNG ENGINEERS ARE RISING

Posted on 12 May 201924 April 2020 by Gambeta News

Young professional consulting engineers in Africa are gearing up to change the narrative. The young professionals of FIDIC GAMA are coming up with lots of interesting ideas to key industry issues. These were the outcome of a pre-conference event titled, leadership and development at the 26th annual FIDIC GAMA 2019 Conference. Happening in Kampala Uganda, these young professionals are exploring various issues affecting the industry. CHALLENGES FACING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING ENGINEERS IN AFRICA Growth…

TANZANIA TO GENERATE 10,000MW OF POWER BY 2025

Posted on 25 April 201925 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Tanzania’s Deputy Energy Minister speaks to parliament on this huge plans Plans are in motion by the Government in Tanzania to generate 10,000MW of power. In essence, expanding its current power generation capacity moving sixfold ahead from 1,602 megawatts to reach 10,000 megawatts by 2025. This will be achieved through investments in thermal and renewable energy, Deputy Energy Minister, Subira Mgalu told the parliament on Tuesday, 23rd April, 2019. Mgalu said, “We need to have abundant and reliable power…

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