The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Tuesday approved $2 million in emergency assistance for the World Health Organization (WHO) to reinforce its capacity to help African countries contain the COVID-19 pandemic and mitigate its impacts. The grant, which is in response to an international appeal by the WHO, will be used […]
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Kenya Roads Board Releases Long Delayed Funds To Agencies
Roads agencies and county governments have received the first half of funds meant for maintenance this financial year. Disbursing Sh28.7 billion just three months before […]
Metier Partners With Tembo Power On Kaptis Hydroelectric Project
An agreement has recently been signed between Metier and Tembo Power, the company developing the Kaptis hydroelectric project in western Kenya. Metier will participate in […]
Alphabet’s Project Loon Takes Off In Kenya
Alphabet’s internet-delivery balloon service, Loon, has finally received approval from the Kenyan government. To help improve communication during the coronavirus pandemic, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta […]
AfDB Approves $2M For WHO Fight Against COVID-19 In Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank on Tuesday approved $2 million in emergency assistance for the World Health Organization (WHO) to reinforce […]
Reconstruction Of Sumbawanga’s Mandela Market To Cost $1M
The reconstruction of Mandela market in Sumbawanga Town, Rukwa region which was reduced to ashes on December 26, 2016 is set to cost nearly $1m […]
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EAC Borders Stay Open For Transport Of Goods And Services
Free movement of goods and services will continue in the East African Community (EAC) bloc despite the Covid-19 outbreak. However, in order to ensure thorough screening, trucks will be disinfected before they are allowed to continue to their final destinations. Crew members will be quarantined for 14 days in countries of destination, according to new […]
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Construction Of Tanzania’s Mbulu District Hospital On Track
Construction works on Mbulu District Hospital is on track. Deputy Minister of State in the President’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government) Mwita Waitara confirmed the report and said the project is making great progress. The project is expected to help Mbulu residents who have been traveling long distances to get medical services. When completed, […]
Metier Partners With Tembo Power On Kaptis Hydroelectric Project
An agreement has recently been signed between Metier and Tembo Power, the company developing the Kaptis hydroelectric project in western Kenya. Metier will participate in the financial closing of this project, which will produce 14.7 MW, by taking a 40% stake in it. The financial completion of the Kaptis hydroelectric project in Kenya will take […]
Greenlight Planet Surpasses 300K Home Solar Installs In Tanzania
The home solar kit supplier Greenlight Planet has passed the 1.5 million electrified people mark in Tanzania. This result should boost the company’s activities in several other African countries where it is present. Greenlight Planet publishes its activity results in Tanzania. The solar home system provider says it has already installed solar home kits in […]