DOB Equity, an impact firm, is investing additional funds into a Kenyan-based plastic waste recycling company, Mr Green Africa. Mr Green Africa will be able to expand its operations in Kenya with this second investment from the family firm.
The plastic waste recycling industry is taking shape in Kenya. Mr. Green Africa has just earned funds to grow his work in the region, one of the operators in this field. DOB Equity, an impact investor committed to Eastern Afric.... Read more »
Posted on : Tuesday , 24th November 2020
The raising shift to solar power systems by heavy-consuming industrialists searching reliable and cheaper supply has rattled electricity distributor Kenya Power amid thinning revenues.
The utility firm said some of its industrial customers who account for about 54.8 % of its sales revenues are gradually shifting to own-generated solar power, dealing a further blow to its already dwindling finances.
"The company managed in a challenging environment over the financia.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 8th February 2021
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has launched a tender for the construction of ground-mounted solar projects with capacities ranging from 60 to 500 kW across Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda. "Bidding companies will be expected to offer on all the sites eventually selected for the tender," the UNHCR specified.
The projects will have a combined capacity of 1.8 MW and can be set up in combination with diesel power generators or storage. Selected independent po.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 8th February 2021
The TOWN AND COUNTY PLANNERS ASSOCIATION OF KENYA (TCPAK) has confirmed support for 23rd Buildexpo Kenya 2021. The international exhibition which is the longest running annual trade event in the East African Region, has been positively contributing to the growth of the construction sector in the country. Buildexpo Kenya has become a vital international platform for exporters, manufacturers, distributers and retailers to meet and network while forming partnerships to expand and grow .... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 18th November 2020
The Cabinet Secretary Hon'ble James W. Macharia, EGH, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development has recognized the contributions of Expogroup Trade Fairs and has formally provided an endorsement of the 23rd Buildexpo Kenya 2021. The international exhibition is the longest-running annual trade event in the East African Region.
The Trade Fairs have been positively contributing to the growth of the construction sector in the region. In the wake of the g.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 18th November 2020
The construction works of Loft Residences at the Two Rivers Development in Kenya have started following a groundbreaking ceremony by the project’s developer, Centum Real Estate Limited. The project will be carried out by Seyani Brothers & Co., the leading general construction firm in the East African region.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Samuel Kariuki, Managing Director of Centum Real Estate, said, Seyani Brothers is a Tier 1 contractor who .... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 18th November 2020
The World Bank board of directors approved $150 million in financing to improve access to modern energy for enterprises, households, and public institutions in Rwanda and to improve the efficiency of electricity services.
From the total amount of $150 million, $75 million will be provided as grant funding and $75 will be provided as a loan.
Enhancing the achievement of previous World Bank support to the energy sector, the Rwan.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 18th November 2020
The Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) is collaborating with IKEA Foundation to improve access to energy in rural communities in Ethiopia.
RMI will leverage a $1 million grant from IKEA Foundation to grant rural communities with access to renewable energy.
The institute will also leverage the grant to assure project beneficiaries create new opportunities for income generation by using energy effectively. The project will mainly target farming commun.... Read more »
Posted on : Wednesday , 18th November 2020
London-listed Tullow Oil is considering plans to provide back-up power from offshore wind and geothermal assets in Kenya to support its challenging South Lokichar oil project in the East African region.
The Anglo-Irish operator, along with its partners Total and Africa Crude, is revisiting the original South Lokichar exploration scheme to minimise costs and intends to send a fresh development plan to the Government of Kenya by the end of next year.
Explaining Tullow's .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 16th November 2020
More than 500 experts, governments, civil society, academia and private sector representatives from Africa and other regions have agreed on the agenda for regional cooperation and accelerated geothermal growth in Africa, as concluded by the Eighth African Rift Geothermal Conference (ARGEO C8) on 6 November.
Participants acknowledged the need for capacity development for geothermal practitioners to ensure the successful development of these projects through the newly developed.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 16th November 2020
Sun Solutions provider d.light Solar has developed a new outlet in Nairobi, Kenya’s capital, with the goal of growing customer response time during the coronavirus pandemic era. As per the firm, the 500-capacity centre will host its customer service team to boost customer experience and ensure business continuity amid the health crisis.
“It is extremely important for us and I believe to the largest extent the entire corporate world must readjust and readjust how .... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2020
The pharmaceutical industry in Kenya is growing at a speedy pace and offers great opportunities for manufacturers and exporters to establish their products and services in the lucrative market for pharmaceuticals in East Africa. Kenya is presently the largest producer of pharmaceutical products in the Common Market for Southern and Eastern Africa (COMESA) region, supplying more than 50% of the regions’ market.
Kenya’s prescription pharmaceuticals mar.... Read more »
Posted on : Monday , 2nd November 2020
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