RESIDENTS REACTS TO THE SIX YEARS STALL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CHUKA-KAARENI ROAD

Posted on 11 September 201911 September 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s Chuka-Kaareni road has caused lots of accidents and claimed lives of the residents due to it’s bad condition. Tharaka-Nithi residents have patiently waited for the completion of the six years old 28 kilometer road. For the last six years they have paved only six kilometers of road from Chuka to the country’s largest commercial center and Kathwana the country’s headquarter. The residents protested saying the road construction that started in 2014 should be completed…

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…

KIENI CONSTITUENCY SECURE FUNDS FOR HOSPITAL CONSTRUCTION

Posted on 14 August 2019 by Gambeta News

Kieni constituency to build level four hospital after securing funds from Ministry of health in Kenya. Kenya’s Kieni constituency has secure fund for the construction of a level four hospital. The fund which is worth US$541k (Sh30 million) will help them have another existing level four hospital in the constituency. Kieni MP Kanini Kega made the announcement after telling residents that the ministry of health has allocated the fund. He said that the hospital building…

RUIRU-NAIROBI ROUTE GETS 40 COACHES FOR RAILWAY

Posted on 25 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya Railway added 40 coaches to Ruiru-Nairobi route to ease congestion and reduce travel time Kenya Railways has added 40 coaches to Ruiru-Nairobi route. This 40 coaches will ease congestion on the Thika superhighway and drastically reduce travel times for workers. Kenya Railway Managing Director Philip Mainga said “This is part of our masterplan for Nairobi to phase out old coaches. We plan to bring the new ones on board.” According to Mainga, the first…

UGANDA TO SPEND US$205M ON RESTORATION OF OLD RAILWAY

Posted on 11 June 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda plans to invest US$205 million to restore railway linking Kampala to Malaba. Uganda government is making plans to restore its old railways. The plans is to invest US$205 million (about Shs 768 billion) in the railway that will link Kampala to Malaba. The plan upgrade will help boost monthly freight capacity to 120,000 metric tonnes from the current 20,000 tonnes by 2026. This is following delays in securing funding for the standard gauge railway….

FUNDING AFRICA’S INFRASTRUCTURE GAP

Posted on 31 May 2019 by Gambeta News

A look at Infrastructure funding gap across Africa and remedies so far. Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of infrastructure funding are being sought in order to kick-start direly needed infrastructure projects. At the centre of it all is China, which is providing alternative sources financing to countries in Africa that have…

CERAMICA WEST AFRICA EXPO 2019 IS NOW HERE!!!

Posted on 31 May 2019 by Gambeta News

Elan Expo introduces Ceramica West Africa Expo 2019 Ceramica West Africa 2019: International Ceramic, Bathroom & Kitchen Exhibition is organized by Elan Expo and will take place on 27-29 June 2019 at Landmark Centre at Lagos, Nigeria. At the beginning of the story, Nigeria Build Expo specialized its adventure with construction and building hall. During the four years experience of Nigeria Build Expo; ceramic companies have participated in the Construction & Building hall, this year due…

NIGERIA BUILDEXPO 2019 IS AROUND THE CORNER!!!

Posted on 31 May 201931 May 2019 by Gambeta News

Elan Expo is ready for the 4th Edition of “NIGERIA BUILDEXPO”!!! With the efficient four years of experience in Nigeria; Elan Expo is ready for the 2019 edition of the Nigeria Build Expo. Elan Expo will host many international companies at the 4th edition; some of them are Grupo Miro, Hilal Aluminium, Kumtel, Ibero Systems, Enarco S.A., Bekotaş Paint, Chanson Mold, Edimex, Schaefer GMBH; Maxmech, SFH from Turkey, Australia, Poland, China, Mexico, Spain, Egypt, Germany,…

ETHIOPIAN AIRLINE SIGN DEAL WITH GHANA GOVERNMENT

Posted on 27 May 2019 by Gambeta News

Ghana sign deal with Ethiopian Airline to establish a national airline in Accra. Ethiopian Airline has sign a deal with Ghana government to establish a national airline in Accra. The deal is a joint investment from the Ghanaian government, the private sector, and the Ethiopian airline. According to the deal, the ownership of the Airline will consist of three structures. This structures are Ghanaian government having 10%, private investors from West Africa having 415 while…

THIMLICH OHINGA HERITAGE SITE

Posted on 20 April 2019 by Gambeta News

In Kenya, a 14 century dry stone wall structure is now a World Heritage site. Thimlich Ohinga Heritage Site is now the seventh landmark in Kenya to reach Heritage status by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). In essence, UNESCO now protects the landmark through international treaties cause of its cultural and historical significance. During the official ceremony to mark the status, government officials urged investors to take advantage of this unique opportunity…

