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Donors revisit Rwanda aid DIAS NYESIGA KIGALI, RWANDA-- Sweden and The Netherlands have signed a financing agreement with the Rwanda government, a move seen as a signal that the two countries have resumed financial assistance.

Both countries cut off aid over allegations that Rwanda is involved in the instability of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

The two countries suspended amidst claims that Rwanda is supporting M23 rebels.

“What happened was that some disbursements were temporarily frozen in response to serious allegations from the UN Group of experts,” Maria Håkansson, the Chargé d’Affaires at the Swedish Embassy in Kigali said last week.

Amb. Claver Gatete, Minister of Finance said the three year financing will also focus on supporting districts in

both technical and financial to ensure that they develop and maintain infrastructure in line with rural transformation strategies.

“By supporting infrastructure we are boosting rural incomes through modernization of markets and other selling points such as abattoirs and milk collection centres,” he said According to the agreement, Sweden is giving $8.6 million (about Rwf5.6 billion) while Netherlands is disbursing Euro 44.9

million (about Rwf37.6 billion in form of a grant.

The funding, will support the Lake Kivu Programme, focusing at stability of the lake during and after methane gas extraction as well as protecting the ecosystem around the lake.

Part of the Swedish money is focusing on the justice sector while the rest will be allocated to support domestic research to improve livelihoods through National University of Rwanda.

Tanzania in $111m housing project

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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA- The Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) has plans to put up a new $111 million government smart village in the north-east of the country.

This is in a government bid to provide public servants with basic services like housing.

The newly planned government smart buildings would comprise of the ministries allowing the public to have access to various government offices and also housing structures to accommodate government civil servants.

Speaking in Dar es Salaam last week the Chief Executive Officer of Tanzania Building Agency Elius Mwakalinga said the government was prepared to spend some Tsh180 billion

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Kenya bracing for COMESA sugar imports

P.29>> Museveni gets Karuma underway

Tanzania Building Agency (TBA) has plans to put up a new $111 million government smart village in the northTURN TO PAGE 2 east of the country.Photo by Kenan Kalagho.

Kenyans face fuel price hike after new budget

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA NAIROBI, KENYA-- As expected new levies introduced by the government through the budget have further driven up the cost of petrol and other fuels in Kenya.

The Energy Regulatory Authority (ERC) which is the government entity in charge of the sector announced an incre-

ment last week that will see motorists and other petrol, diesel and kerosene users dig deeper into their pockets.

The price of Super petrol shot up by KSh2.74 in Nairobi for the next one month, retailing at KSh112.26 a litre as diesel went up by KSh1.58 to KSh104.44 in the latest review announced Wednesday by ERC.

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Ugandans worry over higher costs

BY BAZ WAISWA KAMPALA, UGANDA--Ugandan manufacturers are worried at the way the cost of doing business has gone up since their exemption period of not paying import duty on certain raw materials ran out recently.

This exemption has been a contentious issue with other countries

saying it gives Uganda unfair advantage over others in the market by making cheap products that are without the 10 per cent external tariff.

During the EAC Council of Ministers meeting held in Arusha in November 2004, Uganda re-submitted a list of 135 products they termed as their raw materials or industrial inputs urging for the

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Ethiopia holds successful AGOA talks ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA--The Ministerial Session of the 12th Africa Growth Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum was opened last week at the African Union (AU) Conference Center in Addis Ababa, capital of

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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

AUGUST 19 - 25 , 2013

NEWS

Ethiopian capital holds successful AGOA talks FROM PAGE 1 Ethiopia.

At the opening session, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn expressed hope that potential will be fully tapped in cooperation between subSaharan Africa and the United States.

"Indeed, the opportunity offered through AGOA was and remains immense but due to severe supply side constraints its potential benefits were far from realized in a manner and to the extent it was possible," he said.

In his video message to the 2013 AGOA forum, US President Barak Omaba noted that AGOA has increased economic cooperation and trade between the U. S. and Africa, claiming that AGOA has also helped businesses succeed and made easier for Africa's products to reach the US. "Africa's rise in our global economy, more growth

and opportunity in Africa means more growth and opportunity for everyone," Obama said.

"As we work to a new AGOA in 2015, and continue integrating Africa into global economy, we also want to make sure the benefits of Africa's growth reach all parts of the society," he said.

Speaking at the closing of the Forum, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Erastus Mwencha took high note that AGOA is an unfinished business and the hard work begins now to renew the current provision and authorize the Act in time.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, stated that both Sub-Saharan Africa and the United States are in agreement on the need for seamless reauthorization of AGOA. "The African side is ask-

ing for the authorization of AGOA for 15 years as a way to fully achieve the very goals set for AGOA," he added.

Dr. Debretsion GebreMichael, Deputy Prime Minister for Finance and Economic Cluster of Ethiopia, is hopeful that AGOA would continue to foresee ongoing transformation in Africa in the coming decade.

The US Administration has expressed strong support for the extension of AGOA. AGOA is the US flagship economic initiative with sub-Saharan Africa, providing duty-free entry to the U.S for nearly 7,000 product lines.

Enacted in 2000 and to expire in 2015, AGOA allows about 39 eligible African countries to export most products duty-free to the US.

Tanzania in $111m housing project FROM PAGE 1 ($111 million) in the next financial year for the proposed project.

According to TBA Programme Manager, Edwin Nnunduma, the implementation of the 10,000 public servants housing units is also in the pipeline and would commence in the next financial year.

He said each house would cost some Tsh25 million ($15,446) with the first phase expected to commence in 12 regions of Tanzania including Dar es Salaam, Geita and Njombe saying the houses to be built would have with them different designs.

Mwakalinga said that Dodoma as the proposed capital was lacking basic things like housing and offices and thus making it hard for government offices to conducts their

activities in the said capital.

“The government smart village would be part of government plans to transfer the capital to Dodoma,” Mwakalinga said.

He said the area where the project will be implemented has already been identified” The implementation of the housing units and government ministries offices is part of Tanzania government requirements to meet the increasing demands of the housing sector to its civil servants by 2015 that would to the greater extent reduce the housing deficit to public servants in the country.

Nnunduma said the implementation of the housing project would be carried in four phases and would commence this financial year.

He said the first phase of

the project is expected to see the construction of 2,500 houses being constructed in various regions of the country including government offices and that these houses would be built with special specials construction technologies.

“These houses would be acquired through loans to all the public servants in the lower, middle and senior civil servants” Nnunduma said.

Dar es Salaam is expected to have 1,400 houses, Njombe with 50 houses while Geita will see the erection of 150 houses and the rest houses would be constructed in Iringa, Lindi, Mtwara, Mbeya, Mpanda and Arusha Regions. The project is expected to be implemented before the end of 2015.

Kenyans face fuel price hike Ugandans worry over

higher indusrial costs

FROM PAGE 1 A litre of kerosene has gone up with the highest margin of KSh4.44 per litre to retail at Sh83.93 in Nairobi and its environs.

The price increment was attributed to the 1.5 percent new import levy slapped by the Finance Cabinet Secretary for railway development, which was factored into pump price computation.

According to ERC Director General, Kimani Mwirichia, the other factors that led to the margin of increment was weakening kenyan shilling against the US dollar and the current instability in the Middle East and Arab world where Kenya sources most of her oil supplies.

The commission maintains an SMS-based inquiry system for petroleum prices where the public can obtain the latest petroleum prices in major towns by sending a short message to 0707 667623.

Last month, the price of Super petrol in Nairobi went up by KSh1.34, capping the retail price at KSh109.53, diesel by KSh3.70 to KSh102.86.

However Kerosene

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A pump attendant relaxes at a pump station. dropped by KSh2.30 to KSh79.49.

Oil marketers vowed to prevail on the government to include the new levy in the new price review and their efforts appear to have borne fruit.

It will be another tough month for most Kenyans already reeling under the yoke of heavy taxation and spiraling cost inflation and a general increase in the cost of living.

application of zero per cent duty under the EAC Common External Tariff.

Moses Kaggwa, a Trade Commissioner in the Ministry of Finance, in June this year ahead of the July 1 deadline said that the list of 135 raw materials and industrial inputs is no longer necessary since Uganda is part of the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for East and Central Africa (COMESA) arrangement where goods move tax free.

The zero-tax on the imported raw materials was supposed to be an exemption and incentive to Ugandan manufacturers who produced for export within the community, but were required to pay export taxes to trade within the region.

This was before the coming into force of the region’s customs and Common Market protocols which now allow free movement of goods and persons.

Uganda was given a preferential treatment for the 135 raw materials used in the production of goods exported to other East African countries, also known as the Ugandan List in 2005, to enable Uganda develop her nascent industrial sector to the level of Kenya and Tanzania.

Now that the list is no more, Ssebagala Kigozi, the Executive Director of Uganda Manufacturers Association said Uganda still faces the same challenges it faced when the list was drawn up.

“We are not saying it shouldn’t be removed, no, we are saying what has been done on the condition that led to the

establishment of that list. Uganda is still a landlocked country, no infrastructure, no power and many other challenges,” Kigozi told EABW in an interview.

He said for as long as the challenges that prompted the formation of what became to be known as the Ugandan list still exist, doing business for Ugandan manufacturers is going to be hard.

“Everytime you add a figure to what I use to produce you add a cost. The cost is equivalent to what has been levied,” Kigozi said. He said different raw material comes with a different tax cost.

The elimination of the Uganda List has affected almost all sectors in the country since 135 different raw materials cuts across the entire manufacturing sector.Robert Ogwal the Director of Trade at Uganda Private Sector Foundation the apex umbrella body for business practitioners in the country said the elimination of the Uganda List has a negative impact for a certain section of the business community.

Ogwal says this is so because some countries still have in place arrangements similar to the Ugandan list of raw material which renders Uganda uncompetitive in the regional market. Tanzania imports raw materials at a zero rate from SADC while Kenya, Burundi and Rwanda are still benefiting from importation of zero rated raw materials.

“This makes it hard for Ugandan people to do business. East African countries have to rationalize all remission schemes in the region to have a leveled playing ground,” Ogwal notes.

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AUGUST 12 - 18, 2013

NEWS

Government denies utility Kenya Power rate increase

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA NAIROBI, KENYA-Kenyan power consumers breathed a sigh of relief last week with a government decision overturning an attempt

by Kenya Power to double new connection charges from the current $411 to over $882.

A cabinet decision from a meeting chaired by President Uhuru Kenyatta overturned the decision after weeks of resistance from consumers that the new rates would lock out prospective power consumers.

“We are alive to the fact that the new rates are over and above the reach of most households in Kenya.

Our commitment is to connect as many Kenyans to the national grid as possible, this is the only way we will achieve our development goals,’’ said a communique sent to newsrooms from the cabinet meeting.

The meeting further composed a task force to look into the actual cost of connections as the power utility firm termed the current rates as unsustainable.

To cushion the company from the financial downrun, the government injected some $31.7 mil-

The government has set up a task force to look into the actual costs of connecting consumers to the grid. lion into the company. The amount is expected to connect a further 100,000 users over the next three months.

“The government has recognised that high cost of new connections is a challenge to most citizens who wish to connect to the grid,” said Kenya Power Managing Director Ben Chumo.

Chumo added that the

government is to conduct a study in the next three months to determine the actual cost of new connections. The power company had hiked the fees In January citing a rise in the cost of materials used for connection.

“We have been subsidising connectivity using our own resources to plug the gap between the actual cost of new connection

and the cost set in 2004, resources meant for other critical projects, such as improvement of quality of power and reduction of blackouts,” he said.

In 2004 the Kenyan government embarked on a programme to facilitate accelerated electricity access and introduced the $411 connection charge for a single phase and $576 for a three phase connection.

In that period new connections rose annually from 48,949 in 2004to 307,101 in 2012.

The accelerated new connections increased the customer base from 735,000 to 2.2 million representing an increase of 180 percent.

This figure is expected to rise further as a result of the revision of the charges.

French offer $15m to Tz Exim

BY PATRICK KISEMBO -DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA -- A French based international development finance institution, PROPARCO, has a granted $15 million loan to Exim Bank Tanzania.

The money is for supporting the bank’s growing Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) customers.

The financing will also be used for onward lending for customers for specifically those requiring medium to long-term credit facilities.

Founded in 1977, PROPARCO is the subsidiary of the French Development Agency dedicated to financing the private sector investments in developing countries.

The Bank’s Board Chairman, Yogesh Manek said last week in Dar es Salaam the loan has been extended at a very competitive terms. It is the fourth time Exim Tanzania has benefited from this support.

Manek said the loan will be used to help find solutions for the long term credit needs of the bank’s customers.

“We are quite pleased with the continued confidence reposed by PROPARCO for our bank that will benefit our customers at competitive rate,” Manek said.

He said the bank’s longterm relationship with PROPARCO and other key Development Finance Institution (FDIs) is built upon the bank’s posting sustained quantifiable achievements.

Underfunding limits TAZARA operations

BY PATRICK KISEMBO DAR ES SALAAM, TANZAINIA--The Tanzania Zambia Railways Authority (TAZARA) is operating under inadequate working capital, a situation which makes its performance economically poor.

For the TAZARA to perform properly, it needs at least $10 million to rehabilitate its dilapidated equipments that laying in garage, TAZARA’s Head of Public Relations, Conrad Simuchile said.

“We need a lot of money for this authority to work accordingly. We need for buying fuel, repairing of parts of trains that have been lying in workshops for many years and other services,” Simuchile said last week.

Two weeks ago, TAZARA issued a statement when accepting three new Diesel Electric (DE) SDD20 locomotives from China Civil Engineering and Construction Company (CCECC), after a six month testing process by the manufacturers’ engineers in conjunction with TAZARA’s engineers that it was seriously

Management says although both governments contribute, the money is inadequate. lacking working capital.

The two shareholding governments made it clear in April this year when installing Engineer Ronald Phiri to act as TAZARA Managing Director for an interim period of three months, that they want TAZARA to come out of the current doldrums and become the leading transporter of bulk cargo between landlocked Zambia and the Dar es Salaam Port.

The Zambian government promised to

inject $32 million into the company and the Tanzanian Government was equally expected to do the same in the coming months as the joint shareholding governments seek ways of recapitalizing and resuscitating the 1,860km-long railway.

But Simuchile said the money is still inadequate for the operationalisation of the Authority. He said the Zambian government provided some between $3 million to $4million and the Tanzania government

provided some funds as well but still it was not enough.

In a statement to media, TAZARA said apart from the crippling debt situation that has accrued over the years, the authority is also currently facing a critical shortage of rolling stock and equipment due to lack of sufficient re-capitalisation for many years.

“Out of the 22 locomotives that are estimated to be required in order to be able to successfully haul the available cargo on the Dar es Salaam Corridor, the Authority is operating with only 10 unreliable locomotives on average, every day,” he said.

He however said TAZARA has been receiving regular financial support from the Chinese government through what are termed as ‘Protocols of Economic and Technical Co-operation’ signed with Tanzania and Zambia in the form of interest free loans, the 14th Protocol having been signed in December 2009, followed by the 15th protocol in March 2012.

Meanwhile last week, TAZARA accepted three new Diesel Electric (DE) SDD20 locomotives from China’s CCECC, after a six month testing period.

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AUGUST 19 - 25, 2013

NEWS

Uganda food prices stay high

BY ERIOSI NANTABA KAMPALA, UGANDA— Prices of most vegetables and fruits have remained high in most markets around Kampala which is largely

blamed on the long dry spell that hit most parts of the country.

In a mini survey carried out by East African Business Week, the price of passion fruits, mangoes, Irish potatoes and tomatoes have incredibly remained high leading to low

sales. James Makanga a fruits dealer in Kalerwe market says a sack of passion fruits has for the past three months stabilized between Ushs 350,000 ($ 129.6) to 450,000 ($ 166.6) compared to a lower Ushs 300,000 before the surge.

“We currently sell five pieces of passion fruits grown in the central region at Ushs 1,000 ($ 0.3).

A small basket that formerly cost Ushs 30,000 ($ 11.1) is now sold at a whopping Ushs 50,000 ($ 18) yet with minimal sales,” said Makanga.

In Nakasero market that is located in the heart of Kampala city, the largest box of tomatoes is sold between Ushs 150,000 ($ 55.5) and 200,000 ($ 74) which has remained high since tomatoes cannot stand the test of time and weather.

“Most farmers made losses with no or less harvest and as such had to hike prices to at least raise capital for the next season.

Tomatoes require average weather to grow well and the long dry season could not spare them,” said Thomas Mubiru a vegetable dealer in Nakasero market.

To most of the road side fast food vendors who largely use Irish potatoes, they have had to shift the hike to customers through reducing quantity to gain a penny. Janet Namaato says the price of a sack of Irish potatoes increased to as high as Ushs 130,000 ($ 48) for the type grown in Kisoro-western Uganda.

“The price is between Ushs 110,000 ($ 40.7) and Ushs 130,000 ($ 48) depending on the region where it is grown. However Irish potatoes from Western Uganda can last longer and are a preference to many consumers,” she said.

Traders such as Meddie Mugume say the price is not expected to go down since it has remained high for almost half of the year.

Matooke prices have incredibly remained affordable with a sack costing between Ushs 60,000 ($ 22.2) and 80,000 ($ 29.6). A customer can also walk away with a bunch with Ushs 15,000 ($ 5.5).

In markets like Nakawa, vegetable prices including cabbages and Nakatti have remained high costing Ushs 3,000 ($ 1.1) and 2,000 ($ 0.7) respectively from a lower price of Ushs 1,000 ($ 0.3) and 5, 00 (0.1) three months ago.

However the supply of pineapples has steadily increased with harvests from producing regions such as Kayunga and Luwero and with Ushs 1,000 ($ 0.1), one can walk home with a fruit. On the other hand a relatively big pineapple that can feed a family currently costs Ushs 3,000 ($ 0.3) from a high Ushs 4,500 ($ 1.6).

Multichoice offers mobile viewing

BY WINNIE MANDELA KAMPALA, UGANDATwo new mobile television services were launched in the country last week by digital satellite broadcaster Multichoice Uganda.

The commercial launch of the walka 7 and walka 4.3comes just a few months after a successful prelaunch that saw the mobile TV services made on trial to selected areas in the city According to Charles Hamya the General Manager, subscribers can now look forward to exciting channels in the genre of sports, music, general entertainment and children’s programs which are all available on these Mobile televisions “We are excited to add GOtv and DStv mobiles to multi-choices growing products and service range

and now that the mobile TV set has been established our viewers can only expect the best”, Hamya said.

According to Multichoice, the walka 7 inch goes for 326,000shs ($125), while the walka 4.3 inch is being sold at 255,000shs ($98) and they both boast 6 hours of battery life and has so far registered 78% coverage in places around Kampala and expected to reach 100% coverage all over the country by the end of this year.

“Subscribers are now able to choose from the three bouquets offered along these services which include the free bouquet which has three channels, GOtv bouquet which provides 14 channels and DStv mobile bouquet which also provides 14 channels,” Albert Nga the marketing manager said.

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NEWS

Industrialists get briefing on duty

BY EMMA ONYANGO KAMPALA, UGANDA-Industry players have been sensitized on the newly approved duty remissions scheme for the financial year 2013/2014.

Remissions are set out in the East African Customs Management Act, 2004.

The current list accessed at the EAC Gazette is sanctioned by the Council of ministers and includes inputs imported into Uganda for the manufacture of associated goods for export to partner states.

It was noted that companies that express interest to have their inputs listed in the Gazette and subsequently export the finished products to the EAC partner states shall be subjected to the Common External Tariff (CET) rate.

“Ugandan companies enjoying duty remission on their raw materials and do export the manufactured products, have their finished goods subjected to the applicable Common External Tariff rate,” the URA Supervisor Tariff Elinathan Masiko told the participants at the UMA Conference last week.

He added that the workshop was important for manufacturers to understand the implication of having their raw materials in the Gazette.

He added that this year’s list of raw materials was reduced from 136 items to 48 items.

According to Rogers Mujuni, a representative from Roofings Ltd, the meeting was an “eye-opener” and “topical” although steel was put off the list.

“We are however ready to take a lead in the sector having benefited from the earlier list,” he added.

Remission of duty is an avenue that helps manufacturers in cutting costs of doing business, eventually spurring industrial growth in an economy and protect manufacturers who sell goods locally and export the locally manufactured goods.

Godfrey Ssali, a policy and advocacy officer at UMA advised players who had their items off the list to consider other offers and entitlements available to industrialists.

“There are still other windows of opportunities

once you are registered as an industrialist and these enable manufacturers maintain their position in the market,” he said.

The sensitization organised in partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) attracted companies such as Nile Breweries, Century Bottling Company, Roofings Ltd, Steel and Tube Industries among others.

Meanwhile reports Baz Waiswa, a host of private sector stakeholders have teamed up with German Cooperation (GIZ) to reward outstanding Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs at the inaugural Uganda CSR Conference and Award event on ecember 4 .

The CSR awards, organized by GIZ, UMA, PSFU, Uganda Investment

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Ugandan companies enjoying duty remission on their raw materials and do export the manufactured products, have their finished goods subjected to the applicable CET

Authority (UIA), FUE, Uganda NGO Forum, Uganda Small Scale Industries Association (USSIA), embassy of Germany, Talent Africa and CSR Consultative Group will recognize and award sustainability activities and projects of Ugandan companies and organization.

The Uganda CSR Award aims to encourage the private sector, public as well as nonprofit organizations in the country to develop sustainable activities and to increase recognition of CSR principles in the public perception.

The awards are addressed to all companies of all sizes and industries which consider to the greatest extent ecological and social issues in the process of value.

Rwanda beverage firm remains upbeat in loss

BY DIAS NYESIGA KIGALI, RWANDABrasseries et Limonaderies du Rwanda (BRALIRWA Ltd), the country’s leading beverage has posted a loss in its an audited half year financial report.

The company’s profit after tax dipped to Rwf 7,746 million In June 2013 from Rwf 7,937 million in the same period under review last year.

Jonathan Hall, the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Managing Director attributes the fall to a lukewarm beverage market.

“The first half of 2013 showed a softer beverage market which was reflected in slowed volume growth,” he told journalists in a news conference last week.

The brewer’s volumes of both soft drinks and alcoholic drinks dipped to 783 hectalitres in June this year from 788 thousand hecta litres in the same period under review last year.

However, revenues grew by 2.6 percent to Rwf 37,007 million in the first half of this year up from 36,082 million in the same period last year.

“Revenue growth at 2.6% was driven by a positive sales mix with Turbo King in particular showing growth within the total beer portfolio,” Jonathan said He said, “Against this backdrop, continued brand investment and strong marketplace execution contributed to market share gains for Bralirwa Ltd in the reporting period.”

But the brewer said it is embarking on brand revolutions and creating more market confidence and affordability through introduction of market friendly brands.

“In response to the slowing beverage market the launch in July, 2013 of the new 50cl Primus at a recommended consumer price of Rwf 500 ml maintains brand affordability which is key to our consumers,”

The first half of 2013 was a lukewarm period for beer sales in Rwanda. he said Jonathan also said the currency re-alignment that took place in the third quarter and fourth quarter 2012 adversely impacted on the company’s cost base given the exchange exposure on energy and raw materials.

But experts say the recent introduction of new brands mainly soft drinks and a stepped up campaign of the brewer’s rival Skol brewery is eating up Bralirwa’s market base that once monopolized the market. “ It was obvious that the new soft drinks brands

from the region which comes at a cheaper price and locally made juices are eating up the clientele base of the market leader,” Davis Mukiza, consultant said.

The re-entry of Crown beverages-Pepsi products from Uganda ,soft drinks from Bhakaressa’s Azam from Tanzania and the new 320 ml Riham carbonized drinks from Uganda have pressed stiff competition o n the market. “ Our customers prefer these products where they don’t return bottles and they are abit cheap, this is why am stocking more of

these drinks,” Emmanuel Byamukama, a trader in Remera told Business Week in a mini- beverage market survey on Wednesday.

But BRALIRWA Limited, a subsidiary of the Heineken Group, is optimistic that the volumes are likely to grow in the second half of the year with ambitious Investment plans despite continued uncertainity globally which affects cost of raw materials the beverage companies import mainly from Europe.

TENDER CANCELLATION TITLE OF TENDER: HIRING A CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR ADVERTISING RDB ACTIVITIES IN MEDIA (MEDIA BUYING) FOR RDB INTERNATIONAL TENDER REFERENCE: No: 1687/S/ICB/PR/RDB/GOR/13 CLIENT: RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD (RDB) SOURCE OF FUND: GOVERNMENT OF RWANDA

Reference is made to the above mentioned tender that appeared internationally in the East African Business Week and the DG market website (www.market.gov.rw) and locally in IMVAHO and The New Times all on 1st July, 2013; we regret to inform that this tender has been cancelled.

