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Marriott to take over Protea hotels

BY PATRICK KISEMBO nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania----Marriott International, Inc. and South Africa’s Protea Hospitality Holdings last week announced a tentative deal in which the US-based chain is to buy Protea’s three brands and management company.

The deal is expected to be closed by April 1, 2014. According to a statement availed to East African Business Week and signed by Marriot International, Inc Account Manager, Kirsty Kirsten, under terms of the agreements Marriott will pay approximately about $186 million at current exchange rates, subject to normal closing adjustments.

Protea Hotels is the largest hotel group in Africa with the most extensive footprint; more than 116 hotels throughout South Africa and six other African countries, including Zambia, Nigeria, Namibia, Malawi, Uganda and Tanzania.

The transaction is subject to receipt of certain third party and governmental consents, including exchange control approval from the South African Reserve Bank and competition approval from the South African Competition Commission and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and satisfaction of other customary conditions for transactions of this kind.

According to the statement, Marriott does not expect the transaction will have a material impact on its 2014 results.

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DELICIOUS: Protea Hotels is the largest hotel group in Africa with the most extensive footprint; more than 116 hotels throughout South Africa and six other African countries including Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania.

Dar forwarding agents reject dollars

BY PATRICK KISEMBO nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania -Even as competition between Mombasa Port and Dar es Salaam Port intensifies, forwarders in Tanzania have rejected a directive by the container terminal management to pay in US dollars.

Last month, the Tanzania International Container

Burundi launches ICT backbone

BY RENOVAT NIMBONA

Terminal Services Limited (TICTS) issued a notice to its customers that all its invoices will be paid in US dollars currency only.

The notice was undated to users, but it stressed that the US dollars payment will start effective this week.

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nBUJUMBURA, Burundi--President Pierre Nkurunziza has invited both Burundians and foreigners living in Burundi to take advantage of opportunities offered by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) applications.

He was recently launching Burundi First Phase Backbone System (BBS) Network in Bujumbura.

Nkurunziza also asked operators and internet service providers to ensure that the final users can TO PAGE 2

Rwanda gets $240,000 for milk logistics

BY AGNES BATETA nKIGALI, Rwanda---The Rwanda milk industry has been given $240.000 from the Rwanda Dairy Competitiveness Program ll (RDCP ll), This is under the Land o Lakes International Development, but the funds were donated by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

This five- year supported program is aimed at boosting food security and increasing income for Rwanda’s smallholder dairy farmers.

“This program is aimed at reducing poverty through the expanded marketing of quality milk that will generate income, provide greater employment opportunities and also improve nutrition of rural households,” Frank O’ Brien the Chief of Party RDCP ll said.

O’ Brien said RDCP II had grants available to support the Rwanda dairy sector until January 2017.

The money will be used in improving infrastructure in the country’s milk collection centres, dairy processors, plus the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Land o Lakes has already bought different equipment, including motorized tricycles which will be used in transporting milk, animal feed equipment and milk cooling tanks.

Other things bought include batch pasteurizers, butter and cheese making equipment, milk cans, generators, plus a 8000 litre insulated milk transporting tank which are all to be given out to people with diaries across the country.

“I am so grateful for the partnership I started with RDCP ll, and I believe this is TO PAGE 2

Spain wins Entebbe bid nKAMPALA, Uganda--- A Spanish consultancy firm, Ineco has been given a five month contract to draft the master plan for the aviation industry in Uganda.

There is a $325 million budget earmarked for widening and expansion of Entebbe International Airport.

According to Pablo Fuente Garcia, the Ineco Project Manager, Entebbe International Airport is projected to handle 6.09million passengers by 2033. This was however questioned by aviation analysts.

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Dar forwarding agents reject dollars FROM PAGE 1 Last week, the Tanzania Freight Forwarders Association (TAFFA) President Stephen Ngatunga told a news conference that they were not ready to start paying in US dollar, and instead they will stick to paying in local currency (Shillings).

“We are not ready to for services in US dollars instead of Tanzanian shillings,” Ngatunga said.

“This is to inform our esteemed customers that with effect from January 27, 2014, all TICTS invoices will be paid in US dollars currency only,” said notice in part.

According to the TAFFA president paying in dollars will increase the cost of doing business.

The forwarders called for a help hand from the minister of finance and the governor to intervene in the ongoing squabble between them and the TICTS management.

“BoT should make a follow up of the TICTS exchange rate which is very high and unnecessarily increases the cost of doing business,” Ngatunga said.

“We are doing this because we are defending the value of the local currency and the economy at large,” Ngatunga said..

The forwarding agents complain that the container management exchange rate is too high and Bank of Tanzania should intervene.

TAFFA claimed that TICTS uses its own exchange rate which is higher than the rate issued by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT).

TAFFA said it is making a written submission to the Finance ministry and Bank of Tanzania (BoT) Governor on the issue. Commenting on the matter, the Surface and Marine Transport Authority (Sumatra) Public Relations Officer, David Mziray said it has not received any com-

plaints from TAFFA, but said the authority follow-up the matter urgently.

In May 2012, the government expressed its intention to ban the use of foreign currencies, especially the American dollar, in transactions within the country.

Former Deputy Finance Minister, Ms. Janet Mbene was quoted saying the government was studying the trend of the use of the dollar currency before talking to the

business community involved in such transactions.

“We are going to encourage the use of our Tanzanian shilling instead of the US dollar,” Ms.Mbene was quoted as saying.

She said the country’s law did not allow people and traders to transact in foreign currencies because that contributed to the devaluation of the Tanzanian shilling against major international currencies.

Burundi launches ICT backbone

FROM PAGE 1 now enjoy quality services at reasonable costs. He also invited them to diversify public and private partnerships in the implementation of other ICT infrastructures.He asked public representatives and public officials at various levels and Burundian people to take care of the valuable infrastructure and prepare for the use of ICT in their daily activities.

The construction of the broadband infrastructure called ‘National optical fibre backbone’ which was officially launched in August 17, 2012 has now covered eight provinces; that is Bujumbura Capital City, Muramvya, Mwaro, Gitega, Karusi, Ngozi, Kirundo, and Muyinga which is completion of the first phase.

However Nkurunziza urged the contractor, BBS Company to accelerate

the process of setting up the COMGOV network so that State institutions can enjoy dividends of optical fibre without delay and to complete the work of the ongoing Phase II and III in the remaining provinces as agreed upon.

He urgently appealed to partners and friendly countries of Burundi to continue to support the government actions in the ICT sector and more particularly in financing and implementing priority projects.

He said the government is determined to use ICT to ensure transparency, governmental accountability and to increase public participation in the government process.

“I reaffirm our commitment to mobilize the means at our disposal so that the implementation of our ICT

policy can be successful. Our vision is to achieve universal access to ICT to accelerate the economic growth of our country in order to transform it into a centre of excellence and a hub of regional reference in the ICT sector by 2025,: he said. Nkurunziza expressed confidence that fibre optics infrastructure and broadband applications will contribute to address challenges that Burundi faces in the areas of health, education, energy, youth, employment and gender equality.

The Burundi ICT project was possible under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) with the support of the World Bank on behalf of the Government’s share and now the country is connected to Rwanda and Tanzania via the submarine cable.

Rwanda gets $240,000 for milk logistics FROM PAGE 1 going to help not only me but other people in the dairy business be able to produce quality milk,” Hajji Saidi Havugimana founder of Hajji Dairy Enterprises said. He owns one of the small-to –medium sized enterprises which is improving livelihoods in Nyanza district.

Havugimana added that such equipment was going to strengthen the dairy sector competitiveness of Rwanda improved quality and increased milk volumes.

Different other companies from different districts of the country will benefit from such support and this will included Bugesera Milk Collection Center, Bugesera

district, Mudacos in Gatsibo district, Angeana Fresh Dairy Limited, Gasabo district, IAKIB Gicumbi district, Vetoprox plus Kidaco found in Huye district, Muhe farm in Nyabihu district, NADCO Nyagatare district, Coderu and Fromagerie la Reine of Rubavu district, CSTOR Rulindo district plus Ndukundematungo, Codelu and Coopag, which are found in Rwamagana district.

The initiative particularly encourages applications from women, women-owned enterprises, and initiatives that directly enhance the livelihoods of women.

With Rwanda’s policy of improving rural livelihood and helping SMEs develop more which cover a big population of the country, this is a clear step to achieving such.

Marriott to take over Protea hotels

FROM PAGE 1 Protea has 116 hotels with 10,148 rooms in seven African countries including South Africa.

After April, Marriott will become the largest hotel company in the Middle East and Africa region, nearly doubling its distribution there to more than 23,000 rooms.

The statement said as part of the transaction, Protea Hospitality Holdings will create a property ownership company to retain ownership of the hotels it currently owns, entering into longterm management and lease agreements with Marriott for such hotels.

The property ownership company will also retain a number of minority interests in other Protea-managed hotels.

At closing Marriott will manage approximately 45% of the rooms, franchise approximately 39% of the rooms, and lease approximately 16% of the rooms.

Marriott and Protea announced on November 7, 2013 their intent to enter into this transaction.

Marriott International, Inc, is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with nearly 3,900 properties in 72 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012.

The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands.

Protea Hotels is the winner of two World Travel Awards for Best Hotel Group in Africa,.

Spain gets Entebbe bid FROM PAGE 1 today? This master plan must be reviewed,” said one of the participants at the consultative meeting that was hosted by the Civil Aviation Authority in Kampala last week.

Fuente, in the draft master plan, suggests that Entebbe International Airport can have parallel and perpendicular runaways to the two existing 17/35 3.7 kilometre runway and the old runway. This will mean that Entebbe Airport can have about 22 arrivals and 33 operations (departures) per hour.

“We must have an extension of runway one to complete the parallel runway and two perpendicular runways.

This will however mean that the cargo area and MONUC (UN airbase) terminal will be removed as well as displacing residents of Kigungu or reclaiming the swamp,” said Fuente in his draft plan.

He said the current control tower can be relocated to a nearby hill.

“The required check-in counters will be 52 and the boarding area widened to accommodate 6,454 passengers. The boarding gates will be increased to 12 and the baggage claim areas to 9,” he suggested in his master plan.

The master plan also suggests four more international airports be constructed in Arua, Kasese, Pakuba and Hoima to be handled by the Civil Aviation Authority. It says Gulu, Soroti and Kidepo be regional airports with local airports being Moroto, Mbarara, Kisoro and Tororo.

It says that the CAA

should not do more developments on the Jinja, Masindi and Lira airports.

Rama Makuza, the CAA MD had told participants as a master plan is a key requirement because of the congesting passenger service points, increasing demand and inadequate commercial facilities.

He also pointed out the inadequate passenger movement space at the terminal, inadequate car-parking space, location of the fuel tanks, poor condition of the Control Tower building and the lack of an alternate airport to Entebbe International Airport as the key challenges they are currently facing.

“We also have a problem of retention of highly qualified personnel being poached by other airports, the high aviation costs, replacement of air navigation equipment and resurfacing of paved ways,” Makuza said.

Makuza said the lack of an aviation academy, lack of a modern cargo centre, lack of an aircraft maintaining centre and the lack of a domestic operations terminal as other key challenges facing the CAA. “Also the lack of a strong home based airline, airspace management complexity, inadequate funding and the rapid changing technology hamper our doing of business,” Makuza told the meeting.

Uganda’s Works and Transport Minister Abraham Byandala, said Entebbe International Airport is facing unprecedented pressure on its facilities since over 60% of international visitors pass through Entebbe Airport.

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Uganda in new fish project

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO

BUSY: Tanzanian farmers selling their produce in the market

Study proposes bigger market

BY ANDREW ZABLON

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n MWANZA, Tanzania - A new study commissioned by TradeMark Southern Africa (TMSA) in the Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (T-FTA) impact analysis is proposing free trade area to the countries of COMESA, EAC and SADC. According to the recent report, free trade area will allow each of the countries belonging to the Tripartite to have preferential market access for goods originating from it into the other country’s market at tariff rates that are lower than those charged to the rest of the world. Since its establishment in 2009, TMSA has supported the Tripartite of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) and the East African Africa Community (EAC), in developing and implementing its regional integration agenda.

In the area of market integration, support has focused on the establishment of a Tripartite Free Trade Agreement (T-FTA) consisting of the 26 countries of COMESA, EAC and SADC. As part of its support for establishing a T-FTA, TMSA has commissioned an impact analysis to determine potential economy-wide impacts of what will be Africa’s largest free trade agreement.

Currently, the study says, these countries make up half of the African Union in terms of membership and they contribute 58% of its total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), estimated at approximately $1 Trillion.

The study, “General Equilibrium Analysis of the COMESAEAC-SADC Tripartite FTA” was undertaken last year by Dr. Dirk Willenböckel from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex.

It intended to stimulate discussions within the Tripartite region among different stakeholders on regional and national level and thereby to help inform policy choices on trade integration.

TMSA released the 87-page report of the study “General Equilibrium Analysis of the COMESAEAC-SADC Tripartite FTA” at an event of the TMSA “Regional Integration Research Network” – held in Gaborone, Botswana late last year. A case study for the three EastAfrican countries, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania shows that Tanzania is a member of EAC and SADC and baseline tariffs on imports from these REC partners and other TFTA countries are already very low or zero in the baseline.

Uganda is a member of COMESA and EAC. In the baseline, the country imposes a high average tariff on sugar product imports of SADC origin while average tariffs on imports of TFTA origin for all other

commodity groups are moderate or very small.

Kenya is a member of COMESA and EAC and baseline tariffs on bilateral trade with these REC partners are already low or zero in the baseline. Kenya’s baseline tariffs on other intra-TFTA imports are particularly high on sugar products, beverages and tobacco and metal products.

On the export side, Kenya faces high average T-FTA baseline tariffs for beverages and tobacco and for forest products.

Importantly, the study found that trade-liberalization lead to positive net real income gains for the T-FTA area as a whole, although welfare gains are not equally distributed across countries.

The study has shown that establishment of a T-FTA with complete customs-duty-free trade among all 26 potential partners is projected to generate an annual welfare gain of $ 578 million or roughly 0.1% of total T-FTA area 2014 baseline absorption.

Under the stated assumptions the projected aggregate net benefit for the T-FTA group amounts to over $ 3.3 billion per annum - more than five times the gains resulting from full intra-TFTA tariff liberalization alone.

The total volume of intra-TFTA trade is boosted by $ 7.7 billion per annum, an increase of nearly 20% relative to the 2014 baseline volume.

nKAMPALA-UGANDA-- the proposed three fish breeding centers will start operating this year Uganda’s Minister in charge of Fisherie Ruth Nankabirwa has said.

Speaking during the 7th Annual Aquaculture symposium in Kampala organized by the Walimi fisheries cooperative an umbrella which brings together fish farmers in the country Nankabirwa said that one center in Western Uganda very soon will start operating because 85% of the construction work and machinery fitting has been done “More three centers will be functioning towards the end of this year this will enable intended fish farmers to access to Quality and cheap fish seedling on the market regionally” she said according to her the government is constructing these centers in Bushenyi for western Uganda, Gulu for the northern region Mbale for the Eastern part and currently Kajjansi which is supplying to the central region The Bushenyi center to start operating in the middle of this year as Government work on the remaining one if all the four breeding centers start operating this will cut the costs our Aquaculture farmers have been paying

to procure Expensive fish fries mainly from the private sector Uganda has been having only one fish hatchery at Kanjasii National Resources Research Institute however Government in the financial year 2013/2014 Government proposed to develop other three regional fish hatchery /breeding centers in the country in the towns of Mbale Bushenyi, and Gulu respectively The intention of establishing those centers According to Government documents is to lower the costs of fish fries on the market and also to spur fish farming in the country Increased production of fish fries will lead also to increase fish farming. Especially Cage fish farming which is more productive than fish ponds is targeted to produce, 60% of the aquaculture fish and 40% in ponds On the scarcity of fish feeds in the country the ministry disclosed that her ministry has received license application from three investor seeking to be granted and engage in fish feeds manufacturing business in the country Nankabirwa said Government is studying the applications from the investor before they are granted license to commence fish feeds production business in the country

TANESCO in debt campaign

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – In a bid to collect its debt averaging over Tsh233 billion ($144.41 million) Tanzania Electricity Supply Company (Tanesco) has announced to come up with a special campaign to make sure it collects its debt at a time.

According to the launched campaign which will include issuance of notices to call for customers to pay in a specified period says any individual customers and public institutions that fail to pay its debt within a reasonable time will face power cuts.

As of December, 2013 the state owned power utility owed Tsh233 billion ($144.41 million) in unpaid power bills. The unpaid power bills are those from public organizations, domestic and industries customers.

According to Tanesco’s Managing Director, Mr. Felchesmi Mramba, out of the total debt, public orga-

nizations including Zanzibar owe Tanesco Tsh129 billion ($79.95 million) and other customers owe the public power utility Tsh104 billion ($64.46 million).

“We have decided to launch a special campaign that would insurer customers pay her bills on a required time otherwise will face power cuts,” Mramba told East African Business Week last week in Dar es Salaam.

Mramba called on customers to pay up what they owe. In ensuring that customers get better services the state owned power firm has decided to launch new procurement system.According to the new procurement system, all electrical materials will be available in the regions instead of one centre at the headquarters.

The company has also assured customers who applied for power connections that they will be connected before end of next month as materials have already arrived in country.

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Turkey aims for top 10 by 2023

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urkey is literally the bridge between Europe and Asia, sitting astride the Bosporus Straits with a population of some 74 million.

But the Turks are neither European nor Asian. They are simply Turks; a proud distinct people whose long history is filled with exceptional tales of conquest, commerce and culture.

Turkey was and remains one of the most important crossroads of the world.

Religion also has a special place in the annals of this country. All the major faiths have had links to this land which today has an area of 780,000 square kilometres.

It hosted the first church built by man (St. Peter’s Church) in Antakya. But Turkey is predominantly Muslim as by the presence of the Blue Mosque, which is widely considered a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.

At its zenith, the Ottoman Empire reached the southern parts of Spain at one end and Moldavia in Eastern Europe on the other. The navy controlled most of the Mediterranean Sea trade which supplied all sorts of goods to the Grand Bazaar, (a major tourist attraction today), now occupying 60 covered streets.

This is the reason why Vasco da Gama and others were so desperate to find an alternative route to the East by going around Africa in the 15th century.

Istanbul is the only capital in the world built on two continents.

This position gives this city of nearly 14 million people a unique influence both politically and economically around the region. Globally, Turkey is presently the 18th largest economy, with an urbanization rate close to a remarkable 80%.

Uganda owes Turkey a notable debt which is perhaps is not widely known. It was the Turks who taught the Europeans how to drink coffee and the bean is still an important foreign exchange earner for Uganda.

Recently, a group of Ugandans visited the country which mythology tells us, King Midas once lived. Remember the guy whose every touch turned things into gold?

The government based in Ankara, has set itself the target of getting Turkey into the ranks of the top 10 economies in the world by 2023. This will be Turkey’s centennial year.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan repeated this ambition during his New Year speech to the nation recently.

At about the same time Turkey was earmarked as a MINT; the next emerging economies destined for spectacular growth. The other MINT countries are Mexico, Indonesia and Nigeria.

Here are some pointers. Turkey is the number one cement maker in Europe; the second biggest flat glass producer in the world; fifth in jewelry making and first in textiles across Europe.

Turkey is third in the world for exporting televisions; first for fertilizers and third in steel manufacturing in Europe.

The country also ranks high when it comes to vehicle manufacturing, tourism receipts and shipbuilding. It is the most diversified economy in the neighbourhood.

According to the latest assessment by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, in 2014 Turkey’s economy will grow at about 4 percent and generate about a trillion dollars in wealth at year’s end.

However in order to sustain this growth

PARTNERSHIP: As Chairman of the Turkish-Uganda Business Council, Eren said their goal is to foster mutual prosperity for the two countries. the country cannot afford to sit on its laurels.

Turkey wants to strengthen its business ties and increase import and export trade with such countries as Uganda.

Trade between the two countries is currently estimated at $30 million by the end of 2013.

Turkish Airlines is the flagship investment that started operations in mid-2010.

