Rwanda: Education Institutions Need to Find Solutions to Country's Energy Needs - Minister

The State Minister in charge of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Thursdaycalled on TVET institutions to partake in finding solutions to the country's energy deficit by producing graduates with the requisite skills to help address the current shortage.   He was speaking at Tumba College of Technology during a graduation ceremony for some 358 students who completed their studies in different courses, including alternative energy, information technology,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 21st February 2017

Rwanda Gets $38 Million Solar Project, Largest in East Africa

Rwanda has done it again; Ignite Power is the largest solar financing company in Rwanda. Rwanda citizens now have the most Affordable Solar Home Systems in Africa, 30% more affordable than Kenya, 40-70% more affordable than any comparable product in Rwanda. IGNITE POWER has the fastest scale up in Africa with a connection rate of close to 250 homes (1,500 people) per day in Rwanda. Rwanda is leapfrogging into the future of energy with such initiatives.   Rwanda is not.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 21st February 2017

Rwanda: UN Launches New Scheme to Empower Rural Women

The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched a new initiative to support and empower rural women across the country.   The organisation last week launched the second phase of Rural Women Economic Empowerment (RWEE) project to help accelerate economic empowerment for women.   The $400,000 (about Rwf330m) project is a programme implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), the Food and Agriculture.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 21st February 2017

Tanzania: Opposition Asks for Increased Agri Budget to Combat Food Shortage

Dar es Salaam — The opposition Alliance for Change and Transparency (ACT-Wazalendo) yesterday advised the government to increase the budget for agriculture inputs and irrigation projects to combat food shortages in the country.   The party faulted the government for slashing agricultural input subsidy from Sh78 billion in 2015/16 to Sh10 billion in the current financial year.   ACT-Wazalendo Secretary for Social Development Janeth Rithe told journalists that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 21st February 2017

Kenya: Global Oil Refiners Show Interest in Kenyan Crude Samples

Kenya has delivered crude samples from oil wells in Turkana to Asian and European refiners to assess the market before a pilot export scheme starts this June.   The government said the samples from the South Lokichar basin in northwestern Kenya were low in sulphur content, making the oil easier to refine.   "European and Asian refineries have been receptive to our oil since it has low sulphur content. I cannot disclose the identity of particular refiners because of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Kenya: Nairobi Firm to Build $70 Million Solar Park with Battery Storage Capacity

A Nairobi-based company is set to construct Kenya’s first large-scale solar energy storage battery to be connected to the national power grid.   Xago Africa is conducting feasibility studies for the back-up batteries with assistance from American investors after submitting an expression of interest at the Energy ministry.   This came after completion of studies for construction of the 40-megawatt solar power plant.   The solar park is estimated will cost.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Tanzania: Govt Urges Indian Pharmaceutical Firms to Setup Shop in Tanzania

Dar es Salaam — The government has urged pharmaceutical firms from India to set up factories in the country to cut importation costs.   The call was made yesterday in Dar es Salaam during a business meeting with a delegation of 30 representatives of Indian companies touring the country.   Speaking during the meeting, Medical Stores Department (MSD) director general Laurean Bwanakunu said the government was spending at least $300 million for importation of.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: Construction of $73 Million Kigali Cultural Village Begins

The construction of the Kigali Cultural Village has finally started, several years on. Heavy machines are on the ground preparing for what promoters, say will be a living museum meant to preserve and display Rwanda’s cultural heritage.   “The project has four phases and the first, which is fully funded by the government has kicked off,” said Belise Kariza, the chief tourism officer at Rwanda Development Board, which is overseeing the project.   RDB has.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical presence of resident mission will be.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical presence of resident mission will be.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: India to Open High Commission in Rwanda - Vice-President Ansari

In order to enhance the bilateral ties with Indian diaspora settled in Rwanda, India is all set to open its resident mission in the country's capital.    "India and Rwanda are great friends, and Rwanda has a good population of Indian community here and, we have had a valid complaint of not having a resident mission in Kigali. So, the government has already taken up the matter and in the coming week and months the physical presence of resident mission will be.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017

Rwanda: Indian Vice President Arrives in Country, Focus on Boosting Trade Ties

Kigali (Rwanda), Feb. 19 (ANI): Vice President Mohammed Hamid Ansari, who arrived here today in the first leg of his five-day official visit to Rwanda and Uganda, said there is a renewed and more focused effort by the government to give a dynamic impetus to the relations with African nations after the India Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) conference in India. The Vice President, who was addressing the media onboard Air India One Special Aircraft, threw light on the visits made by the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 20th February 2017