Therefore, the tender will be soon re-advertised in newspapers.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Done in Kigali, on 13th August, 2013 Mark NKURUNZIZA. Chief Financial officer/RDB

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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

AUGUST 19 - 25, 2013

EDITORIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO WATCH

EAST AFRICAN

EAC needs one nuclear policy he announcement that Tanzania has discovered yet more uranium deposits is exciting news for the region.

It once again confirms that East Africa has the potential of being an economic powerhouse once we go about exploiting all this oil, gas, coal, geothermal potential and uranium in the right way. Let us also not forget that solar energy has barely been touched.

We cannot complain of lack of energy sources; only that the money and expertise to develop these resources is very hard to come by.

According to media reports, uranium has been found in Mwanga, Kilimanjaro Region. To date, Tanzania has four notable sites that can be commercially exploited.

President Jakaya Kikwete said last week, if all these reserves can be mined then Tanzania can become the seventh leading uranium producer in the world.

Most of the uranium mined in sub-Saharan Africa today, comes from Namibia, Niger, South Africa and Malawi. So Tanzania will join a select club of nations, when commercial production begins.

Uranium is used to produce electricity. But it is also a controversial source of energy, because it can also be used to create weapons of mass destruction.

Hence the emotional baggage when the whole issue of nuclear power stations is brought up for debate.

The process itself is not too complicated, but the safeguards and security concerns have to be at the highest standards possible.

Basically heat is generated from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process known as fission to produce steam.

This steam in turn powers turbines, which are used to produce the electricity that supplies the surrounding community.

When a nuclear power plant is functioning properly, it can run uninterrupted for up to 730 days. This results in fewer brownouts or other power interruptions and reliable and relatively stable electricity prices for consumers.

The United States, France, Japan (even after the tsunami) and China are among the top producers of electricity generated by nuclear power stations. Most of the uranium used in the United States is imported. By 2011, China was in massive construction boom involving just over 20 new power stations.

So obviously the export market is available.

Having uranium raises the question of whether the East African Community (EAC) wants to develop a nuclear energy industry to harness these deposits available in our backyard. Due to the associated hazards involved, the decision has to be unanimous.

Yet the need for adequate energy supplies amidst a growing population is crucial for EAC economic growth.

Developing a nuclear energy sector is also extremely expensive and has to be weighed against other alternative sources that are cheaper and less risky. However if the EAC eventually chooses to go nuclear, then Tanzania would be the most logical country for setting up the nexus of the industry.

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EAC first to gain from new American policy

BY KENAN KALAGHO DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA-The East African Community (EAC) is set to benefit from a new United States government policy to increase internal and regional trade within African countries.

The ultimate goal is to expand trade and economic ties between African countries.

Intra-African trade remains low. Only 11% of Africa’s trade is within the continent, compared to Asia, where 50% of total trade is between countries in the region.

The US is forming a partnership with Trade MarkEast Africa (TMEA), a non-profit consultancy, who are providing the necessary the technical support.

A key issue is making sure that regional trade barriers are removed.

The US Trade Representative Ambassador Michael Froman issued a press statement recently saying the five East African countries of Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya Rwanda and Uganda represented a market with significant opportunity for US exports and investment.

Froman said the EAC has agreed to work hand in hand with the US in

President Kikwete hosted President Obama and trade was high on the agenda advancing the economic ties of investment and in order to build a robust private sector linkage as well as public-private sector engagement under the USEAC commercial dialogue.

Amb. Froman’s words came soon after a recent meeting with EAC trade ministers and the blocs’ Secretary General, Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera.

Amb. Froman said President Obama wants to start the Trade Africa Initiative with the EAC. Basically Tradee Africa involves ensuring investments, regional integration, trade competitiveness as well as supporting the

greater US-Africa trade investment.

US imports from Africa are still dominated by oil.

He said that both the US and EAC have launched formal negotiations on Trade Facilitation Agreement with a view of spearheading negotiations on US-EAC Trade and Investment Partnership (TIP).

TIP being sought out in partnership with USAID. Hopes are that the EA trade hub becomes a USEA Trade and Investment Centre that would later expand US regional trade programs across subSaharan Africa.

With populaiton of 130 million, the EAC region is seen as increasingly stable and pro-business.

The EAC is also said to be benefiting from the emergence of an educated, globalised middle class which has resulted into an increased growth in trade.

This has doubled over the past five years with the region’s GDP rising to more than $80 billion during the past 10 years.

These US-EAC Trade and Investment Partnerships were launched in 2012 with the several ongoing technical and ministerial meetings being held over the past months.

Mines umbrella to host Kampala talks

BY BAZ WAISWA KAMPALA, UGANDA-The Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) is organizing the second mineral wealth conference set for October.

The Chamber is the private sector umbrella that focuses on Uganda’s mining sector.

Earnings from minerals rose to Ush177,654,669 (about $67,039) in 2011 from Ush126,189,619 ($47,618) in 2010. These are figures industry commentators find laughable considering what Uganda has.

UCMP feel the govern-

Karuhanga: act together ment has neglected the minerals sector.

These include gold, tin, gemstones, limestone, clay, salt, pozollana, wolfram,

cobalt, kaolin, irn ore, colan and stone aggregate.

Elly Karuhanga, the UCMP Chairman said last week the focus for the conference will be to showcase Uganda’s potential as the best destination for investment in mining.

“We are committed to solve these challenges to see development in the mining sector. We have been playing by not being serious. All we need is to put our act together,” Karuhanga said.

Presently the sector is characterized by inadequately equipped small scale miners. They struggle to earn a living and are

found in almost every corner of Uganda.

The conference will bring together prospective investors, government and miners under one roof to pave way for the full utilization of the country’s minerals.

The chamber’s chief Executive Officer, Irene Nakalyango said the theme will be investing in Uganda’s mining industry.

Both officials were addressing the third Annual General Meeting of the Chamber last week.

Karuhanga said there are currently 500 companies involved in the mining industry.

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LETTERS & PERSPECTIVE IMAGE OF THE WEEK

PERSPECTIVE

Egypt on brink of chaos as riots rage ince the ousting of President Morsi, Egypt has been in a state of chaos.

Egypt's economy is beginning to feel the effects of the ongoing violence as international firms temporarily halt production.

The lucrative tourism industry is particularly hard hit as visitors stay away from the country.

The bloody unrestis taking its toll of Egypt's economy. Demand for travel to the country has dropped significantly, German tour operators said. Some international companies have temporarily shut down production. German companies, however, do not plan to withdraw from Egypt, according to the Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DIHK), a German trade association.

The Muslim Brotherhood rejects the newly appointed head of the interim government and plans for new elections.

When Mohammed Morsi sought election, he promised to be a president who would represent all Egyptians.

But he was unable to unite the various political forces in the country, according to Amr Hashim Rabea, an Egyptian political scientist at the Al-Ahram Center for Political and Strategic Studies (ACPSS) in Cairo.

In view of the country's disastrous economic situation, he said, it was necessary to unite all forces to push ahead with reconstruction.

Interim president Adly Mansour will govern Egypt only until the next election. Both he and the next freely elected president face a major challenge: They need to unify a divided nation.

Supporters of the ‘Tamarud’ (Rebellion) movement claim to have collected more than 20 million signatures against Morsi, arguing they no longer wanted to be governed by the Muslim Brotherhood.

But can there be an Egypt without them? The Muslim Brotherhood is firmly anchored in Egyptian society and its candidate Mohammed Morsi won the election in 2012 - albeit a low turnout - with 13.2 million votes.

“At the moment, it is not going to be easy to integrate the Muslim Brotherhood in the political process,” Rabea said.

The positions appear deeply entrenched, and the conflict between the Muslim Brotherhood and the military is escalating daily.

Hundreds upon hundreds of people have been killed in street battles.

S

ON THE BRINK: Death counts continued to rise in the violent confrontation that began Wednesday when an estimated 580 people were killed and 4,000 injured as the military forced pro-Morsy protesters out of encampments in Cairo.

Solve Lake Malawi problem quickly!

Looting was more shameful than fire

Public graft forces workers’ hand

Editor, Great things are happening in Tanzania these days. We have had visits from the most powerful presidents in the world.

Now the country has found yet more sites for mining uranium. Such things show that the country has a good future if we maintain our moderate stance in international affairs and we are also prudent in how we exploit these valuable natural resources.

My worry is that the border dispute with Malawi over Lake Malawi can blow out of proportion. This could mean diverting money from new roads, hospitals and other useful things into buying machines for war.

Tanzania does not need this.

It is also the kind of situation that encourages dangerous politics that scares away new investment.

Secondly, as poor countries, it is becoming foolish to solve dispute by seeing who screams and shouts the loudest.

Compromise first then go for arbitration if that fails. But there is too much at stake.

Editor, Investigations are still going on surrounding the recent fire at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

Meanwhile, much has been said about the way airport personnel underestimated the task of putting out a small fire that grew into a big one.

I can only think that part of the problem is this business of always waiting for ‘big men’ to make every little decision. This does not harness responsibility.

Instead, it usually allows relatively manageable situations to frequently grow out of control.

I am also wondering whether the JKIA personnel still hold regular fire drills. Any fire is potentially very dangerous. But one at a busy airport is doubly so, due to the amount of aviation fuel in the vicinity.

However, what brought us shame was that some airport auxiliary staff took advantage of the situation and started looting items.

Editor, Kenyan primary teachers recently finally reached an uneasy peace with the government over payment arrears.

In Uganda, Makerere University has been closed due to the lecturers’ strike who are demanding for their delayed promised pay hike.

Why is it that we do not hear so much noise about pay in Rwanda?

My suspicion is that public accountability in that country is far tighter than some of the other EAC countries.

Granted, President Kagame is a hard man. But it is also true that cases of wasted or stolen public funds are much fewer in Rwanda. Their public sector is aware of what the government can and cannot afford.

In some regional countries, corruption is often so bad and goes on with impunity that public sector workers like teachers and doctors feel confused, offended and hurt.

They sacrifice so that a few unscrupulous people live very well while they suffer with low pay and little respect.

Rashid Muteta Tanga

Eric Malavu Athi River, Nairobi

Matthew Sssekamate Entebbe Uganda

Many Western allies have condemned the killings, including the United States, but Saudi Arabia threw its weight behind the government last week, accusing the Muslim Brotherhood of trying to destabilise Egypt.

“There is enormous anger and huge frustration within the Muslim Brotherhood, and that suppresses any thoughts it might have about its own mistakes,” said Volker Perthes, a Middle East expert and Director of Germany's Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP).

But this will surely end, he added, if the military is able to ease the tension. Although the military promised restraint in reshaping the country's political institutions when it took control, it simultaneously closed the headquarters of the Muslim Brotherhood and continues to hunt for leading Islamic leaders.

Currently, Egypt has no neutral mediator. And all parties, including that of the Salafists, have withdrawn from talks to form an interim government.

“Political Islam has been dealt a serious blow. And this has certainly weakened the Muslim Brotherhood,” Perthes said.

But the Brotherhood doesn't intend to accept that perception. It has called for an uprising, warns of a civil war and is presenting itself as unforgiving.

Videos are circulating in the Internet showing Muslim Brotherhood supporters speaking of nationwide more attacks if Morsi is not reinstated.

Perthes assumes the violence will continue to escalate. “But it doesn't have to stem from the Muslim Brotherhood; it could come from other forces close to the Brotherhood, such as the Gamaa Islamiya, which has a terrorist past,” he said.

In recent years, however, the group has restrained from attacks, viewing the election of an Islamist president as an alternative.

Still, Egyptians remain concerned that the Muslim Brotherhood could become radical and hinder the country's reconstruction. “In the future, there will be parts of the Muslim Brotherhood that will turn to violence. But there will also be parts that say 'we need to establish a modern party that is clearly committed to democracy,” Perthes said.

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TRANSPORT

JKIA boss shown exit

Kenya checks weighbridges

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA

NAIROBI, KENYA--The probe into the fire that gutted a huge section of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has already claimed a number of casualties with the Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director Stephen Gichuki leading the exit door.

The fire ravaged a huge section of the international departures and arrivals units of the airport that serves as a connection point for most of the East and Central Africa region.

Although the cause of the fire is yet to be indentified, investigations have intensified with questions lingering on just exactly how a fire of that magnitude could not claim a single fatality. No one died in the inferno that engulfed the facility in the week hours of the morning on Wednesday last week.

The fire crippled operations at the busy facility with airlines forced to meet extra costs of accomodating and rescheduling flight details of their customers. Kenya Airways announced Monday that it has lost some $4 million as a result of the inferno.

KAA on its part said

NAIROBI, KENYA--In a bid to reduce corruption a weighbridges in Kenya, the Kenya National Highways Authority ( KeNHA) has banned parking of cargo trucks within a radius of three kilometres from the weighing facilities.

According to KeNHA Manager in charge of axle load control Eng Muita Ngatia, the parking of trucks has been long used as a conduit for corruption and other malpractises at the weighbridges.

Weighbridges in Kenya are characterised by long ques of trucks that stop for repair and other errands.

“From this week, we won’t allow any truck to stop three kilometres near a weighbridge. We know all the weighbridges have the capacity to weigh a truck in 30 or so seconds,” says Muita,” Eng Mutia is quoted as having told a local daily.

Also banned by the highway authority are dummy axles that have become common among truck operators. The dummy axles are apprarently used to redistribute cargo at the weighbridges as a means of evading the authorities.

Mutia said the adoption of high speed sensors at weighbridges will further reduce the time taken to clear or impound trucks at the transport facilities.

Weighbridges have been singled out as a major source of slow movement of goods in the East African region. They have been pointed out as major impediments to free trade in the region.

Kenya is currently engaged in an exercise to streamline operations at the facilities with Cabinent Secretary in charge of transport Michael Kamau rallying departments under the ministry towards this cause.

Weighbridges along the northern corridor in Kenya are located at Mlolongo, Mariakani, at Gilgil, Webuye and Malaba.

Recently there was gridlock at the Mariakani weighbridge due to a truckers’ strike.

They complained of harrassment by weighbridge officials, who were also accused of corruption.

SGS has been contracted to help in the design and construction of new facilities and operations for the country’s eight weighbridges. Albert Stockell, SGS country managing director said, “The new facilities will be ready by end of July. The weighbridges are ultra-modern and fitted with the latest technology.”

Happier days before this whole area was engulfed by smoke and confusion. though the total cost of damages was yet to be worked out, an estimated 60 per cent of it revenues had been lost in advertisements and shop concessions.

A number of donor agencies have already lined up to offer support towards the renovation and recovery of the airport. Among them is the European Union Bank and the EU-Africa Infrastructure Fund.

The Board of Directors of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) while announcing Gichuki’s sacking pointed to a possible insider plot to sabotage the government and taint the efforts being made to promote Nairobi as the regional gateway and business hub in Africa. The position will be held in acting capacity byh Ms

Lucy Mbugua with advertisements for the same expected to run in the next one week.

“JKIA is a critical facility of national and regional importance and we, together with the Government of Kenya and specifically the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, will support the management of the Authority to ensure that passengers are restored to a normal level of comfort in the shortest time possible,” read a statement from the board released Thursday.

The board also put in place a raft of measures aimed at returning normalcy ot the facilility, key among them being moving passengers out of the current tent lounges within three weeks.

Tanzanians handed compulsory helmet rules

BY ANDREW ZABLON MWANZA, TANZANIA Tanzania Bureau of Standards (TBS) has introduced the first national helmet standard aiming at ensuring, manufacturers and importers supply quality helmets for motorcycles riders’ safety.

The applicable new standard is TZS1478:2013 protective helmets for motorcycle riders-specification, TBS said.

Addressing stakeholders at the seminar to introduce the new standard, TBS’s Acting Director General, Mr. Joseph Masikitiko vowed that all means will be applied to ensure no substandard helmets are manufactured or imported in the coun-

Boda boda is mostly carried out by young men who cannot find any other work. try.

“We have lost a lot of manpower which could have helped the country to boost its economy, Masikitiko said, adding that it is true that we initiated this motorcycle business to help majority youth

earn employment, but we couldn’t see the other side of the coin that many of them have faced.”

Motorcycle business commonly known as ‘Boda Boda’ is mostly carried out by youth as part of their employment, but majority

of them have lost lives and others lying in the hospitals after experiencing accidents.

Masikitiko said that the body wants all motorcycle operators and their clients to wear standard helmets in order to ensure their

safety during accidents.

“This standard specifies the requirements regarding materials, construction, workmanship, finish, mass and performance for protective helmets for everyday use by motorcycle riders,” he noted.

For his part, Mr. Lazaro Msasalaga, the Acting Head of Certification of the Bureau called on the stakeholders to note that it was the manufacturers as first party in ensuring that what they manufacture meets the standards for their products to be marketed.

Mr. Msasalaga said it is the responsibility of the second party, the consumer, to press the manufacturer to product quality and standard product like helmets.

“But without the second party, the consumers to pin manufacturers to produce quality and standard helmets or any products, then the standard will not have any meaning. For us this standard can work efficiently if the first and second parties take their responsibilities,” he said.

Mr. Msasalaga said TBS was only the third party to ensure quality of the product.

The acting head of certification highlighted some of the advantages of having quality and standard helmets that when manufacturers or importers produces or imports quality helmets, that will increase buyers confidence in a product and thereby maximize profit to the manufacturer or importer.

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TANZANIA PORTS AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 1.0 Nature and Scope Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) was established under the Ports Act No. 17 of 2004. The Authority is vested with the obligation and responsibility of developing, managing and promoting the maritime sector in Tanzania mainland. The major role of TPA is to enhance the advantage of the geographical position of Tanzania’s maritime resources by fulfilling the following: 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5

Promoting effective management and operations of sea and inland waterways ports.

Provision of services in relation to loading and unloading of cargo and passenger services at all ports.

Developing, promoting and managing port infrastructure and superstructure.

Maintaining port safety and security.

Entering into contractual obligations with other legal entities for provision of port service.

2.0TPA’s vision is to lead the regional maritime trade and logistics services to excellence and its vision is to develop and manage ports that provide world class maritime services and promote excelling logistics service in eastern, central and southern Africa.

3.0In the light of the above, TPA Board of Directors intends to recruit dynamic, committed and qualified individuals to fill its Management positions. These positions are exciting opportunities for highly motivated, entrepreneurial-minded and result –driven professionals with a proven track record. Such candidates should have the ability to priorities activities and exercise good judgment plus the ability to make economic and efficient decisions. They should also be prepared to handle multiple tasks and work in a constrained environment. Furthermore, prospective applicants should have high personal integrity, solid management and leadership experience and should also be able to work independently.

3.1 The available positions together with their specific requirements are as follows: 4.0 THE DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 4.1 Job Summary The Director of Engineering is responsible for effective and timely implementation of projects, coordination of Engineering activities and land use planning and siltation management. She/he will report to the Deputy Director General. (Infrastructure Development)

6.0 CIVIL ENGINEERING MANAGER 6.1 Job Summary The Civil Engineering Manager will be responsible for efficient and effective planning for capital projects, supervision and monitoring of project implementation. She/he will report to the Director of Engineering.

6.2 Key Responsibilities In-Charge of Section; Develops and assesses proposals for capital works; Coordinate project preparation/planning; Prepares budgets for capital works; Supervises and appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs; Prepares feasibility studies/appraisals and evolves technical specifications for Civil works; Supervise and monitor contracted civil and related works and provide expertise on civil engineering and related matters; Plans for land reclamation and dredging; Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

6.3 Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should posses: A Bachelor degree Civil Engineering; A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which three (3) years should be in senior position.

Must be registered by the Engineering Registration Body as professional Engineer (ERB).

A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage 7.0 PROCUREMENT MANAGER – 2 POSTS 7.1 Job Summary The Procurement Manager will be responsible for effective in timely availability of quality goods and services, Cost effective procurement of goods and services as well as maintaining effective stock holding and stock control policies. She/he will report to the Director of Purchasing & Supply.

4.2 Key Responsibilities In charge of the Engineering Directorate; Formulates and enforces TPA engineering policies and procedures; Ensures that technical standards are maintained during project implementation; Coordinates the planning and implementation of projects; Ensure that projects are implemented within scheduled time and budget; Ensure proper land use planning and siltation management; Coordinates and supervises project feasibility studies and appraisals and preparation of specifications; Custodian and responsible for physical assets maintenance, condition monitoring and replacement; Liaises with Consultants on engineering services and contracts; Prepares the departmental budget and ensures its effective control; Supervises and appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs; Prepares timely and accurate reports and distributes to users; Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time;

7.2 Key Responsibilities In-Charge of the Supplies and Inventory Management section; Advises management on policy matters related to store management and warehousing; Reviews the provision, of stock-holding and stock control policies on a progressive basis and in liaison with users and stores.

Ensures that supplies accounting and other stores procedures are followed and updated as necessary; Ensures timely availability of quality materials and services to support business operations, maintain optimum stock and reduce stockholding value; Manages valuable stocks/assets and materials not absorbed by operations, arranging for disposal of such items like unserviceable equipment, scrap and other assets withdrawn from services; Consolidates materials budget for TPA; Supervises, appraises staff and identifies their development and training needs; Performs any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

4.3 Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should posses: A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which five (5) years should be in senior position.

Must be registered by the Engineering Registration Body as professional Engineer (ERB).

A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage.

7.3 Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should posses; A Bachelor degree in Business Administration or Materials Management; CSP, ISP, or CPA registered by the NBMM or any other professionally recognized body; A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which three (3) years should be in senior position; Computer Literacy.

5.0 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & INVESTMENT 5.1 Job Summary The Director of Planning & Investment will be responsible for efficient and effective corporate plans and strategies. He/she will also be responsible for insuring returns on investments is efficiently realized and meaningfully. She/he will report to the Deputy Director General (Infrastructure Development).

8.0 REMUNERATION The successful candidate will be offered an attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) Remuneration schemes.

5.2 Key Responsibilities To coordinate the development of sound programmes for implementing the TPA master plan and monitor implementation; To formulate policies on investments and ensure that they are implemented; To liaise with other directorates and ports in the preparation of the TPA Corporate Strategic Plan; To coordinate the preparation of the TPA annual plans and targets while ensuring uniformity in format; To ensure availability of statistical data on performance for stakeholders; To forecast traffic and business trend in general; To coordinate and supervise the investment portfolio management, risk mitigating and financial analysis; To advise on the feasibility of projects on the basis appraisals; To coordinate the review and compilation of capital budgets and advise management accordingly; To prepare projects implementation schedules, monitor, and report to management on progress with reference to agreed time frames; To perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

5.3 Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate for this position should posses: A Bachelor degree in Economics, Statistics, Business Administration or Finance.

A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible working experience, of which five (5) years should be in senior position.

Knowledge on project risk management.

Ability to identify viable projects through feasibility studies.

A Masters degree in a related field will be an added advantage

9.0 APPLICATION DETAILS TPA is re-establishing itself as a Master in efficient port services. We strongly encourage competent, action oriented and committed Tanzanians to apply for these key leadership positions.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, with a high level of computer literacy and excellent communication skills, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopy of academic certificates, and names and contact details of three referees as well as your passport size photograph to the address indicated below.

Submission should be in both soft and hard copies. Soft copies should be submitted by filling in a form through the website at www.tanzaniaports.com while hard copies should be submitted through the postal address indicated below.

Applications should be submitted not later than 5th September, 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This advertisement is also to be found at our website.

Chairman Board of Directors Tanzania Ports Authority Website: www.tanzaniaports.com Postal Address: Chairman of the Board of Directors, Head Office, Tanzania Ports Authority, P.O. Box 9184, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA RURAL ENERGY AGENCY (REA) Mawasiliano Towers Sam Nujoma Road, P. O. Box 7990, DAR ES SALAAM.

Telephone: +255 22 2412 001-3 Facsimile: +255 22 2412 007 Email: info@rea.go.tz

15th August, 2013

TENDER No. AE/008/2013-14/HQ/G/15 For SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF MEDIUM AND LOW VOLTAGE LINES, DISTRIBUTION TRANSFORMERS AND CONNECTION OF CUSTOMERS IN UNELECTRIFIED DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS AND OTHER RURAL AREAS IN MAINLAND TANZANIA ON TURNKEY BASIS 1. This Invitation to tender follows the General Procurement Notice for the Project which appeared in the Daily News Paper of Tuesday 30th July, 2013 and REA Website.