Speaking to East African Business Week at the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) Head Offices, Ersin Eren the Chairman of the Turkish –Uganda Business Council said: “Our intention is to introduce Turkish business people and business environment to Uganda.”

DEIK is a private sector institution which contributes towards the integration of Turkey’s trade and financial markets to the world’s economy; to assist in providing new business opportunities, help in promoting Turkish economy and investment environment of Turkey in the international arena.

DEIK has eight regional structures. There are 115 Business Councils under this structure and the Turkish-Uganda Business Council is one of them.

The Turkish –Uganda Business Council’s activities are conducted in close coordination with the Turkish Ministry of Economy and Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In Uganda, the Turkish –Uganda Business Council works closely with the Turkish Embassy in Uganda, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Trade in order to consistently improve economic relations.

Eren said, “Our main purpose is to bring Turkish and Ugandan business people together more often and to contribute in creating a solid partnership through new business opportunities. The Turkey and Uganda economic relationship began as early as 2000.”

Turkish investments in Uganda currently include cement manufacturing, oil drilling rigs, manufacture of pre-payment meters for water and electricity readings, healthcare (especially dentistry) and education.

The Turkish Light Academies have swept up the league of top performing schools. Future investments focus on the service industry and tourism, like 5-star hotels, more restaurants, butcheries, banking and the health sector.

Turkey’s foreign direct investment is estimated to about $25 billion.

However the Turkish-Uganda Business Council is focused on increasing both foreign investments to Uganda and imports from Uganda to Turkey.

Gebze boosts competitiveness The Gebze Organised Industrial Zone (GOSB) is one reason why Turkey’s exports are so competitive on the international market.

It is located seven kilometres from Gebze city centre and 55 km from Istanbul, spread over 537 hectares. The 125 enterprises (both Turkish-owned and foreign) presently doing business here, are situated close to the Sabiha Gökçen airport and 34 km away from the Derince Port. Just over 20,000 workers earn their living here.

GOSB also sits smack in the middle of the Marmara region which accounts for 60% of the Turkish market.

The government set up GOSB in 1985 to ‘discipline the industry’. During its establishment a “sell-build” model has been implemented for the first time in Turkey. The premise was that basic infrastructure would be provided but interested parties were expected to do the rest. GOSB was started with the constant reminder, “not to expect everything from the government” principle.

GOSB has been recognized as ‘best-practice’ by several national and international organizations. This is largely due to effective and transparent regulatory authorities, as well as GOSB management ability to effectively mobilize private resources for providing a superb physical infrastructure at first-world standards. The World Bank has acknowledged GOSB’s success in overcoming administrative barriers to investment in Turkey, and Prime Minister Erdogan views GOSB as the model for other organized industrial zones all around Turkey.

It was here where we found Nazim Yavuz (above), chairman of NUH GROUP. He briefed the Ugandan visitors about the operations of a Sandwich Panel Factory. Yavuz is also Vice Chairman of Turkish – Uganda Business Council.

Plans are to double GOSB occupancy to 400 companies in a $6 billion investment.

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Carriers battle for Tz plane bookings

Tz central bank to check cash flow

BY LEO MAGOMBA

BY ANDREW ZABLON

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanazania, The increasing competition in the airline industry in Tanzania has caused panic among the two newly entrants that have now started to battle for market share.

This means competition in this route will be strengthened and hence will force standards to be kept high in products and services but also passengers will have choice.

The battle of words started when the low cost airline, Fastjet announced to launch its first international route to Lusaka, Zambia from Dar es Salaam, which will start next month (February). The route is now operated by Proflight Zambia.

Fastjet is currently discussing with government of Zambia to build Zambia as its next base that will see linking a number of domestic destinations including Livingstone.

The Zambia-based regional carrier Proflight Zambia has successfully launched its second international route from Lusaka to Dar-es-Salaam in Tanzania.

Flights to Tanzania depart from Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, returning the same days.

The three-times-a-week service firmly establishes the airline as a regional airline, with its hub in Lusaka.

The Dar-es-Salaam route follows the launch of flights from Lusaka to Lilongwe in Malawi in June.

Fastjet flights will operate twice a week, with fares starting as low as K450 ($81.375) excluding taxes according to officials.

nMWANZA, TanzaniaThe Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has formed a steering committee on country study on illicit financial flows from Tanzania.

The government of Tanzania has decided to carry out a project to produce the first in depth study of illicit financial flows, the East African Business Week has been learnt.

It is expected that the project will produce a country report, database, policy and administrative recommendations and build awareness by which illicit financial flows take place.

The project would also give estimates at the national level overall and areas of the economy.

Last year multi-year agreements were signed with Tanzania, and with the Eastern and Southern African Anti Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG).

In Tanzania the multiyear agreement was signed with the Ministry of Finance and with the Bank of Tanzania.

The Bank of Tanzania is the implementing institution.

Tanzania is a fast growing economy including extensive extraction and utilization of natural resources.

It also has expanding sectors with international connections it is becoming a challenge to ensure that the levels of capital flight, both licit and illicit are limited.

The other multiyear agreement was signed with the Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG) to support the implementation of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combat of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Programs in Africa.

SERIOUS: Tullow say they are committed to development of all their wells for the good of the country.

Uganda reaches deal with oil companies 84%

BY BAZ WAISWA nKAMPALA, Uganda -The oil and gas sector were boosted with news that government and oil firms Tullow Oil, CNOOC and Total negotiated and agreed on a commercial deal.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Irene Muloni, last week revealed that government together with oil companies will soon sign a commercial framework Memorandum of Understanding.

Without delving into details, the minister said it consists of a value chain in which the upstream production feeds into an optimallysized refinery, a crude export pipeline from Hoima to Lamu in Kenya, and a crude power plant for electricity generation.

“Negotiations about this MoU are now fully complete and we anticipate its signing very soon. This is a significant milestone since the market framework is critical for the commitment of project financing,”

Tullow success rate

$2.8 billion

Tullow investment

$15 to $22 billion Project costs

Muloni said.

“Tullow has achieved an exploration success rate of 84% at the 69 wells drilled so far, against a global average of 22% for the oil industry.

I would therefore like to commend you for the technical expertise and success in exploration,” Muloni added.

She was speaking at the farewell party of outgoing President and Director of Tullow Uganda Operations Pty Limited Dr Elly Karuhanga at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel.

Graham Martin, the Executive Director and Company Secretary Tullow Oil Plc said, Uganda is one of the countries at the core

of Tullow Oil’s exploration and production business strategy.

“We expect production in Uganda to average 220,000 barrels a day, drawing from recoverable reserves of 1.7 billion barrels,” Martin told guests.

In his remarks, Jimmy Mugerwa, the General Manager, Tullow Uganda said, the company has invested $2.8 billion in exploration for oil and acquisition of Heritage Oil’s interests in Uganda since 2004, when it started its operations.

“The Ugandan taxpayer can expect to earn approximately S$50 billion from this project over the 20-year production period.

The project cost is expected to total between $ 15 billion to 22 billion, depending on the outcome of value engineering efforts currently underway to bring down the technical costs.

“As a serious partner of Uganda’s development, Tullow and its partner CNOOC and Total are committed to develop this Lake Albert Basin,” Mugerwa said.

Investors take up NIC rights offering

BY EMMA ONYANGO

BIG RISKS: NIC want to take on cover for the oil sector.

nKAMPALA, Uganda-- National Insurance Corporation (NIC) last week announced a subscription rate of 83.8% from the company’s recently concluded Rights Issue.

According to the company, successful applicants were allotted 100% of their entitlements and applications except the majority shareholder, Corporate Holdings Limited, due to NIC’s Articles of Association.

The offer saw Ush7.039b (almost $3 million) collected from 270.751 million shares accepted.

The new fully paid shares from the Rights Issue were listed on the Uganda

Securities Exchange on Friday last week. As a result, the outstanding number of shares in NIC have increased to 596.117 million.

On the first day of trading after the additional shares, NIC’s share price appreciated by 16.67% to close the day’s trading session at Ush35. During last week’s trading, NIC traded 165,302 shares to generate a turnover of Ush5.785m.

Bayo Folayan, the Managing Director NIC told the press at a breakfast meeting to launch the listing of the new shares that the insurance firm was targeting big ticket risks given the developments in the oil and gas sector.

He also added that NIC was looking

at growing their gross premiums by 30% annually in the next five years as well as growing their profits by 20% annually.

“We know it will not be easy but it is something we are committed to achieving. We see indications of progressive growth in the economy and we see the developments in the oil and gas sector. This will mean there will be demand for larger insurance services,” he observed.

He also asserted that NIC is now better positioned to take on bigger risks given that; as at half year, the company’s asset base was around Ush80b and minus the additional funds raised from the Rights Issue.

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ast month, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda quietly linked their Real Time Gross Settlement systems. Perhaps because it came so close to the festive season, the general public did not take too much notice.

But there must have been some very loud and relieved sighs among the business people. A major barrier to the flow of capital and a pillar of the Common Market has been dealt with.

The significance is that as a Ugandan or Tanzanian for example, you don’t have to use a third party, (forex bureau or commercial bank), to first buy Kenyan currency or US dollars in order to clear a Kenyan bill of sale and vice versa.

RTGS is a result of the three central banks working together and according to a senior Bank of Uganda official, Burundi and Rwanda will soon come on board when ready.

It was explained that with RTGS, a customer instructs their commercial bank detailing the currency they intend to transfer across the border and then the banks will effect the transaction through the East African Payments System (EAPS).

In a statement the Central Bank of Kenya said ‘EAPS will facilitate trade within the region and is a quick win for the East African Community.’

Real time gross settlement systems (RTGS) are funds transfer systems where transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to another on a ‘real time’ and on ‘gross’ basis.

Settlement in ‘real time’ means payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period. The transactions are settled as soon as they are processed.

‘Gross settlement’ means the transaction is settled on one-to-one basis without bunching or netting with any other transaction. Once processed, payments are final and irrevocable. Put very basically, RTGS is similar to a national clearinghouse, but much faster.

The system will have a substantial impact on current operations in the banks, particularly in the area of treasury, payment division, corporate banking and cash management. Banks will need to implement new strategies, processes, systems and organisation.

The new challenges also brings in new opportunities. It’s true that the implementation of RTGS will deprive banks of free float of funds but this will be more than compensated by reduction in the operational cost and gain out of same day deployment of stock/cash due continuous settlement.

RTGS is a big boost to the Common Market and credit must be given to all those technocrats who have made it happen.

Along with the Single Customs Territory, the region is steadily becoming an attractive investment option for both domestic and foreign business people. The key is gettng rid of the red tape and harmonising such sensitive issues as taxation. The free movement of goods, services, capital and people across borders is becoming a reality.

Today, trucks hauling merchandise from Mombasa to Kigali no longer have to constantly stop at the formerly excessive weighbridges. Drivers only have to be checked at three and depending on your destination it could even be just one.

In the coming years EAC governments will not be able to discriminate in procurement or in awarding public works contracts. Every EAC country will have to recognize the product standards of the others.

There is still much to do, but at least we are moving in the right direction.

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Dutch win deal for Dar rapid transit

BY KENAN KALAGHO

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania--The Netherland-based, Rebel Group, recently won the $1 million advisory contract for managing the day-to-day operations of the proposed Dar es Salaam Rapid Transit (DART).

Operations are expected to take off at the end of this year.

“It is our honour to be part of this project in Tanzania, works of the project that is aimed at reducing traffic congestion at Dar es Salaam include constructing a 20.9 kilometre trunk road at the Kimara terminal, Kivukoni, Msimbazi, Fire, Gerezani and a part of Kawawa Road from Magomeni to the Morocco Road junction,” Rebel Group fare collection advisor, Jeroen Kok said after the deal ws sealed.

Eighteen firms submitted an expressions of interest, but Rebel Group won out of the selected short-list of six names.

During the signing of the contract, the Dutch company was represented by its financial advisor, Guillaume Remy while DART Agency was represented by its CEO, Asteria Mlambo.

The permanent secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government), Jumanne Sagini witnessed the event.

The project that was launched in 2010 and expected to be completed at the end of this year is anticipated to ease transportation and traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam. It is hoped this will also open up other economic activities.

Sagini said the awarded contract marked a new start in improvement of transportation system in Dar es Salaam.

He said that it was a government priority and a necessity for DART operations to take off as soon as possible.

He said the project was important for the growth and economy of city residents.

For years Dar es Salaam city has always been experienced traffic jams which mostly affect the performance of the working and business class personnel that retard the growth of the city to the larger extent.

The PS insisted that there was already e framework in place for the implementation of the Public Private Public Partnership (PPP) project saying DART was a good project that would ensure involves a private sector investment of about $180 million.

He said that with the public sector investing around $250 million into the partnership there would be a lot of job creation in the project and this would demand more future investment opportunities in form of PPP partnership.

“The DART is one of the modern forms of transportation in the East African region that is expected to woo other partner states in to drawing lessons from its success in its implementation processes” The PS said.

On his part the Rebel Group Fare Collection Advisor Jeroen Kok said there were much eager to working in the country aiming at easing the city traffic congestions.

SMART: Structures take shape for the expected opening at the end of 2014.

The on-going construction of DART

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Morocco junction.

Consutltants say rapid transit systems offer cost effective, environmentally beneficial and high performance mass transit where population density often does not justify the construction of costly fixed rail systems and the need for greater flexibility in route mapping is better served by wheel-toroad transport systems.

A bus rapid transit system will typically cost four to 20 times less than an equivalent Light Rail system and up to 100 times less than an equivalent metro rail system.

On completion Dar will be able to boast of the most efficient public transport in the region.

DART will open up other economic activities in Dar

project with a distance of 20.9 kilometres special trunk road is expected to cover a stretch road of Morogoro road which is the major artery in the city connecting Dar es salaam to different regions of the country, and part of Kawawa road from Magomeni to

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Open up electricity sector

PERSPECTIVE

Image of the week

Time for Eurobonds

Editor, News that Kenya Power wants to spend $600 million to improve supplies is welcome.

Obviously the deficit in Kenya continues to widen and if we do not act quickly the economy will slow down. KP has no choice but invest. But why not bring in other actors?

I think more liberalisation of the sector can make it more efficient and cheaper for consumers. Competition helps prevent complacency and keeps firms on their toes.

I am quite aware electricity and power rates is often a political issue, but if we cannot provide for it fast enough then the fall-out in terms of loss investment can be damaging.

On the other hand, the expected supplies from Ethiopia would make KP’s position better.

WAGES OF WAR: According to the UNHCR, women and children make up the vast majority of the nearly 50,000 people who have fled fighting in South Sudan to become refugees in neighbouring Uganda, however a ceasefire was agreed last week.

Adam Muigai Nairobi, Kenya

Filling forms stifles business start-ups Maintenance around filling out forms is officies so that the initiative Editor, key to safety too much. And it is time to go into business is often Every year the World Bank comes out with the Doing Business survey highlighting each country’s business environment.

Apart from a couple of African countries, most do not fare very well.

The biggest problem is bureaucracy. This need by somebody to stamp your form runs throughout government

killed off. I read that the World Bank has given Tanzania $60 million to reduce this bureaucracy.

Business ideas can come out of nowhere. But to spend endless days in offices seeking approval does not make sense!

A small business is usually run by one or two people.

The time used in running

they cannot afford, because productivity suffers badly.

Investing in online processes is encouraging. But bureaucrats should also be taught to become more business friendly. After all, this is where most of the taxes and salaries come from.

horrific accidents that have taken place on our roads. Countless calls by the government to discipline PSV operators have fallen on death ears.

I think the government had little choise but to hit the operators where it hurts the most; in the pockets! Let the operators show good faith by showing us they care.

Of late the Kenya Airports Authority has been featuring graphic pictures of how the new international terminal at JKIA will look.

No one can deny that it is all very impressive. However my query is that maintenance must be given top priority.

The cause of the fire that destroyed the old terminal was said to an electrical fault. I would think that checking electricals is a routine thing. The fire might not have happen if the maintenance standards were kept at high levels.

We must learn to look after all these fine new things being built, like the Thika Superhighway by having a reasonable maintenance budget to underscore safety.

Willy Karanja Nakuru, Kenya

Loius Omollo Nairobi, Kenya

Samson Kataba Dodoma, Tanzania

Government had little choice over bus ban Editor, I write to fully back the Kenya government ban on night travel imposed on the PSVs. This ban is a direct result of the PSVs operators disregard for the people they ferry.

It seems profit is far important than the lives for their passengers. I am not saying that all are to blame.

But the culprits have given the whole industry a very bad name in light of the often

Editor,

Instead of small business talk lets really help them Editor, It is fashionable for our government officials to keep repeating that small enterprises are vital for our economies and will be helped.

In my opinion this help is slow in coming compared to

governments’ response to bigger enterprises. It seems their problems are more important than ours. Or could it be that they have better connections to the powerful people than us?

Recently I read that Rwanda is going to make 2014 all about boosting Small and Medium

The views expressed on this page are not the views held by the anagement of East African Business week

Enterprises sector. In several areas Rwanda has been a trendsetter, perhaps they can show the rest of the region how it is done?

I believe most talk about supporting small businesses has been token. The follow-up measures are far from convinc-

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My suggestion is that regional governments look into setting up small business agencies or authorities, specifically to guide and support SMEs. Benard Sempa Nakawa Uganda

nLONDON, Uk--- Following a line of successful issues in the past two months, on December 6 Gabon became the latest and the last African country to issue a Eurobond in 2013.

The sovereign’s second Eurobond (its first was a $1 billion deal in 2007 with an 8.2% coupon) was the largest frontier market bond from the region so far.

The deal went well. The $1.5 billion amortizing 10year issue was priced at the tight end of guidance to yield 6.375%, less than the 7.875% Ghana paid in its July 2013 offering and the 6.625% Rwanda achieved for its debut issue in April.

With the Fed (United States central bank) tapering due to begin, however, African countries might find it difficult to achieve pricing as good as this, as the risk-on environment that emerging markets have benefited from globally begins to recede.

Through the policy of ‘Qualitative Easing’ (QE) the Fed has increased the supply of money in the US economy.

A central bank does this by first crediting its own account with money it has created (apparently out of nothing). It then purchases financial assets, including government bonds and corporate bonds, from banks and other financial institutions in a process referred to as open market operations. The purchases, by way of account deposits, give banks the excess reserves required for them to create new money by the process of deposit multiplication from increased lending in the fractional reserve banking system. The increase in the money supply thus stimulates the economy.

Investors might start redirecting their money to safer, developed markets where interest rates might start rising now that QE is going to stop Since last May when Fed chairman Ben Bernanke threatened the beginning of the end of QE, yields on African Eurobonds soared and Nigeria and Ghana paid a premium for their deals in June.

Some analysts have argued that Kenya, which has been making preparations for its debut Eurobond issue for some time, should expect to pay between 7% and 8% when it comes to market.

But this does not indicate the end of a positive run for Africa. Gabon’s deal shows just how interested investors are in the positive African stories.

With low inflation and exchange rate stability, investors are attracted to Gabon’s strong economic fundamentals. The previously oil-reliant economy is making important steps to diversify.

The fall in the interest rate between the debut issue in 2007 and its latest offering means that Gabon can reduce its borrowing costs as well as extend the maturity profile of its debt, reducing roll-over risk.

Over $600 million of the amount raised will be used for a partial buyback of its existing 2017 bond. Kenya might not perform as well as some of its African peers that issued in 2013 in part because of its poorer economic fundamentals – not just because of Fed tapering. Fed tapering will force investors to look much more closely at these countries’ fundamentals.

African sovereigns with strong economic fundamentals poised to issue should persist with their plans.

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BRIEFLY UK firm pulls out out of Kenya offshore nJOHANNESBURG-- The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa, (PIDA), funded mainly by African governments, plus international banks, governments and funding agencies ends in 2040.

Transport makes up 30% of the current budget, and roads are a big part of this. It began in 2010.

The plan is to expand the existing, 10,000 kilometre-long network of major roads to between 60,000 and 100,000 km – either by upgrading existing poor roads or building new ones.

Museveni wants Chinese to help out nKAMPALA ---President Yoweri Museveni is pleased that China Harbour Engineering Company Limited is willing to work on the up-grading of the Northern and Eastern railway-line.

