KPA TO COMPLETE PHASE TWO OF MOMBASA PORT TERMINAL NEXT MONTH

Posted on 23 May 2022 by Gambeta News

Phase Two of the Sh32 billion second container terminal at the port of Mombasa is complete and set for commissioning next month. Construction of the terminal which started in September 2018, is expected to increase the port’s annual capacity by 450,000 containers, bringing the total annual capacity to 2.1 million containers. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) confirmed that the Japanese contractor, Tokyo Construction Company Limited, has completed the project which has been described by maritime stakeholders…

RWANDA GOVT. SIGN LOAN DEAL FOR NYACYONGA-MUKOTO ROAD

Posted on 19 May 2022 by Gambeta News

Rwanda has signed a loan agreement worth US$18million (approximately Rwf18Bn) with OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) to upgrade the road from Nyacyonga to Mukoto between Gasabo and Rulindo districts. The upgrade of the 36-km stretch is projected to benefit the population by creating an alternative access road from Kigali City to Northern Province. At the signing event, Uzziel Ndagijimana, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning disclosed that the project is co-funded by Arab Bank…

NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

Posted on 16 May 2022 by Gambeta News

More than 11,000 vehicles have already been registered to use the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway which was opened to the public on a trial basis on Saturday. Motorists seeking to have a driving experience on the eight-lane elevated dual carriageway trooped to the road early full of excitement. Transport Minister James Macharia was present to witness the start of operations on the road, which is expected to be officially opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta later this…

CONSTRUCTION OF MTWARA-MASASI ROAD ON COURSE IN TANZANIA

Posted on 29 April 2022 by Gambeta News

Construction of the 358 kilometers of the road at tarmac level from Mtwara-Newala-Masasi to Songea in the Ruvuma region, is set to begin. However, currently, the government through Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) is working on opening up the road while still at gravel level. The Deputy Minister for Works and Transport Godfrey Kasekenya said in Parliament that upon completion of the opening up of the road, the government would mobilize funds to develop the…

KenGen COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 83MEGAWATT GEOTHERMAL PLANT

Posted on 31 March 2022 by Gambeta News

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed the construction of an 83-megawatt additional geothermal plant, setting in motion activities to add it to the national power grid by June 2022. This milestone follows a successful delivery of full steam to the Olkaria power plant. KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano, lauded the milestone as a big step forward in the country’s progress toward 100% utilization of renewable energy by the year 2030. “The construction…

KeNHA ANNOUNCED NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC YET

Posted on 22 March 2022 by Gambeta News

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Tuesday said the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to the public. This was after reports emerged on social media that the highly anticipated road had been temporarily opened for use, free of charge, until March 31. “Contrary to speculative information circulating in some social media platforms, this is to notify the public that the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to traffic”. KeNHA stated.” The authority also…

AFRICAN ARCHITECT WINS ARCHITECTURE’s MOST PRETIGIOUS HONOUR (PRITZKER PRIZE)

Posted on 16 March 202216 March 2022 by Gambeta News

Burkina Faso-born architect Diebedo Francis Kere has become the first African to win the Pritzker Prize, architecture’s most prestigious honour, in its more than 40-year history. Diebedo Francis Kere was born in Gando, Burkina Faso, and based in Berlin, Germany, holds duo dual citizenship of Burkina Faso and Germany. According to the Pritzker Prize announcement. “Through his commitment to social justice and engagement, and intelligent use of local materials to connect and respond to the…

The Emergence of Industrial Parks and Captive Power

Posted on 23 February 2022 by Gambeta News

By Eddy Alexandre, Business Development Manager, Aggreko Africa The global captive power generation market is projected to grow at a 5.61% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2020 to 2027, according to Market Research Future. Described as a decentralised source of power that is located as close as possible to those using it, captive power is becoming an increasingly relevant solution for companies operating in areas with limited, or reduced, access to power. This is particularly…

HOW USING SMART TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP STRENGTHENING AFRICA’S AFRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN

Posted on 24 January 2022 by Gambeta News

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global value chains (GVCs) by interrupting transportation and logistics frameworks, supply and production mechanisms, and demand and consumption patterns. On the pandemic onset, movement and trade restrictions were imposed by most African countries to control the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The agricultural extension and advisory services also confronted substantial disruptions due to limited movement. Consequently, this created a food supply crisis that deterred and threatened Africa’s socio-economic development and growth, as well as…

JKIA LONG QUEUE AFFECTING PASSENGER DUE TO TERMINAL REVAMP

Posted on 19 January 2022 by Gambeta News

The Terminal revamp ongoing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya is having a serious effect on activities in the area. According to Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the issues has been compounded with the unavailability of JKIA’s Terminals 1B and 1C which are at advanced stages of refurbishment has compounded the situation. Due to such challenges, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has sent an advisory alerting travelers to expect longer processing times and passenger…

