Roads, railways and bridges: The changing face of East Africa's cities

Posted on :Tuesday , 17th May 2022

In East Africa's major cities, the skyline is changing. From the ageing buildings, potholed roads and chaotic transport systems, a new order is emerging. New skyscrapers have sprouted and big-ticket transport infrastructure networks are in the works.

In Nairobi, East Africa's business and financial hub, a tolled 27km expressway has been launched, giving hope to commuters who . . .

Latest Updates on Rwanda and Tanzania's Isaka-Kigali Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) Project

Posted on :Monday , 16th May 2022

The government of Tanzania has announced plans to invite international tenders for the construction of the Isaka-Kigali standard gauge railway that starts from Isaka dry port to neighbouring countries of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Hassan Abbasi, chief government spokesperson and permanent secretary for the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Spo. . .

Top 5 Upcoming Projects in East Africa

Posted on :Monday , 14th March 2022

East Africa has more than $435 billion of active projects, of which $221 billion are under construction.  A fast-growing population that will increase by 25 per cent over the next ten years drives the demand for infrastructure development.

East Africa consists of 20 countries and a combined population of 455 million. Over the next ten years, growing at more than 25 per c. . .

Tanzanite Bridge starts operation today

Posted on :Friday , 4th February 2022

Construction of the new Tanzanite Bridge in Dar es Salaam is complete, on the stroke of midnight on February 1, operations of the new bridge kicked off allowing motorists access they have been waiting for.

The New Selander Bridge has combined the characteristics of a girder bridge and a cable-stayed bridge to make it lighter.

The technique enhances construction and econ. . .

Tanzania signs a USD 1.9 billion contract to complete the third phase of the SGR Railway.

Posted on :Tuesday , 1st February 2022

Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, observed the signing of the agreement for the building of the third section of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) linking Makutupora to Tabora on December 28, 2021.

Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) and Yapi Merkezi of Turkey inked the deal during a ceremony at the State House in Dar es Salaam.

The section's constr. . .