2. The Rural Energy Agency, (REA) is established under S. 14 (1) of the Rural Energy Act No. 8 of 2005 to facilitate provision of modern energy services in rural areas of Mainland Tanzania.

The REA is governed by the Rural Energy Board established under S. 6(1) of the Act to promote rural social economic development by facilitating extended access to modern energy services for productive, economic and social services.

3. The Rural Energy Board has set aside resources from the Rural Energy Fund, (REF) for provision of grants towards capital costs of projects during the Financial Year 2013/14. It is intended that part of the resources will be used to cover eligible payments under the contract for Supply and Installation of Medium Voltage Lines, Transformers and Connection of Customers in un-electrified District Headquarters and other Rural Areas in Tanzania Mainland on Turnkey Basis.

4. The Rural Energy Agency (REA) now invites sealed bids from Class One Electrical Contractors or foreign firms capable of being registered as Class One Electrical Contractors by the Contractors Registration Board for Supply and Installation of Medium Voltage Lines, Transformers and Connection of Customers in un-electrified District Headquarters and other Rural Areas in Tanzania Mainland on Turnkey Basis. The Tender has Twenty (20) lots. REA shall award multiple contracts to the Bidder that offers the lowest evaluated combination of lots (one contract per lot) and meets the post-qualification criteria required. Bidders may be awarded only up to a maximum number of lots permitted by financial capacity requirements.

Bidders are, however, encouraged to bid for multiple lots to ensure the best outcome.

9. A complete set of Bidding Document(s) in English may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address given under paragraph 4 above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Tanzanian Shillings 200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Only) or USD 150 (United States Dollars One Hundred and Fifty Only). Payment should either be by Cash, Banker’s Draft, or Banker’s Cheque, payable to Rural Energy Agency, Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nujoma Road, 14414 Dar es Salaam, 2nd Floor, Accounts Department Room No. 206, from Mondays to Fridays inclusive, except on public holidays.

10.Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the amount provided below for each lot and should be valid for 148 days beyond the deadline for submission of bids.

Lot No.

Description (Region–District)

Bid Security in (TZS or Equivalent USD)

1

Geita Region

444,000,000.00

2

Kagera – Ngara & Biharamulo Districts

200,000,000.00

3

Kagera-Karagwe District

460,000,000.00

4

Kagera-Kyerwa District

240,000,000.00

5

Kagera-Misenyi District

220,000,000.00

6

Kagera-Muleba & Bukoba Rural Districts

120,000,000.00

7

Kigoma Region

370,000,000.00

8

Lindi-Lindi Rural & Kilwa Districts

270,000,000.00

9 10

Lindi-Liwale, Nachingwea &Ruangwa Districts Manyara Region

190,000,000.00 420,000,000.00 250,000,000.00

LOTS

LOT DESCRIPTION

LOTS

LOT DESCRIPTION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Geita Kagera - Ngara/Biharamulo Kagera-Karagwe Kagera-Kyerwa Kagera-Misenyi Kagera-Muleba/Bukoba Rural Kigoma Lindi-Lindi Rural/Kilwa

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Mbeya-Chunya/Mbeya Rural Mbeya-Mbarali Mbeya-Mbozi Mbeya-Rungwe/Kyela/Ileje Morogoro Pwani Rukwa-Kalambo Rukwa- Sumbawanga Rural/Nkasi

11

Mbeya-Chunya & Mbeya Rural Districts

12

Mbeya-Mbarali District

330,000,000.00

13

Mbeya-Mbozi District

180,000,000.00

14

Mbeya-Rungwe, Kyela & Ileje Districts

360,000,000.00

15

Morogoro Region

360,000,000.00

16

Pwani Region

460,000,000.00

9

LindiLiwale/Nachingwea/Ruangwa

19

Tanga-Lushoto

17

Rukwa-Kalambo District

220,000,000.00

10

Manyara Region

20

TangaKorogwe/Mkinga/Muheza/Pangani/Tanga Rural/Handeni

18

Rukwa- Sumbawanga Rural & Nkasi Districts

270,000,000.00

19

Tanga-Lushoto District

480,000,000.00

20

Tanga-Korogwe, Mkinga, Muheza,Pangani, Tanga Rural & Handeni Districts

310,000,000.00

5. The Bidding Document contains two Volumes as follows:a) Volume I: General Bidding Document b) Volume II: Site Maps for 20 Lots 6. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Tendering Procedures specified in the Public Procurement (Goods, Works, Non Consultant Services and Disposal of Public Assets by Tender) Regulations, 2005 – Government Notice No. 97 and are open to all Bidders as defined in the Regulations, unless otherwise stated in the Bid Data Sheet. The bidding currency is either Tanzanian Shillings or United States Dollars.

7. Interested eligible firms may obtain further information from the office of the Secretary, Rural Energy Agency Tender Board, Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nujoma Road, 14414 Dar es Salaam, Procurement Management Unit Office, Room No.214, 2nd Floor, from 8.00 to 15.00 hours local time, Monday to Friday except on Public Holidays.

8. Bidders are encouraged to carry out independent site visits and attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held on Thursday, 29th August, 2013 at 12:00 hrs Rural Energy Agency, Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nujoma Road, 14414 Dar es Salaam, 12th Floor, and Conference Room. The Schedule of visit to respective sites will be provided to all bidders who will have purchased the Bidding Documents during pre-bid meeting. The costs for the site visits and attendance of pre-bid meeting shall be borne by the Bidder.

11.All bids in one original plus 2 copies, properly filled in, and enclosed in plain envelopes must be delivered to the address provided under Para 5 at or before 1200 hours on Wednesday 2nd October, 2013. Bids will be opened promptly thereafter in public and in the presence of Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend in the opening at the Mawasiliano Towers, 20 Sam Nujoma Road, 14414, Dar es Salaam, 12th Floor, Conference Room No. 1201.

12.Late bids, portion of bids, electronic bids, bids not officially received, bids not opened and not read out in public at the bid opening ceremony shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstance.

Director General RURAL ENERGY AGENCY MAWASILIANO TOWERS, 20 SAM NUJOMA ROAD, 14414, DAR ES SALAAM, P.O. Box 7990, Tel +0 22 2412001-3 Fax +0 22 2412007 Email info@rea.go.tz

1. Le Gouvernement de la République du Burundi a demandé un don auprès de la Banque mondiale pour préparer le projet de développement des Aménagements Hydroélectriques de JIJI et MULEMBWE (PDAJIMU).

C’est ainsi qu’il compte utiliser une partie du Fonds de Préparation du Projet de l’Association Internationale pour le Développement, pour effectuer les paiements autorisés au titre de services d’un Panel d’Experts environnemental et social. Le panel veillera en particulier à ce que les standards conformes aux règles et bonnes pratiques en matière des EIES& PAR soient respectés, y compris pendant la phase des travaux.

C’est dans ce cadre que le panel composé d’Experts indépendants ou des spécialistes ayant une expérience internationale reconnue en matière d’évaluation environnementale et sociale seront chargés de donner des avis et recommandations sur tous les aspects du projet liés à l’environnement aussi bien en amont qu’en aval et à la réinstallation des populations affectées à savoir : i. l’adéquation et la pertinence des termes de référence des études environnementales ; ii. les méthodologies et les questions clés pour la préparation de l'EIES; iii. les recommandations et les conclusions de l'EIES ; iv. le développement des capacités de gestion de l'environnement ainsi que la capacité en matière de réinstallation et d'indemnisation et d'autres aspects du projet, et v. l'adéquation de la stratégie des communications existantes.

2. Les services comprennent : Le Panel Environnemental et Social (composé de consultants individuels) sera chargé de donner à la REGIDESO des avis et recommandations sur tous les aspects environnementaux et sociaux du projet, y compris les accès, les sites et les installations de chantier ainsi que sur les questions techniques que peut poser l’application des mesures de compensation proposées sur les ouvrages et les accès. Il conseillera l’Unité de Coordination du projet à la REGIDESO tant pendant la phase des évaluations environnementales et sociales que pendant la mise en œuvre des travaux, pour que les exigences environnementales et sociales du Gouvernement Burundais et de la Banque Mondiale soient respectées.

Il travaillera en étroite collaboration avec l’Unité de Coordination du projet à la REGIDESO pour assurer que les impératifs environnementaux et sociaux soient mise en œuvre selon les normes internationales.

Il fournira des conseils d'ex-

perts, des objectifs se fondant sur des informations, des discussions et des observations documentées sur le terrain, et des expériences internationaux confirmées, et respectera les bonnes pratiques d'intégrité, fournissant un point de vue technique indépendant.

Il effectuera sa mission de manière transparente et adoptera une approche collaborative avec les parties prenantes et d’autres experts; il sera tenu de maintenir la confidentialité autour de toutes informations, de tous les documents relatifs aux aspects commerciaux ou de propriétés du projet.

En particulier, le panel effectuera : Le contrôle de la qualité de l'EIES – Le Panel devra s'assurer que l'EIES du projet est conduite selon les bonnes pratiques internationales, entre autres telles qu'indiquées par les politiques opérationnelles de la Banque Mondiale (notamment OP/PB 4.01), et la procédure sur les évaluations environnementales et en prenant en considération les stratégies de la Commission Mondiale des Barrages.

Examen du PGES et du PAR – Le Panel apportera son appui pour l'examen des propositions de mesures de suppression, de réduction ou de compensation des impacts négatifs et de bonification des impacts positifs proposées par les consultants commis à la préparation de l'EIES et du PAR. Les conseils du Panel se focaliseront notamment mais ne se limiteront pas aux domaines suivants: gestion financière des compensations aux personnes situées dans la zone du projet.

3. Organisation et composition du Panel Environnemental et Social.

Le Panel Environnemental et Social sera composé de deux spécialistes ayant une expérience internationale reconnue en matière d’évaluations environnementales et sociales. Il sera chargé de donner des avis et recommandations sur tous les aspects du projet liés à l’environnement aussi bien en amont qu’en aval et à la réinstallation des populations affectées.

Le Panel sera constitué d’une équipe indépendante interdisciplinaire de deux experts ayant des compétences complémentaires dans les domaines ciaprès : i. un spécialiste environnementaliste (ergonomiste, forestier) ayant un diplôme BAC+5, et une expérience professionnelle confirmée dans la conception, l’organisation et le suivi d’enquêtes socio-économique, et une expérience spécifique d’au moins quinze années reconnue en matière d’évaluation environnementale et sociale.

L’expert devra également posséder d’une bonne maîtrise des exigences opérationnelles et

procédurales du Burundi et de la Banque mondiale en matière d’études d’Impact environnemental et social. En outre, il devra impérativement avoir dirigé au moins trois (3) missions d’élaboration d’études d’Impact environnemental et social dans un environnement comparable à celui de Jiji et Mulembwe. ii. un spécialiste en sciences sociales (sociologue, anthropologue, socio-économiste) ayant un diplôme BAC+5, et une expérience professionnelle confirmée d’au moins quinze années en matière de conception, organisation et le suivi d’enquêtes socio-économique.

L’expert devra également posséder d’une bonne maîtrise des exigences opérationnelles et procédurales du Burundi et de la Banque mondiale en matière d’études d’Impact environnemental et social. En outre, il devra impérativement avoir dirigé au moins trois (3) missions d’élaboration des PAR dans un environnement social comparable à celui de Jiji et Mulembwe. Il s’intéressera à la réinstallation et aux problèmes des populations affectées aussi bien en amont qu’en aval ; En concertation avec le Projet, les membres du Panel désigneront parmi eux un Coordinateur après avis de la Banque Mondiale dont la fonction prendra fin à l’achèvement de la mission du Panel. Il sera chargé de la coordination des activités du groupe, des relations avec la REGIDESO. Le chef du Panel aura les prérogatives de solliciter l’intervention des experts à court terme pour des missions spécifiques, sous réserve de l'accord de la Coordination du projet. Il se portera garant de la cohésion et de la cohérence des différents avis et rapports émis par les experts du groupe.

Il est entendu que la critique ou la remise en cause d’une option, une solution, une orientation envisagée par la Maîtrise d’œuvre ou d’Ouvrage s’inscrira dans une approche constructive. Cette critique fera l’objet d’un argumentaire, éventuellement d’un benchmark et surtout de propositions d’adaptation, avec mise en évidence de leur adéquation au projet et à son contexte.

En cas de nécessité, et sur des questions particulières, la REGIDESO et ses partenaires (Banque Mondiale, BEI et BAD notamment) peuvent requérir l’avis d’un expert avec copie aux autres membres du Panel.

Le Panel Environnemental et Social effectuera des visites sur le terrain selon un calendrier qui sera fixé en accord avec la REGIDESO. Sur la base de la documentation disponible, des échanges avec les parties prenantes et des visites de terrain, le Panel Environnemental et Social fournira à la REGIDESO des avis et recommandations objectifs.

Le Panel s’abstiendra de divulguer les documents confi-

dentiels qui lui auront été communiqués par la REGIDESO ou tout autre organisme ou administration qui sera sollicité dans le cadre du projet.

4. La durée probable de la mission sera étendue sur une période de six (6) années, avec des missions ponctuelles totalisant 250 jours.

5. La REGIDESO, à travers son Projet de développement des Aménagements Hydroélectriques de JIJI et MULEMBWE (PDAJIMU), invite les consultants disposant de l’expérience requise à présenter leur candidature pour la fourniture des prestations décrites ci-dessus.

Les Candidats intéressés doivent produire les informations sur leur capacité et leur expérience démontrant qu’ils sont qualifiés pour les prestations demandées (documentation, référence de prestations similaires, expérience dans les missions comparables, disponibilité du personnel qualifié etc.)

La langue de travail est le français.

Peuvent être candidats les Consultants de pays répondant aux critères de provenance définis dans les règles de procédure de la Banque Mondiale pour l’utilisation des Consultants.

6. Les Consultants individuels intéressées peuvent obtenir des informations supplémentaires à l’adresse mentionnée ci-dessous aux heures d’ouverture de bureaux : de 7h30 à 12h 00 et de 14 h30 à 17h30 (heure locale).

7. Les manifestations d’intérêt doivent être déposées à l’adresse mentionnée cidessous au plus tard le …28…/08/ 2013 à 10 heures précises, heure locale et porter expressément la mention : «MANIFESTATION D’INTERET POUR LE RECRUTEMENT D’UN PANEL D’EXPERTS ENVIRONNEMENTAL ET SOCIAL ».

A l’attention de : Monsieur le Directeur Général de la REGIDESO Projet de développement des A m é n a g e m e n t s Hydroélectriques de JIJI et MULEMBWE (PDAJIMU), Avenue des travailleurs n°08 B.P. 660 BUJUMBURA / BURUNDI Tél : + 257 22 27 3246 / + 257 22 27 3247, + 257 22 27 3249 Fax : + 257 22 22 65 63 Pour toute demande d’information, s’adresser à : E-mail :banobeka@yahoo.fr et emmanuel_barinzigo@yahoo.c om LE DIRECTEUR GENERAL DE LA REGIDESO Libérat MFUMUKEKO

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WORKS

THE GENERAL PROCUREMENT NOTICE (GPN) FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 2013/2014 1. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has set aside funds for the operations of the Ministry of Works during the financial year 2013/2014, towards the costs of Procurement of Goods, Works, NonConsultancy and Consultancy services.

2. The Ministry of Works is now issuing the General Procurement Notice (GPN) in accordance with requirement of Public Procurement Act No. 21 of 2004 and its Regulations of 2005 for the purpose of informing Bidders, Suppliers, Contractors, Non–Consultancy service providers, Consultancy Service providers and the General Public on tender opportunities during the financial year 2013/2014 as indicated in the Table below.

3. Bidders, Suppliers, Contractors, Consultancy service providers and non-consultancy service providers may obtain further information from the Secretary of the Tender Board Ministry of Works P. O. Box 9423, Holland House, 1st rd Floor, room No.102, Samora Avenue-Dar es Salaam.

4. Further to this Publication of this General Procurement Notice (GPN), sub sequent announcements of Specific Procurement Notice (SPN) Tenders will be advertised in the Local and International Newspapers.

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For more information and enquiries please don’t hesitate to write to the below address:Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, P.O.Box 9423, DAR ES SALAAM.

RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AGENCY Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development P.O BOX 7317, KAMPALA

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is the Secretariat of the Rural Electrification Board (REB) as established by Statutory Instrument 2001 No. 75. The REB’s main function is to oversee the management of the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) and facilitate the development and implementation of rural electrification projects under several sources of funding (i.e. Government of Uganda, World Bank under Energy for Rural Transformation, (ERT) project, SIDA, JICA, etc.,) In order to fulfill the above mandate, REA now invites applications for the following positions: A. GRADUATE TRAINEE ENGINEERS (6 VACANCIES) Purpose of the position To support the Senior Engineers in the planning, development and construction supervision of projects in the Departments responsible for Investment Planning and Promotion, and Project Development and Management.

Key Result Areas 1. To participate in planning and development of projects 2. To supervise project implementation.

Key Responsibilities • Planning of projects and in particular be involved in the following activities;- Appraising community projects - Review of feasibility studies - Review of engineering designs, Environmental Impact Assessment reports & Resettlement Action Plans - Preparation of Bills of Quantities • -

Monitor progress of projects and in particular be involved in the following activities; Attend Site Inspections and meetings.

Participating in management of rural electrification construction works Participating in Commissioning and energizing of the power networks Preparation of project progress reports and taking minutes in site meetings

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Participating in Defects monitoring inspections for projects Liaise with District leaders and Local leaders for smooth implementation of projects Review and approval of design drawings Monitoring environmental issues during construction and ensure compliance with safeguard requirements Any other duties specified by the Head of Department.

Person Specifications: - A good Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from a recognized University with a bias in heavy current.

- Well developed interpersonal, communication and public relations skills.

- Not more than 28 years of age B PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OFFICER (1 VACANCY) Main purpose Reporting directly to the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit, he/she will coordinate, monitor and provide technical support in the implementation of procurement and disposal activities in accordance with existing procurement procedures and laws, to ensure value for money.

Key Responsibilities 1. Planning procurement and disposal activities 2. Handling all micro procurements 3. Advising user departments on individual procurement and disposal methods 4. Support the timely entry of data into the Procurement Performance Measurement System (PPMS) 5. Support the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit in monitoring contract management by user departments 6. Participate in development and preparation of Terms of Reference, Technical Specifications and bidding documents for goods, services and works 7. Participate in evaluation of bids 8. Ensure proper maintenance of procurement and disposal records 9. Preparation of reports as may be required 10. Support the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit to prepare

for and coordinate procurement audit activities 11. Prepare, administer and issue approved contracts 12. Liaise with suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of goods and services 13. Supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate performance of subordinate staff 14. Support any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, by the Supervisor Person Specifications: 1. An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management) obtained from a recognised awarding institution; 2. Full professional qualification in Procurement/Purchasing & Supply Chain Management (CIPS) 3. At least 3 (Three) Years’ work experience in a busy public sector entity handling procurement of goods, works and services 4. Must have a sound knowledge of computer applications (Excel/Word) and PPMS 5. Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (2003), Regulations and Guidelines 6. High level of integrity and interpersonal skills 7. Ability to work with teams at all levels 8. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines ASSISTANT PROCUREMENT & DISPOSAL OFFICER (2 VACANCIES) Main Purpose Reporting directly to the Head Procurement and Disposal Unit, he/she will carry out routine procurement and disposal activities and implement assignments in accordance with existing procurement procedures and laws.

5. Receive and register bids 6. Verify procurement and disposal documentation/records for completeness and correctness 7. Maintain and update the Contract Register/ Procurement & Disposal Records 8. Facilitate publication and display of procurement notices 9. Register all incoming and outgoing documents in the tracking book 10. Process Purchase Orders as assigned 11. Support any other procurement and disposal responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time, by the Supervisor Person Specifications: 1. An Honors Bachelors Degree in Procurement (or Purchasing and Supply Chain Management) obtained from a recognised awarding institution; 2. At least 1 (One) Year work experience in a busy public sector entity handling procurement of goods, works and services 3. Must have a sound knowledge of computer applications (Excel/Word) and PPMS 4. Must be conversant with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (2003), Regulations and Guidelines 5. High level of integrity and interpersonal skills 6. Ability to work with teams at all levels 7. Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

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Key Responsibilities 1. Liaise with end users and prepare the Agency’s draft Annual Procurement & Disposal Plan 2. To guide suppliers on procurement procedures 3. Support the timely entry of data into the Procurement Performance Measurement System (PPMS) 4. To prepare and compile draft tender documents

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: Interested Ugandans, who meet the above requirements, should submit applications which should be received by 23rd August 2013.

The applications, which should include; forwarding letter, detailed CV, names and addresses of three referees and copies of relevant certificates and testimonials, should be addressed and delivered to: The Executive Director Rural Electrification Agency 2nd Floor, House of Hope Plot 10 Windsor Loop, Kololo P.O Box 7317, Kampala Uganda.

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BUSINESS DIGEST

School drop-out excels at footwear

BY ERIOSI NANTABA KAMPALA, UGANDA-A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. For John Kacope a former shoe street vendor, the phrase has meant plenty.

The Kacope Primary School P-7 drop out said climbing a ladder of success takes patience and courage to raise a whopping capital of Ushs 30 million from a mere Ush 30,000 in a period of three years.

“I used to hawk used shoes but was exposed to the world of innovation and hard work after robbing me off the little capital I had. I had no option left until I reached out to a one Mubiru who offered me space to clean and repair people’s shoes in 2006,” Kacope explained.

According to Kacope, through hard work and toiling for extra hours, Mubiru managed to pay him off Ushs 30,000 at the end of every month from where he worked for a year and managed to save. Over a year, he managed to save Ushs 30,000 which he used to establish a personal business dealing in the repair of old shoes.

“I utilized the savings to purchase a few materials and rent space of Ushs 5,000. With the grace of God, the little capital more than doubled to enable me expand the business,” he said.

While on his way to and from home, Kacope would meet a gentleman who used to make new shoes but was surprised to know that the man was hesitant about training him. With the zeal to know, he managed to master the simple art through observation which forced him to raise money and purchase personal equipment.

Turning point “I struggled to raise Ushs 250,000 which I distributed into purchasing a show swing machine and lust (used to measure shoe sizes). I used to knowledge of repairing shoes to start making new shoes since I had the leather,” he said.

Kacope did not turn back since then as he was later linked up to a one Kakongo who had trained in making

new shoes and within a period of one year, he had become an expert in making shoes. He started with making 10 pairs of shoes per week since he had not mastered the speed and was limited by materials.

In a bid to attract customers, Kacope said he drove his business from quality assurance and durability that expanded the client base and increased sales as well as profits. He has since named the business Quality Shoe makers.

From a small capital stock, Kacope currently makes up to 200 pairs of shoes and employs six permanent workers who he says earn a decent living.

Process of making shoes With all equipment and materials in place such as leather, shoe soles, white gum, threads and tuff bond among others, Kacope and his employees embark on Clicking which is the first process in the making of a pair of shoes.

“The leather is carefully selected and the "clicker" will proceed to cut the shape of the upper, by hand, from the high quality hides.

This is done in a very careful manner because any flaws in the leather must be worked around, and as leather is very expensive any waste must also be kept to a minimum,” he said.

“The leather is then skived after which it is sorted. It is then bottom filled with gum to add the sole and later decorations added to create fine product,” Kacope said.

The company largely makes shoes for school going children since they have a high demand especially in the back to school season.

Achievements With such a business that has grown and lived to celebrate its seventh birthday, Kacope has managed to cater for his family needs, timely pay his employees and pay tuition for his two siblings at the University without compromising any of them.

“A person who started with as little as Ushs 30,000 has built a decent house, purchased a car to ease business and is in the final stages of opening up a

The leather beaded sandles that are made locally. training institution in making leather products,” he said adding that the business has also enabled him establish an events management firm, large scale agricultural farm and has intentions of establishing a factory and several out lets to compete with major players in the market.

Challenges The greatest challenge according to Kacope is the high power tariffs and the taxes that are imposed on materials and equipment imported from Kenya and China.

“We import 80% of the machinery and raw materials and yet the capital is still limited. With such a structure, the process is largely manual and takes a longer time that it would if all materials were in place,” says Kacope.

Other products made and

pricing Kacope makes a variety of products from leather including shoes, wallets, school bags, hats, belts and key holders as well as sat covers for cars and motor cycles.

The pricing depends on the type of product and the size as shoes for young children cost Ushs 40,000 while those for women and men cost Ushs 20,000 and 70,000 respectively.

With Ushs 50,000, one can part with a wallet, key holder, belt and a hat.