He was last week meeting with the company officials, led by Vice-President Lin Yichong.

CHC) is one of the five top largest infrastructure developers in Chinese firms contracted on a regular basis by the Ministry of Commerce in China Uganda is in a hurry to rehabilitate its rail infrastucture in line with an EAC undertaking.

Nairobi road works to be quickened NAIROBI --- Remedial work on Hospital Road, Elgon Road, Kilimanjaro Road, Bunyala Road, Mara Road and Upper Hill Road in Nairobi is going to be speeded up.

Infrastructure Principal Secretary John Mosonik, said recently that it was budgetary contraints that had led to the contractors slowing down.

However he said the issue has been resolved and motorists should be facing less hardships in the coming months.

There is conflict between the National government and Counties over road maintenance.

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$48m earmarked for Tanzania roads

BY KENAN KALAGHO nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania-The Tanzania government has received $48 million from Japan in grants for improving road and electricity infrastructure in Dar es Salaam city.

The grants will pay for the widening of the new Bagamoyo road project and reinforcement of the power distribution at a cost of $303,488.

According to a statement, the expansion of the new Bagamoyo road was aimed at addressing the emerged challenges that includes among others the unexpected amount of unstable soil which has caused shortfalls in the project.

Japan Ambassador to Tanzania Masaki Okada said in a statement that once the new Bagamoyo four lane road is completed, it will cut the city’s traffic congestion thereby allowing the expansion of economic activities.

He said the remaining amount of the grant is aimed at enforcement of Ilala sub-station and the already existing Dar 132kv power transmission line project from Ilala substation to Ubungo sub-station in Dar es Salaam.

The whole power transmission project enforcement in Dar city would involve the construction of a new Jangwani beach sub-station as well as the construction of a distribution line from Jangwani beach substation to Tegeta substation, also the construction of Mwananyamala substation as well as construction of a distribution line from Mwananyamala substation to Makumbusho substation.

Other power projects expansion will involve the expansion of Msasani substation as well as the expansion of Msasani substation to Makumbusho substation.

The statement added that through the implementation of these projects the city of Dar es salaam will be able to improve

SMOOTH RIDE: A network of good roads is good for business growth.

$48.3 million

Widening new Bagamoyo road

$303,488

Improve power distribution

132kv line

Targeted for reinforcement

the stability of power supply thereby leading to economical development as well as improving the residents’ social services like hospitals and schools.

The reads in part, ‘By implementing these components, the project will

greatly contribute to improving stability of the power supply in Dar es Salaam City, which will lead to further development of economic activities and improvement of social services such as schools and hospitals’.

Meanwhile work on the Arusha and Minjungu junction road is nearly complete. The almost 100 kilometre section is 70% done according to Deusdedit Kakoko, the Regional Manager of the Tanzania Roads Agency (TANROADS).

Chinese to pay 85% of Kenya railway

BY JOHN SAMBO

nNAIROBI, Kenya---Export-Import Bank of China is paying 85% of the costs of the proposed standard gauge railway Kenya is building.

Speaking last week before a parliamentary committee.

Treasury Secretary, Henry Rotich said, the project will cost about $5 billion.

He clarified that the remaining $1.6 billion will be provided through a commercial loan that will attract 4.1 percent interest and has a repayment period of 15 years, including a five-year grace period.

There has some contoversy surrounding the procurement process and the exact costs of the 600 km plus railway.

Meanwhile, Maurice Juma, the Public Procurement Oversight Authority (PPOA) Director General also clarified last week that PPOA has no authority to query the project since it is a government-to-government arrangement.

Key people in Uhuru Kenyatta’s Cabinet say the government got a good deal from China for the project.

About three-fifths of the rail trackage in the world is the so-called standard gauge of 1.4 metre.

Transit costs for goods going into the hinteland are some of the hgihest in world.

Uganda and Rwanda are fully behind Kenya, while also making arrangements to fund their part of the railway that will reach Kigali.

“This is the reason why we must view the substantial investment in the railway as a worthy investment to underpin the regional economic agenda. An economy only ever thrives on the foundation of proper infrastructure,” President Kenyatta said during the launch of the project.

Arusha to get 10,000 solar units

BY ELISHA MAYALLAH

SOLAR PANELS: Some 10,000 households will soon benefit.

nARUSHA, Tanzania-- Access to solar power for private households in rural homes will this year connect up to 10,000 households with solar power in Arusha, Manyara, Kilimanjaro and Mwanza regions.

Access to solar power for private households in rural homes will this year connect up to ten thousand households with solar power in Arusha, Manyara, Kilimanjaro and Mwanza regions.

Mobisol Tanzania Limited, which is a subsidiary of a German solar energy

giant, Mobisol GmbH, a company that strives to provide access to solar power for private households in developing countries, was established in the country in 2010.

The company started its solar home systems (SHS) programme last year and so far 2,300 clients in Arusha and its environs were getting electricity through solar energy gadgets installed in their homes, the firm’s managing director Allan Demello said.

“At present over 2,300 clients in Tanzania have received a ready-touse solar home system and currently pay off the monthly instalments using their mobile phones”.

The idea of profitably selling Solar Home Systems to people that are not yet connected to the national power grid in Africa was the main incentive for mobisol to design a system that seems to be able to bypass many problems currently associated with the supply of Solar Home Systems (SHS).

Features of the Mobisol system is a guarantee that is provided for the parts of the system which reaches from one year for the provided lights till 20 years for the panel.

During the duration of the contract, there is also free servicing by qualified technicians.

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Uganda National Roads Authority

Uganda National Roads Authority

Plot 5 Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O.BOX 28487, Kampala, Uganda

Plot 5 Lourdel Road, Nakasero P.O.BOX 28487, Kampala, Uganda

BID NOTICE UNDER OPEN INTERNATIONAL BIDDING

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT OF THE LAKE ALBERT REGION Loan No./Credit No./Grant No.___ Contract Title: Upgrading of Kyenjojo - Kabwoya Road (100km) from Gravel to Paved (Bituminous) Standard Reference No: UNRA/WORKS/2013-14/00002/01/01 1. The Government of Uganda has applied for financing from the World Bank towards the cost of the Sustainable Development Project of the Lake Albert region and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payments under the contracts for the upgrading of Kyenjojo-Kabwoya Road (100km) from Gravel to Paved (Bituminous) Standard. The Uganda National Roads Authority now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the upgrading of Kyenjojo-Kabwoya Road (100Km) from Gravel to Paved (Bituminous) Standard.

2. The Uganda National Roads Authority now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the upgrading of Kyenjojo – Kabwoya Road (100km) from Gravel to Paved (Bituminous) Standard.

3. The works shall consist of upgrading the existing gravel road to Class II paved road with a Double Bitumen Surface Treated (DBST) surfacing, carriageway with 2 lanes of 3.5m wide for each direction and 1.5m paved shoulders either side in rural areas (2.0m in trading centers). The total road length is 100km. The delivery/construction period will be 36 months which will be followed by a defects liability period of 12 months.

4. Bidding will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding Procedures as specified in the World Bank Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and non-consulting services under IBRD loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011) and is open to all eligible bidders as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

5. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents (between 0900hrs to 1600hrs) at the office of: The Head, Procurement and Disposal Unit Uganda National Roads Authority Ground Floor, Room No.GA2 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero Tel: + 256 (0) 312 233100 / (0) 414 318 000 Fax: + 256 414 232 807/347 616 Kampala, UGANDA E-mail: procurement@unra go ug

6. A complete set of bidding documents in English may be purchased by interested eligible bidders upon the submission of a written application to the above address and upon payment of a nonrefundable fee of Ugx 250,000/- (Uganda Shillings Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand shillings only) or USD 100 (United States Dollars One Hundred only) or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency. The method of payment will be by direct cash payment to UNRA’s cashier or deposit/telegraphic transfer to UNRA’s Bank Account.

Name and address of beneficiary: Non tax revenue Name and address of beneficiary bank: Bank of Uganda, P. O. Box 7120, Kampala – Uganda Account No: 003130168000001 Swift Code of Beneficiary Bank: UGBAUGKAXXX 7. On request, against a submission of the evidence of the remittance, the bidding documents may be sent by courier service if the courier service is arranged by the bidder. The Employer, however, bears no responsibility for the late delivery or the loss of the documents.

8. Bids must be delivered to the address above by hand or courier on or before 11:00am on the 24th March 2014. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late bids will be rejected. Bids will’ be publicly opened in the presence of the bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on the 24th March 2014 at 11:30am.

9. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of US$800,000 or a freely convertible currency.

10. The address for bid opening referred to above is: Head, Procurement and. Disposal Unit Uganda National Roads Authority Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero Ground Floor, PDU Boardroom, Room No. GA4 Kampala, Uganda

ITANGAZO RY’IHINDUKA No 1 RY’IGITABO GIKUBIYEMO AMABWIRIZA AGENGA IPIGANWA KU ISOKO NO 13/F/2013-2014/ IO/RNP/TRAFFIC RYO KUGURIRA POLISI Y’U RWANDA IMODOKA N’IBINDI BIJYANYE NAZO ZIGENEWE TRAFFIC (GUSUBIRWAMO).

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Subject of Procurement: Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Ro-Ro Ferry for Wanseko-Panyimur Crossing Procurement Reference Number: UNRA/SUPPLIES/2013-14/00014/01/01 1. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) has allocated funds to be used for the acquisition of a provider for Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Ro-Ro Ferry for Wanseko Panyimur Crossing.

2. The Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Delivery and Commissioning of Ro-Ro Ferry for Wanseko – Panyimur Crossing.

3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the Open International bidding procedures contained in the Government of Uganda’s Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003 and open to all bidders from eligible source countries.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from Uganda National Roads Authority and inspect the bidding documents at the address given below in No. 8(a) from 9:00am to 4:00pm during working days from Mondays to Fridays.

5. The Bidding Documents in English may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of a written application to the address below in No. 8(b) and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Ugx 100,000/- (One hundred thousand Uganda shillings) cash to UNRA Cashier on 4th Floor Room 4B1 or its equivalent in a freely convertible currency who will then issue the Bidder with a receipt. It’s upon the presentation of original receipt that the Bidders will be issued the bidding documents.

6. Bids must be delivered to the address below in No. 8(c) at or before 11:00am on 21st March, 2014. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Ugx 98,000,000/- (Ninety Eight Million Shillings only) or an equivalent amount in a freely convertible currency. Late bids shall be rejected. Bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address below in No. 8(d) at 11:30am on 21st March 2014.

7. There shall be a Site Visit and a pre-bid meeting on the 12th February, 2014 as shown in this notice. Meeting place shall be Ferry Project Site at 11:00am on the dates indicated in the proposed schedule in the notice.

8. The addresses referred to above are:

AVIS DE CHANGEMENT No 1 DU DOSSIER D’APPEL D’OFFRE SUR LE MARCHE NO 13/F/2013-2014/IO/RNP/TRAFFIC, RELATIF AU FOURNITURE DE DIFFERENT VEHICULES DE LA POLICE DE ROULAGE ET LEURS ACCESSOIRES (RELANCE)

1. Hakurikijwe itangazo ryasohotse mu MVAHO NSHYA No 2874 yo kuwa 06/12/2013, itangazo ryasohotse muri « East African Business Week of December 9-15,2003 » n’igitabo gikubiyemo amabwiriza agenga ipiganwa ku isoko NO 13/F/2013-2014/IO/RNP/TRAFFIC ryo kugurira polisi y’u Rwanda imodoka n’ibindi bijyanye nazo zigenewe traffic (gusubirwamo),

1. La référence faite à l’avis d’appel d’offres publié au Journal IMVAHO NSHYA No 2874 du 06/12/2013, et dans le journal « East African Business Week of December 9-15,2003 » ainsi qu’au dossier d’appel d’offres relatif au marché No 13/F/2013-2014/IO/RNP/Traffic, de fourniture de différent véhicules de la police de roulage et leurs accessoires (relancé)

2. Polisi y’Igihugu iramenyesha abifuza gupiganira isoko ryavuzwe haruguru ko hari ibyahindutse muri iryo soko. Ibyahindutse mu gitabo gikubiyemo amabwiriza agenga ipiganwa murabisanga mu Biro Bishinzwe Gutanga Amasoko ya Leta muri Polisi y’Igihugu biri ku cyicaro cya Polisi y’Igihugu ku Kacyiru guhera tariki ya 20/01/2014.

2. La Police Nationale du Rwanda informe les personnes qui sont intéressées à ce marché qu’il ya eu certains changements aux spécifications techniques. Les nouvelles spécifications sont disponibles au Bureau de la Passation de Marchés Publics de la Police Nationale à partir du 20/01/2014.

a) Bidding documents may be inspected at Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National ‘Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3 Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala – Uganda E-mail: procurement@unra.go.ug b) Bidding documents will be issued from: Same as in No.8 (a) above c) Address bids must be delivered to: Same as in No.8 (a) above d) Address of Bid Opening: Same as No. 8 (a) above but in PDU Boardroom Room No. GA4 9. The planned procurement schedule (subject to changes) is as follows:

Activity

Date

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Publish bid notice

23rd January 2014

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Site visit/pre-bidding meeting

12th February 2014

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Bid closing date

21st March 2014

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Evaluation process

21st March 2014 to 22nd April 2014

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Display and communication of best evaluated bidder notice

22nd May 2014

f.

Contract award and signature

23rd June 2014

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ADDENDUM No 1 TO THE TENDER DOCUMENT NO 13/F/20132014/IO/RNP/TRAFFIC, FOR SUPPLY OF DIFFERENT VEHICLES FOR TRAFFIC POLICE AND THEIR ACCESSORIES (RE-LAUNCH)

1. Reference is made to the notice issued in IMVAHO NSHYA No 2874 of 06/12/2013, and East African Business Week of December 9-15,2003 as well as the bidding document related to the tender NO 13/F/2013-2014/IO/RNP/TRAFFIC, for supply of different vehicles for traffic police and their accessories (re-launch); 2. Rwanda National Police would like to inform interested bidders that technical specifications have been modified and the new technical specifications are available in Procurement office of Rwanda National Police from20/01/2014.

3. Isoko rigabanijwemo ibice bikurikira: Lot 1: Police patrol car for traffic police, Lot 2: Police escort cars, Lot 3: Mobile traffic police station, Lot 4: Offroad, vehicle- hardtop type, Lot 5:Ambulance type vehicle, Lot 6: Motorcycles, Lot 7: Pickups double cabin for RNP- canine brigade, Lot 8: Canine 4-dogs trailer for RNP- canine brigade

3. Les lots de ce marché sont organisés comme suit: Lot 1: Police patrol car for traffic police, Lot 2: Police escort cars, Lot 3: Mobile traffic police station, Lot 4: Offroad vehicle- hardtop type, Lot 5:Ambulance type vehicle, Lot 6: Motorcycles, Lot 7: Pickups double cabin for RNP- canine brigade, Lot 8: Canine 4-dogs trailer for RNP- canine brigade

3. The lots of this tender were arranged as follows: Lot 1: Police patrol car for traffic police, Lot 2: Police escort cars, Lot 3: Mobile traffic police station, Lot 4: Offroad vehicle- hardtop type, Lot 5:Ambulance type vehicle, Lot 6: Motorcycles, Lot 7: Pickups double cabin for RNP- canine brigade, Lot 8: Canine 4-dogs trailer for RNP- canine brigade

4.Itangwa n΄ifungura ry’amabahasha y’ipiganwa byari biteganyijwe ku italiki ya 21/01/2014 byimuriwe ku italiki ya 11/02/2014

3. La date de soumission et d’ouverture des offres qui était prévue au 21/01/2014 est reporteé au 11/02/2014

3. The date for bid submission and opening of bids which was supposed to be on 21/01/2014 has been postponed on 11/02/2014

4. Isaha, ahantu n’ibindi byose biteganyijwe mu gitabo cy’amabwiriza y’ipigana bitavuzwe aha, ntibihindutse.

4. L’heure, lieu et autres clauses du Document d’Appel d’Offres non spécifiés dans ce communiqué restent inchangés.

4. Time and the avenue of bids submission as well as other provisions of the tender document remain unchanged.

5.Musabwe kutwihanganira kuri iryo hinduka.

Kigali, kuwa 18/01/2014

5. Nous nous excusons pour ce changement.

5. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Kigali, le 18/01/2014 (sé)

Kigali, 18/01/2014

Jacques BURORA SSP Commissaire chargé des Finances et Gestionnaire Principal du Bugdet (a.i)

(sé) Jacques BURORA SSP Acting Commissioner for Finance and Chief Budget Manager

(sé) Jacques BURORA SSP Komiseri w’Imari akaba n’Umugenga w’Ingengo y‘Imari w’Agateganyo.

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Dar to get 130m litre water tank

BRIEFLY Damone goes mum over Brookside deal

BY LEO MAGOMBA

nNAIROBI -- French dairy products giant, Damone, has taken a vow of silence over talks it is to acquire a stake in East African dairy company Brookside Dairy.

“We never comment on rumour,” a spokesperson for the French food group told one media outlet over reports linking it to Kenya-based Brookside.

The speculation comes just a few months after the firm announced a deal to buy 49% of Fan Milk Group, a Denmark-based business selling dairy and juice products in six west African states.

Gates supports EAC milk sector with $25m nNAIROBI-- Heifer International has received a $25.5 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to expand the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) project and assist more than 136,000 farm families in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

Heifer International will work with and invite new investors from the public and private sectors to raise an additional $16 million over five years to fully fund phase two of the regional project, which is designed to eradicate poverty in these developing countries.

Oxfam remains glum over agriculture nLONDON -- Oxfam says climate change is making agriculture less predictable than ever before.

When drought or floods hit, farming communities must have some kind of resilience to avert further threats to their livelihoods and food security.

Today’s volatile food prices, land grabbing by the super-wealthy nationals and the so-called investors, erratic agricultural markets, crop and livestock diseases, lack of basic financial services and paved roads, among other problems, make projects for food and nutrition security for nearly all African populations a pipe dream.

MOUTHFUL: An 18% VAT was imposed on wheat flour causing many bread sellers to raise their prices..

Rwandans have to pay more for bread

BY AGNES BATETA

nKIGALI, Rwanda--The expected hike in bread prices has not been wholesale as some outlets kept prices unchanged.

An 18% rate was slapped on wheat flour by the government.

“We have been paying VAT before, and have maintained the bread prices and therefore there is no need for us to increase it now,” Mike Fietzeh, the owner of La Galette Company told East African Business Week.

La Galette is the main bread supplier. “At la Galette a big loaf goes for Rwf1300 (nearly $2) and buns at Rwf800 (just over a $1) and our company has not changed the prices, because of VAT since we can deduct such taxes from the daily input we make,” Fietzeh said.

Fietzeh said that VAT should not be a problem to other bread manufacturers since they can actually claim it from their daily input, but the increase in prices on other bread ingredients.

18% VAT

Slapped on wheat flour

Rwf 17,000

Present price for a sack

Rwf 900

Cost of a big sweet loaf

In the Rwanda National budget 2013/2014; VAT of 18% was levied on wheat flour raising fear that this could lead to a sharp increase in bread prices.

Bread is an item that is usually in high demand in Rwanda. The wheat flour is for the most part imported.

However some bread manufacturers or outlets like Simba Supermarket increased bread prices from Rwf900 for a sweet big loaf to Rwf950.

Prices for the salt variety in the big size is now selling at Rwf900 while prices for buns were raised from Rwf650 to Rwf750.

“This is not because of the VAT

put on wheat only, but because of an increase in prices of sugar, salt, yeast, cooking oil which are the main ingredients needed to produce bread,” Justine Ngarambe, the General Manager of Simba Supermarket said.

She said a sack of wheat flour that was sold at Rwf15,000 before is now going for Rwf17,000. She said prices for other inputs also went up.

“This is quite a big increase in bread s,” said one bread consumer, Beata Uwiringiyimana, a resident of Kacyiru.

Uwiringiyimana said that they used to buy bread very cheaply at Rwf500 a pack, but because of the constant increase of prices on the items needed to produce it, this has led to price hikes.

The increase in bread prices will therefore continue to affect bread consumption in the country.