The more Africa innovates, the closer the world gets to net zero

Posted on 13 December 2021 by Gambeta News

By: John Lewis, Managing Director, Aggreko Africa The climate crisis is an unavoidable reality. For every company, individual and government, changing the shape of this crisis has become, or should become a priority. It needs to be central to every conversation, expansion plan, and strategy because remaining aligned with the status quo is not an option. Simply looking at the problems is not either. The only option is to look at solutions, at how the…

BUILDEXPO AFRICA – LARGEST BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION EXHIBITION RETURNS TO EAST AFRICA

Posted on 14 August 2021 by Gambeta News

Buildmart covers East Africa’s longest running and largest exhibition this year. Buildexpo Africa is the only show with the widest range of the latest technology in building material, mining machines, construction machinery and heavy equipment. The latest edition of Buildexpo, East Africa’s largest building and construction fair, brings you exhibitors from over 40 countries who are the finest in infrastructure development. The event takes place in East Africa’s most promising countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda…

BIRD’S EYE VIEW FROM THE ONGOING NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY

Posted on 12 August 2021 by Gambeta News

Construction of the Nairobi Expressway is making good progress. Soon motorists will be able to see Nairobi’s stunning splendour from a bird’s eye perspective. Here are recent photos of this gigantic infrastructure project. Source: Kenhakenya

NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR FOR BOSCH EAST AFRICA – A MULTIDISCIPLINARY CONSULTING ENGINEERING FIRM

Posted on 23 July 202123 July 2021 by Gambeta News

John Kithinji has been appointed Managing Director of Bosch East Africa, a member of the Bosch Holdings group of multidisciplinary consulting engineering companies. Bosch Holdings celebrates 60 years of business this year. Additional information: John Kithinji John Kithinji – a BSc. Graduate of the University of Nairobi and a registered consulting and professional engineer with the Engineers Board of Kenya – looks forward to the challenges of leading further growth of the company…

GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR MULTI-BILLION PHARMACEUTICAL FACILITY IN UGANDA

Posted on 7 July 2021 by Gambeta News

President Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Kenya’s Deputy President William Ruto at the groundbreaking ceremony of Dei BioPharma Ltd, a multibillion pharmaceutical drugs and mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility in Matugga, Wakiso, Uganda. The facility is to focus on applying biotechnology to solve the health challenges of humanity through creation of novel drugs, vaccines, and diagnostics. Source: Government of Uganda

NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT (NEPAD) HOLDS IMMENSE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM AFRICAN ECONOMIES.

Posted on 26 May 2021 by Gambeta News

NAIROBI, 25th May 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) holds immense potential to transform African economies. The President said NEPAD, which was adopted in 2002 by the African Union as a continental socio-economic development framework, should be used to consolidate expertise and other resources needed to uplift Africa’s economy. “NEPAD is an important tool that can help mobilize resources for the continent to enable it achieve…

ESWATINI SELECTS ’GLOBELEQ-STURDEE’ ENERGY CONSORTIUM FOR SOLAR PV PROJECTS

Posted on 27 April 2021 by Gambeta News

Globeleq, a leading independent power generation company in Africa, and its consortium partner, Sturdee Energy Southern Africa, an independent power producer focused on renewable energy projects in Sub-Saharan Africa, confirm they have been awarded preferred bidder status for two 15 MWac projects in the first tranche of the Kingdom of Eswatini’s procurement programme for new renewable generation capacity. The Eswatini Energy Regulatory Authority (ESERA) officially released the intention to award notice on 14 April 2021…

AFRICA’S FIRST SATELLITE OF 2021 LAUNCHES INTO SPACE

Posted on 29 March 2021 by Gambeta News

Tunisia’s first satellite, Challenge ONE has been successfully launched onboard Soyuz-2 rocket in the earlier hours of today from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. Challenge ONE was announced in 2019 by Tunisian aerospace and telecommunications company, TELNET after it entered an agreement with the Russian operator of commercial launches of Soyuz-2 rockets, GK Launch Services. According to the agreement, Challenge ONE is going to be a precursor for a constellation of 30 satellites to be launched by 2023. Part…

ENERGY 2021: 12 MONTHS OF ENERGY TRANSFORMATION

Posted on 18 March 2021 by Gambeta News

By: Romiald Noussi, Head of Operations, Aggreko Africa In the South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy 2020 Annual Performance Plan report, the authority highlighted the importance of the energy sector in catalysing economic growth and development. As in the report, real life reflects the need for a reliable supply of energy to ensure that Africa continues to push its presence onto the global stage and build foundations of economic and social prosperity. To achieve this…

AFRICA LOOKS INWARD FOR SOLUTIONS AS CHINESE FUNDING SLOW DOWN

Posted on 24 February 2021 by Gambeta News

The African Union is setting up a fund to finance the construction of much-needed roads, railways and power plants on the continent, its infrastructure head said, turning to new sources of cash due to donor fatigue and higher debt levels. The continent has an estimated annual infrastructure financing deficit of $60 billion-$90 billion, the AU says, making it hard for the body to advance its goal of integrating the disparate individual markets into a single,…

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