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German Company Wilo to Open Shop in Kenya

 Wilo, A German Water Pumps, and pump systems manufacturer will soon open an assembly plant in Nairobi, Kenya. The plant will be expected to serve the needs of the whole East African market.

 
The firm’s Country Manager Belete Asnake confirmed that the plant will be fully functional by 2020. He also revealed that the firm’s regional office currently hires 20 people but that number is expected to rise rapidly with the company targeting a 25.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th October 2017

A Million More Homes To Gain Access To Power in Kenya and Uganda

 One million homes in Kenya and Uganda will gain access to electricity, thanks to a number of investors’ raisings Sh 8 billion in collaboration with the UK government to finance a new solar project. 

 
Kenya based solar kit reseller, M-KOPA Solar announced that the initial payments were made through Dutch Development Bank FMO (Sh 1.3 billion), UK Investment Agency CDC (Sh 2 billion), Norwegian government’s Nor fund (Sh1.3 billion) and.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 12th October 2017

Vision City Project Transforming Rwandan Real Estate

 Private Real Estate Company Ultimate Developers Ltd is proactively transforming the property business in Rwanda. 

UDL is directly responsible for the socio-economic transformation of many Rwandans through the work they have done with the Vision City project. Vision City is the biggest residential housing project undertaken in Rwandan history. 
 
The project will be situated in the Uptown neighborhood of Gaculiro. This is a prime.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

RURA Aims to Power 70 percent of Rwanda

 RURA’s role as a regulator of the energy sector is to assist national socio-economic transformation and poverty eradication by providing sufficient, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply.

 
The goal remains to create and foster an environment that encourages more involvement from the private sector, which is only positive and a change from when the government was the sole investor in the energy sector. 
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Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

The Heart Foundation Lake Chapter to Improve Health Sector

 The Heart Foundation Lake Chapter is a new initiative begun by the Buganda Medical Centre (BMC) to raise funds for the training of cardiologists. 

 
There has been a rise in the number of heart-related diseases in the Lake Zone area and very few capable cardiologists to handle the issue.
 
An astounding 700 people were screened and confirmed to have heart complications during a recent campaign on World Heart Day.Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Strandline Resources look to complete mine in 12 months time

Strandline Resources have conducted a definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Fungoni heavy mineral sands project in Tanzania and have concluded with results of a strong financial performance.
 
The study has shown that the company will need to invest $30m in developing projects, while investments are also lacking in working capital, mine infrastructure, land access, port facilities and also in pre-production mining.
 
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Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Rwanda - Brewery Factory Being Set-Up in Kamonyi District

 Paul Mubiligi, the Board Chairman of Southern Province Investment Corporation (SPIC) has announced that a factory is in the process of being set-up in the Kamonyi District. The purpose of the factory will be to brew sorghum beer, a nonalcoholic drink, known locally as ‘Ikigage’. A non-alcoholic drink called ‘Ubushera’ will also be a part of the factory’s agenda.

 
Mr. Mubiligi said that construction will commence as soon.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 11th October 2017

Bugamdo Medical Receive Viamo Ultrasound from Toshiba Medical

 Toshiba Medical has donated a Viamo Portable Ultrasound System to the Bugando Medical Centre to help with surgeries at the clinic.

 
The Bugando Medical Centre treats an estimated 13 million people. Surgeries are conducted on children with anorectic malformations and Viamo will be used to image their spinal cords and urinary tracts. The hospital’s staff also attended training sessions to perform exams on patients with facing similar problems.Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 10th October 2017

Transport Sector Critical to EDPRS 2 Strategy

 The Transportation Sector is set to play a pivotal role under the Economic Development Poverty Reduction Strategy 2, in achieving the goal of increasing international as well as domestic interconnections, boosting the national economy in the process.

 
The Rwandan Government identifies the transport sector as a key area to foster the growth and development of the nation. Quality and reliability will be critical to minimizing transport expenses and ma.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 10th October 2017

Training Work-Shop on Anesthetics to Be Held in Tanzania

 East African Anesthesia experts will be representing their respective countries at a 4-day training workshop on the subject of Managing Emergencies in Pediatric Anesthesia (MEPA). On this occasion, MOI will be hosting the event for the very first time 

 
The training is expected to enhance the skills of Tanzania’s anesthesia experts and their ability to treat a variety of conditions faced by children.
 
This tr.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 9th October 2017

Tanzania-Burundi Aim To Boost Trade Volume

 Tanzania and Burundi are both working towards raising the scale of trade done between the two countries. The subject was discussed at a business forum as this past September.

 
Jean Boaco Ntunzwenimana, Minister of Transport, Public Works and Equipment said that Burundi is already reaping benefits from an improving working relationship between the nations. He spoke about how 10 years ago, Burundi was not allowed to access the Dar es Salaam port and h.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 9th October 2017

Yapi Merkezi Nab High Speed Rail Project in Tanzania

Turkish Firm Yapi Merkezi Insaat VE Sanayi is the project contractor for a high-speed electric railway line and will undertake all designing and construction activities.

The Turkish company is a renowned, privately owned firm of great repute in rail engineering, manufacture, design, and construction.  

RAHCO confirmed that Yapi Merkezi was picked to head the project after meeting all technical and financial requirements, standing out from a pool of fifteen .... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 9th October 2017



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