This may result in people taking on other options hence a call to the government by people to look into reversing the new VAT rate.

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania--- Tanzania is expected to get a water tank complex able to pump over 130 million litres of water a day.

VA Tech Wabag Limited (VATW), the biggest maker of water-treatment plants in India, won a $40 million contract to carry out the project in Dar es Salaam.

“We will build a 130 million-liter (34 milliongallon) a day at Upper Ruvu,” the firm’s Managing Director, Rajiv Mittal said in a statement given to East African Business Week.

Acute water shortages will then become a thing of the past.

Problems associated with limited water supplies have been common for Dar es Salaam and Coast region residents for several years now.

The new plant will be constructed at the Upper Ruvu areas.

The actual current demand for water in Dar es Salaam stands at about 450,000 cubic metres a day while the volume supplied is currently 300,000 cubic metres, leaving some places in the city without water.

Dar es Salaam has a population of about four million.

The project is funded by Exim Bank of India under the Indian line of credit.

The project is a design and build contract from Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (Dawasa) while the scope of the work comprises the building of 130 MLD Upper Ruvu Water Treatment Plant.

Mittal said they are delighted that their efforts in Sub-Sahara region have started yielding results.

Wabag is already present in North African market and with this order “we are further expanding our footprints into newer geographies.”

East African Business Council touts advocacy role

BY ELISHA MAYALLAH

nKIGALI, Rwanda--The East African Business Council (EABC), the voice of the private sector in East Africa, has resolved in their latest Board’s meeting to strengthen theiir role as the driver of policy advocacy in the EAC Region and to ensure better service delivery to the membership.

According to an EABC statement the Executive Committee resolved to present the concerns of regional businesses to all the five Heads of State in the region.

The Rwanda Private Sector Federation hosted the event recently. The EABC secretariat is based in Arusha, Tanzania, but a range of meetings are held around the region.

To begin with the EABC will in the first quarter of 2014 hold high level meetings with each of the Presidents of the Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, the United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda to tell them the issues affecting businesses across the region.

EABC will also invite High Commissioners and ambassadors of EAC countries in the Partner States.

The business umbrella also wants EAC governments to quicken use of IDs as travel document in the entire region.

Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have already started allowing citizens of the three countries to use national IDs. According to the Rwanda EAC ministry, since the beginning of this year, 8,000 people have crossed border at Gatuna, between Rwanda and Uganda using national IDs. EABC will be requesting Tanzania and Burundi to follow suit in the near future to allow for easy movement of traders across the region.

A general reduction of air fares has also be requested by the EABC. However ther EABC believes air transport companies have rights to fly the entire region and want governments to ease taxation on the cost air travel.

High roaming telephone charges have been a leading handicap for doing business in the region. EAC governments have

been asked by the EABC not to over burden the telecommunications sector with excessive taxation.

Advocate for the Partner States to adopt the EAC Single Tourist Visa to increase the flow of tourists to the region and resolve all issues affecting the tourism sector given that this sector contributes immensely to the GDP of the five countries.

The EABC highlighted its approval for the Single Tourist Visa, but loud concerns were raised by the reluctance of some EAC members to ratify the agreement to avoid double taxation between states.

It was decided at the Kigali meeting to strengthen the EABC Secretariat to be able to serve the members better.

This is to be done through capacity building and the stationing of Technical Liaison officers in each of the five Partner States to ensure quick and regular service delivery to members.

Rwanda was commended for being the first country to recruit Ms. Fiona Uwera as the EABC Technical Liaison Officer for Rwanda.

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Uganda gets first women bank

BY BAZ WAISWA nKAMPALA, UGANDA- President Yoweri Museveni said the biggest challenge for growing economies in Africa is redundant people who are in sleeping mode and are dependent of the few who are hard working.

Museveni was recently speaking at the launch of Finance Trust Bank in Kampala where he offered some practical advice to the professionals, business people and other invited guests.

He said only 32% of Ugandans were in the money economy while the rest were doing subsistence farming.

Finance Trust Bank is the first bank wholly established by enterprising women.

In August 1984, a group of women professionals started the Uganda Women’s Finance and Credit Trust Limited (UWFCT) as a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) to look out for the interests of financially marginalized women.

On 24th March 2004, UWFT acquired a microfinance deposit tasking institution license and begun to receive deposits from the wider public consequently changing its name to Uganda Finance Trust Limited.

In 2013 Bank of Uganda granted the MDI a licence to operate as a fully-fledged commercial bank as evidenced by the recent launch.

Museveni said many Africans will die if they don’t wake up like their counterparts in Asia where a big population is big pressurizing them to wake up and be more productive.

“Therefore the struggle we have is to wake up people and make them know that they should live a new way of life based on rationalized activities,” the President said.

He added, “The 32% in the money economy are the ones who are supporting those in subsistence farming. That’s why we have got a high dependence syndrome. This is the biggest challenge,” he said.

Annette Nakawudde Mulindwa, the managing director of the bank said the bank’s target remains to serve low end customers and tapping into the small medium enterprises including men.

Museveni said banks like Finance Trust are

working with the 32% already awakened and the new arrivals so his job as the President and leader of the nation is to wake up the rest.

He however pointed out that even those in the money economy have problems in the way they run their businesses.

“Life could be better if you learn to have food and income,” he advised.

The president elaborated that businesses need markets which is the reason his government is struggling to establish the EAC market, COMESA, AGOA, EU and other global markets.

Museveni encouraged businesses to take advantage of the relative peace in the country, infrastructure development and power supply.

The president expressed discontent over the low numbers of registered business companies (only 280,000) in country compared to the total population of over 37m people and seven homesteads.

“Where are the others? What are they doing?

A whole family without a business,” he asked saying people should develop a positive attitude towards business undertakings.

The President cautioned banks against exposing customers to unnecessary risks, saying management has to go an extra mile in supervising lending because it could be dangerous.

The Bank of Uganda Governor, Emmanuel Tumusiime-Mutebile encouraged the board of Finance Trust Bank to be diligent.

The central bank over the years has been able to foster a vibrant financial sector which has seen a robust banking sector evolve.

The governor said microeconomic stability was essential for economy and private investment.

Eng. Irene Muloni. The current senior Minister for Energy in Uganda and one of the founding members said their focus was on women so that they could improve their status and avail them with financial services to empower them.

Muloni said during the time, financial discipline was also promoted among the women.

Another founding member, Hon. Mary Amajor says they were at the time proving that women can borrow and pay back and was a welcome proof that women could do business.

Irene Nafuna Muloni the Minister of minerals and Energy in Uganda.

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THE UNITED REPUB LIC OF TANZ ANIA MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL W ELFARE

RE-ADVERTISMENT REQ UEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST TENDER NO. ME/007 /2013-14/HQ /C/21 FOR THE LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT OF THE LONG-LASTING INSECTICIDE TREATED NET (LLIN) REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN IN TANZ ANIA 1. The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania has received funds from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM) towards the cost of a Long Lasting Insecticide Treated Nets (LLIN) Replacement Campaign and intends to apply part of the proceeds of the funds to cover eligible payments for the provision of consultancy services for the logistics management of the campaign. The goal of the assignment is to manage the entire LLIN distribution and supply chain from port of delivery to the final LLIN service delivery points in 20 regions of mainland Tan ania, in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) and Local Government Authorities. The physical transportation of the LLINs to the service delivery points is not part of this assignment and will be tendered seperately.

2. Th e Mi n i s t r y of He a l t h a n d Soc i a l W e l f a r e Te n d e r B oa r d n ow i n v i t e s e l i g i b l e firms /consultants to express their interest in providing the services. The qualifications of the consulting firms for this project are as follows: CRITERIA W EIGHT a) irm organisation must have at least five years track record in the design, planning and implementation of large-scale logistical programmes 30 b) must be able to designate a project lead with a minimum of five years experience in managing large-scale development programmes 25 c) must be able to deploy a project team with experience in logistics management and working with government, international donors, and relevant institutions 25 d) Must be incorporated or legally organized under the laws of the United Republic of Tanzania.

20 TOTAL 100 ach firm must score at least 70 on each individual criterion to qualify for shortlisting. Only firms with a total score of 70 or above may be shortlisted. . Interested consultants must submit an xpression of Interest ( OI) including the following: (a) company profile (b) description of related past projects indicating client, contact details of client’s project representative, project’s period and country performed (c) all relevant business registration documents (d) profile of potential project team members, indicating if they are full time employees of the firm or not.

4. onsultants may associate to enhance their qualifications. The association may take the form of a joint venture or of a sub consultancy. The sub consultancy shall not exceed 2 of the contract value above which the association will be considered to be a joint venture with all the firms in that association being jointly and severally liable to the client. A consultant shall submit only one OI in the same selection process, either individually as a consultant or as a partner of an association. No consultant can be an associate while submitting an OI individually or as a partner in a joint venture in the same selection process. A consultant who submits or participates in more than one OI will cause all the xpression of Interest in which that consultant has participated to be disqualified and shall not be considered for shortlisting. Foreign consultants wishing to be considered for shortlisting must associate with national consultants. All consultants (foreign and national) intending to associate with one another must submit a copy of letter (of agreement) of intention to associate. . The consultants will be selected in accordance with the procedures as set out in the Public Procurement Act 2004 and the Public Procurement ( election and mployment of onsultants) Regulations of 200 , Government Notice Nr . A final list of consultants invited to submit proposals for this assignment will be prepared from consultants responding to the notice. Only consultants with demonstrated experience and excellent track records in similar assignments will be considered for shortlisting. . xpression of interest must be delivered in a sealed envelope by registered post with acknowledgement due or by hand or courier to the Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, at the address below and be submitted in nglish only. xpression of Interest received late will not be considered in short listing.

7. This is not a request for proposals. After a review of the xpressions of Interest, a shortlist will be prepared, and those listed consultants will be invited to submit their proposals through a letter of invitation including specific Terms of Reference. . Expressions of Interest must be delivered to the same address on or before 11.00 hours local time on 14 February 2014 with the following identification marks: Expression of Interest for Tender No. ME/007/2013-14/H /C/21 for provision of the Logistics Management of the National LLIN Replacement Campaign for the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Secretary to the Tender Board Room 210. Not to be opened before 11.00 a.m. local time on 14 February 2014 .

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Plot 36/37 Samora Avenue, P.O. Box 083, Dar es Salaam Tel. No. +255-(0)22-2120261 – 6 ; Fax No. 255 – 22-21375 1

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OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER 28th NRM Day Congratulatory Message The Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Ministers and Ministers of State, Permanent Secretary and Staff of Office of the Prime Minister congratulate HE. Gen. Y. K. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda and Chairman of the NRM, the Leadership and Members of NRM, the entire Government and all the people of Uganda on the 28th NRM Anniversary.

On this auspicious occasion, the Office of the Prime Minister reiterates its total support and commitment to the NRM Government in its effort to stabilize, develop and transform Uganda into a prosperous and competitive economy.

H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni PRESIDENT OF UGANDA

Hon. Tarsis Kabwegyere MINISTER FOR GENERAL DUTIES

Hon. Sarah Kataike N. MINISTER OF STATE FOR LUWERO TRIANGLE

Hon. Musa Ecweru MINISTER OF STATE FOR RELIEF AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Rt. Hon. Gen. Moses Ali THIRD DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND DEPUTY LEADER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS

Rt.Hon. Amama Mbabazi PRIME MINISTER, UGANDA

Hon. Kasule Justine Lumumba GOVERNMENT CHIEF WHIP

Hon. Barbra Nekesa Oundo MINISTER OF STATE FOR KARAMOJA

Hon.Rose Namayanja Nsereko MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & NATIONAL GUIDANCE

Hon. Rebecca Amuge Otengo MINISTER OF STATE FOR NORTHERN UGANDA

First Lady, Hon. Janet Museveni MINISTER FOR KARAMOJA

Hon. Hilary Onek MINISTER OF DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND REFUGEES

Hon. Christine Aporu Amongin MINISTER OF STATE FOR TESO AFFAIRS

Hon. Kiiza Ernest MINISTER OF STATE FOR BUNYORO AFFAIRS

Mrs. Christine Guwatudde Kintu

Permanent Secretary

Office of the Prime Minister: on course in improving service delivery The Office of the Prime Minister is one of the crucial ministries in the country. It, among other key roles, Coordinates the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of Government Policies and Programmes. The OPM also provides public relations to ensure good government image.

Vision: A Public Sector that is responsive and accountable in steering Uganda towards rapid economic growth and development.

Mission: Government that enable Uganda to develop rapidly.

(i) Be the Leader of Government Business in Parliament and be

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Policies across Ministries, Departments and other Public

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by the President or as may be conferred on him or her by the

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Lead Government Business in Parliament.

Programmes and Projects including Joint Assessment Framework

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Development Plan (NDP).

Coordinate and provide public rela ons to ensure good Government image, effec ve coverage of na onal events, communica on of policies/prac ces and defining the ideal Na onal character and values for development. preparedness, and response to natural and human induced disasters and refugees.

Government Policies and programmes for Northern Uganda, Luwero-Rwenzori, Karamoja, Bunyoro and Teso Affairs.

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Bold steps in unlocking the potential of the mining sector al. From a backwater, largely abandoned and not invested in, the sector is attracting increased investments; local participation in exploration and development and increased collections of revenues. Transparency in sharing of royalties between local governments, land owners, and the central government is also, to say the least, unprecedented.

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his state of affairs is a huge departure from a sector that used to be a dominion of iron smelters, who mainly used iron ore to make tools for home use and hunting.

All this is thanks to government’s unrelenting efforts over the years towards rejuvenating the sector.

Compared to the Geological Surveys of Uganda established by the British colonialists who started formal min-

ing, the Department of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) is a much different and robustly effective institu tion.

This transformation among others continues to see Uganda discovering thousands of minerals that litre the country, which are potentially capable of turning around the fortunes of the country.

Back then, Uganda’s biggest mineral was copper a er its discovery in Kilembe, Kasese district in 1926,

although the country also had Tin, Wolfram, Columbite-tantalite, Gold, Beryl, salt, phosphates and limestone among others on its small-scale mining portfolio.

While the sector had made strides, becoming the third biggest foreign exchange earner a er coffee and cot ton between 1955 and 1960, the 1979 unrest brought the sector to a grinding halt. Contributions to the treasury came down to a measly one per cent.

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only a few mines like Hima Cement Company, Tororo Cement Company and Busitema Gold Mine resumed operations.

But a key review of the sector by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD) in 2000 has turned around the sector. Sector problems that were identified during the review are increasingly being hammered out, creating a new path for positive results.

A Mineral policy established in 2001 is such a thing. Among other things, the policy was established to stimulate the sector by promoting private sector participation, to regularize and improve artisanal and small scale mining, mitigate environmental and social impacts of mining and to add value to mineral ores and increase mineral trade.

The policy objectives are

To stimulate mining sector development by promoting private sector participation; To ensure that the mineral wealth supports national economic and social development; To regularize and improve artisanal and small scale mining; To minimize and mitigate the adverse social and environmental impacts of mineral exploitation; To remove restrictive practices on women participation in the mineral sector and protect children against mining hazards; To develop and strengthen local capacity for mineral development; and To add value to mineral ores and increase mineral trade.

Apart from the policy, the up to date laws and regulations—the mining act 2003 and mining regulations 2004—were established to deal with critical issues of ownership of mineral rights, licences, compensation and environmental protection. This legislation replaced the outdated 1964 legal framework that could not allow effec tive development of the sector.

To implement these changes, the government obtained loans and grants from the World Bnak, Nordic Development Fund and under the African Development Bank’s Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources Project (SMMRP).

With these in place the government embarked on several projects including training of experts. A total of 70 staff members from MEMD have been trained various levels in mineral January 17 - 23, 2014

Installation of gold processing plant at Nakiloro, Karamoja in North East of Uganda. exploration, geological mapping, mineral engineering and database management.

Over 1000 artisanal and small scale miners have also been trained in a number of skills—mining methods, health and safety, to mention but a few.

The government has also equipped the department with the requisite resources like data collection, processing and analyses tools. As a result geological maps at 1:250,000 and 1:100,000 scales have been produced for all project areas.

Environmental baseline data has also been established to monitor effects of mining on other resources and communities. Geological and mineral information systems have been put in place to enable effective data sharing and integration. The mining cadaster and registry system has also been established to enable transparency in licencing.

Environmental and social information management systems have also been established. On top of these investments, the government has refurbished and modernized the headquarters of the department.

Some of 2012/2013 accomplishments Following the November 2012 Joint Sector Review, the sector set out and has delivered on a number of commitments in the FY 2012/13.

Detailed geological and geochemical surveys of two mineral targets, i.e, map sheet 63/3 (Busesa), and map sheet 62/2 (Namwendwa) were carried out. Base maps at 1:50,000 were produced showing boundaries of lithological units.

The anomalous areas that were identified under SMMRP and found to be associated with the Platinum Group Elements (PGE’s) were reviewed.

Detailed ground geophysical survey of five exploration targets—Karuma Ni-PGE prospect, Kafunjo Nickel Prospect, Makuutu Radiometric Anomaly, Mashonga Gold Prospect and the Bukusu Carbonatite Comple—all identified under SMMRP was also carried out.

The review revealed gold bearing gravels lying on schists of Igara series at Mashonga and also granite-gold is indicated to be shed from quartz veins in the Karagwe-Ankolean rocks of Buhweju escarpment, among others.

Geological mapping, geophysical and geochemical surveys were undertaken in Ntoroko district and additional surface manifestations fine crys talline calcium carbonate (travertines) formed around the mouths of both hot and cold springs were discovered.

The findings suggest that the geo thermal system is larger than what was previously known and is likely to be connected to the Buranga geothemal prospect, in Bundibugyo District.

Airborne geophysical surveys acquired under SMMRP indicated

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a low magnetic signature at Kyakapalaga. Preliminary follow-up ground geophysical surveys that were carried out confirmed the low magnetic signature, which could be part of the Kibiro geothermal system. Based on these results, it has been established that the Kibiro geothermal system is larger than what was previously known.

Processing of Digital Elevation Models (DEM) and Remote sensing images (ASTER) was undertaken for the areas of Kibiro, Panyimur, Katwe and Buranga to enable identification of structural features such as faults and fractures that act as conduits for geothermal fluids.

Sensitization continued in the Karamoja Region and over fi y (50) cop ies of Mineral Policy 2001, Mining Act 2003 and Regulations 2004 were disseminated.

During the community dialogue sessions in Katikekile, Nakibat, Nadunget, North Division in Napak District at Kangole Boys Primary School and Morulem sub-county headquarters, the local communities were sensitized on the airborne geophysical surveys and geological mapping; health and safety; and mining best practices that can to improvement of livelihood through mining.

Training manuals on Small-scale Mining Handbook were disseminated to Natural Resources Officers of Moro to, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat Districts.

Mining inspections were undertaken in Rogom in Abim District and mining operations of M/S Great Lakes Cement Ltd., M/S African Minerals, M/S MCB Resources Ltd., and M/S DAO Marble Limited in Moroto District.

Information on iron ore prospect in Toror, Kotido district was compiled.

The department conducted training workshops at Entebbe on Mineral Resources, Value Addition and Rare Earth Element (REE) potential of Karamoja.

Presented and submi ed technical and financial proposals for the air borne geophysical surveys to potential development partners to finance the funding gap of the project. Technical and financial proposals were submi ed to World Bank, Ministry of Finance, Sector Working Group and

Training manuals on Smallscale Mining Handbook were disseminated to Natural Resources Officers of Moroto, Napak, Nakapiripirit and Amudat Districts.

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the Counsel of Abu Dhabi.

Inspections and monitoring were undertaken in districts of Mukono (gold), Jinja (copper smelter ), Tororo, Busia (gold), Manafwa (vermiculite), Moroto (marble), Kamwenge (limestone), Kasese (limestone, copper, lime and salt), Kabale (wolfram), Mubende (gold).

Revenues increase

Such investments have a sudden positive impact on the sector. For instance, mineral rights granted have increased from 200 in 2004 to over 625 in 2012. As of June 30, the number of licenses and certificates had increased to 839 of which 437 licenses were granted during the FY 2012/13.