Future prospects With the current monthly pay of Ushs 2 million from the shoe business, Kacope plans to increase production capacity from the current 200 pairs to a higher level to accommodate the increasing demand from individual buyers, NGO’s and schools.

“We shall also increase student enrollment to bridge the gap in job creation. We also intend to

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“I utilized the savings to purchase a few materials and rent space of Ushs 5,000. With the grace of God, the little capital more than doubled to enable me expand the business,” he said.

open up distribution outlets in different parts of the country to match demand with supply,” Kacope said.

Kacope’s greatest inspiration is derived from the success of many business men locally and internationally who instigate him to work harder and earn from his sweat.

“Many people relate shoe making to failures in life forgetting that most people wear shoes daily. There are many people out there who started with little but have lived to multiply and become wealthy men that we enjoy talking about,” he said.

He advises young people to avoid shunning jobs because there is not poor job provided you clean and make it better to attract the intended clients.

Nokia has announced the first round of auditions in Uganda for the upcoming "Don't Break the Beat" competition. The campaign, linked to the Nokia Asha range of mobile phones, centers on an East African wide search to find the definitive rapper amongst the youth.

"The youth in East Africa are all about self-expression and music is an important part of our culture," said Angela Githuthu, Marketing Activation Manager for Nokia East Africa. "The Nokia Asha is set to get to the market through the Don't Break the Beat campaign which marries the youth's desire for individuality expressed through music, and the wish to have phones that are socially connected."

The kampala auditions held at Sheraton hotel follows auditions already underway in Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya.

Successful contestants from the auditions go on to battle it out at club nights and national finals, competing with rappers from across Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania for the coveted East Africa title, and a Kshs 250,000 (in prize money, as well as a brand New Nokia Asha mobile phone.

"The judges assess the best talent East Africa has to offer as their votes carry 70% weight in the final judging. "The other 30% will be consumer driven, with voting open at each round on the You Tube channel so everyone gets the opportunity to support their favourite," added Githuthu.

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DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA - Lack of education is a major reason most Tanzanian artists have not succeeded in the business.

Prof. Elias Jengo from Dar es Salaam university Department of Fine and Performing Arts said lack of technical knowledge was a major factor.

"Most of local artists are standard seven and some of them have not gone to school at all, and therefore lack creativity," said Jengo.

He said young artists are only benefited from the industry through live performances but they fail to penetrate another market off the stage.

Jengo said most artists don't last long because they fail to offer new skills to their fans. He blames this on lack of education.

"Due to lack of education the young artists tend to squander the money.

They end up buying expensive cars instead of investing the money to buy musical instruments," he added.

A bongo flavor, artist Johnson Sululu said they do not benefit from music because the government does not want to recognize the industry as a profession.

Sululu popularly called Jors Bless said this is why they rely on promoters who pay them per concert.

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TOURISM THROUGH THE LENSE

Mr. Phillip Akorongimoe, a Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide feels water in the Hot Springs of the Kanangorok which means “the place of black stones”. This is the only hop spring in Kidepo Valley National Park and the only in Karamoja region, north east of Uganda. It’s one of the attractions one can easily see in Kidepo Valley National Park.

A group of Journalists stand on top of a hill in Kidepo Valley National Park. They had visited the park to assess its tourism potential as it marked 50 years of existence.

Zebras are also a common feature in Kidepo. Tourists can easily view them all round the park.

Members of the IK community on the outskirts of Kidepo Valley National Park perform a dance. It is one of Uganda’s most reclusive tribes still living in a very traditional manner in relative seclusion high atop of Murungole Mountain.

A rainbow rises over the Kidepo Valley National Park. These are all features that light up the scenery of Kidepo Valley Park.

Buffaloes are the largest concentrated mammals in Kidepo Valley National Park grazing. These are all attractions one can easily see in the park. All Photos: Paul Tentena.

A Uganda Wildlife Authority Pick-up crosses the seasonal river Kidepo. Its sand is magnificent scenery for local and foreign tourists.

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA

The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP) The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (EAAPP) participated in the Nanenane agricultural shows in Dodoma to showcase their agricultural productivities on Rice, Dairy, Wheat and Cassava in their respective countries of Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda where these projects are being implemented. EABW Kenan Kalagho caught up with Dr Hussein Mansoor the Assistant Director Crop Research, at the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives to explain more about the project. Here are excerpts:Qn: Why was The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (EAAPP) launched?

Ans: The Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP) is a regionally implemented endeavor that focuses on reducing poverty and improving food security and income in the region. This program emphasize on collaboration with other partner states where these projects are being implemented.

Qn: Where are these projects carried out in the region?

Ans: These Projects are being carried out in four countries of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

Tanzania is the Regional Rice Centre of Excellence (RRCoE), Kenya is a Regional Dairy Center of Excellence (RDCoE), and Uganda is a Regional Cassava Center of Excellence (RCCoE) and Ethiopia,

the Regional Wheat Centre of Excellence (RWCoE).

Qn: What does the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program Center on?

Ans: This program is not only based on Researching on new varieties of crops which are both high yielding and disease resistance or drought tolerant, but also disseminate the agricultural technologies to the end users by making sure that farmers adopts new seed developments and also get training on best farming practice to ensure quality seeds are easily accessed by farmers Qn: Who funds this project?

Ans: This is a five year Project being funded by the

World Bank boost on EAAPP will help increase produce

BY KENAN KALAGHO DODOMA, TANZANIA-The East African Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP) that received a $120 mln support from the World Bank has helped in boosting agricultural produce in the East African region thereby increasing farmers’ economy as well.

Dr. Hussein Mansoor, the Assistance Director Crop Research at the Ministry of Agriculture Food and Security says the EAAPP aims at addressing the scarcity of food in the region and building the capacity of researchers and farmers as well.

He said four countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda are implementing these projects and are centers of excellence for Dairy, Rice, Wheat and Cassava respectively.

These regions were identified as appropriate host for the centers of excellence of the respective crops due to their relative advantage and progress attained on a specific crop over others.

The EAAPP were in Dodoma to showcase their agricultural activities in the region and exchange the knowledge as well as technology in agricultural related projects.

“Tanzania is well advanced on Rice cultivation, where as Kenya has a relative comparative advan-

tage in the dairy sector than other countries, the same applies to Uganda on Cassava and Ethiopia on Wheat; Dr Mansoor said adding this made the respective countries to be the centers of the said crops.

He said specialization of countries in these crops needed collaboration with others in order to advance both production and improve farmers’ economy in the region as well.

On her part Ms Beatrice Nyakira, at the Regional Dairy Centre of Excellence (RDCoE), being operated at the Kenya Agriculture Research Institute, (KARI), Naivasha says a lot has been done in advancing a productive agriculture as far as dairy is concerned in their country.

Ms Nyakira says Kenya has advantage in the dairy industry in the region in terms of superior genetics, feeding technologies, animal health technologies and organization of farmer producer units along the lines of the successful co-operative movements.

She says the RDCoE in Kenya will assist other countries in the region in the development of a robust dairy sector based on the smallholder model.

According to her the RDCoE e have build the capacity in training 17 PhD students as well as offering 29 scholarships for Masters programs which are ongoing adding that around 400 staffs also have received training in agriculture related courses.

“We have managed to improve infrastructure by modernizing laboratories, offices, staff quarters, and procure modern office equipment as well as building local area network” Ms Nyakira said She said that there has also there has also been regional projects on animal health, value chain addition on milk products as well as developing 137 daily ranches.

Besides these developments Ms Nyakira adds that they have been able to develop wheat thrasher, animal feed compacter, residue compacted developments that helps to create awareness for business opportunities to farmers.

She says information has been able to reach the majority of the farmers regarding their projects through radio programs and around seven thousand farmers were reached for a period of seven months of the radio program introduction.

She noted that there has also been exchange of tours amongst farmers at the country level as well as regional level that has helped farmers to easily adopt the breeding technologies as well as feeding programs being developed at the RDCoE in Kenya She also pointed out that so far their regional center in Kenya has shared six varieties of dairy breeds with Uganda and that there has been demand for dairy germ plasm in the region.

World Bank. Each country received some $30million for the implementation of the project, but we also do have governments supporting these projects in their respective countries of Kenya, Tanzania Ethiopia and Uganda where the projects of Dairy, Rice, Wheat and Cassava respectively are being carried out.

Qns: What have you been able to accomplish since the inception of the Project?

Ans: The project is two and a half years old since its inception in 2010 and we have achieved a lot within the period. We have managed to build capacity on the centers of development projects by training students at both PhD and Masters Level in Agriculture Science.

We have also managed to build infrastructure and procurement of both office tools like computers and vehicles to facilitate the project and make sure that more farmers are accessed.

Qns: How do you collaborate with farmers in the region?

Ans: We collaborate with farmers through training them on the best agricultural practice through the use of modern high yielding varieties, drought tolerant but also disease resistance varieties. We also make sure that we collaborate and share technology and experiences in all the centers’ of excellence in the respective countries of Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia to make sure that farmer in the region can benefit from these centers.

Farmers in the regional to benefits from EAAPP

BY KENAN KALAGHO

DODOMA, TANZANIAFarmers in the region have hailed the inception of the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (EAAPP) saying it has helped to increase their produce, improve the quality of their produce as well as increasing their income.

Ms Josta Dominic, the Finance Officer at Profate Investment Ltd says that she has been able to increase sales from profate milk products from their previous 300 litres a day to around 12000 litres as a result of the training their company got from the Regional Dairy Centre of Excellence (RDCoE) at Naivasha in Kenya Ms Dominic says their company was invited to participate on an exchange tour at the Regional Dairy Center of Excellence (RDCoE) in Kenya to obtain training on skills of running dairy farmers’ cooperative societies, processing, packaging as well as marketing milk and dairy products.

She says that the packaging training her company obtained at the RDCoE in Kenya has led to an increase in sales, and income thereby creating demand for their products.

“We currently sell our profate milk products to more than 25 supermarkets in Dar es Salaam as compared to previous where we could only sell our products in small shops due to poor packaging” She says with the help of Small Industry Development Organization (SIDO) in Tanzania her company has managed to produce a good packaging material that has been able to sell and create the demand for her milk profate products.

Ms Dominic says that they are now selling their milk in well packed half liter and one liter plastic bottles of profate milk products in Dar es Salaam.

On her part Ms Nora Ebukalin a cassava farmer under the RCCoE in Uganda says the project has enabled her increase cassava produce over the years and this has created the demand for her cassava produce.

“I can now make cassava flour, that allows people to get Ugali out of it, and highly quality flour used for donates and cakes, adding that farmers will only reach the market place faster if the products are processed and packaged well”.

She says other products that have been made from cassava include crisps, Gari products, cassava starch, as well as animal feed products for rabbits.

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EASTERN AFRICA AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAMME What is Eastern Africa Productivity Programme (EAAPP)?

The EAAPP) is a regionally implemented endeavor that focuses on reducing poverty and improving food security and income in the region. The Programme strives to attain its goal through establishing Regional Centers of Excellence (RCoEs) in Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Kenya which are hosting research and development activities for four priority commodities: rice, cassava, wheat and dairy.

Objectives of the Programme The Program development objectives includes i)to enhance regional specialization in agricultural research; ii) to enhance collaboration in agriculture training and technology dissemination; and iii) to facilitate increased transfer of agricultural technology, information and knowledge across national boundaries.

How will these objectives be achieved?

These objectives will be achieved by upgrading the respective national commodity agricultural research programs into RCoEs; supporting regional research, training and dissemination activities, regional coordination of these activities; and by supporting increased availability of improved genetic material (seed/planting materials and breeds). The Program will also harmonize regional policies and regional monitoring and evaluation systems.

With the establishment of Regional Centers of Excellence that will become distinguished leading institutions with enhanced capacities for technology generation, dissemination and training for the commodities lead. The centres will also spearhead regional initiatives to attain an improved research capacity (human and physical) whose outputs will cross-over to other countries and have quality research facilities and infrastructure, fostering partnerships, and facilitate the processes of institutional learning and change that underpin a dynamic technology innovation system.

Brief introduction of the Four regional Centers of Excellence 1.REGIONAL RICE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (RRCoE)-TANZANIA The RRCoE was established in March, 2010 and is under the Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives (MAFC). It is being coordinated from the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI), KATRIN-Ifakara. In order to attain the project development objectives, the RRCoE is implemented through four components namely; strengthening the Centre in terms of improving the infrastructure, equipment and human capacity building. Capacity building is achieved through long and short term training. The second component is technology generation, training and dissemination whereas the third component is access to improved seeds/breeds and planting materials. The fourth one is coordination and management.

Strengthening Regional Rice Centre of Excellence In Tanzania, the Eastern Agricultural Productivity Programme (EAAPP) under which the RRCoE is operating was launched in March 2010. Since then the RRCoE is striving to facelift the Agricultural Research Institute (ARI) KATRIN by rehabilitating research infrastructure and facilities including residential houses (29); offices- including tutor’s staff office (5); laboratories (4), cold room (1), a research irrigated fields (20ha) and domestic water supply system (1). The procured facilities include vehicles (6); tractor (1) with implements; computers (15); printers (10) and scanners (5) to ensure that the RRCoE is able to deliver to the Program development objectives. Procurement of more vehicles, processing plant, motorcycles and a combine harvest to strengthen the Centre is underway. The RRCoE is developing its human resource capacity to attain various specializations for carrying out regional research, training and technology dissemination activities. For example as of June 2013, a total of 17 researchers are undertaking long term PhD and MSc training programmes both in-country and overseas universities. Likewise, a total of 223 researchers, technicians and support staff have attended various short courses within and outside the country.

Technology Generation, Training and Dissemination There are nine (9) regional projects that are under implementation across the region. These regional projects address production, postharvest processing and marketing along the value chain.

These have been the result of calls for project proposal development that try to propose solutions to address challenges facing rice industry. In addition, there are 67 available inventories of technologies for rice ready for dissemination to bring about spillover effect to other EAAPP participating countries. As a matter of sharing materials for the benefit of other countries, Tanzania through RRCoE has shared three commercial rice varieties (TXD306 or SARO5; Komboka, Tai and Ziada) through inter-country agreements and are now being evaluated for release and adoption in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. As of now, TXD306 and Komboka have been released in Kenya. Similar arrangements are awaited from other EAAPP participating countries.

Under training and dissemination a number of documents to assist in technology dissemination have been prepared. These include

technology inventories for rice, cassava and wheat; training manuals for rice, cassava and wheat. Other documents include technology up-scaling strategy and communication strategy. Other activities performed include formation of rice stakeholder platform; preparation and airing of various TV and radio programs as well as holding a farmers’ field day at Ntatwali in Bunda district that attracted 244 people. The 290 farmers and extension staff also have attended various short courses on rice within and outside the country.

Commodities including wheat, cassava and dairy are also exchanging germplasm materials and other related technologies with other EAAPP participating countries for improving productivity along the commodities value chain.

Improved seeds/planting materials and breeds Seed/planting materials and breeds are important for increased productivity. However production of these commodities is hampered by a number of factors associated with using germplasm with inferior genetic base and poor husbandry practices. Training to farmers on crop husbandry alone will not impart any significant importance to crop production if they continue using inferior rice germpasm. Where both efforts have been combined has demonstrated enhanced productivity, thereby prompting ASA to produce more rice seeds. Following training sessions on improved rice husbandry practices, the demand for improved germplasm has increased thus prompting the Agricultural Seed Agency (ASA) to produce more improved seed materials.

As of June 2013 ASA has produced, a total of 6.9 tons of rice breeder and pre-basic seed were produced and made available for multiplication of basic seed. The Institute further multiplied 290 tons per hectares of basic seed for multiplication of certified seed.

Technology use was promoted in partnership with other actors along the value chain. These private actors include seed companies, processors, mass media companies (such as mobile phone companies) and input suppliers. Most importantly, the project emphasized use of demonstration plots whereby a total of 132 demos and 111 FFS were established and reached 1200 stakeholders in the intervention regions.

Regional Success Stories The EAAPP shared success stories is from Nyatwali, Bunda where farmers whose households were prone to hunger left fishing to rice farming. From the grains accrued from rice production under System of Rice Intensification (SRI), they have increased food security, increased income to enable building modern houses, send children to good schools and even paid for dowry. The second testimony on success stories is for the dairy farmers from the Profate Company who went to Kenya for training and was able to copy the bottling containers as they had problems of bottling their milk and milk products. After getting expertise of the bottling, the company had to request the in-country industries to fabricate bottles for milk and milk products. They have invaded the markets in whole of Dar es Salaam and the company is doing very fine. The other group of dairy farmers also visited Kenya who is developing the utilization of crop residues for dry season feeding. One farmer took dimensions of pulverized equipment from Kenya and in collaboration with SIDO new machine has been developed and installed for pulverizing the crop residues for feeding the animals.

2.REGIONAL DAIRY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (RDCoE)KENYA Background Kenya hosts the Regional Dairy Centre of Excellence (RDCoE) due to its relative comparative advantage in the dairy industry in the region in terms of superior genetics, feeding and animal health technologies, successful co-operative movement and smallholder farmer model. The RDCoE which is coordinated from the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute Naivasha is spearheading dairy development in the four EAAPP countries. The RDCoE’s mandate is to develop, test and disseminate technology, knowledge and information to build a competitive, commercialized and responsive dairy industry in the East Africa region to addresses poverty, unemployment and food insecurity.

Despite the importance of the dairy sector in the Eastern Africa Region, its growth has not been commensurate with the regions’ projections and many challenges continue to limit development.

Common challenges facing countries include; climate change; Low modernization of dairy sector; high cost of inputs; inadequate value addition; poor marketing channels; Policy issues; Low adoption of technologies and innovations among others. EAAPP is addressing these challenges through interventions in Research and Development, capacity building, value addition and marketing, regional trade and common markets.

Achievements of the Regional Dairy Center of Excellence Infrastructural Development: The RDCoE has been modernized with refurbishment of the lab facilities, office complex, farm structures and staff quarters. The Center’s interconnectivity has been improved through installation of the Local Area Network. State of the Art Lab Equipment, farm machinery, field equipment and vehicles have been procured to serve the national and regional dairy sector. The Project is constructing a Modern Resource Center to provide information, training and conference facilities and a modern milk processing plant to be used by RDCoE in collaboration with the Dairy Training Institute to roll out regional training programs. The RDCoE is offering specialized services in lab analysis, dairy information and Regional Training Programs covering Dairy Management, Feeding, Hygienic Milk Handling And Processing, Quality Control, Cheese Making, Cream, Butter And Ghee Making, Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Marketing among others

Capacity building: Over 10,500 stakeholders including researchers, extension staff, farmers and other value chain players have been trained on various aspects of the dairy value chain. The RDCoE has hosted five dairy groups on regional exchange tours and trained regional stakeholders on Embryo Transfer, Goat Artificial Insemination and Project Management among others areas. Seventeen (17) and Twenty Nine (29) research and extension staff are currently on PhD and MSc Courses respectively.

Technology Generation: 31 national and 5 regional research projects have been rolled out.

The Regional Projects are addressing Feeds and Feeding Systems, Breed Improvement and Adaptation, Animal Health and Diseases Management, Products Safety and Standards, Value Addition and Marketing of Milk and Products. The project has generated technologies that have potential for being shared in the region including, dairy rations, crop residue feed block, pH based mastitis kit, promising rice and wheat varieties and fabricated labour saving technologies(wheat thresher, rice seed dresser, feed compacter, rice row weeder) among others. Through the project, the Research – Extension, Famer linkages have been strengthened to ensure technology generation is targeted appropriately.

Technology Exchange and Up-scaling: The Project has supported technology dissemination through Radio training Program, Farmers Training, Demonstrations, Field Days, Farmer Exchange Tours, Agribusiness Model Farms, E-Extension, Dairy and Agribusiness Training Manual. Eighteen Kenyan napier grass varieties, tolerant to stunting disease have been shared and screen and six promising varieties released in Uganda.

The RDCoE is promoting productivity improvement through establishment of Feed Business Centres, utilization of value added crop residues, increased production and conservation of high value pasture and fodder. To improve marketing and value addition, fifty dairy groups in the region have been support and strengthened. The project is also supporting Youth Empowerment and Twenty Two (22) Youth Group have been supported to develop business initiatives.

The RDCoE is up scaling production of superior dairy germ plasm for the region and has entered into a Public Private Partnership Program where 2500 heifers will be produced using sexed semen.

The RDCoE is also using Assisted Reproductive Technology for rapid production of high quality dairy heifers and is spearheading the use of Embryo Transfer which has been rolled out in the region. Through the project, 1339 animals have been registered and performance recorded and three hundred and ninety one (391) dairy cattle sold to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. Policy issues relating to exchange and trade of feeds and forages; germplasm exchange (heifers movement), tractability and intellectual property rights is being spearheaded by ASARECA and East Africa Regulatory Committee (EDRAC).

To improve availability of high value Seed/Planting Material, three hundred and eighty nine (389) acres of pasture and fodders have been established, 194,900 canes of Napier Grass produced and 3 tonnes of pasture seed (lupins, Vetch, Oats, Clitoria Ternatea, Leucaena leucocephala, Rhodes Grass ex Tozi, Erasgrostis and Cenchrus).

Further, the RDCoE has supported the up-scaling of rice, wheat and cassava varieties with ten (10) tons of NERICA Rice breeder seed being produced. Improved wheat varieties being promoted include Eagle 10, Robin, Hawk 12, Tai and Rewn. Wheat seed production is being undertaken by Seed Companies and contracted farmer groups where 10 Tonnes of breeder seed and 90 Tonnes of commercial seed have been produced so far.

Regional Success Stories: Through regional exchange tours, Ugandan farmers have been influenced to form marketing organizations for input acquisition and milk marketing. Through a study tour to Kenya, a Tanzanian Private Company has adopted the use of improved yoghurt packaging technology, which has resulted in better market penetration and improved sales. Through the support of the RDCoE, the Eastern Africa Semen and Embryo Transfer Association (EASETA), a Tanzanian EASETA Chapter has been established. An ET Training Manual has been developed jointly by Kenyan and Ugandan Scientists who also obtained skills through joint ET sessions.

3.REGIONAL CASSAVA CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (RCCoE)UGANDA Background In Uganda it leads regional research and development in cassava as a Regional Centre of Excellence but also participates in adaptive research of wheat, rice and dairy whose centers of excellence are in Ethiopia, Tanzania and Kenya respectively.

Cassava is important for food security, animal feed and commercial applications. It is a staple crop for more than 200 million people and the second most important food crop in Africa after maize.

Project Objectives To enhance regional specialization in agricultural research,

To increase regional collaboration in agricultural training and dissemination and; To facilitate increased sharing of agricultural information, knowledge and technologies across national boundaries. Uganda hosts the Cassava Regional Centre of Excellence at National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI), Namulonge.

Key areas of focus: Human Resource Capacity Development: EAAPP has trained 10 PhD and 10 MSc students (on-going) 495 staff, 1000 farmers and stakeholders have received short term trainings in various identified areas.

Consultants recruited at the Cassava Regional Center of Excellence Infrastructure development: State of the Art Cassava Regional Centre of Excellence blocks in place. Construction to start in October 2013 and expected to be complete by April 2014. Laboratory renovations at NAGRC&DB and NARL are underway.

Cassava Research There are advanced cassava yield trials for NAM 130 a variety that have been shared regionally.

More Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institutes have been brought on board for EAAPP work of research and development Many improved cassava varieties have reached farmer multiplication level Rice Four rice varieties have been released. Two rice varieties are TXD 306 and TXD 307 from Tanzania.

Released four new upland rice varieties through the Variety Release Committee (VRC) for farmer access Value Addition Level of stakeholder satisfaction with VAC technologies had risen from 30% at baseline to 70%. (iv) Dairy Research, Animal breeding and Policy (NaLIRRI, NAGRC and MAAIF-DAPM).

Nine (9) moderately resistant clones (105, 112, 16702, 16789, 16805, Kakamega1, Kakamega 2, Kakamega3 and Kakamega97 identified. 900 cuttings of Kakamega 1, 112 & 16789 have been shared with Rwanda and Burundi for further distribution. Feed rations/forages (Maize stover-Calcium bentonite) & Brachiaria Hybrid cv. Mulato evaluated. Milk yield increased by 20% 12,000 doses delivered to 36 Artificial Insemination sub centres and 7,904 litres of Liquid Nitrogen distributed under NAGRC&DB. Over 120 doses have also been sold to DRC and TZ Draft breeding guidelines have been developed for consultative meetings with stakeholders NAGRC&DB has imported breeding stock under EAAPP. Procurement (equipment and machinery) under NAGRC&DB complete. Short and long term training under EAAPP-dairy is on going. (v) Wheat research Over 300kg of UW 400 wheat have been bulked Four varieties of wheat to be imported from Kenya for trials and multiplication Received wheat accessories from Wheat RcoE Ethiopia for breeding purposes. (vi) NAADS (T&D) There are established Research-extension-farmer-linkages.