AFRICA’S FINANCE MINISTERS MEET IN WASHINGTON DC

Posted on 12 April 201913 April 2019 by Gambeta News

G-24 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ are currently Meeting in Washington DC. These leaders will be attending the World Bank/International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings. Most importantly, they will be deliberating on how to ensure economic growth benefits the many and not the few. Most African countries suffer from poor economic policies that fosters inequality, leading to inefficiency and stunted growth. These and many other challenges are the reason for the meetings, hence, we encourage…

AFRICA UNION SAYS HIGH-SPEED RAIL NETWORK ON TRACK

Posted on 12 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Africa Union making plans for High-speed rail Network which will connect all Africa countries. Africa Union (AU) has announce that the planned high-speed rail network is on track. The rail which will be use to connect Africa continent borders by 2063, will help ease movement goods and people across Africa. According to AU, the only problem facing the project will be corruption as it will derail the goal of the project. The aim is to improve the…

AFRICAN COUNTRIES BANNING BOEING 737 MAX

Posted on 13 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Nigeria joins growing list of African countries that have ban the use of Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9. The aviation minister confirmed this news during a press briefing after the weekly Federal Executive Meeting held today at the state capital. So far, these are the list of countries that have ban the operation of the controversial Boeing 737 Max 8 and 9 in their airspace. Egypt Ethiopia Kenya Nambia Nigeria Morocco South Africa

FRENCH PRESIDENT KICK-OFF AFRICA TOUR WITH DJIBOUTI VISIT

Posted on 12 March 201912 March 2019 by Gambeta News

President Macron tours three Africa nations in four days. President Macron has kick-off his 4-days tour in Africa. He arrived Djibouti last night and meet with President Ismail Omar Guelleh. While in the country, Macron will also visit France’s largest military contingent based in Africa with its 1,450 troops. Macron will be the second French president to travel to Djibouti in 20 years, after Nicolas Sarkozy in 2010. On his next stop, is Ethiopia. The president who arrive…

INTERNATIONAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES EYE THE NIGERIAN MARKET AS THE BIG 5 LAUNCHES IN LAGOS

Posted on 26 February 201926 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Manufacturers from around the world share their plans in Nigeria as The Big 5 international construction show launches in Lagos (9-11 September 2019, Landmark Centre) Over 200 exhibiting companies and 5,000 attendees are expected at The Big 5 Construct Nigeria, as construction expenditure in the West African country reached USD 2.2 billion in 2018. With the government’s capital expenditure on construction reaching USD 2.2bn in 2018, Nigeria is the polestar of the international business community…

AWARD WINNING SWAHILI GEM APARTMENTS

Posted on 19 February 201919 February 2019 by Gambeta News

The Incredibly beautiful, and award winning Swahili Gem Apartments in Mombasa, Kenya. The building of Swahili Gem aimed at translating contemporary Swahili into a High-rise structure. The structure is a residential occupancy along the Tudor creek – Mombasa. Tudor creek is also famous for other numerous developments along the coast line. Award: Architectural Association of Kenya Awards of Excellence in Architecture-Best Residential Building This amazing structure was designed by Urko Sanchez Architect, an…

MOBILE MONEY IN UGANDA TO ATTRACT DEBT INVESTORS

Posted on 13 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Uganda to use mobile money to attract new debt investors

Uganda’s mobile money platform will help attract debt investors. Uganda is planning to use mobile money platforms to sell government securities to its citizens. The government said the mobile money platform will help reduce the dependence on commercial banks and institutional investors for funding. The Ugandan government also believes the initiative will help boost savings and investments; especially among its citizens and this will in turn also drive economic growth. In Uganda many people do not…

BIGGEST MARKET IN NAIROBI BURN DOWN

Posted on 7 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya’s largest open market in Nairobi burn down Gikomba market in Nairobi, which is Kenya’s largest open market burnt down again yesterday night 6th February, 2019 around 10 pm. The market which houses over 40,000 traders burnt down in the wee hours when traders had already left the market. This fire have become an annual event as it has happened eight times now in less than five years. Huge fire breaks out at Gikomba Market…

RWANDA SIGNS US$400m METHANE GAS PRODUCTION DEAL

Posted on 6 February 20198 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Rwanda signs deal to extract methane gas from Lake Kivu The Rwanda government have signed a US$400 million deal with Gasmeth Energy Ltd to extract, process, compress and also bottle methane gas from Lake Kivu. The signing of the seven years deal took place on Friday 1st February 2019 but was announced yesterday (5 February 2019). At the signing ceremony, representing Rwandan government was; the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and the Rwanda Development…

AfCFTA – WORLD’S BIGGEST SINGLE MARKET IN AFRICA

Posted on 4 February 20194 February 2019 by Gambeta News

Ethiopia becomes 18th country to ratify the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). This comes ahead of the 32 Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. Which will hold on the 10 – 11 of February 2019 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an initiative launched on March 21, 2018 by the assembly of the African Union. This launching was at the extraordinary Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. The…

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