Of these, 187 were Prospecting Licenses (PL), 156 Exploration Licenses (EL), 3 Retention Licenses (RL), 14 Location Licenses (LL), 6 Mining Leases and 83 Mineral Dealers’ Licenses (MDL).

Revenues from taxes and royalties have in the past jumped from Ushs three to over UShs seven billion per year. And investment in the sector has also increased to over UShs.126 billion.

The Non Tax Revenue (NTR) collected from July 2012 to end of June, 2013 amounted to approximately UGX 3.98 Billion which exceeded the target of UGX 3 Billion by 32.7%. This was partly a ributed to the implementa tion of the new rates for mineral fees, rent and royalties under the Statutory Instruments 2011 No. 63 of December 2011.

The mineral imports and exports declined continuously because of the effects of the Regional Certification Mechanism and the fluctuating market rates for minerals. Minerals worth UGX. 69.9 billion were exported and UGX 31.5 billion was generated from the import of gold.

Mineral production from limestone, pozzolana, gold, vermiculite, cobalt, wolfram, aggregates, kaolin, and iron ore was valued at UShs 207.8 billion.

Increased investment can also be seen in the ever increasing number of mines that continue to be opened up including; Namakhara vermiculite mine, Kamalenge gold mine, Moroto limestone mine, Kasese cobalt company limited among others.

2014/2015 plan

In the financial year, 2014/2015, the department is embarking on another set of goals.

One of them is carrying out Ura-

18 nium exploration on topographic in Mobuku, Kahungye) and Pakanyi. The department will also map geosites and geoparks and recommend for gaze ing by the line ministry.

Apart from these, it will also push for the establishment and equipment of a mining environmental laboratory for analyzing environmental samples.

It is also set to follow up on the Exploration of Rare Earth Element (REE) with the view to support the high technology industry development in Uganda.

It will also install sustainable data backup and offsite recovery infrastruc ture, publish the new geology and minerals map and publish new geological data obtained during the SMMRP project to support research and investment in the mineral sector.

As these take shape, the Karamoja project will also be going on. Some of the tasks under the project include; carrying out airborne geophysical surveys, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveys and mineral resources assessment of the region.

Minerals for ground follow up will also be established, mining operations inspected as plans take shape on the construction of the regional office and installation of a mineral mini laboratory in Karamoja.

Apart from Karamoja, the department will also continue with the geothermal explorations in Kibiro, Katwe, Buranga, Panyimur and other geothermal areas.

Hitches remain

But all is not rosy. Inadquate funding remains a problem limiting acquisition of adequate basic geological data. It also limits monitoring efforts and the administration of the sector laws and regulations.

Poor remuneration also means that professionals trained by government are lured away by big cheques. The current land laws have not helped the situation of land conflicts mean ing that access to land remains a big huddle for sector players.

To address these issues, the government must increase funding for the department, review the regulatory framework, be er remuneration terms and unlock Karamoja, which is rich in minerals.

Judging by the data already collected by both local and foreign investors, it is clear Uganda has substantial mineral potential. To exploit this potential, the department recommends that

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Recent geo surveys and mineral resources assessment under mineral target areas for explo ration and development: Some of them are discussed below: • • • • • •

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Iganga gabbro intrusions (Sulphide potential) West Nile Arua area stream sediment survey (gold potential) Marble resources in Moroto area, Karamoja Potential for Kimberlites in South East Uganda Naigobya geophysical anomaly Bukusu alkaline-carbonatite complex (limestone, Phosphorus, Iron, Titanium, vermiculite) Masindi Karuma Falls area (Nickel, Chromium, Platinum Group Element, Iron potential) Kitaka-Buhweju area (Gold potential) Diatomite in Pakwach area Kaiso kaolin and bentonite clays Mayuge iron ores Kafunzo, Ntungamo District (Nickel potential) Makuutu radiometric anomaly in Iganga (Uranium potential) Hoima area stream sediment survey (gold potential) Kaliro-Ivukula gold in quartz veins Aboke -Aloi gold potential structures in connection to Aswa shear

As of June 30, the number of licenses and certificates had increased to 839 of which 437 licenses were granted during the FY 2012/13. value addition on minerals be emphasized to enable the country to generate maximum benefits.

It also calls on the private sector to take up projects where exploration risks have been reduced tremendously by government and urges continuation of rigorous inspections and monitoring of mining activities country wide.

It adds that there is need to continue creating awareness; promoting transparency; and good governance in the mineral sector and for development partners to work together with government to fund key priority projects.

Indeed, while laudable strides have been made in as far as streamlining the sector is concerned, to further unlock it and exploit its potential for economic development, the government needs to address the glaring issues and continue to be er the investment climate of the sector.

Hima Cement factory in Kasese in western Uganda.

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UGANDA W ILDLIFE AUTHORITY UWA PROGRAMS CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIO-ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

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ganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a semi-autonomous statutory body established in 1996 by an Act of Parliament. It is mandated to ensure sustainable management of wildlife and coordinate, monitor and supervise activities related to wildlife management.

Uganda’s Vision 2040 has prioritized tourism as one of the opportunities for increasing Per Capita Income from USD 506 to USD 9,500. Accordingly, UWA continues to spearhead programs that target communities’ of people especially those neighboring the protected areas, and encourages the participation of all stakeholders in attracting more tourists to our country.

According to the Vision 2040, Uganda is endowed with various tourism attractions including diverse nature based, faith based, culture and heritage, eco-tourism and MICE attractions.

The main potential lies in nature based tourism where there is variety of flora and fauna and beautiful sceneries.

True to its mission which is : To Conserve, economically develop and Sustainably Manage the Wildlife and Protected Areas of Uganda in Partnership with Neighbouring Communities and Other Stakeholders for the Benefit of the People of Uganda and the Global Community, UWA has implemented a number of programs and registered solid achievements .

1-Strategic plan 2013-2018 UWA has developed a five year strategic plan which maps the organization’s overall strategic direction towards achieving her core mandate. It defines the aspirations of the organization and lays down strategies for overcoming the constraining factors in achieving her vision, mission and strategic objectives.

2-Community livelihood projects Ugandans, particularly those neighbouring Protected Areas, have been given an opportunity to derive numerous benefits from the national parks and wildlife reserves.

Through initiatives such as the Revenue Sharing Program, Resource Access Agreements, and Community Concessions, UWA has helped improve the livelihoods of many rural Ugandans who have used the resources to better their lives through.

The Revenue Sharing program under which 20 percent of annual gate collections are given out to communities neighbouring the respective protected areas for community livelihood projects and interventions to reduce Human-Wildlife conflict e.g. elephant trenches.

The Resource Use Agreements that are negotiated with the local communities and allow them to access resources such as water, firewood and medicinal plants from the protected areas The Wildlife Use Rights (WUR) program, which provides for the licensing of Ugan-

UWA also launched a cashless system of payment using a smart card known as the wildlife card with a microchip where the details of a client or tour operator are loaded to enable them access the national parks and all the products and services without the risk of carrying huge amounts of hard cash.

The new system was piloted in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and will in 2014 roll out to the rest of the parks. It has significantly improved revenue collections by plugging the revenue leakages at the gates, enhanced the security of the gate clerks and the visitors as well as enriching the data about visitors and their interests.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dans interested in undertaking wildliferelated ventures Encouraging local communities to form associations and partnerships through which they can access business opportunities within the tourism sector. any yo n peop e inc din o en a e gained employment either as members of dance groups that entertain tourists who visit the national parks, or a porters and guides. They have also improved incomes through sale of handcrafts to the tourists.

In 2013, a total of One Billion One Hundred Forty Seven Million Four Hundred Ninety Four Thousand Two Hundred Thirty Five Shillings (1,147,494,235=) was disbursed in Revenue Sharing funds while about 7 billion is available for disbursement in 2014.

The Resource Access Agreements initiative gives rural communities access to the various resources within the Protected Areas such as herbal medicines, firewood, pastures, honey and water. Communities neighbouring Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mt Elgon National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale and Semliki National Parks, and Toro Semliki Wildlife Reserve continue to harvest resources from these Protected Areas especially during drought seasons when almost everything outside dries up.

Tourism Development Through her tourism development initiatives, UWA has contributed to improving the incomes of many Ugandans both in the rural and urban areas. Many rural communities derive direct incomes through employment as guides and through investments in, operating accommodation facilities and restaurants within the Protected Areas, entertaining tourists with cultural songs and drama, and selling handcrafts. Businesses operated by the communities generate up to US$500, 000

per annum.

Direct Employment UWA has a deliberate policy to recruit people from communities neighbouring the Protected Areas to work as rangers which has also boosted the incomes of many rural people, and has encouraged young people to embrace education as the best hope for a comfortable future.

Of the over 1,300 people that UWA employs as full-time staff, two-thirds come from communities neighbouring the Protected Areas. Apart from the rangers who are fulltime staff, many rural people get employed in various program activities such as boundary survey marking and maintenance of buildings, roads and equipment thereby creating over 10,000 employment opportunities.

Concessions and investments The concessions given to private businessmen to operate hotels within the Protected Areas have also boosted employment opportunities for local people. Hotels such as Mweya Safari Lodge and Jacana in Queen Elizabeth National Park, or Paraa Safari Lodge, Red Chili, Nile Safari Camp and Sambiya River Lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, Apoka Safari Lodge in Kidepo, employ massively from the local communities, and contribute revenue to the national coffers through the taxes paid. UWA recently advertised concessions for the provision of accommodation in Kidepo Valley National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Mt. Elgon National Park and many others.

Tour companies During the last few years, many tour and travel companies have sprang up all over the country with the aim of cashing in on the growing and vibrant tourism sector, which is mainly based on the wildlife, beautiful scenery and the water bodies within the Protected Areas. At least 90 per cent of the tourists who come to Uganda visit two or three national parks, and buy souvenirs from the cultural centres.

Transport services Also benefiting from the tourism sector are transport companies that provide vehicles for hiring, airlines, crafts’ malls and the National Theatre crafts centre, mobile phone companies, hotels and restaurants.

Through effective management of Uganda’s mountainous areas and forest areas such as the Rwenzori Mountains, Mt Elgon and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, UWA has helped ensure a constant flow of clean water to the lakes and rivers where various commercial activities such as fishing take place. These water catchments support a host of economic activities especially agriculture.

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Cashless system of payment

Promoting Domestic Tourism In a bid to encourage Ugandans to enjoy their own heritage and contribute to conservation, UWA has developed affordable accommodation and catering facilities in various national parks to supplement those run by private concessionaires. These include selfcatering houses, the Lower camp accommodation units and Tembo restaurant in Queen Elizabeth, construction of bandas in Semuliki and other guest houses in Moroto and Mbale.

Game drive vehicles UWA has recently acquired new specialized Game viewing vehicles to improve customer experience. The vehicles fitted with phone can torch chargers plus fridge, are be providing night game drives and thus offering opportunities for tourists to interact with the rare nocturnal animal species.

Tourism Infrastructure: A 600 metre Board walk at upper Bigo on the Rwenzoris was con-

International and local exhibitions UWA actively participated in the marketing of Uganda tourism potential through local and international exhibitions and Fairs including World Travel Market in London, IT Berlin, Buganda Tourism Expo, Bunyoro Tourism Fair and Busoga Tourism Initiative events as well as the World Tourism Day in Kabarole.

Accolades Three of our National Parks namely Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth and Kibale received certificates of excellence the TripAdvisor while Kidepo Valley National Park was recognized by as the third best national park in Africa owing to spectacular landscapes and amazing wildlife herds especially the buffalos.

NGS Buffet Award Our Deputy Director for Conservation (DDC) Mr. Charles Tumwesigye was the proud winner of the 2013 Warren Buffet award for leadership in conservation. He received his award from the US where he addressed eminent conservationists in the world.

Capacity Building and Governance issues The Board of Trustees filled all the positions on top management by appointing the Director of Finance and Administration, deputy directors for Human Resources and Legal and Corporate Affairs The UWA ranger force grew by 431 staff following a four and half month training in military skills and wildlife management at Paraa training grounds in Murchison Falls National Park. The rangers were passed out by President Yoweri Museveni in April. Eighty of

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx structed to ease hiking as the Bigo bogs have been a pain to all tourists hiking the Rwenzori along the Central Circuit.

Re- habituation of Mubare gorilla group: Following the death of the dominant silverback Mubare group the Gorilla family had almost disintegrated. However, after acquired an equal number of wild ones, the Bwindi National park staff re-habituated the group to have it viable for tourists.

Shorter Batwa Trail: To increase selfsustainability and community benefits for the Batwa community, UWA in partnership with USAID STAR developed and opened up a shorter Batwa trail in Mgahinga National park.

these later underwent specialized training in intelligence management.

Still under staff welfare, construction of decent accommodation structures was also accomplished in Mgahinga and Kibale National Parks.

Kidepo@50: In August, the tourism fraternity celebrated 50 years of Kidepo Valley National Park during which leading women in conservation were recognized, fallen heroes remembered and the wildlife card launched by the US ambassador Mr. Scott De Lisi.

Rwenzori mountain Shorter Trail: A new shorter trail to the Rwenzoris (can be one or two days depending on the visitors wish) was constructed with support from USAID STAR. The new trail that goes up to Lake Mahoma was completed is available for use by tourists.

Prospects for 2014. *Establishment of a construction unit *Setting up an FM station to promote conservation awareness *Purchase of more game viewing vehicles including buses and tourist trucks *Construction of more staff accommodation houses and visitor accommodation *Participation in local and international tourism fairs *Training of rangers in wildlife management Conserving for Generations

High profile Visitors Murchison Falls NP hosted Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, Sri Lankan leader Mahinda Rajapaska, Members of Parliament, the US ambassador, Miss Tourism contestants, and the king of Bunyoro-Kitara.

International Airport and airline executives also tracked gorillas in Bwindi after their Routes strategic summit in Kampala.

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Movement continues long march nThe story of the National Resistance Movement and the struggle to usurp repressive and violent government cannot be told in 1000 words.

For Yoweri Museveni himself, the story is even much longer, because it goes back to the dark days when Idi Amin was still terrorising Uganda.

However for the sake of brevity let’s start with the 1980 elections which by most accounts were widely considered suspect. Nonetheless Milton Obote returned to power after eight years in exile.

According to general accounts Obote was unable to restore economic and political stability to the devastated country, and the government became bogged down in fighting the National Resistance Army (NRA), led by Yoweri Museveni. The NRA had launched a protracted bush struggle in 1981 after accusing the government of rigging the 1980 elections. Obote was overthrown by his own Uganda National Liberation Army in a coup led by General Tito Lutwa Okello in July 1985, who then became president. However, this did not satisfy the NRA and its allies.

The NRA occupied Kampala in January 1986.

Okello’s government was ousted and Museveni became president, with Dr Samson Kisekka as prime minister and a broad-based cabinet of civilians. Civil war continued in the north, and the first three years of the new regime were dogged by continuing instability in the region.

Museveni and the National Resistance Movement (NRM) took over a country in which con-

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni flict had resulted in 1 million deaths, 2 million refugees, more than 500,000 seriously injured people, and ruin of the economy and physical

infrastructure.

The NRM governed the country through a National Resistance Council (NRC) which

functioned as a parliament. After elections in 1989 based on universal adult suffrage, 8,096 village resistance councils were set up. Museveni sought democratic structures based on a nonparty democracy, rather than a multiparty system, to avoid reviving the ethnic divisions which had so prolonged the civil war. Political party activities were suspended, though party structures were not made illegal.

Elections under the ‘movement system’ were held in May and June 1996 (presidential and parliamentary) and June 1998 (local government). Museveni was returned as president with 75% of the votes. The national assembly of 276 members, sitting as individuals (although many of them with known political affiliations), was formed in July 1996.

In June 2000, as required by the constitution, a referendum was held on the movement system and 91% of voters supported its continuation; voter turnout was 47%. In the presidential election in March 2001, Museveni took 69% of the votes to win a further five-year term. Though the result was decisive, the election had been vigorously contested between Museveni and a former NRM colleague, Dr Kizza Besigye (28%).

The next presidential elections are set for 2016. A number of names are already being floated, but the one name that tends to stir things up is that of Yoweri Museveni.

He has proved his mettle. No wonder then the consistency of his subsequent victories ever since multi-party democracy became a reality in Uganda.

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHOURITY MINISTRY OF HEALTH MULAGO NATIONAL HOSPITAL

CONGRATULATIONS

D r. B aterana B yarugaba

The management and staff of Mulago Hospital congratulate His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Uganda and cabinet upon this auspicious occasion of 28th anniversary of the National Resistance Movement.

Mulago Hospital is committed to its grand mandate of providing super-specialized healthcare, training and conducting research in line with the requirements of the Ministry Of Health.

Ou r m a i n s e r v i c e s i n c l u d e : Medical services Paediatrics and hild ealth Obstetrics and Gynaecology urgical services Diagnostics and Therapeutics upport services Private Patients ervices (PP ).

Ac c om p l i s h m e n t s i n t h e l a s t t w o y e a r s in c lu d e : Installation of Oxygen Plant Renovation of Nurses’ ostel

H is Excellency P resident Y ow eri K aguta Museveni

Renovation of Guest ouse Installation of T cameras to curb down thefts and insecurity in the hospital Installation of digital display boards in the emergency area and the labour suite We put in place an information system to ensure safe procurement and security of drugs called Integrated Intelligent omputer ystem (II ) Installation of tele medicine technology to enable tele-consultation with hospitals. This is aimed at reducing medical tourism.

Pr oj e c t s u n d e r w a y ; Renovation of New Mulago using ADB loan this has already started onstruction of Women’s ospital funded by Islamic Development Bank onstruction of 100 staff housing units onstruction of a Bunker and procurement of a radio therapy, 0 cobalt machines.

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CONGRATULATIONS

H is Excellency P resident Y ow eri K aguta Museveni 1986 -2 014

The Management and taff of the Ci v i l Av i a t i on Au t h or i t y wish to extend hearty congratulations to Hi s Ex c e l l e n c y Pr e s i d e n t Yow e r i K a g u t a Mu s e v e n i , the Vi c e Pr e s i d e n t , the Ca b i n e t , the Ug a n d a Pe op l e ’s De f e n s e For c e s and all the p e op l e of Ug a n d a on this memorable day that marked the restoration of peace and stability to our country.

As we celebrate 2 years of good governance, the AA assures Ugandans that it will continue to consolidate the vision for the safest, most efficient and affordable air transport system in Africa and beyond” through provision of world class facilities and services.

H AP P Y C EL EB RAT IONS! Con t a c t :Ci v i l Av i a t i on Au t h or i t y Head Office Building En t e b b e In t e r n a t i on a l Ai r p or t P. O. B ox 5 5 36 , K a m p a l a , Ug a n d a Head Office Tel : 256-41-4352000 Airport Tel : 256-41-4353000 Fax : 256-41-4321401 Em a i l : a v i a t i on @ c a a . c o. u g W e b s ite : w w w . c a a . c o. u g

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EXHIBIT:In the past decade, farmers have been bombarded by facts and figures about the good and bad of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) crops but government policy remains undecided on formally accepting this technology.

Tz biotech debate heats up

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The government has been advised to play its part by creating conducive environment so as to enable local researchers to do their job on the merit and shortcoming of biotech crops.

The adoption of biotech crops has been a contentious debate in Tanzania. Scientists say the technology has no health effects as it has been propagated by activists while policy makers are hesitant to make a decision either way.

The ongoing debate has caused panic among many farmers who due to bad weather have suffered poor harvests.

According to a study by the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC), titled ‘Planting the future: opportunities and challenges for using crop genetic improvement technologies for sustainable agriculture,’ a billion people on this planet experience hunger.

The EASAC study goes on to state that another billion eat a diet lacking in essential vitamins and minerals.

According to the study, as the debate on GM technology continues, the world’s population continues to grow and, over the next 40 years, agricultural production will have to increase by some 60%.

But several Ugandan and Tanzanian scientists say the future is bright because these challenges can beaten by GM technology.

“What is missing is the government willingness to allow the widely use of biotech crops,” Chief Researcher, from the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Dr Nicholaus Nyange said.

Dr Nyange said, biotech crops could be used as an alternative to solve the said challenges that have

been facing Africa farmers most of the time. The issue of climate change, drought and disease.