Over 10000 farmer groups have been identified for seed multiplication and trained.

Cassava multi-stakeholder platforms have been formed.

925 acres of improved cassava varieties had been multiplied by farmers There has been scaling up of improved agricultural technologies in the region.

The ZARDIs and the commodity Multi Stakeholder Innovation Platforms (MSIPs) have been established at the ZARDIs and are proving to be vital for demand articulation and value chain development.

The Zonal arrangements and the interface between NARO-NAADS at the zones as a springboard for research-extension and farmer linkage have been established. (vi) National Seed Certification Services under MAAIF There are three (3) consultancies on seed policy, food safety and seed specialist under EAAPP MAAIF. Quality seed manual was reviewed and sent to International Seed Testing Association Improved Availability of Seeds and Breeds, whereby a cumulative total of 6,428 bags of foundation cassava elite varieties were planted on 925 acres and during the period under review 2,082 bags were distributed to organized farmer groups and planted on 348 acres. 300kg of elite variety UW400 wheat seed was multiplied in Bukwo and Buginyanya. The release of 4 varieties of rice, 961 inseminations on National Animal Genetic Resources Centre & Data Bank (NAGRC&DB) farms, production of 8,967 doses of semen and 12,000 doses of imported semen distributed to farmers.

There are bulked cassava, rice and pasture grass varieties. Over 900 acres of elite cassava materials have been bulked. The efforts and performance of the Value Addition Technology Incubation Center (VAC) in the cassava value chain analysis, business incubation, value addition and efforts to link farmers to potential markets.

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OFTANZANIA NATIONAL BUREAU OF STATISTICS The National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) is one of the Government Agencies launched on 26th March 1999.It was formed from the following the transformation of the former Government Statistical Services, giving increased value for money for the benefit of the Government and Taxpayers. It carries out its activities in a business like manner, using commercial and business planning techniques and is customer focused.

NBS Vision; “To be a preferred one-stop centre for official statistics and statistical services in Tanzania”.

NBS Mission; “To produce quality official statistics and services that meet needs of national and international stakeholders for evidence-based planning and decision making.”

Mandate To carry out statistical activities in Tanzania Mainland as given by the statistical legislation – The Statistics Act 2002.The act stipulates the NBS roles as follows: • To provide Statistics to the Government, business community and general public as well as the International Organizations for use in planning and decision.

• To co-ordinate statistical activities so as to produce statistics that are consistent. However, before performing functions, which extend to Tanzania and Zanzibar, NBS is required to make consultation with the office of the Chief Government Statistician, Zanzibar.

NBS PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FOR AGRICULTURE SECTOR National Sample Censuses of Agriculture 2007/2008 NBS in collaboration with other agriculture sector stakeholders, has designed a number of products and services among others. A National Sample Censuses of Agriculture which is conducted after every five years. The Census is aimed at providing the necessary information for policy formulation and development planning. It also provides data for monitoring the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP) and other agriculture and rural development programmes and to facilitate specific interventions for most agricultural sector development programmes. In 2007/08 the second Agriculture Sample census was conducted, which was the second to be taken after the 2002/03. after the introduction of a programme for a series of agricultural surveys that were planned and the third one will be conducted in 2013/2014.

2007/08 National Sample Census of Agriculture The 2007/08 Agricultural Sample Census was designed to meet the data needs of a wide range of users down to the district level including policy makers at local, regional and national levels, rural development agencies, funding institutions, researchers, NGOs, farmers organizations, and the like. The dataset is both extensive in its sample and detailed in its scope and coverage to meet the user demands. The census collected detailed data on crop production, crop marketing, crop storage, livestock production, fish farming, and poverty indicators.

In addition to this, the census was large in its coverage as it provides data that can be disaggregated at district level and thus allow comparisons with the 2002/03 National Sample Census of Agriculture. The census covered smallholders in rural areas only and large scale farms.

The census was carried out in order to: • Identify structural changes in the size of farm household holdings, crop and livestock production, farm inputs and implement use. It also seeks to determine if there are any improvements in rural infrastructure and the level of agricultural household living conditions • Provide benchmark data on productivity, production and agricultural practices in relation to policies and interventions promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and other stakeholders; and; • Establish baseline data for the measurement of the impact of high level objectives of the Agricultural Sector Development Programme (ASDP), National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty and other rural development programmes and projects.

2007/08 Agriculture National |Sample Census Sample Below is The Table of sample size which was used in 2007/08 Agriculture Sample Census

Description Households Villages/Enumeration Areas Districts Regions

Mainland 47,880 3192 133 21

Zanzibar 4,755 317 9 5

Total 52,635 3,509 142 26

LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY RESULTS FOR NATIONAL SAMPLE CENSUS OF AGRICULTURE 2007/08 1.0 Livestock Population and Growth 2007/08 Agriculture National Sample Census results has proved that Livestock sector including poultry plays a significant role in the economy of agricultural households in Tanzania. Livestock Sector generates considerable amount of cash income and determine the household economic and social status in many communities. An estimated 2,329,942 households (About 40% of the agricultural households) kept livestock. The main types and number of livestock and poultry covered in the 2007/08 Agricultural Sample Census are cattle, goats, sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, donkeys, horses and dogs. The reference date for livestock population estimate was as at 1st October, 2008 while other variables collected refer to a period of one year prior to this reference date (1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008).

In the surveyed households, cattle were the most dominant specie followed by goats, sheep and pigs (Chart 2.1). The respective numbers and percentages were 21,280,875 (48%), 15,154,121(35%), 5,715,549(13%), and 1,584,411 (4%) for cattle, goats, sheep and pigs

respectively. About 38% of the households kept goats, 37% kept cattle and those which reared sheep were 14%. Similarly, 11% were found to rear pigs (Chart 2.2).

Below Chart 2.1: Percent of Livestock by Type 2.2: Percent of Households Keeping livestock by Type 1.2 Other Livestock Other livestock include ducks, guinea pigs, turkeys, rabbits and donkeys (Table 2.9). They are less important to the overall contribution to household food security and as such, are kept by a minimal number of households. Proportionally, there were more ducks compared to other types while the number of horses was the least. Donkeys are mainly used as pack animals and are mainly reared in Arusha and Manyara regions. Dogs are mainly important for household security specifically in the livestock keeping community for scaring livestock scavengers.

Table 2.9 Other Livestock Types

Livestock Type Ducks Guinea pigs Turkeys Rabbits Donkeys Horses Dogs

Head Number 1,1575,520 571,739 83,297 135,737 296,660 71 1,004,233

2.0 Chicken Population According to the 2007/08 Census, many households both in the Mainland and Zanzibar, kept chicken especially the indigenous ones or their crosses with either layer or broiler types (hereafter referred to as local). In Tanzania Mainland, a total of 3,703,273 smallholder households out of 3,745,867 households had local chicken. By 1st October, 2008, Tanzania had about 43.7 million chicken of which 41.9 million (96%) were local, 1.3 million (2.7%) were layers and 0.6 million (1.3%) were broilers (Chart 2.18)

Chart 2.1: Percent of Livestock by Type Sheep 13%

Chart 2.2: Percent of Households Keeping livestock by Type

Pigs 4%

Pigs 11%

Sheep 14% Cattle 48% Goats 38%

Cattle 37%

Goats 35% Cattle

Goats

Sheep

Pigs

Cattle

Goats

Sheep

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2.1 Indigenous Chicken Population Most of the chicken kept by smallholder farmers were of indigenous type or their crosses with exotic types. On the Mainland, there were 3,703,273 households keeping 40,963,137 (96%) of the local types. In Zanzibar, 78,422 households kept 932,469 local types representing 86% of the entire chicken population. The growth rate of the indigenous chicken was about 3.56 % per annum for the period between 1995 to 2008 (Chart 2.22).

3.0 Fish Farming From the 2007/08 Agriculture Sample Census very few households practiced Fish farming in the Mainland (0.2 %) and Zanzibar (0.02%).

This is almost the same trend as was observed during the 2002/03 Agricultural Sample Census. The types of fish considered in the survey include; Tilapia, Milk Fish, Prawns and Oyster.

3.1 Fish Production The number of fish stock, farmed by type for the Mainland, includes Tilapia (99.4%). Other species farmed include Milk Fish, Prawns and Crabs whose total number when combined together, amounted to 0.6%. Regions with highest number of households practising fish farming include Ruvuma (37%), Iringa (17%), Mbeya (11%), Tanga (8%), Kilimanjaro (7%) and Tabora (6%). Rukwa, Morogoro, Kigoma, Mtwara, Kagera and Arusha were moderate producers with (3.83%), (2.28%), (1.97%), (1.42%), (1.37%) and (1.13%) of the total households practising fish farming respectively. The remaining regions had insignificant level of fish production (Chart 2.45, Map 3.35). The trend is similar to the 2002/2003 Agricultural Census

4.0 Rural Population Distribution main Household Activity The Main Household Activity is the activity for which most individuals in the rural agricultural community spend most of their time on. About 48.9% of the agricultural population spent most of their time on. Crop

and seaweed farming activity followed by students (34.5 %). The unable to work/ too old/ retired/ sick/disabled category is the third main activity with 10.0%. Fish Farming is the least activity performed by 0.01percent of the agricultural households (Chart 2.9).

Farm type Crop only Livestock only Crop & livestock

1994/95 756 154 129

Production of flowers 0 Total 1,039

4.1 Types of Agricultural Households The Census shows at national level, crop production was the dominant agricultural activity which engaged 3,508,581 households (60.1%), followed by 2,268,255 (38.8%) households engaged in mixed crop and livestock, 57,770 (1%) households engaged in livestock only and only 3,917(0.1%) households were engaged in pastoralism (Chart 2.12). Of the total crop growing households, 3,422,072 (98%) were on the Mainland and 86,509 (2%) were in

Zanzibar.

Across the country, Zanzibar had the highest agricultural households density (50 households per square km) followed by Dar es Salaam (24 households per square km). However, most of these areas are urbanized and hence not typical examples of agricultural households.

The least population density was observed in Lindi (2 households per square km), Ruvuma (3 households per square km), Tabora, Rukwa and Manyara each having 4 households per square kilometer (Map 2.2).

The involment in farming which one would expect the rural population to depend on, has a different picture (Chart 2.10). Only 48% of the rural household population works full-time on farm compared to 2003 with 68% followed by never work on farm (29%), rarely work in farm (19%) and work part time on farm (4%). The Never works on farm category has increased from 3% to 29% showing that the rural popula-

tion has started shifting from agricultural activities to other activities.

4.1 LARGE SCALE FARMS Definition of Large Scale Farm: A large scale farm is an economic unit of agriculture production. It consists of all the livestock kept and all the land used for agricultural production without regard to title. For the purpose of the census, large scale agricultural holdings are restricted to those which meet the following conditions.

• Having operated at least 20 hectares of arable land cultivated for crop/vegetable/fruits/tree crop production during the agricultural year 2007/08 (1st October 2007 to 30 September 2008); and/or • Own or keep at least 50 head of cattle or 100 goats/sheep/pigs or 1000 chickens/ducks/turkey/rabbits/ during the census year as defined above, and/or; • Operates 0.5 ha of intensive greenhouse horticultural production; and/or; • Operate 0.5 ha of fish farming production units Also, so as to be classified as large holder, the following criteria must be met: The greatest part of the produce should go to market; The operation of the farm should be continuous; Should be an application of machinery; and; Should be at least one permanent employee.

4.1.1 Number of large scale farms 4.1.2 Total number of farms and trends During the 2007/08 agricultural census, the number of large scale farms was 1,006. Over two decades, the number of large scale farms has increased from 480 in 1987/88 to 1,212 in 2002/03 and decreased to 1006 in 2007/08 (Table 2.1). The decrease was mainly caused by the decrease in the number of farms cultivating crops only which droped from 756 in 1994/95 to 520 in 2007/08, a decrease of 31%.

The decrease could not off-set a 22.7% increase in the number of farms keeping livestock only from 154 in 1994/95 to 189 in 2007/08, farms keeping both crops and livestock (121%) .

2002/03 710 242 260

2007/08 520 189 286

0 1,212

11 1,006

Table 2.1: Number of large scale farms between 1994 and 2008 Most of the increase was during the period 1994/95 representing an increase of 116%. The percentage decrease in the number of large scale farms over the period (from 1,212 to 1,006 large scale farms) was 17% is more pronounced to other operators (27.4), Private non registered 34.5% and Parastatal organizations 43.2%. On the other hand, private registered operators and government farm operators increased by 2.3% and 6.8% respectively.

However, whilst the largest area of large scale farms was owned by private registered operators (559,158 ha), the second and third largest areas were owned by Government (282,490 ha) and Parastatals (167,803) (Chart 2.1).

The results of this survey revealed that parastatals, despite having the smallest number of operators (25), had the largest area of land per operator (6,712 ha per farm). This is followed by Government with 1,822 ha per farm and private registered farms (1,309 ha per farm).

From 2002/03 to 2007/08, the rate of increase in the number of large scale farms was highest in Kagera region (218%) followed by Dodoma (80%) and Iringa (54%). However, in some regions, the number of large scale farms decreased with the highest rate of decrease found in Shinyanga (- 90%), Kigoma (- 82.5%), Dar es Salaam (- 60%), Kilimanjaro and Morogoro, (each with - 33.6%), (Chart 2.2). However, in terms of total acreage, out of all the regions, the highest (above 100,000 ha) were recorded in Kagera (178,881 ha) followed by Pwani (169,245 ha), Tanga (125,825 ha) and Morogoro (114,875 ha). The lowest acreage was reported in Shinyanga (18 ha), Kigoma (870 ha) and Rukwa (50,500 ha), (Chart 2.2) Country STAT-Web Based Database for Agriculture Statistical Information NBS has developed Web-based information technology systems for food and agriculture statistics at the national and sub national levels in collaboration with World Food Agriculture Organization(FAO). It provides decision-makers access to statistics across thematic areas such as production, prices, trade and consumption. This supports analysis, informed policy-making and monitoring with the goal of eradicating extreme poverty and hunger. Welcome to the CountrySTAT website CountrySTAT is a statistical framework and applied information system for analysis and policy-making designed in order to organize, integrate and disseminate statistical data and metadata on food and agriculture coming from different sources. CountrySTAT is networking with FAOSTAT and other sister information systems like FENIX.CountrySTAT is a statistical framework and applied information system for analysis and policy-making designed in order to organize, integrate and disseminate statistical data and metadata on food and agriculture coming from different sources Technical |Group in the country are Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prime Minister’s Office-Regional Administration and Local Government, Office of Chief Government Statistician and National Bureau of Statistics.

Visit www.countrystat.org/tza NBS other Available Reliable source of Agriculture Statistical Information NBS Website GIS Geographical Information System The NBS uses Geographical Information System (GIS) technologies through which Agriculture statistics are analyzed and disseminated within the spatial context. Moreover, GIS provides an excellent base from which Agriculture National Sample Census activities are planned, implemented and managed. NBS use the facility to provide services to the MDAs, International Organizations as well as Business Community and research institutions in order to generate more revenue.

Tanzania National Data Archive (TNADA) Tanzania National Data Archive (TNADA) is a web-based cataloguing system that serves as a portal for researchers to browse, search, compare, apply for access and download relevant census including National Sample Census of Agriculture information through www.nbs.go.tz/nada3. It provides a powerful instrument that facilitates the process of releasing study metadata and micro data to the user community.

Information, Clarification contact address The Director General, P.O Box 796, Dar es Salaam. Kivukoni Front., Telephone +255 22 2122722, +255 22 2122723, +255 22 2122724, Fax +255 22 2130852, e-mail: dg@nbs.go.tz and website: www.nbs.go.tz.

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OFTANZANIA

Public Pension Fund forges on Pension funds are important because of the very long term nature of their financial liabilities.

While banks and thrift institutions have liabilities that typically mature in a few days, at most, pension funds have benefit liabilities that, on average, may not mature for decades. As a result of this financial characteristic, pension funds are a unique source of long term capital for business and housing ventures.

The Tanzania Public Service Pensions Fund is a social security scheme established by Public Service Retirement Benefits Act No. 2 of 1999.

Its vision is ‘To be the provider of choice of Social Security Services in the country’

while its mission statement reads: ‘To provide competitive Social Security Services to our members using dedicated staff and appropriate technology’.

The main purpose is to provide for collection of contributions and payment of terminal benefits to members. The Fund is operated under two different schemes known as PSPF Main Scheme and PSPF Supplementary Scheme of which membership is voluntary.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the Management and Control of the Fund in accordance with the provisions of Public Service Retirement Benefits Act Number 2 of 1999.

Below the Board, there is the Management team that is head-

ed by the Director General, who is responsible for the day to day administration of the Fund.

Membership to the Fund is open to any person who has been employed in the formal and informal sector. Previously, the Fund was established to manage a defined benefit scheme in which membership was limited to the Central Government employees and employees of executive agencies established under the act of parliament and confirmed in the pensionable office.

However, amendments made in the Act No. 2, 1999 in June 2012 and the Social Security Regulatory Authority (SSRA) established under Act No. 8 of 2008 extended membership of

the scheme to include employees of formal and informal sector who are not registered under any other scheme. The aim for amendments is to extend social security services to everyone.

The Fund is operating two schemes; the main scheme and the supplementary scheme and each one has its own terms. The former is a defined benefit social security scheme operating on social insurance principles while the latter is a defined contribution scheme.

Among its main services include; • Housing loan facility to members who have at most five years before statutory retirement in which the Fund advances up to 50% of the mem-

ber’s gratuity calculated at the time of application.

• PSPF Houses which are open for sale to the public. At the moment, the available houses are located in Morogoro, Tabora, Mtwara, Shinyanga and Dar es Salaam. The Fund is aiming to build low cost houses in all regions in Tanzania.

• PSPF members who have contributed to the Fund for not less than five years equivalent to 60 months may also benefit from mortgage facility as they are guaranteed by the Fund to secure a housing loan at a rate of 12% from Azania Bank, Exim Bank and CRDB. The loan is repaid on monthly basis for a period up to 25 years.

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TOURISM

At Kidepo Park, lions feed well

BY PAUL TENTENA KIDEPO, UGANDA--My first visit to a national park was in 2004, when we visited Queen Elizabeth National Park in Western Uganda.

This is Uganda’s second largest park covering 1,978 square kilometres.

Before we embarked on this 345 kilometre journey, I had been promised to see many animals, among which were tree climbing lions.

But, unfortunately, after traversing this huge park, for three consecutive days, I left unhappily without seeing any lion at all.

The recent visit I had to Kidepo Valley National Park, located in the North Eastern horn of Uganda proved otherwise.

Kidepo is Uganda’s third largest national park covering 1,442 sqkm.

It’s found in the former notorious Karamoja region before the government disarmament programme that was done between 2010 and 2012.

It borders South Sudan and Kenya. Karamoja region is about the size of Rwanda or Burundi. The people found here are the Karamajongs and the minority IK community, who are said to be facing extinction.

The Karamoja region had a number of armed warriors who made tourism activities to this park very difficult and costly. Today, many are turning to agriculture.

This is a park, where only daredevils used to venture due to insecurity from the Karamajong warriors and Pokot cattle raiders from Kenya. There was also the threat posed by the Joseph Kony rebellion.

Today, the park can be visited both by road and by scheduled flights.

It’s a park now very free and open to both domestic and foreign tourists. At only Ush5000 (about $2), a local Ugandan can traverse the park the whole day.

This is a park, not like Queen Elizabeth where I spent three days without seeing a lion; one can see lions within hours. “It has a concentration of over 102 lions,” Johnson Masereka the Conservation Area Manager for Kidepo Valley National Park said.

“They usually feed during morning hours and at night. It is very easy to see

Buffaloes constitute the largest concentration of wildlife in the park.

There is no problem finding the King of the Jungle even at night.

Once only interested in rustling cattle, the Karamjong are now increasingly peaceful. them,” he adds. Kidepo is a wildness park, dry, hot and isolated, yet spectacular. It is magnificent and virgin, and waiting to be discovered.

The park is traversed by large sand rivers, its renowned for its distinctive composition of wild game co-existing with the dry mountain forests, open savanna, beautiful scenery and hilltops capped by rock kopjes.

Masereka said when one visits Kidepo, he can enjoy the isolated wilderness dominated by the 2750 metre high Mt. Murungole and, transected by the Kidepo and Narus rivers.

The perennial rains make it an oasis in the semi desert, but its tract of rugged Savannah is home to 77 mammal species and over 500 bird species.

“Game viewing and drives is exciting all year round and so is bird watching, foot safaris, community walks, nature walks, sand along river Kidepo and mountain climbing/hiking,” Masereka said.

My visit to Kidepo was courtesy of the Uganda Wildlife Authority and the USAID Tourism for Biodiversity Programme who took a number of journalists to the park as it marked 50 years of existence.

Kidepo was gazzetted a national park in Uganda in 1958, as the country prepared for its

Kidepo has the second highest bird varieties in Uganda.

independence on October 9th 1962.

“This visit is part of our 50 years of Kidepo celebrations,” Ms. Ingrid Nyakabwa said, the Uganda Wildlife Authority Marketing Manager.

According to Masereka, most of the people bordering the park are the Karamajongs who are traditional pastoralists.

“They have lived a nomadic life but recently adapting to agriculture. One can see their Manyatas (cow dung smeared homesteads), learn about their traditional dances and customs as well as supporting them by buying their locally made crafts like stools, knives, bows, arrows and jewelry.”

“The other people one can see are the IK community that migrated from Ethiopia in the early 1900s. This is one of the most reclusive tribes in Uganda still living in a very traditional manner in relative seclusion high atop of Murungole Mountain.”

Kidepo consists of two valleys, the Narus and Kidepo. The Nurus Valley means ‘muddy area’ among the locals and was also formally known as the water provision point. It is an area that used to be scrambled for by the native tribes, the Napore and the Mening of Sudan during the dry season.

Today, according to Phillip Akorongimoe, a

ranger guide who has worked in the park for over 13 years serves as the heart for tourism due to the presence of water throughout the year thus attracting a lot of wild animals.

Akorongimoe adds Kidepo valley, where the park derives its name, is known for the borassus tree plantations stretching approximately 100 metres wide naturally planted by Elephant droppings through the years. Apparently, these acted as the source of nourishment during the food crisis in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

Masereka said the area supports a wide diversity of mammal species like the cheetah. There are also localized carnivores like the bat eared fox, stripped hyenas, zebras and caracels.

“We have tree climbing lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and black backed and side stripped jackal,” Masereka said.

One can also see the Chandlers, Mountain reedbucks, elephants, Burchells Zebras, bush pigs, Rothchilds giraffes, bushbucks, buffaloes, and the rare ellands. But the largest concentration of wildlife in the Park are Buffaloes that amount to over 5000.

Kidepo hosts 475 species of birds, a number only second to Queen Elizabeth National Park’s 625 species.

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ENTERTAINMENT What are the rs doing?

Scott Disick celebrates with Petra He’s had a tough few weeks after battling a paternity claim from a male model over his son Mason, but Scott Disick was in a celebratory mood on Thursday night as he was proved to be the father of his little boy.

Instead of heading out with his partner, and Mason’s mother, Kourtney Kardashian though, Lord Disick was spotted enjoying a dinner with Petra Ecclestone.

Wheel love?

Leonardo DiCaprio and model girlfriend Toni Garrn They have been enjoying a sun soaked holiday together, sunbathing on yachts and relaxing as they hop around the Balearic Islands.

And Leonardo DiCaprio and new girlfriend Toni Garrn took a more active approach to their vacation on Thursday, heading out for a bike ride together along the Spanish island's streets.

Movie: City Of Bones

Konshens in charity ahead of friday concert

BY BAZ WAISWA

t was one of the year's bestselling novels, peaking at No. 8 on the New York Times bestseller list and racking up a rabid fanbase.

And from the look of a new trailer the film adaptation of The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones is going to prove equally successful when it hits screens on August 21.

City Of Bones follows New York teen Clary Fray, played by Lily Collins, who discovers that she has the powers of halfangel, half-human beings called shadowhunters.

