Bamboo wood is gaining popularity in Kenya as a sustainable and versatile alternative to traditional materials. Inspired by Chinese innovations and supported by the International Bamboo and Rattan Organization (INBAR), bamboo is transforming industries, homes, and livelihoods.
Edmond Machoki, a biotechnology graduate, highlights bamboo’s numerous advantages. Unlike other materials, bamboo matures quickly and is harvested sustainably. Selective harvesting en.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 6th January 2025
Karimjee Group, a well-known corporate conglomerate in East Africa, has opened a new service station called auto Inc. that is expected to completely transform Tanzania's vehicle repair market.
Auto Inc. is strategically positioned to provide a contemporary, all-encompassing approach to automotive maintenance, with the goal of making high-end services easily available to everyone.
Serving all vehicle needs under one roof, the station is a fully i.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 6th January 2025
With a new collaboration with the Mining Engineers Society of Kenya (MESK), Marula Mining has made significant progress in developing Kenya's mining sector.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which was signed by the two organisations, lays out a common goal for developing professional development, integrating communities, and encouraging sustainable practices in the industry.
Technical evaluations, important projects centred on critical metals, and t.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 6th January 2025
Kiambu County has taken a bold step by transitioning from national grid-powered streetlights to solar-powered alternatives. This shift aims to curb soaring electricity bills, which exceed one billion shillings annually. Governor Kimani Wamatangi launched the initiative, dubbed "Angaza Kiambu," in Thika on December 18. Over 500 solar streetlights have already been installed in Thika Township, Hospital, Kamenu, Ngoliba, and Gatuayaga wards. The governor also prohibited new installatio.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 6th January 2025
Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) declared that following the previous rainy season, its dams were completely refilled, guaranteeing enough water for power generation to meet this year's ambitious goals.
The dams have accumulated enough water to enable full-capacity energy generation, according to Tiruwork Shiferaw, Planning Bureau and Power Plant Operation Sector Manager for EEP. In order to maximize productivity and guarantee sustainability, the organization is act.... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 3rd January 2025
The setting up of an 18 MW solar project on the southern end of the islands off the shores of Tanzania is up for bid by Zanzibar's state-owned utility. Applications are due on January 31, 2025.
A tender has been issued by Zanzibar Electricity Corp. (ZECO) to design, supply, and build a solar plant with a minimum capacity of 18 megawatts.
Makunduchi, one of the southernmost cities on the Zanzibar islands a Tanzanian autonomous region will be the .... Read more »
Posted on : Friday , 3rd January 2025
The 370-kilowatt Oda Solar Power Project, which cost Birr 195 million to build, was formally opened in Medewelabu Woreda, East Borena Zone, Oromia Regional State.
Dr. Sultan Wali, the State Minister of Water and Energy, underlined during the inauguration that the project will supply power to almost 15,000 people living in rural areas. According to him, this development is anticipated to boost economic activity in both urban and rural areas and provide a large numb.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 2nd January 2025
The Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency (RUWASA) has allotted a total of 20.9 billion to the Mwanza Region for the development of 56 new and ongoing rural water projects.
RUWASA Regional Manager Engineer Godfrey Sanga made this announcement in Mwanza on Friday, emphasizing the government's initiatives to alleviate rural water shortages.
In order to pay off contractor debts associated with rural water projects, the region received 3.4 billio.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 2nd January 2025
The Kenyan Cabinet has approved a Ksh43.4 billion project called the Clean Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System, which will transform public transportation in Nairobi County. Following a €320 million (Sh43.4 billion) financial package, the government will connect Ngong Town and Tala to enhance public transport reliability.
The project will include the comprehensive design and building of the bus corridor, as well as the construction of a bus depot, the purchase an.... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 2nd January 2025
Ethiopia started the East Africa Electric Highway Project, which involves testing power supplies between Kenya and Tanzania. This milestone comes after the Ethiopia-Kenya power transmission line was completed, which was made possible by a sophisticated power supply network.
Region-wide energy cooperation has advanced with the start of trial operations for the next phase, which connects Kenya and Tanzania. Expected benefits of the project include increased exports .... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 2nd January 2025
Kenya has a masterful industrial policy that is comparable to the greatest of them. The program aims to promote labor-intensive light industries where the nation has a competitive advantage, import substitution, export-led growth, including export processing zones (EPZs), and more.
It aims to increase manufacturing's share of the GDP to 15% and establish "Made in Kenya" as a worldwide brand. But in order to revive manufacturing, Kenya needs to unlearn first, then learn. They .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 9th December 2024
New Forests, a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, has appointed Kenya-based Yida Kemoli as managing director of Africa operations to further tap into the country's vast resources, including forests and timber.
Mr Kemoli will be responsible for driving the strategy for the company's African business, fundraising for African forestry strategies, delivering investment returns and impact outcomes for clients, and leading the team .... Read more »
Posted on : Thursday , 5th December 2024
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