In Uganda, Head of the Biotechnology Centre at Kawanda, Dr. Andrew Kiggundu said they have developed new varieties of bananas resistant to the devastating banana bacterial wilt disease, nematodes and weevils.

Dr Kiggundu told a group of Ugandan and Tanzania journalists, who toured the centre as part of their field trip to learn about biotech organized by the Bioscience for Farming in Africa, that the new varieties developed in collaboration with the Queensland University of Technology, Australia, are still being monitored in confined field trial gardens at the research institute.

The Kawanda’s researchers have also fortified yellow bananas (Ndiizi), mostly eaten as fruits, with Vitamin A, Zinc and Iron.

The three nutrients, essential for proper growth in children, intellectual development and supply of blood in the body, were got from genes of maize and a special type of foreign bananas called Aspina.

“Banana is a staple food. Some people can eat bananas daily but still lack these nutrients. A number of children are stunted while many expectant mothers die due to lack of enough blood. This is what the new varieties are to address,” Kiggundu said.

Although genetic modification has attracted the closest attention, it is only one of a clutch of new breeding technologies to have been developed in recent decades. The term GM is generally taken to mean the introduction into an organism of genetic material from a different species.

The Managing Director of Tanseed International, Isaka Mashauri said last week recently the government has to allow farmers to choose the

seeds they want, whether traditional or biotech crops.

According to Mashauri, who his firm engaged in quality seed production and marketing of crop varieties, the ongoing debate about GM technology is confusing farmers. “Farmers are in dilemma now,” Mashauri said.

“What the government has to do, is to create a conducive environment for researchers to do their job, so that farmers will be able to know the bad and good of biotech crops,” The scientists are the only the communities that could clearly articulate the consequences of research findings and the opportunities for agricultural innovation,” Dr Nyange said.

He said the regulatory framework for crop genetic improvement technologies must be reformulated appropriately to be science-based, transparent, proportionate and predictable, taking into account the extensive experience gained and good practice implemented worldwide.

According to Mashauri, if the government will be able to explain the pros and cons of using biotech crops will help farmers decide on whether to adopt the technology or not.

He said that people are hesitant to use biotech crops because they do not know their impacts on their lives, urging the government to impart more knowledge on the organisms.

The global value of biotech seed alone was $13.2 billion in 2011, with the end product of commercial grain from biotech maize, soybean grain and cotton valued at approximately $160 billion or more per year.

Players in agriculture business markets include seed companies, agrochemical companies, distributors, farmers, grain elevators, and universities that develop new crops and whose agricultural extensions advise farmers on best practices.

Report paints bleak picture nLONDON, UK--The report, ‘East African Agriculture and Climate Change’, published by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), looks at threats to food supplies in 11 countries in East and Central Africa – Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Rwanda, Sudan, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Agriculture accounts for more than 40% of gross domestic product across the region. The report says soil deficiencies in many parts mean agricultural productivity is falling.

Ecosystems are depleted, infrastructure is poor and there’s a lack of reliable information and policy coordination. Meanwhile weather systems are becoming more erratic and violent.

‘Climate change will have farreaching consequences for the poor and marginalized groups, among which the majority depend on agriculture for their livelihoods and have a lower capacity to adapt…this situation is likely to become more desperate and to threaten the very survival of the most vulnerable farmers as global warming continues,’ according to the study.

Crop production across the region depends overwhelmingly on rainfall. Many areas are likely to see less rainfall in future and an increased incidence of droughts.

In 2011 there were prolonged droughts in Ethiopia, Kenya and Tanzania.

Rising temperatures in many areas are likely to result in reduced

crop yields: harvests of wheat, soybean, sorghum and irrigated rice could decline by between 5 percent and 20%, with irrigated rice production being the hardest hit. However, output of rain-fed maize and rain-fed rice might increase slightly, due to increased rainfall in some areas.

Endemic poverty affects more than 50% of the region’s 360 million people. Overall – unless adaptation measures, including the introduction of new crop varieties, better land management and the advancing of planting dates to cope better with changes in climate are adopted – the outlook for the region is bleak, warns the report.

The countries of East Africa have among the highest population increases in the world: between 1988 and 2008 the region’s population – excluding that of the DRC – increased by “a staggering” 74 percent. By 2050, that population could double.

While there’s growing urbanization across the region and more industrial development, agriculture will continue to dominate the countries’ economies.

The report says there’s a role for insurance schemes which would enable farmers to cope better with changes in climate. But persuading those working on the land – mainly smallholders – to invest in such schemes is hard, with no spare cash available to spend on even small premiums.

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Dar receives $28m for Serengeti

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzania has received a grant of $28.26 million for the wider Serengeti ecosystem.

If the fund will be used efficiently, would mean that Serengeti National Park which is located in north Tan-

zania and extends to south-western Kenya will be the better home for the fauna and flora.

Serengeti hosts the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world, which helps secure it as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa and one of the ten natural travel wonders of the world.

The project will be implemented as part of the Tanzanian-German Development Programme which is called Sustainable Management and Conservation of Biodiversity becomes a good boost for tourism industry in the country.Serengeti which is also renowned for its large lion population and is one of the best places

to observe prides in their natural environment. Approximately 70 larger mammals and some 500 avifauna species are found there.

This high diversity in terms of species is a function of diverse habitats ranging from riverine forests, swamps, kopjes, grasslands and woodlands. Blue wildebeests, gazelles,

zebras and buffalos are some of the commonly found large mammals in the area.The German Financial Cooperation supported the Tanzania National Parks Authority (Tanapa) with a contribution of $28.16 million for the wider Serengeti ecosystem, a statement availed to East African Business Week said.

THE UNITED REPUB LIC OF TANZ ANIA PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNEMT TEMEK E MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF PLOTS WITHIN TEMEKE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL DAR E SALAAM, TANZANIA B ID NO: LGA/016 /EOI/13-14/01 DATE: 11t h J a n u a r y , 2014 1. Ge n e r a l In f or m a t i on The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania through the Temeke Municipal Council which was established by the Government Notice.NO.4 of the year 2000 owns various Plots within the Municipality.

Temeke Municipal ouncil intends to develop the plots on Public Private Partnership (PPP) and specifically under Build Operate – Transfer structure.

The plots are found at Temeke Municipality in Dar es salaam City and they are highly accessible through roads.

The roads are among the major links to other destinations of the City.

S/N INVESTMENT AREA COVERAGE AREA

CURRENT PROPOSED LAND USE CURRENT USE

DEVELOPER

Old houses Old houses

Residential apartment Com mercial building

D LOP R D OPER

Local market

Business Center D

LOP R

Chang’ombe

2

TAZ ARA

04M

3

Z akhem Market

,4

M

Local market

Modern market

D

LOP R

4

Temeke tereo

, 40M

Local market

Commercial stores around the market

D

LOP R

Cultural and recreational garden

D

Apartments and Business Centre.

Developer

6

7

Everett Open pace

, 0 M

1, 01 M Natural resources office located along Chang’ombe road adjacent to TA Chang’ombe Temeke mwisho Mbagala

122, 0M ,014M

(With plots) (With 4plots)

TYPE OF B IDDING

1

5

407 M 2000M

LAND USE

Open space

Old office block.

taff quarters Mini City Local Market

Commercial Center and Bus Terminal

L

implantation of the project. iii. Applicants should state and prove when and how the financial resources shall be made available for the project. iv. Applicants should provide a profile of the company showing the registration and legal status of the company, type of business, evidence of similar projects undertaken and s of the personnel. v. Procurement modalities will be subject to conformity with Public procurement Act No.21 of 2004 and Public Private Partnership Act of 2010 and PPP Regulations. Under this process the selection will undergo preliminary, technical and financial evaluation stages. vi. Applicants may express their interest in more than one plot (lots) depending on the capacity.It should also be noted that, application for each plot has to be submitted separately and denoted by the following reference numbers.

SN

B ID REFERENCE NUMB ER

1.

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/chang i/PPP LGA/016/EOI/13/01/chang ii/PPP

2.

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/tz/PPP

3

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/zm/PPP

4

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/ts/PPP

5

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/eo/PPP

6

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/nro/PPP

Natural resources office located along chang’ombe road adjacent to TA Chang’ombe

7

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/Tm/PPP

Te m e k e m w i s h o 122,8 8 0 MSQ

LGA/016/EOI/13/01/Mbg/PPP

Mb a g a l a 35 ,014 MSQ

LOP R

Developer Developer

Th e b r i e f i n f or m a t i on of i n d i v i d u a l p l ot s i s a s f ol l ow s : 2. Specific conditions Interested investors both local and international are hereby requested to submit their expression of interest under the following conditions. i. Applicants are advised to visit the site in order to familiarize themselves with the site of the proposed project and go through the drawings prepared by the Municipal Consultants or submit the supplementary design concepts (if any) for the project. ii. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide both technical and financial resources for smooth

DETAILS hang’ombe 407 M hang’ombe 2000M

(With plots) (With 4plots)

TA ARA 040 M akhem Market ,4 Temeke tereo

M

, 40M

verett Open pace , 0 M

vii.Applicants should be ready upon selection to settle the consideration costs spent for site clearance and facilitating the resettlement of the former tenants where applicable. viii.Applicants may obtain further information from the office of the Tender Board ecretary,Temeke Municipal Council at the Municipal Head Q uarters located along Mandela Road opposite to National stadium P. O. Box 46343 Dar es salaam viii.The submission should be made within working hours form 9.00hrs up to 15.30hrs (Monday to Friday except on public holidays). ix. The deadline for submission of xpression of interest is Wednesday 12th ebruary, 2014 10.00hrs and will be opened at 10.30 hrs local time on the same day. Expression of interest (in English) envelope clearly marked PR ION O INT R T BID NO. (Insert the respective reference number). x. Late submission of the Expression of Interest shall not be accepted for Evaluation irrespective of the circumstance.

MUNICIPAL DIRECTOR TEMEK E MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

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EAC

East African Business Week I January 27- February 2, 2014

EAC standards law gets makeover

BY ELISHA MAYALLAH nARUSHA, TANZANIA -The East African Community (EAC) has issued regulations to improve the EAC Standardization, Quality Assurance, Metrology and Testing Act (SQMT) of 2006.

SQMT regulations are geared towards facilitating regional trade, the Secretariat announced through a press release.

The regulations were approved by the Council of Ministers in November 2013 and are issued in line with Article 6 of the Protocol on Establishment of the EAC Common Market, with reference to Free Movement of Goods.

Article 6 of the Protocol stipulates, among other laws, that the free movement of goods shall be governed by the EAC SQMT Act, 2006 and regulations made thereunder.

The regulations include: The EAC SQMT (Product Certification in Partner States) Regulations, 2013; The EAC SQMT (Designation of Testing Laboratories) Regulations, 2013; and The EAC SQMT (Enforcement of Technical Regulations in Partner States) Regulations, 2013.

The EAC SQMT (Product Certification in Partner States) Regulations, 2013 provides for certification bodies in the partner states on the basis of product standards.

The regulations will facilitate the issuance of quality marks on products conforming to

regional and international standards and provide consumer confidence of the products traded in the region. They would also provide for emphasis on recognition of each Quality Marks issued by other Partner States in conformity assessment of goods moving across borders.

The EAC SQMT (Designation of Testing Laboratories) Regulations, 2013; provides for the ministers responsible for Trade in the Partner States to designate Testing Laboratories to be recognised in the region.

The regulation will facilitate an organized recognition of testing laboratories to test the goods for conformity assessment of goods in the region.

The EAC SQMT (Enforcement of Technical Regulations in Partner States) Regulations, 2013; provides for Partner States to declare or notify a technical regulation which may create barriers to trade and obliges Partner States upon request to explain the justification for that technical regulation.

The mentioned regulations are expected to be approximated and/or aligned with the existing national las required by the EAC Treaty.

According to recent statistics, trade between the EAC and the rest of Africa doubled to $4 billion last year from $2 billion in 2010.

The bloc also registered significant growth of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from $2.6 billion in 2010 to $3.8 billion last year.

“EAC was the fastest growing region within the African continent. Growth registered rose

Tax collectors meet over SCT strategy ARUSHA, Tanzania--The Committee of Customs comprising of Commissioners General and Commissioners of Customs of the five countries last week held a one-day meeting at the EAC Secretariat to strategize on the implementation of the Single Customs Territory (SCT).

This is by directive the EAC Summit (Heads of State) to set things in motion this year.

The Commissioner General of Kenya Revenue Authority, John Njiraini, who chaired the meeting, repeated the commitment of the regional revenue authorities to the integration process and particularly the implementation of SCT. He said under the Trilateral arrangement made up of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda will be harmonized within the wider EAC Single Customs Territory.

On behalf of the Secretary General of the EAC, the Director Customs Kenneth Bagamuhunda said SCT is one of the key regional

integration priority policy interventions adopted by both the Council and the Summit to consolidate the EAC Customs Union.

He said: ‘It is imperative that the Revenue Authorities take full responsibility to ensure the SCT is fully implemented as per the approved roadmap by the Council.”

The Committee set up five technical working teams that will put in place operational requirements and procedures for the SCT. The meeting also agreed on the schedule of activities for the implementation of the SCT. A pilot based approach segmented on the central and northern corridors was adopted which will progressively cover all goods cleared at the first ports of entry. The meeting agreed to integrate the ongoing activities on SCT on the Northern Corridor into the EAC wide SCT framework. A proactive, practical and result based method of work was agreed on as a way of work on the SCT.

Countries of the EAC want to develop standards and testing procedures that are uniform across the region. from 3.7% between 2010 and 2012 against the average sub Saharan Africa growth of 3.2%”, said the deputy secretary general in charge of Projects and Programmes Ms Jesca Eriyo.

There had been a remarkable improvement in intra-EAC trade over the years, although the integration process was still faced with a number of challenges.

Regional Court resumes sittings nARUSHA, TANZANIA -The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice last week resumed business of the 5th quarter session which will end on January 31st and the First Instance Division will proceed from February 4th to the 28th 2014.

According to a press release from the EAC Secretatiat, the Division started with a hearing of an Appeal by the Republic of Uganda challenging the decision of the First Instance Division, allowing the East African Law Society (EALS) to file additional Evidence in documentary and electronic formats as further evidence for the Walk to Work case, pending hearing in Court. The ruling was delivered on 13th February 2013.

Attorney General of Uganda represented by Philip Mwaka submitted that, the reasons why the EALS (1st Respondent) adduced that they were unable to get the evidence in time due to diplomatic hurdles, were not explained.

He therefore asked the Court to observe that EALS as a Regional Bar Association would have no limitations to get the evidence since May 2011 when case was filed in EACJ. Mwaka argued the Court to exercise its discretion to interfere and disallow the decision of the Lower Court with costs, because it improperly exercised its own to allow new evidence which might require starting the pleadings newly.

Counsel for the 1st Respondent (EALS), Richard B. O. Onsongo also submitted that, under Rule 46 (3) of

the East African Court of Justice Rules of Procedure 2011, provides that; ‘In the event of objection, the Court may after hearing the parties, aurthorise production of the document if considers necessary’.

He therefore challenged the Appellant’s submission that, if the Court has the powers to allow, then nowhere else can it be halted.

He added that the First Instance

“

The 2nd Respondent, The Secretary General of the East African Community, represented by Mr. Stephen Agaba, Principal Legal Officer (EAC), told the Court that, the Party is only interested in the outcome of the Appeal.

Court had the opportunity to listen to the 1st Respondent and found that there was ground and necessary to file new evidence. Onsongo asked Court to dismiss the Appeal with costs.

The 2nd Respondent, The Secretary General of the East African Community, represented by Mr. Stephen Agaba, Principal Legal Officer (EAC), told the Court that, the Party is only interested in the outcome of the Appeal.

The subject matter of the case is the alleged actions of the agents of the Government of Uganda on various groups of Ugandan citizens who decided to walk to work in protest against the high cost of fuel, transport and living.

The EALS asserts that the action of blocking these protests offended the citizens’ human rights under Uganda’s Constitution and the EAC Treaty.

The Court will deliver its judgment on notice.

The Appeal came before Hon. Justices, Dr. Kiptoo Tunoi, Vice President, James Ogoola, Liboire Nkurunziza and Dr. Emmanuel Ugirashebuja.

The Vice President welcomed everyone wishing them a Happy New Year and introduced the New Judges Justices Nkurunziza (Republic of Burundi) and Ugirashbuja (Republic of Rwanda) on the bench since they were appointed Judges of the Appellate Division replacing Justice Laurent Nzosaba (Republic of Burundi) who retired and Lady Justice Emily Rusera Kayitesi (Republic of Rwanda) who resigned.

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BUSINESS INFO

East African Business Week I January 27 - February 2, 2014

DAR ES SALAAM - DSE Market Foreign Turnover Number Outstanding Outstanding No of Date Company Opening Closing High Low Capital holding (Tshs) of Deals share bids share offers shares price price traded (Tsh) bln) % age (Tshs) (Tshs) 0 310 0 0 0 0 0 83,900 0 11.54 2.63% Jan 24 2014 TOL 8,100 8,100 8,100 8,000 15,134,000 22 33,500 0 1,873 2,388.92 64.71 Jan 24 2014 TBL 650 650 650 650 65,000 1 100 50,900 100 11.61 47.60 Jan 24 2014 TTP 8,800 8,800 8,800 8,800 3,520,000 4 22,900 0 400 880.00 75.00 Jan 24 2014 TCC 0 2,340 0 0 0 0 47,500 0 0 148.99 62.50 Jan 24 2014 SIMBA 0 2,700 0 0 0 0 400 0 0 97.20 60.00 Jan 24 2014 SWISS 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 5,320,000 1 0 150,200 2,000 478.60 69.25 Jan 24 2014 TWIGA 490 490 490 490 6,297,480 5 19,500 58,200 12,852 33.24 0.07% Jan 24 2014 DCB 2,660 2,660 2,660 2,660 31,122,000 15 32,600 66,100 11,700 1,330.00 38.57 Jan 24 2014 NMB 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 374.12 N/A Jan 24 2014 KA 0 5,380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,254.37 N/A Jan 24 2014 EABL 0 5,750 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 344.40 N/A Jan 24 2014 JHL 0 860 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,554.49 N/A Jan 24 2014 KCB 300 300 300 295 96,790,360 34 709,600 102,800 322,774 652.96 16.46 Jan 24 2014 CRDB 0 5,960 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,123.71 N/A Jan 24 2014 NMG 0 5,920 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,427.71 N/A Jan 24 2014 ABG 0 470 0 0 0 0 0 11,500 0 75.42 34.13 Jan 24 2014 PAL 600 600 600 600 900,000 2 0 7,800 1,500 5.44 0.00% Jan 24 2014 MBP KAMPALA - USE COMPANY Date DEALS SHARES VOLUME High (UGX) Low (UGX) Closing (UGX) TURNOVER (UGX) 0 0 0 0 1,532 0 Jan 23 2014 ALSI 0 0 0 0 4,050 0 Jan 23 2014 BATU 0 0 0 0 115 0 Jan 23 2014 BOBU 0 0 0 0 1,124 0 Jan 23 2014 CENT 0 0 0 0 1,190 0 Jan 23 2014 DFCU 0 0 0 0 8,271 0 Jan 23 2014 EABL 0 0 0 0 965 0 Jan 23 2014 EBL 0 0 0 0 8,848 0 Jan 23 2014 JHL 0 0 0 0 382 0 Jan 23 2014 KA 0 0 0 0 1,391 0 Jan 23 2014 KCB 0 0 0 0 35 0 Jan 23 2014 NIC 0 0 0 0 9,943 0 Jan 23 2014 NMG 0 0 0 0 630 0 Jan 23 2014 NVL 0 0 0 0 30 0 Jan 23 2014 SBU 0 0 0 0 548 0 Jan 23 2014 UCHM 0 0 0 0 27 0 Jan 23 2014 UCL 0 0 0 0 365 0 Jan 23 2014 UMEME 0 0 0 0 262 0 Jan 23 2014 USE LCI 0 0 0 TOTALS KIGALI - RSE Date Security Last 12 Today’s Prices Total Shares Equity Turnover (Rwf) Total Deals Change Months (Rwf) Traded in Rwf High Low High Low Closing Previous Today Previous Today Previous Today Previous Today Jan 23, 2014 BOK 250 129 255 245 255 245 21,500 386,900 5,326,500 94,790,500 6 4 +10 Jan 23, 2014 BLR 900 630 840 830 830 838 14,200 33,200 11,848,000 27,624,200 2 2 -8 Jan 23, 2014 KCB 185 135 185 185 100 18,500 1 Jan 23, 2014 NMG 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,000 1,200,000 5 Jan 23, 2014 USL 175 165 165 165 500 82,500 1 -