She's catapulted into a mysterious battle between good and evil when her mother - who is also a shadowhunter - is kidnapped by a man in search of a mysterious object known as the Mortal Cup.The clip features Clary, along with shadowhunter Jace, played by Jamie Campbell Bowe, and human, or, as the book calls them, 'mundane', friend Simon.

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The Jamaican duo of Garfield Spence famously known as Konshens and songbird Alaine Laughton only known by her stage name of Alaine will arrive in the country on Wednesday at 10pm and Thursday at 2am respectively ahead of their highly billed Pepsi sponsored Konshens and Alaine concert at Lugogo Cricket Over this Friday.

Information trekking in from the concert organizers indicate that the two successful artists will hold a press conference on Thursday ahead of a charity event the following day before the anticipated mega concert.

The two artists will donate scholastic materials including text books, pens, dictionaries and notebooks to students of Kololo Secondary School on the morning of Friday ahead of theconcert in the evening.

Konshens will donate the scholastic materials under his foundation Konshens School Drive which he uses to keep youngsters in school and away from troucbles synonymous with young people like taking drugs and committing crime.

Konshens who has massive following in the country is doing this in partnership with the Career Imagination Programme (CIP), which provides mentoring programmes and teaches young people new skills such as carpentry, photography and much more.

The charitable foundation travels

Jamaican singer Konshens. to different schools to donate scholastic materials to students to aid their learning and make them better and prosperous adults in society.

Konshens and Alaine are coming to town courtesy of Pepsi, Llolypop, & Solo Events. Pepsi has injected shs400 million to make this concert happen.

Well this will be Alaine’s first time

in the country, Konshens will be coming to Kampala for the second time for the second concert after last year’s do sold out.

The show has attracted some of the best local and East Africa’s best singers including Whyre who has a song with Alaine titled, Nakupenda Pia, which they will perform on the same stage.

Abramz collaborates with Americans Bebe cool to launch Call the Doctor!

She's making her mark on U.S. television after famously playing Doctor Who's companion Martha Jones on the BBC for four years.

And one of the many reasons for Freema Agyeman's success in America so far is her stunning good looks, which were on full display on set of The Carrie Diaries in New York City, on Thursday.

One of Uganda’s finest and pioneer of hip hop music in the country, Abramz, real names Abram Tekya teamed up with a number of artists from United States and Europe to work on a song only they called YOU. The song features Abramz (Uganda), Ben Z (Madison, USA), Monica Dockery (New York, USA), Roberto Rivera (Chicago, USA) and the producer/beat maker, Imperial from Cambridge, England.

In his own words, Abramz describes his friends with whom he appears on the multi cultural song as “amazing artists” with whom he shares a lot belief, respect and desire to excel.

“These are gifted and passionate artists who dedicate a lot of time to educating and uplifting com-

munities through their craft. We learned about each other's work through the internet so we decided to collaborate on this meaningful song to further our goals. Thank GOD it all worked out well,” Abramz said.

He reveals that the song is dedicated to empowering and encouraging youth to live up to their full poten-

Abramz break dancing.

tial. He adds that the song was inspired by the grassroots work that he does in the communities.

The hip hop artist runs a break-dance school in Nsambya, a suburb in the city of Kampala, and in Gulu northern Uganda where he deals with children affected by Joseph Kony war helping them to reconstruct their lives.

Kokodiosis album

BY WINNIE MANDELA KAMPALA, UGANDAgagamel crew boss Bebe Cool will be launching his “Cocodiosis” album on the 6th, 7th and 8th of September at the kyadondo rugby grounds, satellite beach Mukono and freedom city mall respectively in a concert sponsored by Nation media, picfare ,Pepsi, silk events and blue cubes.

Ordinary tickets to the Kyadondo Rugby grounds will be selling at 20000shs ($7) well as the VIP tickets will be selling at 50000shs ($19) Bebecool is a reggae

artiste whose music career started in 1997 in Nairobi Kenya and he mainly sings in Luganda, English and Swahili He has won Pearl of Africa Music Awards for best male musician for over seven years best and has also been nominated several times for Kora Awards Some of his popular songs that have left everyone yearning for more include “Mambo Mingi".”Fittina”, “Gumikiriza”,”Cartoon and Baboon”, “Gwemukyala wange”,”Kati Mukilize” and so many others

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EAC

3rd EAC Media Awards competition launched

Youth urged to embrace regional integration

BY DAVID MUWANGA

BY DAVID MUWANGA KAMPALA, UGANDA- The Chairperson of the EAC Council of Ministers and Minister of State for East African Affairs (EAC), Uganda, Hon. Shem Bageine, has called on the Print and Electronic Media to spearhead the process of co-operation and unity.

Bageine was speaking at the launch of the third EAC Media Award 2013 Competition on August 14 at the Imperial Royale Hotel in Kampala.

He said the media should be a source of inspiration and unity in the process of rebuilding the regional cooperation and shaping the common destiny in EAC. Bageine appealed for factual reporting to build the communication gap rather than being sensational. He said: “We want to ensure this Community is not going to follow the footsteps of the 1st Community. We must build this Community on a solid foundation so that when leaders disagree, the Community remains, and the media should be part of this process of building a strong Community.”The submission to the Award is open to all bone fide practicing Journalists from Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda.

Media works to be considered must have been published or aired between January and September 31. The date for entries is September 1 and the deadline is September 30. Entries are to be submitted to the EAC Secretariat through the EAC Media

Hon Shem Bageine launched the competition at the 6th EAC Media Summit Centre via e-mail: mediacentre@eachq.org or registered mail clearly marked 3rd EAC Media Award 2013 Competition on top of the envelop and addressed to: The Secretary General, EAC Headquarters Complex, EAC Close, P.O. Box 1096, Arusha, Tanzania.

The 3rd EAC Media Award 2013 Competition consists of eight categories as follows: 1. EABC Chairman's Award (Business Reporting); 2. Green Award (Environment Reporting); 3. Best Reporter (Photography Reporting); 4. Best Reporter (Political

Integration); 5. Best Reporter (Agriculture and Food Security Reporting); 6. Best Reporter (Higher Education Reporting); 7. Best Reporter (Health Reporting); 8. EAC Secretary General's Award (Overall Winner) The Secretary General's Award is the ultimate prize on offer at the annual East African Media Awards. It goes to the best entry of all entries submitted across the different categories. The preparatory meeting was attended by Chief Executive Officers of various Media Houses, top Media professionals in the region, Media Regulators from the Partner States .

ARUSHA, TANZANIA-The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of productive and social sectors, Jesica Eriyo has advised the youth to take advantage of the regional integration process which is aimed at widening and deepening development.

Eriyo was addressing the youth who attended celebrations to mark the United Nations International Youth Day held at the EAC headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania.

She said the regional integration process is creating trade and investment opportunities for the youth. This includes creating a wider market for EAC products.

She said the youth in the region are not contributing to regional economic development because most of their time is devoted to alcohol and drug consumption and prostitution.

She said the region needs healthy, vibrant and productive youth who are the future of East Africa.

Development of society depend on youth as the drivers of the process.

Eriyo told the youth to be involved in the different stages of the integration, including the Customs Union, the Common Market, Monetary Union and Political Federation.

The United Nations International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12. It recognizes efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global society. It also aims to promote ways to engage them in becoming more actively involved in making positive contributions to their communities.

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The youth are not contributing to regional development because most of their time is devoted to alcohol and drug consumption

Pre-budget meeting focuses on single-customs territory

BY EABW REPORTER ARUSHA, TANZANIA-- The East African Community PreBudget Conference held in Arusha highlighted strategic interventions focusing on the establishment of a single customs territory. This includes legal and administrative frameworks to manage the single customs territory and complete elimination of customs related NonTariff Barriers.

The conference that took place August 15 and 16 was attended by officials from the Partner States, EAC Organs and Institutions and Members of the East African Legislative Assembly General Purpose Committee.

The conference came up with key strategic issues to be addressed by the Community during the Financial Year 2014/2015, as well as sector specific objec-

Amb Dr Richard Sezibera addresses delegates at the conference tives, outputs and activities to be achieved, delivered and implemented respectively during the year.

Speaking at the opening of the session, the Chairperson of the

EAC Council of Ministers, Hon. Shem Bageine underscored the need to operationalize new EAC Passport and sensitization of EAC integration process to be fully implemented in the

next financial year.

Bageine, who is also the Minister of State for EAC Affairs Republic of Uganda said the council will play a central role in ensuring commitments under the EAC integration agenda are adhered to and effectively implemented in the next financial year.

The Secretary General of East African Community Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera said the key intervention areas this financial year include: -Single Customs Territory -Implementation of EAC Industrialisation Policy -The Full implementation of Common EAC Market Protocol -Development of cross border infrastructure -Implementation of Tripartite Free Trade Area -Revitalization of activities of Lake Victoria Fisheries Organization

-Intensification and mobilization of the people of East Africa especially the youth, women groups towards deepened East African Integration and Implementation of the Roadmap towards the EAC Single Currency.

The outcome of the Conference will be presented to the 27th meeting of EAC Council of Ministers for consideration and approval.

The Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly Rt. Hon Margaret N. Zziwa said key innovative approaches on the calendar were necessary to ensure the integration was realized.

She said EALA would prioritize oversight of the Customs Union and the Common Market in addition to legislation and urged the Community to integrate the EAC Anthem and flag in all its activities as part of the awareness campaign on the integration process.

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AGRICULTURE

Rice varieties to up yields

BY KENAN KALAGHO DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA -Three high yield, disease resistant rice verities will be adopted to be grown by farmers in Tanzania, Kenya, Ethiopia and Uganda.

Nkori Kibanda of the Regional Rice Center of Excellence at the Agriculture Research Institute (RRCoE), in Mbeya said Tanzania will soon release and distribute three rice varieties aimed at increasing the availability of food in the region.

This is part of the Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Project aimed at curtailing the food security in the region through the introduction of research hubs in four regional respective regions.

Kibanda said the Centre of Excellence aims at making sure the country generates the training technology and make sure farmers in the East African region have access to improved seeds and planting materials.

He said Tanzania has shared rice varieties: TXD306, Komboka, and Ziada through inter-country agreements. The varieties are now being evaluated for release and adoption in Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia.

He said TXD306 and Komboka varieties have already been released in Kenya.

“We have created awareness by putting in place 132 demonstration sites on good farming practice and establishing 111 farmers field schools. Kibanda

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

Farmers will be able to increase production by adopting the new rice varieties said there has been a shift from fishering to farming following the bumper harvests per hectare. He said seeds and good planting materials were an important tool for increased productivity.

With the new varieties farmers are able to produce more than 4.8 tons per hectare as opposed to the traditional varieties where 1.8 tons per hectare could be fetched.

RRCoE has developed regional pro-

Tz approves 22 new cereal seed varieties

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA--Tanzania’s National Seed Committee (NSC) has approved the use of the new hybrid cereal seed varieties.

The varieties were developed at various seed multiplication centers in the Country.

While speaking to EABW, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Cooperatives, Dr Mohamed Muya said most of the seeds have been developed to cope with effects of changing climatic patterns.

Muya said: “The newly developed seeds included varieties of maize, sorghum, beans, cowpeas, Irish potatoes, rice and barley.”

NATA H104 maize variety produces 7 to 9 tons of maize per hectare, an average of 32 bags of maize per hectare.

Focus more than food production

“Apart from being productive, the developed seeds have also proved to be drought and disease resistant and mature faster.

The country’s mass production of the approved varieties of seeds is scheduled to commence soon though no specifications were offered by the Agricultural Seeds Agency (ASA).

ASA said their target is to ensure the seeds are delivered to farmers ahead of the planting season.

The new technology is meant to enhance food security through conventional breeding and biotechnology tools.

Drought resistant maize varieties will be offered farmers on royalty free basis.

Muya said, while this is a boost to national food security, it is also expected to be good news to farmers countrywide who have for many years raised concern over few improved seed varieties in the market.

jects to address production and processing to enable farmers have access to the market especially after increased production.

According to the Production Estimates and Crop Assessment Division Foreign Agriculture Service, food production dominates Tanzania’s agriculture economy with over 5 million hectares cultivated per year of which 85 percent is food crops.

KAMPALA, UGANDA --According to a new paper published recently by the journal Science to ensure sustainable food supplies for the earth’s growing population, policymakers must focus on more than just food production.

The paper urges a rethink of the increasingly popular policy goal of “sustainable intensification which aims to produce more food per unit area in ways that exert less pressure on the environment.

Other radical changes are required to tackle waste, improve governance and resilience, and reduce the resourceintensity of consumption.

Dr Camilla Toulmin, a co-author and Director of the International Institute for Environment and Development said: “We need a new and more sophisticated definition; one that is clearer about what sustainable intensification can and cannot achieve, how and where it should be implemented, and how it will interact with other important areas of food policy.

The paper identifys five areas of policy making efforts to pursue sustainable intensification will affect: biodiversity and land-use; animal welfare; human nutrition; rural economies; and sustainable development.

Rebrand agric to lure youth

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO KAMPALA, UGANDA -Ugandans have been urged to invest more in the agriculture sector as a means to curb the increasing unemployment especially among the youth.

Philipe Dongier, the World Bank’s Country Director says although Uganda’s economy is growing, the largest population comprising the youth is not participating in the economic development.

Dongier was speaking during the launch of the economic update report, ‘Job As Key to Prosperity’ in Kampala last week.

He said the youth are shunning agriculture because they do not have the financial barking to adopt new farming skills. By accelerating transformation, jobs in the manufacturing and services sectors are projected to increase to between 8 million to 12 million by 2030.

Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi while launching the report, said Uganda’s economy is growing rapidly although in the previous two years it was challenged by the dry spells.

He said: “Uganda’s economy is expected to regain its past growth

Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi speaking at the launch of the report of about 7% p.a and has the capacity to achieve double digit growth like the Asian Tigers in the 1990s.”

Mbabazi said the Government will support the sector through public private partnership in the agricultural sector. This will require private investment in large scale mechanized farming and public support for the small holder farmers.

The report proposes five objectives for job creation:

(i) creating better jobs; (ii) making the informal sector more productive, especially in urban areas; (iii) improving survival, growth and productivity of firms in the formal sector; (iv) ensuring the labour force has the appropriate skills (v) promoting a more efficient urbanization process to support firm growth and job creation in urban areas.

EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

TRADE

CRDB introduces house loan scheme

BY LEONARD MWANGA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA -Tanzania's largest commercial bank, CRDB Bank, has thrown its full weight on mortgage business, offering loans up to half a billion shillings with, longer payback period.

The new product titled ‘Jijenge House Loan Scheme’ offers better mortgage solution.s The cap amount is Tsh500 billion (about US$312,000).

The Jijenge expects to offer solutions in house construction, purchasing or renovation. Unlike previous CRDB house loan schemes with a payback not exceeding 5 years, the Jijenge loan repayment period is up to 20 years and attracts interest rate of 18% plus 1.0% insurance covering the loan.

CRDB Managing Director Dr. Charles Kimei said Jijenge is designed specifically to give a would-be-builder a peace of mind when it comes to constructing and owning a house. It caters for rehabilitation and renovation of a home.

“Everyone would like to be called a landlord, and time has come to be called so, through ‘Jijenge’ initiative,” Dr Kimei told EABW during the launch in Dar es Salaam last week.

The scheme focuses on borrowers, ranging from workers, entrepreneurs, farmers and fishermen.

According to Dr Kimei, the demand for homes currently stands at three million houses. This demand is increasing at an average of 200,000 units a year and yet only 15,000 houses are constructed per year.

“This means that if we do not take effective action today the situation continues to worsen tomorrow,” Dr Kimei said.

National Housing Corporation Director of Regional Operations and Administration Mr Raymond Mndolwa, said the period of 20 years to repay the loan is flexible and attractive.

Mndolwa said: “If a main market player throws its full weight on real mortgage business, we are sure to see others follow suit. Remember NHC cannot build new

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homes unless there is supply of money.”

CRDB’s Mortgage Business Manager Silas Katemi said mortgage business for home loans in Dar es Salaam alone currently is estimated to be over Tsh500 billion (about $312, 000) and increasing at a fast pace.

“It is estimated that ordinary Tanzanians spend ten years and more to complete the construction of a house using personal savings,” Katemi said.

The criteria of getting a loan under Jijenge House Loan Scheme for workers includes a basic salary of not less than Tsh200,000 (US $125) a month, and 80% of total house value to be built. This is specified at Tanzania Mortgage Regulation Act of 2011.

In its recent report, a UK-based Global Property Guide (GPG), a research firm that sells data to investors in residential property, s Tanzanians, yearning for homeownership could realise their dreams if they are ready to pay 134 times their annual incomes.

According to GPG, the buying price per square metre in Dar es Salaam is US700 while one pays an average of US$500 on rent each month.

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THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA MINISTRY OF WATER

LAKE VICTORIA ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROJECT (LVEMPII) INVITATION FOR BIDS Bid No. ME-011/2013-14/W/02

CONSTRUCTION OF SLUDGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES FOR BUKOBA MUNICIPALITY 1. This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this Project which issued December 2010 2. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received funds from Development Partners towards the implementation of Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMPII) during the financial year of 2013/2014 and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of the funds to payments under the Contract for the Construction of Sludge Disposal Facilities for Bukoba Municipality.

3. The Ministry of Water now invites sealed bids from eligible bidder for the construction of Sludge Disposal Facilities for Bukoba Municipality. Brief description of the work is as follows:• Construction of Manholes, Shallow lagoons, Operator’s house, Maturation ponds, Pour flush toilet,Guard house and Stormwater collection ponds.

Bidding will be conducted through the National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, 4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the Bidding Documents at the office of the Secretary Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Water, Block L, Room No 4, Maji Ubungo, along Morogoro Road opposite TANESCO Headquarter, P. O. Box 9153, and Email: pmumow@gmail.com Dar es Salaam from 8.00 to 15:30 on Monday to Fridays inclusive except on public holidays.

5. A complete set of Bidding Document(s) in English and additional sets may be purchased by interested Bidders on the submission of a written application to the address given under paragraph 4 above and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Tanzania Shillings One Hundred Thousand (TShs. 100,000.00). The method of payment will be either by Cash or Banker cheque, payable to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water.

6. Qualifications requirements include: (i) experience as prime Contractor in the construction of at least two works of similar nature and complexity in the last five years. (ii) minimum annual volume of construction work for the last five years of Tanzanian Shilling 1.5billion or equivalent (iii) minimum amount of liquid assets and/or credit facilities net of other contractual commitments of Tanzanian Shilling 100million or equivalent (iv) All bidders should be registered by relevant authorities.

The mortgage business for home loans in Dar es Salaam alone

currently

is estimated to be over 500bn/- at the moment and increasing at a fast-pace.

7. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid security in an acceptable form in the amount of two and half percent (2.5%) of the Bid Price or freely convertible currencies in case of foreign Bidders Bid Security be addressed to Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water; P.O.Box 9153, Dar es Salaam.

8. The deadline for submission of bids is 10.00 hours local time on 17th September,2013 Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives, who choose to attend. The outer envelope of the bid should be clearly sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Water P. O. Box 9153 , Dar es Salaam and marked “TENDER No.ME/011/2013-2014/W/02 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SLUDGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES FOR BUKOBA MUNICIPALITY.DO NOT OPEN BEFORE 10.00 HOURS LOCAL TIME ON TUESDAY 17th SEPTEMBER 2013 9. Late Bids, Portion of Bids, Electronic Bids, Bids not received, Bids not opened and not read out in public at the bid opening ceremony shall not be accepted for evaluation irrespective of the circumstances.

The Addresses: Postal address: The Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Water, P. O. Box 9153 Dar Es salaam, TANZANIA Fax: +255 22 2451825 Physical address: The Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Block L, Room No 4, Maji Ubungo, Ministry of Water P. O. Box 9153 Dar Es salaam, TANZANIA Fax: +255 22 2451825 The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Water

Dr Charles Kimei, CRDB Bank Managing Director

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MARKETS

MTN customers increase, SMS revenues slump

BY EMMA ONYANGO KAMPALA, UGANDA – MTN Group’s Interim results, for the six-month period to June 30, 2013, that were announced last week have shown that the mobile telecommunications company had a 22% rise in half-year earnings, driven by growth of its subsidiaries.

MTN Group’s results were supported by strong organic growth from Uganda which recorded a 15.4% increase in year-on-year revenue supported by strong data revenue growth.

The telecom operator weathered down intense competition from Bharti Airtel’s recent acquisition of Warid Telecom Uganda to grow their customer base by 4.4% to 8 million from 7.7 million at the end of December 2012.

Announcing the MTN Group results and the achievement of 200 million customers, the Group President and CEO, Sifiso Dabengwa said in a statement, “We’ve reached this important milestone a year before we celebrate 20 years of connecting people and economies, from South Africa, where MTN was started in 1994, to South Sudan, our most

Mazen Mroue, MTN Uganda CEO interracts with students during the 21 days of Yellow Care. recent market”.

The results reflect a challenging operating environment given the sustained global economic slowdown, highly competitive mobile markets and pricing pressures, which have seen average voice tariffs across markets fall

by 29.5% year-on-year (YoY) in US dollar terms.

“Despite these challenges, our substantial investment in network infrastructure and robust subscriber growth position us well for improved organic growth,” Dabengwa added.

However, SMS revenues declined 14.6% as customers opted for newer data-driven social media platforms to communicate and as internet browsing increased.

This positively impacted mobile data revenue, which

SBG reaps from online share trading NAIROBI, KENYA – Investing in Online Share Trading platform has helped SBG Securities cut costs significantly, the company’s Chief Executive Nkoregamba Mwebesa has said.

“We can attribute our impressive 2013 half year financial results to efficient cost management which partly resulted from the introduction of an Online Share Trading platform.

“Operating a branch network is quite expensive and by introducing online share trading we have managed to bring down our operating cost remarkably,” said Mwebesa.

He was speaking at the launch of SBG Securities, which formerly traded as CfC Stanbic financial Services.

The online trading platform launched in 2010 has seen volumes of shares traded online in the past years as more investors embrace the new trading channels.

“We have seen a remarkable growth in our online trading platform with more than 5000 investors currently using our platform to sell and buy shares.

Our platform has made it easier and more convenient for our customers to stay in touch with stock market movements and to manage their share portfolios from the comfort of their own homes or offices or wherever

Stock brokers at the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Online share trading enables Kenyans in the diaspora to participate in trading at the NSE they are,” he said.

Acording to a survey earlier conducted by the Nairobi Securities Exchange about 66% of trading at NSE are done within a radius of 60km from Nairobi.

“This goes to show that with an automated NSE and a national broadband across counties you don’t need branch network.”

Diaspora market The Online Share Trading now provides Kenyans working

and living in the diaspora with a reliable and secure avenue for participating in share trading at the NSE in a development that is expected to push the level of transactions at the bourse.

“With the growing importance of the diaspora to Kenya’s economy and capital markets the OST now affords Kenyans abroad a chance to directly play a part in nation building through meaningful investment,” he said.

Through Online Share Trading Investors can securely place their orders, modify and cancel orders, view order histories, and order status in a real time environment.

The system is set up on a highly secure and encrypted platform to protect investor information and transactions.

With the OST platform, SBG Securities customers can make transactions, check their current stock holding and cash balances, obtain the latest stock market quotes, and view the latest market news and historical data.

Clients also have real time access to various reports including portfolio valuations, transaction statements, margin reports, contract notes, and stock holding reports.

Agencies

increased 57.4%, supported by a simplified data bundles offering and upgraded internet speeds, regional data exhibitions and a strong performance from MTN Mobile Money.

MTN Mobile Money recorded a 51% increase in subscribers and more than 25 million transactions per month.

Commenting on the results, MTN Uganda CEO Mazen Mroué said, “I am happy to note that the results announced show a steady performance for the MTN Group and particularly for MTN Uganda which has passed its 8 million customer landmark”.

During the last 15 years, MTN has made investments to its infrastructure in Uganda; it extended the fibre network backbone and built regional switching centres in the East, West, North and Central regions.

In terms of infrastructure, last year MTN Uganda completed an additional 600km of fibre infrastructure closing the year with 2,800km of fibre to provide the capacity for high speed data connectivity and wider National coverage of 3G+ mobile data services that extend internet access to the rural areas of Uganda.

BOP figures improve - BoT TANZANIA - The overall balance of payments in the year ending June recorded a surplus of US$ 449.1 million compared to US$ 209.1 million (334.56) of the corresponding period in 2012.

The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) said in its monthly economic review for July that the outstanding performance emanated from the net inflows recorded in capital and financial accounts.

