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LAMU PORT FIRST BERTH COMPLETED IN KENYA

Posted on 7 August 201919 May 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 31 July 201931 July 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 25 July 201931 July 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 23 July 201923 July 2019 by Gambeta News

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 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…

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…

KENYA INTRODUCES NEW CURRENCIES

Posted on 6 June 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)…

KENYA REQUEST US$750M FROM WORLD BANK FOR DEVELOPMENT

Posted on 28 May 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 23 May 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 21 May 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 15 May 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 14 May 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 8 May 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 29 April 201929 April 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…

WORLD LEADERS DEPART FOR SECOND BELT AND ROAD FORUM

Posted on 23 April 201923 April 2019 by Gambeta News

Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation is happening this week in Beijing, China. (25 – 27 April, 2019) African Union’s High Representative for Infrastructure Development in Africa, H.E. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga will be in China to attend the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. In essence, this 3-Day event is a great platform for furthering international cooperation with China. To showcase the importance and impact of the forum, China…

CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA’S NEW GIKOMBA MARKET IN PROGRESS

Posted on 23 April 201923 April 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…

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…

KENYA CLIMBS TO THIRD ON LARGEST TOURISM ECONOMY IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

Posted on 16 April 2019 by Gambeta News

WTTC ranked Kenya as third largest tourism economy in sub-saharan Africa. According to report from World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), kenya has move to third just behind South Africa and Nigeria as the largest tourism economy in Sub-Saharan Africa. The growth just demonstrate how well the nation has progress over the last decade. In 2018, Travel and Tourism grew 5.6 percent to contribute Sh790 billion and 1.1 million jobs to the Kenyan economy. This growth is faster than the global average of…

STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS – PRESIDENT KENYATTA

Posted on 4 April 20194 April 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…

KENYA SEEKS ANOTHER LOAN FROM CHINA FOR RAILWAY PROJECT

Posted on 20 March 2019 by Gambeta News

Kenya seeks for another funds to complete stage three of the standard gauge railway. Kenya is seeking for fund from China to complete the third phase of the standard gauge railway. The negotiating is a loan worth Sh 370 billion that will ensure passengers, goods and equipment are secure during their journey from Mombasa to Malaba in Busia County. Kenya Railways Acting Director Philip Mahinga said “We all know that the first phase of SGR from Mombasa to Nairobi cost Sh…

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