Weekly Trends (EA Stock Exchanges) USE ALL SHARE INDEX

RSE ALL SHARE INDEX

1,535.00 1,950.00

1,530.00

1,940.00

1,520.00

1,920.00 1,910.00 1,900.00

140

1,510.00

1,890.00

1,505.00 20-Jan-14

24-Jan-14

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1,880.00

24-Jan-14

23-Jan-14

22-Jan-14

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139 20-Jan-14

USE ALL SHARE INDEX

1,515.00

Financial markets Nairobi (NSE)

SECURITY

PRICES AS AT

RSE ALL SHARE INDEX 20-Jan-14

141

DSE ALL SHARE INDEX

23-Jan-14

NSE ALL SHARE INDEX

22-Jan-14

142

138.45 138.4 138.35 138.3 138.25 138.2 138.15 138.1 138.05 138

1,525.00

1,930.00

21-Jan-14

143

23-Jan-14

144

22-Jan-14

DSE ALL SHARE INDEX 1,960.00

21-Jan-14

NSE ALL SHARE INDEX 145

PREVIOUS PRICE

% CHANGE

26.00 104.00 150.00 570.00 27.50 17.95 290.00

27.00 103.00 137.00 570.00 27.50 17.55 270.00

-3.70 +0.97 +9.49 0.00 0.00 +2.28 +7.41

34.75 13.50 11.95 6.45

34.50 13.50 11.95 6.10

+0.72 0.00 0.00 +5.74

18.15 98.00 222.00 32.75 34.00 132.00 45.75 34.50 61.50 304.00 19.10

18.00 93.50 220.00 32.25 34.00 128.00 45.50 34.75 61.50 303.00 18.95

+0.83 +4.81 +0.91 +1.55 0.00 +3.13 +0.55 -0.72 0.00 +0.33 +0.79

4.50 20.25 13.00 15.00 324.00 54.50 28.00 45.00 19.00

4.25 20.25 13.00 14.10 321.00 54.50 28.00 46.75 18.85

+5.88 0.00 0.00 +6.38 +0.93 0.00 0.00 -3.74 +0.80

94.00 210.00 84.00 16.80 70.00

93.50 209.00 84.00 16.40 70.00

+0.53 +0.48 0.00 +2.44 0.00

13.50 9.90 14.90 25.00 13.00

13.50 9.95 14.60 25.00 13.00

0.00 -0.50 +2.05 0.00 0.00

JANUARY 24, 2014 (KSH)

AGRICULTURAL Eaagads Ltd Ord 125 Kakuzi Ord 500 Kapchorwa Tea Co Ltd Ord 500 Limuru Tea Co Ltd Ord 2000 Rea Vipingo Plantations Ltd Ord 500 Sasini Ltd Ord 100 Williamson Tea Kenya Ltd Ord 500 AUTOMOBILES AND ACCESSORIES Car and General (K) Ltd Ord 500 CMC Holdings Ltd Ord 500 Marshalls (EA) Ltd Ord 500 Sameer Africa Ltd Ord 500 BANKING Barclays Bank Ltd Ord 050 CFC Stanbic Holdings Ltd Ord 500 Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd Ord 400 Equity Bank Ltd Ord 050 Housing Finance Co Ltd Ord 500 I&M Holdings Ltd Ord 100 Kenya Commercial Bank Ltd Ord 100 National Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 500 NIC Bank Ltd Ord 500 Standard Chartered Bank Ltd Ord 500 The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Ltd Ord 100 COMMERCIAL AND SERVICES Express Ltd Ord 500 Hutchings Biemer Ltd Ord 500 Kenya Airways Ltd Ord 500 Longhorn Kenya Ltd Nation Media Group Ord 250 Scangroup Ltd Ord 100 Standard Group Ltd Ord 500 TPS Eastern Africa (Serena) Ltd Ord 100 Uchumi Supermarket Ltd Ord 500 CONSTRUCTION AND ALLIED Athi River Mining Ord 500 Bamburi Cement Ltd Ord 500 Crown Berger Ltd 0rd Ord 500 EACables Ltd Ord 500 EAPortland Cement Ltd Ord 500 ENERGY AND PETROLEUM KenGen Ltd Ord 250 KenolKobil Ltd Ord 005 Kenya Power & Lighting Co Ltd Total Kenya Ltd Ord 500 Umeme Ltd Ord 050 GROWTH ENTERPRISE MARKET SEGMENT Home Africa Ltd Ord 100 INSURANCE British-American Investments Company ( Kenya) Ltd Ord 010 Liberty Kenya Holdings Ltd CIC Insurance Group Ltd Ord 100 Jubilee Holdings Ltd Ord 500 Kenya Re-Insurance Corporation Ltd Ord 250 Pan Africa Insurance Holdings Ltd Ord 500 INVESTMENT Centum Investment Co Ltd Ord 500 Olympia Capital Holdings ltd Ord 500 Trans-Century Ltd Ord 500 MANUFACTURING AND ALLIED ABaumann CO Ltd Ord 500 BOC Kenya Ltd Ord 500 British American Tobacco Kenya Ltd Ord 1000 Carbacid Investments Ltd Ord 500 East African Breweries Ltd Ord 200 Eveready East Africa Ltd Ord 100 Kenya Orchards Ltd Ord 500 Mumias Sugar Co Ltd Ord 200 Unga Group Ltd Ord 500 TELECOMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY AccessKenya Group Ltd Ord 100 Safaricom Ltd Ord 050 PREFERENCE SHARES Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 4% Pref 2000 Kenya Power & Lighting Ltd 7% Pref 2000

6.40

6.40

0.00

18.95 15.75 6.45 315.00 19.55 99.50

18.60 15.95 6.40 310.00 19.75 99.50

+1.88 -1.25 +0.78 +1.61 -1.01 0.00

36.75 4.50 30.25

36.75 4.40 29.75

0.00 +2.27 +1.68

11.10 175.00 559.00 44.00 284.00 2.95 3.00 3.20 19.95

11.10 170.00 575.00 45.00 283.00 3.10 3.00 3.25 19.65

0.00 +2.94 -2.78 -2.22 +0.35 -4.84 0.00 -1.54 +1.53

9.55 12.45

9.55 12.05

0.00 +3.32

8.00 5.50

8.00 5.50

0.00 0.00

Forex (Central Bank rates) US Dollar Pound Sterling J Yen Indian Rupee Kenyan Shilling US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro SA Rand KShs/UShs KShs/TShs KShs/RwF KShs/BiF UAE Dirham J Yen Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal Chinese Yuan US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro J Yen Indian Rupee SA Rand UAE Dirham Saudi Riyal Kenyan Shilling Uganda Shilling Rwanda Franc Burundi Franc US Dollar Pound Sterling J Yen Euro Kenyan Shilling Ethiopian Birr Rwanda Franc Burundi Franc Tanzania Shilling Sudanese Dinar SA Rand

SOURCE - Nairobi Stock Exchange

Food market prices (wholesale) US$ Commodity

Package

Kenya

Nairobi Beans (Rosecoco)

- 90kg

Fish (Tilapia)

- 1 kg

Ground Nuts

Uganda

Eldoret

Kampala

Lira

Tanzania

Rwanda

Burundi

Dar-es-salaam

Kigali

Bujumbura

6403

5454

8810

-

11205

6137

-

-

836

-

-

-

-

-

- 100kg

11435

10177

12530

12922

-

-

-

Irish Potatoes (White)

- 110kg

2859

1944

4307

6030

-

-

-

Maize Grain

- 90kg

3373

2687

2643

2185

4482

3137

4689

Millet Grain

- 90kg

6175

4574

4934

4581

7278

9424

-

Rice

- 90kg

6861

6289

9868

8810

7838

9152

7034

Sorghum Grain

- 90kg

5031

4117

2115

1410

7838

2728

5566

Soy Beans

- 100kg

5374

-

5482

5090

-

-

-

Sweet potatoes

- 98kg

1715

-

1804

2256

-

US Dollar Chinese Yuan Euro Pound Sterling J Yen Burundi Franc Ethiopian Birr Kenyan Shilling Tanzania Shilling Uganda Shilling UAE Dirham Indian Rupee Saudi Riyal SA Rand J Yen US Dollar Pound Sterling Euro Kenyan Shilling SA Rand Tanzania Shilling Uganda Shilling Rwanda Franc

ADDIS ABABA (Birr) Mean 19.3110 31.6764 0.1849 0.3104 NAIROBI (Ksh) 85.4333 142.1314 116.9906 7.7523 28.8556 18.8712 7.8708 18.0537 23.2579 0.8290 1.3728 22.7792 14.1280 DAR ES SALAAM (Tsh) 1,607.2438 2,667.6241 2,190.9156 15.4446 25.9515 146.7265 437.5833 428.5526 18.7982 0.6467 2.3621 1.5370 KAMPALA (Ush) 2,527.9550 4,177.4450 24.0700 3,491.6100 29.2350 132.6300 3.7340 1.6290 1.5890 12.6070 241.7950 KIGALI (RwF) 673.3313 111.2485 916.5386 1,098.5400 6.4298 0.4397 35.4542 7.9324 0.4260 0.2727 181.0078 10.8033 177.2667 60.9313 BUJUMBURA (FBu) 14.7761 1,542.6300 2,519.4233 2,099.9822 17.9794 142.3616 0.9540 0.6173 2.2786

Buying 19.1198 31.3628 0.1831 0.3074 -

Selling 19.5022 31.9901 0.1868 0.3135 -

85.6333 142.4517 117.2728 7.8394 29.0402 19.0324 7.9828 18.3301 23.3162 0.8303 1.3774 22.8337 14.1634

85.5333 142.2920 117.1320 7.7959 28.9479 18.9518 7.9268 18.1919 23.2871 0.8296 1.3751 22.8065 14.1457

1,599.2475 2,65.41112 2,179.7744 15.3685 25.8245 146.0300 435.4182 426.4319 18.7156 0.6415 2.3313 1.5312

1,615.2400 2,681.1369 2,202.0567 15.5207 26.0785 147.4230 439.7484 430.6732 18.8807 0.6518 2.3929 1.5427

2,522.9800 4,169.2200 24.0200 3,484.7400 29.1800 132.3700 3.7270 1.6260 1.5860 12.5820 241.3200

2,532.9300 4,185.6700 24.1200 3,498.4800 29.2900 132.8900 3.7410 1.6320 1.5920 12.6320 242.2700

666.9346 110.1916 907.8314 1,088.1039 6.3687 0.4355 35.1173 7.8570 0.4220 0.2701 179.2882 10.700667 175.582632 60.3525

679.7279 112.3053 925.2457 1,108.9761 6.4909 0.4438 35.7910 8.0077 0.4301 0.2753 182.7274 10.905929 178.950698 61.510196

14.6579 1,530.2890 2,499.2679 2,083.1824 17.8355 141.2227 0.9464 0.6124 2.2604

14.8944 1,554.9710 2,539.5787 2,116.7821 18.1232 143.5005 0.9616 0.6222 2.2969

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JAN 27 - FEB 2, 2014

TENDERS

East African Business Week I January 27-February 2, 2014

TENDERS, JOBS & CONSULTANCIES UGANDA

RWANDA

TANZANIA

TENDERS

TENDERS

TENDERS

Ministry of Works invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the supply, installation and commissioning operated CCTV cameras for Mikese, Mkuranga and Msata weighbridge Stations and being monitored at TANROADS Regional Manger Officer, TANROADS HQ, Road Fund Board and Ministry of Works. Contact: The Secretary, Ministerial Tender Board, Ministry of Works, 1st Floor No. 102, Holland House Samora Avenua, Dar es Salaam. Deadline: February 13, 2014.

The Government of Rwanda wishes to identify investors who would be interested in developing the 5 tea sites: Sovu, Rugabano, Karumbi, Kibeho, Munini. EOIs should be sent to the following address with the subject: “Expression of Interest: Tea Sites” Rwanda Development Board (RDB)/Agribusiness Department, Corner Blvd de l’Umuganda (Airport Road) & Nyarutarama Road P.O Box 6239, Gishushu, Kigali, Rwanda. EOIs can also be submitted to the following email address: agriculture@rdb.rw  Deadline for submission of EOIs is Friday, February 7th, 2014 at 12pm Local Time. Requests for additional information or clarifications can be addressed to the following email addresses: agriculture@rdb.rw , dgoffice@naeb.gov.rw

Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the supply and delivery of cold bituminous premix for pothole repairs under framework contract for 3 premix for pothole repairs under framework.

Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, UNRA, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email:procurement@unra.go.ug. Deadline: Jan 31, 2014.

Government Procurement Services Agency invites sealed bids from eligible suppliers of stationery, office and school supplies. Contact: The Secretary, Government Procurement Services Agency Tender Board, P. O. Box 9150, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia. Deadline: February 12, 2014.

National Examination Council of Tanzania invites bids from eligible suppliers for bids mentioned below: Supply and Installation of Auxillary parts for the web offset printing machine (24/2/2014) Supply of forklift (10/2/2014) Supply of printing materials for offset machine (10/2/2014) Contact: Executive Secretary, National Examinations Council of Tanzania, P. O. Box 2624, Dar es Salaam. Tel: +255 22 27000493-6, Fax: +255 22 2775966, email: esnecta@necta.go.tz The Government of the Republic of Tanzania through Temeke Municipal Council, Dar es Salaam invites expression of interest for the development of plots within Temeke Municipal Council. Contact: Office of the Tender Board Secretary, Temeke Municipal Council at the Municipal Head Quarters located along Mandela Road opposite to National stadium P. O. Box 46343 Dar es Salaam. Deadline: Febuary 12,2014.

Tanzania Building Agency is now issuing General Procurement Notice in accordance with requirement of the Public Procurement Act No. 21 of 2004 and its regulation, 2005 for the purpose of informing the reputable suppliers, contractors, service providers, consultants and General public tender opportunities during the financial year 2013/2014. Interested suppliers, contractors, service providers and consultants requiring additional information should contact the Procurement Management Unit (PMU) at Tanzania Buildings Agency Headquarters, Sokoine Drive No. 2 opposite Karimjee Hall from 7.30 am -3.30 p.m Monday to Friday inclusive except Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

The Ilala Municipal Council is issuing a general procurement notice.

Contractors, suppliers consultants and Non consultants may obtain further information from the office of the secretary of the tender board, Iiala Municipal Council Depot along Nyerere Road, P. O. Box 20950 Dar es Salaam.

CONSULTANCIES National Bureau of Statistics requests for expression of interest to provide consultancy services: To facilitate conducting mid term review.

Contact: National Bureau of Statistics, Secretary, NBS Tender Board, P. O. Box 796, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia, Fax: +255 22 2130852, email: dg@nbs.go.tz Deadline: Jan 28, 2014.

National Bureau of Statistics requests for expression of interest to provide consultancy services: Technical Assistance to populate basic enumeration areas shape files with social - economic data. Contact: National Bureau of Statistics, Secretary, NBS Tender Board, P. O. Box 796, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia, Fax: +255 22 2130852, email: dg@nbs.go.tz Deadline: Jan 28, 2014.

National Bureau of Statistics requests for expression of interest to provide consultancy services: For civil registration system adjustment and service level agreement in Tanzania. Contact: National Bureau of Statistics, Secretary, NBS Tender Board, P. O. Box 796, Dar es Salaam, Tanznaia, Fax: +255 22 2130852, email: dg@nbs.go.tz Deadline: Feb 14, 2014.

The Rwanda Biomedical Centre/Medical Procurement and Production Division (RBC/MPPD invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the supply of SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LABORATORY REAGENTS AND CONSUMABLES .Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed to Head of Division, RBC/MPPD, Gasabo District, Kigali City, P.O. Box 640 – Kigali – Rwanda. Tel. (+250) 252 580156/580157 – Fax. 0250 252 582725; Email: camerwa@gmail.com no less than 21 days prior the day of submission and opening. Well printed bids, properly bound and presented in two (2) copies and one (1) softcopy of price schedule in 2 CDs recordable, and one original must reach the reception of MPPD at the address mentioned above Not later than 13/03./2014 at 9 am o’clock (7 am GMT).

The Rwanda National Police invites qualified bidders to submit bids for the Supply of different vehicles for traffic police and their accessories (re-launch) as indicated in detail in the statement of requirements. The lots of this tender were arranged as follows: Lot 1: Police patrol car, Lot 2: Police escort car, Lot 3: Mobile Traffic Police Station Vans, Lot 4: Off-road Vehicle- Hardtop type, Lot 5: Ambulances and accessories and Lot 6: Motorcycles. Tender 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 05/12/2013 from 07:00 am to 05:30 pm, upon presentation of proof payment of a nonrefundable fee of eleven thousand six hundred Rwandan Francs (11,600 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.All bids shall be accompanied by a Bid Security of 2% of the price offered for each lot or an equivalent in a freely convertible currency.Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed to the Procurement Office, at the mentioned address.

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 11/02/2014 at 9:30 am.

RwandAir invites bids for the supply of brand new saloon cars for RwandAir. For more information about this tender contact RwandAir website @ http://www.rwandair.com/tenders. Deadline Feb 12,2014.

Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority invites sealed bids from eligible consultant firms to provide the following consulting services: Consultancy to elaborate and implement the balance scorecard in RURA. 5. Request for Proposals Documents may be obtained on any working day (Monday to Friday) in working hours i.e. (7:00am5:00pm) local time or (5:00am-3:00pm) GMT from: 6/1/2014 at: RURA Headquarters,Ex. Fair Building, Kiyovu , P.O. Box 7289 Kigali - Rwanda, Website: www.rura.rw, Attention: Procurement Office The document will be issued upon presentation of proof of payment of a non-refundable fee of Ten thousand Rwandan francs (Rwf 10,000) or its equivalent in foreign currencies to the Account N° 1201127 opened at National Bank of Rwanda.Enquiries regarding this tender may be addressed to the Procurement Office of RURA, P.O. Box 7289 Kigali, Tel. (+250) 252 584562, Fax. (+250) 252 584563. Deadline: 26/02/2014.

University of Rwanda Nyagatare Campus invites eligible, interested and competent firms/individuals to submit their bids for the following tenders:

UNDP Tanzania wishes to hire seasoned professional for the Democratic Empowerment Project in Tanzania. Interested candidates are invited to apply through:http://jobs.undp.org/ci_view_job.cfm?cur_job_id=41717 for each job.

Supply of plumbing and electricity materials (7/02/2014) Renovation of veterinary and agricultural laboratory (7/02/2014) Provision of cleaning servives (7/02/2014) Consultancy services on supervision of architectural design and construction ofa four storied veterinary complex.(7/02/2014) Architectural design and construction of a four stored veternary complex (design and build method)(7/0232014).

Source: East African Business Week

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Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the supply and delivery of protective wear for three years LOT1 &2. Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email:procurement@unra.go.ug. Deadline: Feb 21, 2014.

Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the design and build for the upgrading of Mubende-Kakumiro Kagadi Road (107km).

Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email:procurement@unra.go.ug.

Deadline: March 12, 2014.

Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the upgrading of the Tirinyi-Palisa-Kumi/Palisa-Kamonkoli Road. Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda National Roads Authority, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email:procurement@unra.go.ug. Deadline: March 12, 2014.

Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the supply, delivery of compact panel bailey bridges. Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, UNRA, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email: procurement@unra.go.ug.

Deadline: Feb 19, 2014.

Uganda National Roads Authority invites bids for the supply, delivery and commissioning of a roll on roll off ferry and a slip way for Zengebe-Namasale crossing. Contact: Procurement and Disposal Unit, UNRA, Ground Floor, Room No. GA3, Plot 5, Lourdel Road Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda. email: procurement@unra.go.ug.