Consequently, the gross official reserves amounted to US$ 4,353.5 million (6.96tri/-) sufficient to cover 4.3 months of projected imports of goods and services excluding those financed by foreign direct investment, the bank said.

During this period, traditional cash crops, manufactured goods exports as well as receipts from travel and transportation services performed well. “Exports of goods and services increased by 2.8 per cent while imports declined by 0.4 per cent,” stated the report.

The outturn led to narrowing of the current account deficit by 2.2 per cent to US$ 4,173.6 million (6.67tri/-) compared to a deficit of US$ 4,267.2 million (6.83tri-) of the previous period.

The value of exports of goods and services was US$ 8,283.8 million (13.25tri/-) compared with US$ 8,055.1 million (12.88tri/-) in

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BUSINESS INFO Financial Markets

Nairobi - N.S.E Security

Agricultural Eaagads Ltd. Kakuzi Kapchorua Tea Co. Ltd. Limuru Tea Co. Ltd. Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd. Sasini Ltd. Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd. Automobiles and Accessories Car & General (K) Ltd. CMC Holdings Ltd. Marshals (E.A.) Ltd. Sameer Africa Ltd. Banking Barclays Bank Ltd. C.F.C Stanbic Holdings Ltd. Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd. Equity Bank Ltd. Housing Finance Company Ltd. I&M Holdings Ltd. Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd. National Bank of Kenya Ltd. NIC Bank Ltd. Standard Chartered Bank Ltd. The Cooperative Bank of Kenya Ltd. Commercial and Services Express Ltd. Hutchings Biemer Ltd. Kenya Airways Ltd. Longhorn Kenya Ltd..

Nation Media Group Scangroup Ltd Standard Group Ltd. TPS Eastern Africa (Serena) Ltd. Uchumi Supermarket Ltd. Construction and Allied Athi River Mining Bamburi Cement Ltd. Crown Berger Ltd. E.A. Cables Ltd. E.A. Portland Cement Ltd. Energy and Petroleum KenGen Ltd. KenolKobil Ltd. Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd. Total Kenya Ltd. Growth Enterprise Market Segment Home Afrika Ltd. Insurance British American Investments C.F.C Insurance Holdings Ltd. CIC Insurance Group Ltd. Jubilee Holdings Ltd. Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation Ltd. Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Ltd. Investment Centum Investment Company Ltd. Olympia Capital Holdings Ltd. Trans-Century Ltd. Manufacturing and Allied A. Baumann & Co. Ltd B.O.C. Kenya Ltd. British American Tobacco Kenya Ltd. Carbacid Investment Ltd. East African Breweries Ltd. Eveready East Africa Ltd. Kenya Orchards Ltd. Mumias Sugar Co. Ltd. Unga Group Ltd. Preference Shares Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd. 4% Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd. 7% Telecommunication and Technology AccessKenya Group Ltd. Safaricom Limited

Price as at Aug 15, 2013 (KShs)

Previous Price

% Change

Ord 1.25 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 20.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00

26.00 84.00 122.00 490.00 26.25 13.75 244.00

26.50 84.00 135.00 490.00 27.00 13.80 240.00

-1.89 0.00 -9.63 0.00 -2.78 -0.36 +1.67

Ord 5.00 Ord 0.50 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00

23.00 13.50 12.00 5.15

22.00 13.50 12.00 5.15

+4.55 0.00 0.00 0.00

Ord 2.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 4.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00

17.70 72.00 172.00 34.75 25.25 90.00 44.25 21.75 57.00 301.00 16.60

17.75 70.00 173.00 34.00 25.25 90.00 44.25 21.25 57.00 302.00 16.45

-0.28 +2.86 -0.58 +2.21 0.00 0.00 0.00 +2.35 0.00 -0.33 +0.91

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 2.50 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00

3.95 20.25 9.10 14.15 314.00 70.00 27.00 48.00 19.65

3.60 20.25 9.20 14.05 313.00 74.00 27.00 47.75 19.70

+9.72 0.00 -1.09 +0.71 +0.32 -5.41 0.00 +0.52 -0.25

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 0.50 Ord 5.00

70.50 218.00 62.00 16.15 52.00

70.50 218.00 61.50 16.15 53.50

0.00 0.00 +0.81 0.00 -2.80

Ord 2.50 Ord 0.50 Ord 2.50 Ord 5.00

16.65 8.45 14.30 17.50

16.50 8.45 13.95 17.25

+0.91 0.00 +2.51 +1.45

Ord 1.00

16.40

17.00

-3.53

Ord 0.10 Ord 1.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.50 Ord 5.00

8.00 12.10 4.90 274.00 16.10 60.00

7.95 12.00 4.85 272.00 16.35 59.50

+0.63 +0.83 +1.03 +0.74 -1.53 +0.84

Ord 0.50 Ord 5.00 Ord 0.50

25.50 4.00 31.00

25.25 3.90 31.00

+0.99 +2.56 0.00

Ord 5.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 10.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.00 Ord 1.00 Ord 5.00 Ord 2.00 Ord 5.00

11.10 114.00 570.00 141.00 330.00 2.90 3.00 3.65 15.90

11.10 115.00 577.00 130.00 334.00 2.95 3.00 3.40 15.20

0.00 -0.87 -1.21 +8.46 -1.20 -1.69 0.00 +7.35 +4.61

Pref 20.00 Pref 20.00

8.00 5.50

8.00 5.50

0.00 0.00

Ord 1.00 Ord 0.05

9.55 7.90

9.55 7.75

0.00 +1.94

Opening Price Closing Price High (Tsh) (Tsh) (Tsh) Aug 15, 2013 TOL 300 300 300 Aug 15, 2013 TBL 3420 3440 3440 Aug 15, 2013 TATEPA 0 650 0 Aug 15, 2013 TCC 0 6840 0 Aug 15, 2013 SIMBA 2400 2380 2400 Aug 15, 2013 SWISSPORT 0 2220 0 Aug 15, 2013 TWIGA 2700 2700 2700 Aug 15, 2013 DCB 500 500 500 Aug 15, 2013 NMB 1780 1780 1780 Aug 15, 2013 KA 0 990 0 Aug 15, 2013 EABL 0 2000 0 Aug 15, 2013 JUBILEE 0 5860 0 Aug 15, 2013 KCB 0 440 0 Aug 15, 2013 CRDB 320 320 320 Aug 15, 2013 NMG 0 3100 0 Aug 15, 2013 ABG 0 13160 0 Aug 15, 2013 PAL 0 475 0 Exchange Rate: (BOT mean rate) Aug 16, 2013 (1 US$ = TShs 1,611.62 Date

Company

Low (Tsh) 300 3420 0 0 2380 0 2700 500 1780 0 0 0 0 300 0 0 0

Dar es Salaam - D.S.E Turnover Number (Tsh) of Deals 1500000 1 10280000 5 0 0 0 0 5334400 4 0 0 7830000 6 4000000 2 5874000 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3763440 14 0 0 0 0 0 0

Outstanding Share bids 21800 45500 1000 4500 700 2200 5000 0 309900 0 0 0 0 176300 0 0 0

Forex (Central Bank Rates) Nairobi (Ksh) Mean 87.4094 136.5285 116.5687 8.7402 29.3184 18.4496 7.3410 17.4462 23.7972 0.8942 1.4189 23.3061 14.3032 Dar es Salaam (Tsh) Mean 1,611.6220 2,505.1870 2,134.1916 16.3708 26.2180 161.3434 438.7753 429.7200 18.4290 0.6258 1.5412 Kampala (Ush) Mean 2,573.5650 3,996.2300 26.7350 3,435.9650 29.4650 136.7550 3.9780 1.6730 1.5880 12.8345 264.4900 Kigali (Rwf) Mean 649.2742 106.1582 862.5607 1,011.4393 6.6151 0.4287 34.8480 7.5429 0.4115 0.2568 175.2413 10.4808 171.6195 64.6423 Bujumbura (FBu) Mean 15.9423 2,390.4537 1,538.1100 2,058.4526 17.5985 156.5076 0.9495 0.5985 2.3847

US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro S.A Rand Ksh/Ushs Ksh/Tshs Ksh/RWF Ksh/BIF UAE Dirham J Yen Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal Chinese Yuan

US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro J Yen Indian Rupees SA Rand UAE Dirham Saudi Riyal Kenya Shilling Uganda Shilling Burundi Franc

US Dollar Pound Sterling J Yen Euro Kenya Shillings Ethiopian Birr Rwanda Francs Burundi Francs Tanzania Shillings Sudanese Dinars South African Rand

US Dollar Chinese Yuan Euro Pound Sterling J Yen Burundi Franc Ethiopian Birr Kenya Shilling Tanzania Shilling Uganda Shilling UAE Dirham Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal South African Rand

J Yen Pound Sterling US Dollar Euro Kenya Shilling SA Rand Tanzania Shilling Uganda Shilling Rwanda Franc

Outstanding Shares offered 0 0 0 0 27900 0 300 13800 0 0 0 0 0 675000 0 0 12800

Number of Market Capital Foreign shares traded (Tsh) Billions holding 5000 12.74 5.84% 3000 1014.55 67.63 0 11.61 47.60 0 684.00 75.00 2241 151.54 62.50 0 79.92 72.00 2900 485.79 69.25 8000 33.91 0.07% 3300 890.00 38.57 0 1481.50 N/A 0 1317.96 N/A 0 210.96 N/A 0 1298.07 N/A 12217 696.49 15.47 0 487.07 N/A 0 5396.73 N/A 0 92.08 34.13 Source - Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange

Kampala - U.S.E Date

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All Share Index (ALSI) British American Tobacco (U) Ltd. (BATU) Bank of Baroda Uganda Ltd. (BOBU) Centum Investment Company Ltd (CENT) Development Finance Company of Uganda Ltd. (DFCU) East African Breweries Ltd. (EABL) Equity Bank Ltd. (EBL) Jubilee Holdings Ltd. (JHL) Kenya Airways Ltd. (KA) Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) National Insurance Corporation. (NIC) Nation Media Group (NMG) New Vision Ltd. (NVL) Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) Uganda Clays Ltd. (UCL) Uganda Energy Distribution Network (UMEME) Uganda Securities Exchange Local Company Index (USE LCI) TOTALS

Last 12 Months (Rwf) High Low High August 14, 2013 BOK 200 118 183 August 14, 2013 BLR 900 315 890 August 14, 2013 KCB 175 135 August 14, 2013 NMG 1,200 1,200 Exchange Rate: August 14, 2013 (1 US$ = Rwf 648.97 - 1 Kshs = Rwf 7.53) Date

Security

Todays prices (Rwf) Low Closing 183 183 860 890 175 1,200

No. of Deals

Shares Traded

0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 1 2 0 8

0 0 890 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 24,386 0 0 0 15,000 17,500 0 57,776

Kigali Total Shares Traded Previous Today Previous 183 500 2,600 870 1,123,000 400,800 175 1,500 1,200 1,000

Price (Ush) High Low 0 0 0 0 110 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 30 360 345 0 0

Equity Turnover (Rwf) Today Previous 91,500 475,800 999,248,100 356,696,000 262,500 1,200,000

Turnover (Ushs) Closing 1,555 2,540 110 733 1,030 9,884 990 8,066 276 1,298 35 9,151 605 25 30 351 226

0 0 97,900 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 853,510 0 0 0 450,000 6,135,000 0 7,536,410

Total Deals Change in Rwf Today Previous Today 1 1 11 2 +20 1 5 Source - Rwanda Stock Exchange

Buying 87.5900 136.8339 116.8278 8.7731 29.4934 18.6021 7.4477 17.7110 23.8476 0.8977 1.4217 23.3555 14.3334

Selling 87.4997 136.6810 116.6980 8.7567 29.4059 18.5259 7.3944 17.5786 23.8224 0.8959 1.4203 23.3308 14.3183

Buying 1,603.6040 2,492.4816 2,123.3320 16.2902 26.0918 160.6142 436.6043 427.5935 18.3584 0.6201 1.5354

Selling 1,619.6400 2,517.8923 2,145.0512 16.4514 26.3442 162.0726 440.9463 431.8464 18.4996 0.6314 1.5469

Buying 2,570.2500 3,991.0800 26.7000 3,431.5400 29.4300 136.5800 3.9730 1.6710 1.5860 12.8180 264.1500

Selling 2,576.8800 4,001.3800 26.7700 3,440.3900 29.5000 136.9300 3.9830 1.6750 1.5900 12.8510 264.8300

Buying 643.1061 105.1497 854.3664 1,001.8306 6.5523 0.4246 34.5170 7.4712 0.4076 0.2544 173.5765 10.3813 169.9892 64.0282

Selling 655.4423 107.1667 870.7551 1,021.0480 6.6780 0.4328 35.1791 7.6145 0.4154 0.2593 176.9061 10.5804 173.2499 65.2564

Buying 15.8147 2,371.3300 1,525.8051 2,041.9850 17.4577 155.2556 0.9419 0.5937 2.3656

Selling 16.0698 2,409.5773 1,550.4149 2,074.9202 17.7393 157.7597 0.9570 0.6033 2.4037

Food - Market prices (Wholesale) US$ Uganda

Tz

Rw

Bdi

Nbi

Msa

Kla

Lira

Dar

Kigali

Buja

Bananas Apple (Ripe) - Bunch (14kg)

7.17

8.36

8.11

18.93

-

-

-

Bananas (Cooking)

- Bunch (22kg)

7.76

5.97

3.48

7.73

-

-

-

Beans (Rosecoco)

- 90kg

76.45

-

90.39

62.58

92.13

39.77

57.86

Beans (Yellow)

- 90kg

-

-

97.34 79.96

-

-

-

Beef

- 1 kg

-

-

1.74

-

-

-

Cassava (Flour)

- 90kg

-

-

34.76 34.76

-

-

Cassava (Fresh)

- 99kg

-

-

11.47 11.47

-

-

-

Chicken (Local)

- live bird

-

-

9.66

7.73

-

-

-

Chicken (Exotic)

- live bird

-

-

3.48

3.86

-

-

-

Cow Peas

- 90kg

-

-

-

-

-

Eggs (Local)

- Tray (30 eggs)

-

-

3.86

4.64

-

-

-

Eggs (Exotic)

- Tray (30 eggs) 3.82

-

2.90

3.48

-

-

-

Fish (Nile Perch)

- 1 kg

-

-

3.09

2.90

-

-

-

Fish (Tilapia)

- 1 kg

-

-

1.04

5.79

-

-

-

Green Peas

- 51kg

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Ground Nuts

- 110kg

168.18 157.67 148.71 118.97

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-

-

Irish Potatoes (White) - 110kg

40.61 27.47 42.49 63.73

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-

-

29.56

33.14

36.17

Commodity

Package

Maize Grain

- 90kg

Kenya

3.09

111.25 156.44

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-

34.76

24.34

-

0.31

0.46

Milk (Unprocessed)

- 1 litre

0.54

Millet Grain

- 90kg

52.56 96.75 62.58 45.19

Onions (Red)

- 13kg

8.36

10.15

-

Pineapples (Dozen)

- 13kg

-

-

9.27

Rice

- 90kg

94.60

-

Sorghum Grain Soy Beans Sweet potatoes

- 98kg

Tomatoes

-

-

-

83.77

70.38

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-

-

-

-

11.59

-

-

-

86.91 79.96

89.36

86.32

77.16

- 90kg

40.61 47.78 52.15 14.95

69.80

33.14

45.80

- 90kg

58.05 38.70 62.58 36.50

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33.44 38.22 18.93 18.93

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- 64kg 69.28 57.33 Sources: farmgainafrica.org, ratin.net, infotradeuganda.com

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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

AUGUST 19 - 25, 2013

TENDERS, JOBS & CONSULTANCIES TENDERS

TENDERS

The National Examination Council of Tanzania invites sealed bids from eligible suppliers for the following: Supply of MF printing papers wood free (16/9/2013) Supply of security envelopes (16/9/2013 Supply of motor vehicles. (30/8/2013)

The Rwanda National Police invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the supply of fuel and lubricants to Rwanda National Police in the year 2013-2014. 3Tender Documents in English or French may be obtained from the Office of Procurement Unit, Tel 255103353/ 0788311803, at the Rwanda National Police General Headquarters Kacyiru, on any working day from 06/08/2013 from 07:00 am to 05:30 pm, upon presentation of proof payment of a non-refundable fee of seven thousand and nine hundred Rwandan francs only (7,900 Rwf) to Account N°120.00.46 opened at National Bank of Rwanda (BNR); the bank slip must bear the name of the bidder, the number and the title of the tender.Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in four copies one of which is the original must reach the Office of Procurement Unit at the address mentioned above not later than 26/09/2013 at 9:30 am.

Contact: Executive Secretary, National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P.O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam. Tel:+255 22 2700493-6, Fax: +255 22 2775966, email: esnecta@necta.go.tz Ministry of Health and Social Welfare intends to pre -qualify applications for Renovation works Supply of Medical Equipment Provide training for maternity skill, radiology and hospital hygiene provide training for maintenance of medical equipment supplied.

Contact: Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, PMU Offices, 2nd Floor, Room No. 210. Deadline: Aug 19, 2013.

The Rural Electrification Agency invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for procuring, installing, commisioning, providing maintenance services and spare parts and conducting training of end users and off takers for public facility solar photovoltatic systems and street lights in 8 districts. Deadline: Sept 28, 2013.

National Housing Corporation invites sealed bids from eligible contractors registered in Class one only of building category for the design and construction of Ngano Housing Estate on plot No. 79-82, Ngano Street, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam. Contact: The Secretary of the Tender Board, National Housing Corporation, Head Office, Plot No. 322, Block T, New Building Room No. M08, Mandela Road, P. O. Box 2977, Temeke, Dar es Salaam. Deadluine: Aug 19, 2013.

Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited invites sealed tenders from eligible tenders for supply of optic fibre cables and optic fibre accessories. Contact: The Chief Executive Officer, Tanznaia Telecommunications Company Limited, Extelecoms House, Samora Avenue, P. O. Box 9070, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia, Tel: No. +255 22 2142881, Fax: +255 22 2113232. Deadline: Aug 29, 2013.

Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited invites sealed tenders from eligible tenders for procurement of outdoor MSANs and associated DC power. Contact: The Chief Executive Officer, Tanznaia Telecommunications Company Limited, Extelecoms House, Samora Avenue, P. O. Box 9070, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia, Tel: No. +255 22 2142881, Fax: +255 22 2113232. Deadline: Aug 22, 2013.

National Housing Corporation invites sealed bids from eligible contractors registered in Class one only of building category for the design and construction of mixed use bloacks on plot No. 300, New Bagamoyo Road, Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Contact: The Secretary of the Tender Board, National Housing Corporation, Head Office, Plot No. 322, Block T, New Building Room No. M08, Mandela Road, P. O. Box 2977, Temeke, Dar es Salaam. Deadluine: Aug 19, 2013.

CONSULTANCIES The Ministry of Health and Socail Welfare requests expression of interest in providing consultancy services in the development of a hospital management information system. Contact: Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Health and Socail Welfare, P. O. Box 9083, Samora Avenua/Shaban Robert Street Junction, PLot No. 36/37, Ilala, Dar es Salaam. Deadline: Aug 19, 2013.

The Ministry of Defence invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the following tenders: a. Supply of SCSC library books. b. Supply of SCSC sanitation materials. c. Supply of SCSC air conditioners. d. Supply of SCSC gymnasium equipment. e. Printing and supply of banners, certificates, badges, photos, name tags holders and gifts. f. Engraving of MOD items.

The submission of bids in sealed envelopes must be addressed to the Ministry of Defence’s Procurement office before 09h30 am local time on 26/08/2013.

CONSULTANCIES Rwanda Development Board (RDB) hereby invites proposals from both national and international competent consultancy firms to conduct a survey on private sector employment creation. Well printed proposals, properly bound presented in four copies one of which is the original must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 26/09/2013 at 3:00 pm local time to the address below: RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD ,PROCUREMENT OFFICE; FOURTH FLOOR, P.O. Box: 6239 Email: procurement@rdb.rw GISHUSHU NYARUTARAM ROAD KIGALI/RWANDA Rwanda Development Board invites proposals from both national and international competent consultancy firms to develop a pricing structure for healthcare delivery in private medical structures in RWANDA. Well printed proposals, properly bound presented in four copies one of which is the original must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 12/09/2013 at 3:00 pm local time to the address below:RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROCUREMENT OFFICE,FOURTH FLOOR P.O. Box: 6239 Email: procurement@rdb.rw GISHUSHU NYARUTARAM ROAD ,KIGALI/RWANDA Rwanda Development Board invites proposals from international competent consultancy firms to advise on a need based content development and advertising strategy and plan, and act as liaison between RDB and all media houses in terms of acquiring advertising services.Well printed proposals, properly bound presented in four copies one of which is the original must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 20/08/2013 at 3:00 pm local time to the address below:RDB, PROCUREMENT OFFICE, FOURTH FLOOR, P.O. Box: 6239 Email: procurement@rdb.rw GISHUSHU NYARUTARAM ROAD KIGALI/RWANDA .

National Housing Corporation requests for expression of interest to provide legal services to NHC across the country on call basis.

Contact: The Secretary of the Tender Board, National Housing Corporation, Head Office, Plot No. 322, Block T, New Building Room No. M08, Mandela Road, P. O. Box 2977, Temeke, Dar es Salaam.

Deadluine: Aug 19, 2013.

Rwanda Development Board invites proposals from all competent consultancy firms to provide digital communications and content development services. The consultancy services will be to develop an RDB need based content development strategy and plan, effective and innovative core messages, tools and materials and gather content to develop a quarterly newsletter and implement and monitor RDB social and online media activities, as indicated in details in the terms of references included in the request for proposal. Well printed proposals, properly bound presented in four copies one of which is the original must be submitted in sealed envelopes not later than 29/08/2013 at 3:00 pm local time to the address below: RWANDA DEVELOPMENT BOARD PROCUREMENT OFFICE FOURTH FLOOR, P.O. Box: 6239 Email: procurement@rdb.rw GISHUSHU NYARUTARAM ROAD KIGALI/RWANDA The opening of proposals will take place on the same day at 3:30 pm local time (1:30 GMT) at the Rwanda Development Board conference room, 4th floor, Procurement.

Source: East African Business Week

Source: East African Business Week

The Ministry of Health and Socail Welfare requests expression of interest in providing consultancy services undertaking feasibility study and requirement analysis for the development and implementation of the health sector resource data warehouse. Contact: Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Health and Socail Welfare, P. O. Box 9083, Samora Avenua/Shaban Robert Street Junction, PLot No. 36/37, Ilala, Dar es Salaam. Deadline: Aug 19, 2013.

UNITED NATIONS

RWANDA

TANZANIA

JOBS The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa is looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to realise UNECA’s transformative vision and to strengthen its specialization in the region. Positions available in the following areas.

Statistics Economic statistics and national accounts Demographic and social statistic Geo-information and sectoral statistic Data collection and analysis Strategic Planning Micro economic policy Development planning Industrial Policy Governance and public sector management Public Information and Knowledge Management External Communications Media Relations Audio Visual Social Media Climate Policy, Land and Mineral Development Natural resource contract negotiations Climate, climate adaption, climate change governance Agricultural Economics, forestry, land policy Mineral development policy Social Development Policy Population and youth Gender and Development Economics of urbanization Employment and labour market For full details of these positions go to:new.uneca.org/About ECA/Opportunities.aspx

RWANDA

CONSULTANCIES The Rwanda Social Security Board invites qualified bidders to submit bids for hiring a vendor to modernize RSSB IT System as indicated in detail in the statement of Requirements.Tender Documents in English may be obtained from 22nd July 2013 on any working day from 7:00 hours to 17:00 hours at the office of procurement Officers, 7th floor / our website: www.rssb.rw Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed to Director General of RSSB, P O. Box 250, and 6655 Kigali.Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in three copies one of which is the original enclosed in envelopes, must reach at the address mentioned above not later than 5th September 2013 at 2:00 pm.

UGANDA

TENDERS The Ministry of Local Government invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the management and operation of selected agro processing facilities. Contact: The Heads of Procurement and Disposal Units in the respective District Local Governments. The bids must be delivere to the above address on or before Aug 19, 2013 and must be accompanied by a bid security of Ug shs 500,000.

TANZANIA

TENDERS The Ministry of Works is issuing a general procurement notice.

Bidders, suppliers, contractors, consultancy, service providers and non consultancy service providers may obtain further information from the secretary of the tender board Ministry of Works P. O. Box 9423, Holland House, 1st Floor, Room No. 102, Samora Avenue, Dar es Salaam.

