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WEBINAR: EAST ASIA-AFRICA POLICY DIALOGUE

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

While containment of the global Covid-19 pandemic remains an uppermost priority for countries around the world, policymakers are simultaneously pursuing ways to actively promote economic recovery and a transition to a new normal. In these efforts, Governments are exploring opportunities to strengthen intra-regional and interregional economic ties; and to share important lessons for achieving greater development progress. Alongside these public sector efforts, multi-national companies, investors and private sector actors are equally interested in finding ways…

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS – PRESIDENT KENYATTA

Posted on April 4, 2019April 4, 2019 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses a special sitting of the two Houses of Parliament and the entire nation of Kenya State of the Nation Address (abbreviated as #SOTNKe2019) is an annual event in the Republic of Kenya, in which the President reports on the status of the nation. In his address, President Uhuru Kenyatta speaks on his achievements and plan towards building a stronger Kenya. Understanding that Kenya is an unfinished work, He is fully confident that his…

RWANDA CALLS FOR DEEP AFRICAN PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST CONTINENT’S ECONOMY

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Gambeta News

Rwanda calls for African partnership to help boost African economy. Rwanda, the landlocked East African country recently held a Trade Facilitation and Manufacturing forum in Kigali. At the forum, Rwandan top officials stressed on the need for deeper African partnership especially between its fellow East African neighbours. The Forum served as the 22nd Meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee of Experts of the Sub-regional Office for Eastern Africa; (ICE 2018). Industrialization is the key to Africa’s economic development. It…

EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA’S TALLEST BUILDING COMMISSIONED FOR WORK.

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Britam Tower, the tallest building in East and Central Africa has finally opened for business. The group managing director of Britam Holdings, confirmed that Britam Tower was ready for leasing. The new building which is located in Nairobi; Kenya has 31 storeys and an exterior 15-storey silo for parking. Also, has eight high-speed lifts to travel from ground floor to the top floor in less than 30 seconds No other building in Nairobi gives its…

AIR TANZANIA PLANS EXPANSION TO OTHER REGIONS

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Air Tanzania plans flights to Kenya and the rest of East Africa. Mr Ladislaus Matindi, Managing director, Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL), have revealed the company’s plan to start flying to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Matindi said this during the company workers’ congress. He also added that all the routes will be active from the next financial year. There have been significant improvement since government started reviving the Tanzania’s national carrier ATCL. The current target is to improve delivery…

UGANDA SIGNS US$4 BILLION OIL REFINERY DEAL

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Uganda Government signs US$4 Billion Oil Refinery Agreement Irene Muloni, Uganda Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, have signed a contract with the Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium. The event which was presided over by President Museveni saw the end of the Ugandan government’s five year struggle to get a company to invest in a refinery. Construction of the refinery will be under a public-private partnership. Albertine Graben Refinery Consortium will own 60% shares while the Ugandan government will…

THE BIG 5 CONSTRUCT EAST AFRICA

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

FIVE DEDICATED SECTOR EVENTS TO FIND BUYERS RELEVANT TO YOUR PRODUCTS KENYATTA INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE, KENYA 7-9 NOVEMBER 2018 The big 5 construct is back bigger and better after our very successful launch in 2016. Especially relevant the event is better by introducing five dedicated event sector at the show! By exhibiting at The Big 5 Construct East Africa in 2018, you will basically find specific buyers for your products. As a result no other…

EAST AFRICA COATINGS CONGRESS

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Gambeta News

A SUPERB NETWORKING OPPOTUNITY SAFARI PARK HOTEL, NAIROBI 11 – 12 JUNE 2019 The East African Coatings Congress provides the definitive business experience combining a two day Conference and Exhibition. Also the Congress presents opportunities for networking as there is no other event of this kind in the region. As a result, the Congress is a rare occasion in which senior decision makers in the industry are present in one location to meet you. To…

ISUZU MOTOR LIMITED OPENS A BRANCH IN KENYA

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

General Motors East Africa meets the required regulatory for approval by Isuzu Motor Limited. Isuzu Motor limited has currently opened an official supplementary branch in Kenya following the buyout of a 57.7% majority stake in vehicle distributor, General Motors East Africa (GMEA) in 2017. Mr Susumu Hosoi the Board Chairman of Isuzu Motors Limited said “My hope is to see Isuzu East Africa grow to be an integral location not only for the country but…

WILO SET TO OPEN ASSEMBLY PLANT IN NAIROBI

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Gambeta News

Wilo to open new facility in Nairobi as part of their expansion into the East Africa region. Wilo which is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of pumps and pump systems for the building technology, water and industrial sectors is set to open an assembly plant in Nairobi that will serve the entire East African region. Wilo Country Manager, Belete Asnake; “Currently, we have hired 20 people for the new regional office and will however expand our…