In an effort to fully enlighten the city while enhancing safety and service delivery, Nairobi City County recently announced plans for introducing smart street lighting in collaboration with the National Government. They are introducing LED lighting to outdated lights to cut down on carbon emissions and electricity use.
The county is going to fill this gap by adding additional intelligent street lights so that every area is adequately lit. The existing stree.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026
The Tanzania Government is pushing forward with major road construction projects in Mbeya Region, spearheaded by the development of a 29-kilometre dual carriageway between Uyole (Nsalaga) and Ifisi, along with the expansion of a bypass at Mlima Nyoka on the TANZAM Highway. These projects are designed to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety.
The dual carriageway is being built by China Henan International Cooperation Group Co. Ltd (CHICO), under the supervision of the .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026
HARMONY Auto, a Chinese automotive company, has officially launched its operations in Tanzania, supporting the government’s drive to expand the use of renewable energy and promote environmentally friendly transportation across Africa.
The launch marks the introduction of BYD vehicles into the Tanzanian market, offering sustainable transport solutions aimed at improving accessibility and easing transportation challenges for the public.
Speaking during the l.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026
Kenya's commitment to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been reiterated by President William Ruto, who has described the framework as essential to increasing intra-African trade and opening up economic opportunities throughout the continent.
The President stated that greater trade integration was essential to Africa's economic transformation and the expansion of both public and private sector businesses in comments made following discussions wit.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026
Kenya’s import bill climbed sharply in the third quarter of 2025, driven largely by surging demand for industrial machinery, iron, and steel—an indicator of renewed momentum in infrastructure development and capital investment.
According to the latest Q3 2025 Balance of Payments Statistical Release by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), total imports rose to Sh725 billion, marking a 7.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
The.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 13th January 2026
Three cutting-edge laboratory pieces worth over Sh67 million have been put into service by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS).Through Trademark Africa, the British High Commission in Nairobi provided assistance in obtaining the equipment.
The accomplishment is a major step toward strengthening Kenya's technical ability to guarantee high-quality, safe food, agricultural, and industrial products for both domestic and foreign markets.
A Microwave Inductively Coupled Atmos.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 8th January 2026
On December 23, 2025 the statement was made during a high-level conference attended by pharmaceutical companies along with healthcare industry stakeholders.
According to Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa, the growth of pharmaceutical manufacture is no longer a long-term goal but rather a verified national policy objective.
According to him, Tanzania's health security plan will give priority to domestic production that conforms to globally accep.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026
A five-year, Sh208 billion ($2.5 billion) Health Cooperation Agreement between Kenya and the United States aims to improve Kenya's health system by providing steady funding, improving institutions and encouraging long-term sustainability.
The arrangement, which was named a "game changer" by Kenya's Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga, moves the emphasis from traditional aid to a co-investment, accountability and domestic finance model that compleme.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026
The recently released study claims that renewable energy and solar energy are becoming more important throughout Africa and will have an impact on the continent's energy markets by the mid-2020s. The report projects that the solar photovoltaic business in Africa would grow dramatically between 2025 and 2028. The main causes of this increase are high solar potential, falling solar technology costs, and rising demand for reliable, clean electricity. Africa has historically only built .... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026
In a recent high-level meeting in the United States, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi revealed Kenya's strategy to engage international mining firms to tap into the country’s vast rare earth mineral reserves.
Mudavadi met with Kevin Rudd, the Australian Ambassador to the U.S., to discuss potential collaborations. During the talks, Ambassador Rudd expressed Australia's strong interest in mining the Mrima Hills in Kwale County, citing Australia's century-long exp.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026
Dongfeng Motor, a Chinese automaker, has started preparing to build its first electric cars in Kenya.
The automaker, which has its headquarters in Wuhan, Hubei province, has been producing ICE light commercial vehicles and pick-ups at its Nairobi location, but it has now entered the electric vehicle competition that is propelling Kenya to the top of the climatech map.
In partnership with Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd. (AVA), a car assembly c.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 6th January 2026
In Tanzania, forests and vegetation cover approximately 39 per cent of the country’s total land area, equivalent to 35,257,000 hectares. This vast forest resource positions Tanzania among Africa’s most richly endowed countries in terms of natural woodland assets. According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Tanzania’s forest estate remains a critical economic and environmental asset, whose long-term value runs into billions of dollars.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026
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