BURUNDI The Ministry of Energy and Mines calls for expression of interest for the recruitment of experts panel(Individual consultants: an environmental and a social science specialist) to monitor the social and environmental impact and re installation plan. Deadline: 28/8/2013.

Source: East African Business Week

EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

27

AUGUST 19 - 25, 2013

TRANSPORT

Tanzania railway plans EAC Vessel abandoned at international gauge Mwanza

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA – In a bid to make Tanzania a major economic hub for business and investment in Africa, the Japanese government says it will revamp the current central railway line to international gauge.

“A team of experts from Japan will arrive in Tanzania late this year or early next year to conduct assessment so as to quickly start the implementation of the project,” Tanzania’s Minister for Industry and Trade, Dr Abdallah Kigoda has said.

Currently, Tanzania has a 2,707 kilometer - long single track gauge, with a design capacity of transporting five million tons of cargo per year. Yet, only about 10% of the installed capacity is currently being utilized due to lack of investments to revamp the ailing railway network.

However, Minister Kigoda noted the implementation of the project will take long because to revamp the railway line network needs massive investments. According to him the project requires about $5.2 billion.

Dr Kigoda said the project is part of the implementation of the agreement between President Jakaya Kikwete and Japanese’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the 5th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD-V) held in June, this year, the head of states discussed several issues, one being the overhaul of the central railway line in Tanzania.

Japan has unveiled a comprehensive technical cooperation plan with Tanzania to make it a major economic hub for business and investment in Africa, the Japanese Minister for Economy, Trade and Industries, Mr. Toshimistu Motegi said.

Minister Motegi, who is visited in Tanzania as part of the implementation of agreements reached at the TICAD-V said his country had nominated Tanzania the centre for investment to serve the East African

BY ANDREW ZABLON

ALL ABOARD! Passengers boarding a train at a TRL terminal. TRL ferried 505,223 passengers, which is 2.7% down in the period under review compared to 519,036 in the previous year. region and the continent at large.

According to Japanese Ambassador to Tanzania, Mr. Masaki Okada, Tanzania could make maximum and efficient use of the existing railway gauge only if its capacity is increased before embarking on the new standard gauge system.

Ambassador Okada confirmed that Japan is interested to invest in Tanzania’s railway network and some experts from TOSHIBA are expected to visit in the country to survey the central line, and then will come up with scientific advice on the improvement of the project.

Ambassador Okada said, they use the same gauge as in Tanzania and was performing efficiently. It ferries heavy cargo and has the speed between 100-240 kilometers per hour.

In March this year, a team of Japanese consultants submitted report to the Ministry of Transport that shows the standard gauge will be required when demand exceed the capacity of the rehabilitated meter gauge track possibly after 2030.

According to Ambassador Okada, the repair and rehabilitation could be short term strategy while longer trains, higher powered locomo-

tives and more block trains in the midterm and network expansion in the long term strategies.

“The immediate conversion to standard gauge track is not recommended because the existing railway cannot suspend its operation and the present bridges not usable,” he said.

The ailing Tanzania’s railway network has been the major cause of high transport costs, pushing up prices of almost all goods in the market, the burden that is always transferred to the final consumer.

Apart from saving fuel, an efficient rail system would help extend the life shelf of the country’s roads, that is, by protecting them from being damaged quickly by heavy duty vehicles.

This is based on the fact that the amount of cargo to be lifted by 40 trucks can easily fit into the 40 twenty-foot equivalent units from the port of Dar es Salaam to be transported by a goods train.

Tabling his ministry’s 2013/14 budget estimates in Dodoma, the Minister of Transport, Dr Harrison Mwakyembe, said Tanzania Railway Limited (TRL) ferried 198,024 tons in 2012, equivalent to 24.8% lower compared to 267,008 of the corresponding year.

Similarly, TRL ferried

505,223 passengers, which is 2.7% down in the period under review compared to 519,036 in the previous year.

“The decline in cargo and passengers was contributed by the insufficient as well as depreciation of the locomotives and wagons. Also lack of funds and equipment as well as destruction of railway line contributed to the inefficiency,” Mwakyembe noted.

TRL has two lines; the central line that runs from Dar es Salaam to Tabora with two branches; one to Kigoma in the west along lake Tanganyika, hence providing freight cargo transportation to the west of the country as well as the land-locked countries of Burundi, Rwanda and eastern part of Peoples Democratic Republic of Congo.

The second branch runs from Tabora to Mwanza port on Lake Victoria, also providing transportation services to north and north-western part of the country including landlocked Uganda.

The other line runs from Ruvu northward to Korogwe and then branches to Tanga port on the Indian ocean, another branch north-west to Moshi. Its connection also goes north to Kenya, terminating at Taveta.

MWANZA, TANZANIA - A multi-million dollar vessel property of the East African Community (EAC) is malfunctioning, faulty, idle and abandoned at Mwanza South port, Tanzania.

This is the second time for the ship, RV Jumuiya meant for research on Lake Victoria is docked at Mwanza port because of mechanical problems.

The vessel docked at Kamanga Shipyard, on February 15, 2013.

Early this August, the management of Kamanga Shipyard ordered its crew that the vessel be removed for non-payment of docking charges amounting to $15,000.

East African Business Week has discovered that the RV Jumuiya crew was given 24 hours to leave Kamanga Shipyard. The vessel left Kamanga Shipyard for Mwanza port on August, 12 at 13:00.

As of last week, East African Business Week could not establish exactly the specific mechanical problems facing the vessel.

Mr. Emmanuel Mataro, an experienced private marine surveyor familiar to the vessel declined to make any comments.

“As an expert, I cannot release any information to you because you are not related to the vessel’s management or ownership,” Mataro said.

Gershom Fumbuka, the Maritime Security Officer of Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) also declined any comment in relation to the whereabouts of RV Jumuiya.

Reports have it that the vessel has no sea-worthy certificate and is awaiting a marine surveyor from SUMATRA and its crews’ competence is also questionable.

RV Jumuiya was purchased by the EAC eight years ago but some of the equipment was missing and lack of official documentation including insurance and seaworthy certification delayed its launching.

Reports have it that it was purchased for 650,000

British pounds.

The vessel docked at Mwanza port for a long time until the matter came to the attention of the members of the EAC legislative assembly and the former Minister for EAC (Tanzania) Dr Deodorous Kamala.

The matter was also debated in the EAC Assembly (EALA) in 2008 when discussing the EAC Audited Accounts for the financial year ending June, 2008.

The legislators, who met in Arusha, queried the EAC Secretariat for hiding vital information on the ship which once plied Lake Nyasa waters. The EAC Secretariat admitted that the vessel was an old one.

The vessel was donated to the regional organisation by UK Department for International Development (DfID) to improve the safety of navigation, research and education-related activities on Lake Victoria.

It had once navigated in Lake Nyasa but was dismantled and brought to Mwanza after it was purchased in 2004 and reassembled for use on Lake Victoria in 2006.

RV Jumuiya worked very well for two years then its problems started as it was neither insured nor seaworthy. At the time, 2008, it was docked at Mwanza port.

RV Jumuiya had no permanent staff like the captain or marine engineer.

The posts were advertised in 2008.

The vessel was later fitted with basic navigation equipment and was tested during an exploratory hydro survey of Mwanza (Tanzania), Kisumu (Kenya) and Port Bell (Uganda) ports.

In 2008, RV Jumuiya’s problems were that its two engines, the gear-box and generator were old and obsolete and the lifeboat was destroyed during the exploratory hydrographic survey of the three ports.

It was also discovered that fire extinguishers and inflatable life rafts had not been serviced while the vessel lacked trans-users and flares, weather forecast equipment and its CCTV was not working.

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EAST AFRICAN BUSINESS WEEK

AUGUST 19 - 25 , 2013

HEALTH

Mkapa program improves health care

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA --The Mkapa Fellows Program has been applauded for the success in providing health care service delivery.

The Program was initiated by the Former President of Tanzania, Benjamin William Mkapa and the Former President of the United States of America, William Jefferson Clinton in July 2005.

Mkapa highlighted the successes of the Benjamin William Mkapa HIV/AIDS Foundation to former US President Bill Clinton when the former heads of state met in Dar es Salaam last week.

He expressed his gratitude to the former US President and the Clinton Foundation for its support from the inception of the fellows program and establishment of the Mkapa Foundation.

He called for continued partnership between the two Foundations.

Mkapa highlighted the credible financial accountability within the Foundation reflected by having clean financial audit reports annually, which he recognized was due to effective leadership.

The program recruits and deploys skilled health professionals in rural and hard to reach areas President Clinton said he was overwhelmed by the success made by the foundation.

He assured Mkapa of his continued support and collaboration with the foundation.

Kigoma District Medical Officer, Dr. Edwin Kilimba said the program has done a tremendous job in health care service

School competition targets child violence

BY ERIOSI NANTABA KAMPALA, UGANDA--The Ministry of Education along with Stop Malaria Project Uganda and UNICEF have started a communication campaign through music, dance and drama to highlight the dangers of malaria and halt violence against children.

This year’s MDD festivals which were launched in April 2013 have been organized under the theme ‘Effective learning for malaria-free children in zero violence schools.’

Catherine Mukwakwa, the chief of party of the Stop Malaria Project said: “We are using children as behavioral change agents to address the challenge of malaria and violence against children in Uganda. We believe what they have learnt can be used to influence the various communities in which they live,” said Mukwakwa.

The competing pupils from the various schools strived to share the dangers of malaria and violence through active poetry and comedy. Some of the themes include the need to sleep under an insecticide treated mosquito nets and the adverse effects of violence against children citing defilement and corporal punishment as some of the forms of violence.

Starting with the central region, traditional dances and folk songs from the region were presented including the Nankasa which is the most commonly used authentic instrument in the region.

Over 1500 primary schools across th4e country will be participating in this years music, dance and dramam competitions. The competitions started in April. the finals will take place at the Kampala National Theatre between August 26 and 31.

About 18 regions shall be represented with over 40 choirs are expected to take part in the finals.

delivery in Kigoma, one of the remote areas in Tanzania.

The program has reduced the workload of district staff in health care provision, improved accessibility and quality of health care services in HIV/AIDS and maternal child health amd improved HIV/AIDS data management.

He said HIV Care and Treatment Clinics have increased from 47 to 170.

Other successes were reaching youth and vulnerable groups.

Some of the fellows have been appointed by the government of Tanzania for different leadership positions, including appointment of 10 Fellows as District

Medical Officers.

The success of Phase I of Fellows Programme and its continued significance in assisting the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in Health Systems Strengthening has resulted in the scaling up of the programme to 15 rural districts with 180 Fellows between 2012 and 2017.

The focus will be HIV/AIDS and Maternal Newborn Health.

The brief also acknowledged the resource mobilization efforts made within the country. 20% of the $10 million funds for phase II have already been secured through local resource mobilization initiatives by the Mkapa Foundation.Continued fundraising efforts are underway to meet the $8 million deficit.

Mkapa Fellows Program was designated for health and medical professionals, and aiming at strengthening human capacity in HIV/AIDS care and treatment in rural areas.

The Foundation prior to having a full time secretariat team from its inception to November 2006 was under the interim guidance of the Clinton HIV/AIDS Initiative of the Clinton Foundation, World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.

$168,000 to tackle malaria

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA --The local communities in Geita District, are to benefit from a malaria prevention program through indoor residual splaying. This was revealed by Tenga Tenga, the Geita Gold Mine (GGM)’s Communications Manager.

Tenga told EABW GGM has donated Tsh264 million ($168,000) to the program from GGM’s malaria control budget. The project directly contributes to the Tanzania National Malaria Medium Term Strategic Plan, and the National Malaria Control Programme’s target to eliminate malaria.

He said: “20,830 households around Geita Urban will be sprayed twice a year. These initiative will create short term jobs for about 100 local people.”

He said, the programme covers about 19 villages with a population of 100,000 people. About 4,821 pregnant women and 22,547 children under the age of five will benefit.

He said at implementation both local health authorities and

the local community members will be involved. This is to ensure capacity and skill enhancement remains even without the continued involvement of GGM. This is done in order to promote ownership and sustainability.

He said the 96% reduction in the incidence of malaria among GGM employees is a huge achievement in terms of lowering mortality, as well as cost reduction and improved production within the company.

According to Tenga, the program was initially focused on prevention through indoor residual spraying (IRS) for GGM staff as well as distribution of long lasting treated mosquito nets to all employees.

He said the pilot project uses experience and expertise derived from AngloGold Ashanti’s mine in Obuasi, Ghana. The project was able to illustrate a 50% reduction in malaria cases prior to the launch of the full project.

“It was against these positive initial results of the pilot project that a decision was made in 2009 to extend the programme to the Kalangalala and Mtakuja,” Tenga said.

This extension enabled the programme to target the families of GGM employees while also reaching 100, 000 community members.

By 2012, the GGM malaria programme had demonstrated a 96% reduction of malaria cases compared to 2006, before the programme was initiated.

In 2006, almost all employees would experience at least one malaria episode per year, compared to 2012 when only four in a 100 employees experienced a malaria episode per year, he said.

In its efforts to ensure the sustainability of the programme, with measurable impact at community level, GGM has formalized a partnership with local and international stakeholders to run the malaria control programme in these communities.

The Memorandum of Understanding which was signed between GGM, the District Council Health Management Team, and Research Triangle Institute has an overall mission to develop, implement a sustainable and integrated malaria control programme that is effective, efficient, cost effective and measurable.

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INVESTMENT

Museveni gets Karuma underway China’s Exim Bank providing money to build Uganda’s new 600MW dam

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO KIRYANDONGO, UGANDA--Construction of the delayed Karuma power project finally gets underway next month.

Last week, President Yoweri Museveni officially laid the foundation stone at the project site at Karuma Falls in Kiryandongo District Northern Uganda.

There was an almost tangible air of public relief because of the intrigue that surrounded the procurement process until the Chinese government stepped in.

The 600MW power project will be constructed by the Chinese firm, Sino hydro Corporation Limited.

It will cost an estimated $1.5 billion and take about 48 to 60 months until completion.

Museveni applauded the Chinese government for supporting Uganda in its development of infrastructure projects like roads and power generation.

“China’s lending is free from harsh stringent conditions attached, unlike other developed countries.

It’s at this opportunity for me to salute this partnership with China. Such relationships will spur economic development in Uganda,” the President said.

Museveni said lack of enough energy is one of the challenges that has hindered Uganda in attracting more foreign investors to the country.

Consequently, this has obstructed economic development in Uganda.

The President said if the 600MW power project is completed the country will be in position to provide enough power for investment projects.

Museveni used the occasion to criticise both government; professional and civil society organizations for undermining projects like Karuma.

He said development partners picked an interest in funding the project several years ago.

However, he said some “professionals” sabotaged the power project until he was forced to intervene “Our partner promised to fund the project but some individuals both in Government and other professionals played big

Museveni applauded the Chinese government for giving a helping hand to Uganda’s infrastructure development.

The dam will be constructed by Sinohydro Corporation Limited and completion is expected within five years. roles to see that the 600MW does not kick start. But since my intervention now we see the project starting.

Let me hope the contractor will do the work speedily such that the problem of power shortage is solved,” he said.

The President’s comment was in response to the long and controversial public procurement process which led to the cancellation of the tender.

This had earlier been won by CWE, another Chinese power engineering firm.

The Karuma project is

being funded by a loan from the Exim (ExportImport) Bank of China and the Uganda government.

Under this arrangement, Exim Bank will contribute about 85% while the government will put up 15%.

During the same occasion, Museveni announced that two more power plants will be contructed by Chinese firms.

The two power projects include the Isimba and Ayago power projects “Two other Chinese companies Gzhouba and China International Water and Electric

Corporation, will similarly take both Ayago and Isimba according to the understanding we reached with the Chinese Government,” Museveni said.

Uganda’s energy minister, Irene Muloni advised the communities living near the power project to support it.

She said they will benefit more since many will get employment during the construction of the new hydroelectric project.

“Power shortage is a serious issue in the country. That is why we need to

support this project as it will increase power supply on the national grid thus making more Ugandans having chance to be connected on the national grid. This in turn will lead to economic development both in urban and also in the rural areas,” she said Karuma power project requires about 466 hectares of land. This has affected about 612 people and will require payment of compensation.

According to some of the affected people, the government, has not paid. Yet construction of the dam is

about to kick off.

It is against this background that some residents want to sue the government.

But Muloni said the delays in compensating arose from local land wrangles particularly in Matunda Sub County “The problem is theirs.

But we have managed to compensate about 478 families. The rest we are ready to pay, but there is one big challenge facing the communities. That is land wrangles. Let them settle their disputes then the government will pay the rightfull people,” she said.

Karuma power project is expected to last for period of four to five years.

When completed this will enable the country to have substantially more electricity.

Uganda ranks poorlyin terms of power connectivity particularly in the rural areas despite addition of the Bujagali Falls dam which generates 250MW. The Karuma dam is expected to help sustain urban development in most parts of Northern Uganda.

It is in this region where where the least number of people are connected to the national grid.

Tourism operators say that if Karuma Dam is completed this will support the development of the industy, particularly around Queen Elizabeth National Park.

New hotels are expected to be constructed near Queen Elizabeth National park and generally boost the growth of Karuma town.

However the public relation officer of Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Kenneth Otim recently told the East African Business Week the Karuma Dam will support power trade between Uganda and neighbouring countries.

When Karuma is completed we expect to trade power to our neirbouring country like South Sudan, where UETCL will be transmitting power worth 400KV. To ensure that such a project is achieved UETCL will embark on constructing a 400KV power line from Karuma to Nimule in Southern Sudan,” he said.

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FEATURE

Filling up your first flat can be fun Moving out on your own for the first time can be quite scary.

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SPORTS

I will take a year off – RDM

BY EMMA ONYANGO KAMPALA, UGANDA – Former Chelsea Manager, Roberto Di Matteo has said that he plans to take a year out of the game, recuperate and come back stronger next season.

“I had some very good offers but I want to take some time to study then come back next year.”

Di Matteo was speaking to the press while unveiling the Guinness Football Manager fantasy game at the Protea Hotel in Kampala last week.

Despite helping Chelsea win the UEFA Champions League title for the first time, the former Italian international was sacked by ruthless Chelsea owner, Roman Abramovic. To this he said, “If you look at all the good managers, they have all been sacked more than once. You take it as an experience and move forward.”

The Italian also commended his former boss; Andres Villas Boas (AVB) who cur-

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Kenya bracing for COMESA sugar imports

BY DAVID MUWANGA

BY HUMPHREY LILOBA NAIROBI, KENYA--Kenya’s sugar sector is in limbo as the COMESA safeguard period nears its end.

COMESA is the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa.

Tough times await Kenya’s fragile sugar industry with the impending expiry of the COMESA Sugar Safeguards period.

A report from a survey by Kenya’s Ministry of Trade paints a grim picture if the industry with revelations that the sector may not survive an expected deluge of cheaper imports from COMESA countries once the safeguard window closes.

The imports are expected to come into Kenya duty-free in what will drastically reduce the cost of the commodity in the local market.

There are no indications that the trading bloc may extend the safeguard period given that similar extensions in the past have materialized amid heavy criticism from regional players.

Kenya’s sugar sector is ailing from a myriad of challenges that have seriously impeded its growth and production potential.

Key among these challenges is the heavy hand of politics and the bottlenecks that that blocked a proposed privatization of most of the mismanaged milling firms.

The report by the Ministry indicates that other than Mumias Sugar Company, none of the other seven millers across the country will survive the expected influx of cheaper imports.

The other government owned

SWEET IMPORTS: Workers loading bags of sugar onto a transporter. millers that were recommended for privatization include Chemelil, Nzoia Sugar, South Nyanza, Muhoroni and Miwani Sugar Company Limited.

“Privatization of the millers would have rid them off the current mismanagement and corruption and increased their competitiveness,” reads a section of the report released last week.

“The government must fast-track the privatization of these companies if any gains are to be made and the security of Kenya’s future as a sugar producer assured,” reads a section of the report.

The Kenyan entered into an agreement with the COMESA Secretariat for the protection of the local sector by way of a safeguard under Article 61 of the COMESA Treaty so that

sugar imports from COMESA are subject to customs duties.

The safeguard was implemented in March 2002 for an initial period of 12 months and subsequently renewed by the Council of Ministers.

Kenya is on a fourth extension of two years, which began on March 2012 and ends in February 2014.

Other sugar producers in the COMESA region have vowed to resist any attempts at further extending the safeguard.

The coming into force of the devolved government that gave way to counties in Kenya is further expected to delay the privatization process as most county governments now hold charge of any industries and manufacturing plants within their jurisdiction.

IMX resources finds nickel in Tz

BY ANDREW ZABLON MWANZA, TANZANIA -- IMX Resources Limited has released an updated mineral resource estimates for part of the project now referred to as the 'Sleeping Giant Deposit' at Ntaka Hills Nickel Sulphide Project in southeastern Tanzania.

The project, currently under development, is to be brought into production in 2015 with the first product shipment expected in early 2016.

In an August 15 release, the update confirms the prospects in the area and the opportunity for future project development.

In early 2013, IMX Resources hired experts to improve the company’s

EAC Needs $115b for new projects

understanding of the mineral systems at the Ntaka Hill Nickel Sulphide Project.

The experts studied diamond core and reviewed selective outcrops at the Ntaka Hill Project during the first quarter of 2013.

They also suggested models for the genesis and structural controls of the mineralization in the Ntaka Hill Intrusive.

The IMX Resources’s Managing Director, Neil Meadows said additional drilling in 2012 confirmed that L Zone, H Zone and the NAD-013 deposit form one large mineralized system which the company now refers to as the ‘Sleeping Giant Deposit’.

The updated Mineral Resource for

the ‘Sleeping Giant Deposit’ is comprised of an Indicated Mineral Resource of 17,200,000 tonnes at 0.49% Ni for 84,280 tonnes of contained nickel. The release further adds that there is an Inferred Mineral Resource of 29 million tonnes at 0.70% Ni for 203,000 tonnes of contained nickel.

Meadows told East African BusinessWeek the project has been criticized for not having either enough high grade material or too much of a halo of very low-grade material, 0.3%.

“This data should now show that ‘Sleeping Giant’ has a halo of better grade material with some reasonably high grade material that now needs to be chased down plunge,” he said.

ARUSHA, TANZANIAHeads of State of the East African Community (EAC) have proposed several sources where they can raise some $15 billion for both the prioritized regional railway and port projects.

Among the sources mentioned were the Arab Bank for Africa (BADEA), the European Union and South Korea.

A report seen by East African Business Week in Arusha, Tanzania indicates the two regional infrastructure projects among others that are divided into several subprojects require a total of $15bn for implementation in the next eight years up to 2020.

The report follows the second EAC heads of State retreat on infrastructure development and financing held in Nairobi, Kenya late last year.

The retreat was held on the theme ‘Deepening EAC integration process through the development

of efficient infrastructure systems to support trade and industrialization’.

The leaders in the report indicate that among the sub-sectors is the railway which includes the rehabilitation of of the central line covering Dar es Salaam-TaboraMwanza/Kigoma, KiluaMpanda railway line with a spur to Kasanga.

They said that this line is crucial for linking Dar es Salaam port with the landlocked countries of Rwanda, Uganda and Burundi.

“Detailed technical studies ongoing financed by the African Development Bank with the initial study financed by the United States Trade Development Agency (USTDA),” reads part of the report.

“This subproject requires about $1.425 bn and it is proposed that partner states could raise financing through Eurobond or blended financing,” said the report.

The report also mentions the construction of the Uvinza-Musongati railway line.

EU gives 111m Euro

BY DAVID MUWANGA ARUSHA, TANZANIA-The Secretary General of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Sindisyo Ngwenya has said that the European Union is providing a total of 111m Euro to the member states of COMESA. The funds are meant to provide support to the member states to carry out adjustment programmes aimed at enabling them comply with the COMESA regulations COMESA secretariat issued out a call on the member states to submit progress monitoring reports on their regional integration implementation programmes.

He said in a statement issued by the organization’s last week said that fourteen out of fifteen

COMESA member states have already responded to the fourth call for submissions of progress monitoring reports on their regional integration implementation programmes (RIIP) status.

“This is a response rate of 93% for the states which had until 15th July 2013 to make the submissions,” said the statement.

The statement said that this now paves the way for the member states to benefit from the next round of program funding under the COMESA Adjustment Facility / Regional Integration Support Mechanism (CAF/RISM).

It said that COMESA is currently reviewing and giving feedback to the member states who are expected to provide the needed clarifications and information to finalize their submissions.

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