Deadline: Feb 26,2014.

Uganda Revenue Authority invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of consultancy services for onsite oil and gas training. Contact: The Manager, Procurement & Disposal Unit, Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, Plot M193/M194 Nakawa Industrial Area, P. O. Box 7279, Kampala, Uganda, NIP Building, Room 2.5, Telephone 256 417 442157/04144334226/228, Fax: 256 414334253.

Deadline: January 31,2014.

Uganda Revenue Authority invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the following: Supply of compactor & mobile shelves-Re tender Supply of tobacco revenue stamps under framework contract.

Acquisition of Ka Band, Internet Sevices, Data, Wireless Access and VSAT Installations under framework contract Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of a web based call management solution.

Supply and installation of a 1000KVA Generator and 1000A switch Gear for Nakawa Headquarters Supply of document examination equipment.

Contact: The Manager, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Uganda Revenue Authority Headquarters, Plot M193/M194, Nakawa Industrial Area, NIP Building, Room 2.5, P. O. Box 7279, Kampala, Telephone: 256 417 442155/6/7/8/9 The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Ltd invites bids from eligible bidders for the supply of tele protection interfaces. Contact: UETCL, Plot 10 Hannington Road, Opposite Serena Hotel, Procurement Office-Ground Floor, Tel: +256 414 233433/4, Fax: +256 414 341789, email: procurement@uetcl.com Deadline: March 12, 2014.

CONSULTANCIES The Rural Electrification Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of consultancy services for EIA/RAPS in Lot 1: RuhumbaKashwa with tee off Rwebishuri and Lot 2: Kiganda-Mile 16 with tee off Katabalanga and Kibyamirizi. Contact: Rural Electrification Agency, Procurement and Disposal Unit, Plot 10 Windosor Loop, Kololo, 2nd Floor House of Hope. Deadline: January 29,2014.

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YOUR CHOICE: A wider selection of smart phones at affordable prices has helped boost internet penetration.

IT experts push for one platform

BY EMMA ONYANGO nKAMPALA, UGANDA - Increasing online local content will ultimately go towards increased internet penetration. People want things relevant to their lives and environs.

This is one of the major points that the 1st Technical Committee Meeting for the ICT Cluster of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects agreed upon during their recent meeting in Kampala recently.

During the meeting, the technical committee agreed despite the relative high cost of transit broadband for

member states, the limited generation of local content only made the situation worse.

Figures from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) show that internet penetration in Uganda rose to over 6% early last year.

This increase comes on the heels of increased action from the Ministry of ICT as well as the regulator’s efforts to take internet to schools countrywide through provision of computer laboratories.

This has further been boosted by the readily available market for smart phones as well as other gadgets such as tablets.

The Managing Director, Airtel

(Uganda), V.G Somasekhar said, “At times we even forget that smart phones can make calls.”

That statement sums up the main reason most people purchase these gadgets, as such attractions as Facebook and Twitter dominate usage.

There have also been efforts by the Ministry of ICT to improve e-Government service provision.

The Internet has become a societal foundation for global communications.

The digital era opens vast opportunities, but it also poses risks. Combating internet abuse is a challenge to both policy makers and business.

Once primarily a one-way street, ‘the information highway’ has since

about the turn of the century developed into a truly interactive medium.

However, these efforts have not really translated into provision of local services over the internet which therefore leaves most of the citizens consuming more content and providing less content.

This therefore means that majority of the citizens do not reap the full benefits of the Internet.

The meeting that was convened by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was attended by delegations from Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and a representative from South Sudan.

The meeting also sought to address

other issues such as region roaming charges, international termination rates as well as international traffic surcharges, Digital Migration, SIM registration regimes among others.

They also discussed the proposal of having harmonised call rates across the member states so as to ensure that roaming charges are scrapped or greatly reduced. This would mean that subscribers, regardless of their providers, can use their SIM cards across the region at the same rates.

If these strategies are harmonised, it would reduce the cost of Internet, especially in inland countries such as Uganda and Rwanda.

Telecoms want lower Internet costs nLONDON, Uk--Telecoms trade association the GSMA has announced that it has joined the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), a coalition with 50 members, including Google, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Facebook, Intel and Microsoft, committed to bringing down the cost of internet access in developing nations.

A4AI was launched in October 2013 and said its primary focus is to support the UN Broadband Commission to achieve its goal of providing entry-level broadband access priced at less than five per cent of a country’s average monthly income.

The GSMA aims to help A4AI identify policy and regulatory barriers impacting the affordability of internet access and devise plans to address the issues globally.

“Since internet access in many parts of the developing world is almost exclusively mobile, any policies or regulations that help to bring down the total cost of ownership of mobile can have a significant impact on the affordability of internet access to end consumers,” Tom Phillips, chief regu-

latory officer at GSMA told Telecoms. com.

He explained that in order to enhance the affordability of mobile broadband services the trade association will team up with A4AI to advise policy makers to implement a number of changes to current regulation.

The GSMA wants regulators globally to maximise the availability of harmonised spectrum, allow spectrum aggregation among operators and not to legislate discrimination in favour of new entrants. It also wants regulators to ensure that spectrum licences remain valid for decades, are technology neutral and carry with them the presumption that they will be renewed by the holder when they expire.

The body also wants regulators to allow operators to trade spectrum voluntarily and to be free to negotiate deals to trade infrastructure. It wants to abolish sector-specific taxation such as levies on mobile devices and airtime, and for governments and regulators to reassess their approach to Universal Service Fund (USF) levies.

The GSMA said it has also cam-

paigned against mobile-specific taxes by promoting the social and economic impact mobile usage brings to nations.

Phillips outlined one example of the positive impact of reducing mobilespecific taxes; the removal of handset taxes in Kenya in 2009.

“The Kenyan government removed the 16 per cent value added tax (VAT) on mobile handsets, bringing down the tax as a proportion of the cost of mobile from 25% to 21%,” he said.

“Handset purchases increased by more than 200% since the removal of VAT in Kenya and mobile connection penetration increased from 50% to 70% of the population in Kenya between 2009 and 2011.”

He added that another example was in 2007 when the Uruguayan government abolished airtime taxes, which resulted in a doubling of mobile penetration over the following fiveyear period.

The GSMA said that prior to the launch of A4AI it worked with the alliance to help shape its principles and policy positions.

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East African Business Week I January 27- February 2, 2014

Under-nutrition costs Tz 2.65%

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA

nDAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) has said Tanzania has been losing an average of 2.65% of its economy due to under-nutrition.

GAIN said under-nutrition remains a huge challenge worldwide and according to statistics some two billion people are not eating well.

The GAIN’s Director, Matt Freeman told East African Business Week during the meeting on partnerships between the government and business said in Tanzania the prevalence of stunted children under five remains high at 45% .

“It is also estimated that undernutrition is a significant cost to the Tanzanian economy, resulting in loses of 2.65% each year,” Freeman told East African Business Week.

However he said Tanzania has been successful in engaging business in scaling up nutrition in several staple foods. Salt iodization has been particularly successful, presently reaching an estimated 82% of households.

He said although a number of large

food processors are participating in food fortification, relatively few companies realize the important role they can play in scaling up nutrition.

Some successful partnerships between government, aid agencies and business exist, but most lack scale and have not been systematically integrated into ongoing and planned development activities.

The Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Florens Turuka said they have decided to partner with business community so as to easy the fight against undernutrition.

Dr Turuku told East African Business Week due to vitamin and micronutrient deficiencies, productivity of the people is reduced and implications for GDP are obvious.

“Part of the reason for the GDP loss is that under-nutrition leads to increased illness and lower energy levels.

That impacts business – as it means your workers are not as productive as they could be,” he said.

“We need to put efforts together to reverse this.

We have committed to reverse this high level of stunting by ensuring

Uganda mental centre underfunded

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO nKAMPALA-UGANDA – Butabika Mental National Referral Hospital is desperate for money to carry out research.

Dr David Basangwa, the Executive Director told the East African Business Week that as a National referral hospital they are overwhelmed with the increasing number of people suffering from various mental illnesses.

“Some of the causes are not known. That is why we need the funds to enable our experts engage in conducting research on some of the causes. This will help the hospital in treating mental illness related complications,” he said last week.

According to Dr. Basangwa the hospital in the financial year 2013/ 2014 had requested Ush 400 million (about $163200), but the government only approved Ush 50 million

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“There is limited community and social support for the discharged patients this has continued to result into frequent relapses and re admissions.”

causing financial gap of Ush350 million. He said this cannot enable the them to engage in major research.

He said, “Mental illness researches should be well funded as its in other diseases like HIV /AIDS. This will help the country to come up with interventions which can reduce the causes of mental illness in the country.”

The government, together with the development partners, have funded several research projects associated with HIV/AIDS in Uganda.

Dr. Basangwa is confident that if the government allocates enough funds towards the causes of mental illness, this will help in reducing these cases in future.

Speaking on their achievements in last year, Dr. Basangwa said the hospital managed to offer both specialized and general mental health care even as the number of the patients keeps on rising.

He said 28,335 patients were treated in the specialized mental health clinic and 41,843 patients with general ailments were handled in the line with the primary health care requirements.

The hospital also managed to carry out some highly specialized investigations where the hospital managed to carry out 26,489 laboratory test Ultrasound examinations.

However Dr. Bisangwa said, “There is limited community and social support for the discharged patients this has continued to result into frequent relapses and re admissions.”

that all stakeholders play their part,” he said.

In realizing the importance of good nutrition for development, the government has also formulated a multisectorial National Nutrition Strategy and an implementation plan.

“We have set ambitious targets in our National Nutrition Strategy by targeting to reduce prevalence of stunting in children aged 0-59 months by 15% and wasting below 5% by 2015,” he said.

He said the implementation of this strategy require efforts from every stakeholder including the private sector. For many years, the government has worked with large and small business in various areas including salt iodization.

The iodized salt has reached over 82% of the households through the market.

“We have put in place the national standard for the fortification of oil and wheat flour, he said, adding that big millers are now fortifying these products and sale them to the market.”

Despite some registered success, “we now need to fortify more staple foods such as maize and rice and all edible oils. Our National Food

CONCERN: Freeman said the prevalence of stunted children in Tanzania remains high.

Fortification Alliance will help us to

do this.”

High end scanner for Kampala

BY WINNIE MANDELA nKAMPALA-UGANDA – Nsambya Hospital on the outskirts of the city centre took recently took delivery of a new CT Scan to help with diagnostics.

Uganda currently has a shortage of Computerized Tomography (CT) scanners. There are only 12 CT scanners in the country, most of which, including the one at Mulago National Referral Hospital, are slow and less efficient.

The Nsambya 128-slice high-end scanner installed early this month will also ease heart and kidney disease examinations as well as diagnosis of cancer and tumors.

Acquisition of high-end scanners improves diagnosis, quality of treatment and reduces the burden of traveling abroad for sophisticated diagnosis. Cases of stroke can now be handled better.

The scanner has a higher speed with lower radiation exposure to the patient compared to others on the market.

It also produces a sharp 3D image which shows the disease more explicitly.

FOCUS: A CT-Scan allows doctors to view sharp 3-D images of patients’ internal organs.

According to hospital officials, scanning one’s body from the chest to the waist which usually requires 30 seconds will now take only six seconds, he said.

A stroke occurs if the flow of oxygen-rich blood to a portion of the brain is blocked.

Without oxygen, brain

cells start to die after a few minutes. Sudden bleeding in the brain also can cause a stroke if it damages brain cells.

Stroke symptoms include sudden weakness; paralysis or numbness of the face, arms, or legs; trouble speaking or understanding speech; and

trouble seeing. A stroke can cause lasting brain damage, long-term disability, or even death.

Treating strokes had become a challenge in Uganda because the available scanners could not critically image the functioning of the brain.

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BUSINESS KNOW-HOW

East African Business Week I January 27-February 2, 2014

Steps to Achieve Your Mission SMART GOAL SETTING IN FIVE EASY STEPS Step

Hope Wilson MARKETING MOXIE n KAMPALA, UGANDA-Last week, we explored the value of vision and mission statements. We discussed the differences between the two, the value that they provide to company stakeholders, and their promotional benefits.

This week, we’ll build upon this foundation, addressing ways that we can advance our vision and mission.

Value Statements Last week, we studied PepsiCo as a positive example of vision and mission statements. Building upon these, PepsiCo also developed a set of guidelines that support this vision and mission. Called “Performance with a Purpose,” this list includes: Human Sustainability, demonstrated by “providing wholesome ingredients, responsible marketing and labeling, and strong community partnerships.”

Environmental Sustainability, demonstrated by their efforts to protect natural resources by using innovative, efficient approaches to operations.

Talent Sustainability, demonstrated by employee development programs and job opportunities for local residents.

Global Citizenship, demonstrated by “developing partnerships and programs in underserved regions that provide opportunities for sustained and improved health, environment and education.

(You can learn more about Pepsi’s well-developed visionary plan on their website: www.pepsico.com.)

Though PepsiCo doesn’t refer to this list as a value statement, it has the same intent: A value statement identifies the company’s core priorities and beliefs. It allows stakeholders—including potential clients—to understand further the intent behind the vision

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You need to be able to track the progress and To a minimum of 75,000 copies per measure the outcome. A good objective statement should answer the question. How month much or how many?

Circulation turnover Say what you are going to do. A good objective statement should describe a result. increased Determined by The objective should be challenging but business owner. realistic and relevant to your business.

Take into account Objectives may appear optimistic initially, but as you develop strategies to achieve them, current sales turnover and time they become realistic. frame Objectives should include a time limit.

In 5 months A good objective statement should include by when do you want to achieve your result?

and mission statements. It can be a powerful tool as you establish your brand image and company culture.

Consider which values most contribute to the advancement of your vision and mission. Continue to hone your list until you have four or five key values for your company.

Code of Conduct To achieve a goal, we must begin with daily habits and actions that support that goal. A code of conduct informs employees of how they should behave in the workplace on a day-to-day basis; it should support your company’s mission and vision.

Let’s return to PepsiCo once more for an example of this concept.

PepsiCo states that all employees are expected to: “Show respect in the workplace; Act with integrity in the marketplace; Ensure ethics in our business activities; and Perform work responsibilities for our shareholders.”

Codes of conduct are only effective if they are enforced; it should be easy for employees to report violations, without fearing retribution.

Pepsi’s “Speak Up” hotline provides employees with a way to accomplish this. Other techniques that businesses use include: Creating punishments for employ-

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To achieve a goal, we must begin with daily habits and actions that support that goal. A code of conduct informs employees of how they should behave in the workplace on a day-to-day basis; it should support your company’s mission and vision.

ees who know about a code violation and fail to report it Clearly outlining a process for reporting violations in the employee handbook, clearly noting that employees will not be punished for reporting violations in the appropriate manner Posting the code of conduct throughout the office, on the company intranet, and frequently discussing them in employee meetings.

Which behaviors help to support your vision and mission? What behaviors convey your company’s

values? How will you enforce these behaviors within your company? Be sure to clearly state and communicate these expectations to your employees.

Setting Goals Each year, you should set goals for the company that advance your mission. Some examples include implementing a new software system, starting a corporate social responsibility program, or launching an employee training program. As you hone your goals, make sure that they are SMART: Specific – Answers the 6Ws: who, what, when, where, why, and which Measurable – Has firm criteria that can be used to gauge progress Attainable – Ensures the team has the skills and resources to be successful Realistic – Can be accomplished within the given timeframe Time-bound – Has a deadline Furthermore, when you share these goals with your stakeholders, make sure that you explain how the goals will help you to move towards your vision for the future: This will help to create stakeholder support.

Introduce Your Vision When engaged in business networking, it’s common for new acquaintances to ask, “What does your

business do?”

Most people respond by listing their products or services: “We sell stoves,” they might say. Or “We provide construction services.”

The next time you are asked this question, try sharing your vision and mission instead: “We envision a world where every child has access to good education. We contribute to this by selling affordable books and supplies, and helping to build school facilities in underdeveloped areas.”

By sharing your vision and mission, you allow your passion to shine through. People want to be inspired, to be part of a bigger purpose. When you establish and communicate your company’s purpose, you create an opportunity for them to be part of this bigger purpose as a client or business partner.

Create Daily Reminders In addition to inspiring external stakeholders, it’s important to inspire your own employees. Create regular reminders of your vision, mission, values, goals, and code of conduct. When I work with firms that need to build their company culture, some of the ways that I suggest they communicate these components include: Print them on large posters and hang them in the office hallways and work spaces Post them on your company website and intranet Add your mission statement to your email signature block During staff meetings, discuss one aspect of your values, goals, or code of conduct Reward employees who demonstrate your values, promote your code of conduct, and advance your mission through recognition programs, bonuses, promotions, and other benefits It is helpful for all stakeholders— even executive management—to be reminded of the greater purpose and values that the company embraces.

Now that you’ve established your vision, mission, values, goals, and code of conduct, use this foundation to build a great 2014!

Hope Wilson, CPSM, is president of Wilson Business Growth Consultants, a firm that provides international business strategy and communications services. Specializing in infrastructure development, Hope has received 12 international awards for her work.

Have a question about marketing?

Email: hope@wilsonbgc.com

Motivating Employees: SMART Goal Setting for Managers n KAMPALA, UGANDA-Vision Statements and Mission Statements are the inspiring words chosen by successful leaders to clearly and concisely convey the direction of the organization. By crafting a clear mission statement and vision statement, you can powerfully communicate your intentions and motivate your

team or organization to realize an attractive and inspiring common vision of the future.

“Mission Statements” and “Vision Statements” do two distinctly different jobs.

A Mission Statement defines the organization’s purpose and primary objectives. Its prime function is internal – to define the key measure

or measures of the organization’s success – and its prime audience is the leadership team and stockholders.

Vision Statements also define the organizations purpose, but this time they do so in terms of the organization’s values rather than bottom line measures (values are guiding beliefs about how things should

be done.) The vision statement communicates both the purpose and values of the organization. For employees, it gives direction about how they are expected to behave and inspires them to give their best. Shared with customers, it shapes customers’ understanding of why they should work with the organization.

Tip: Mission Statements and Vision Statements usually refer to an organization or an organizational unit.

Team Charters can have a similar role when briefing teams.

First we look at creating mission statements. Then we create vision statements. http://www.briantracy.com

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BY ELISHA MAYALLAH n ARUSHA, TANZANIA– The 30 minute drive west of Arusha on the route to Dodoma will offer an interesting experience. A stop over at the Meserani Snake Park offers spectacular sightings and breathtaking landscapes.

The Meserani Snake Park is located 25km away from Arusha town along the highway to Serengeti National Park.

It was set up in 1993 and operated by Berry Bales and his wife Lynn Bales also known as Mama Nyoka. The couple manage the site with the help of well experienced tour staff and cafeteria staff. The staff will always exchange a greeting, a handshake and offer a smile.

The richness of a stunning wilderness and fascinating choice of activities at the park is legendary and a real treat for the senses. It has always been my pleasure to visit the park time and again and I am always thinking of the next trip.

The Snake park offers a pride of the unique collections of snakes common in Eastern and Southern Africa: It offers santuary to the ‘big’ five snakes namely the African Python, Gaboon Viper, Black Mamba, Puff Ader and Black and Red spitting Cobras.

Watching the snake behavior and movement gives you an insight to the life of reptiles. There are over 40 snake families at the park.

The Gaboon Viper, Cobras and Mambas are the most interesting snakes attracting the attention of many visitors.

In Tanzania, the black mamba, which has a history of being aggressive to humans, is mostly found in central Tanzania (Dodoma, Tabora and Singida).

The park is also home to other reptiles like the monitor lizards, chameleons, tortoises, the elusive yellow baboon and crocodiles. It is home to the endangered Slender Snout Crocodile.

There are some species

of birds that either having been orphaned or injured in the wilderness now find this park a temporary home.

One cannot help noticing Maasai cultural museum famous for its pre-historic collections, centred on the Maasai people and their culture.

There museum has on sight a Maasai warrior who can offer a personal guided tour. He will walk you threw and explain their traditions, from how they build their mud boma’s to male and female circumcision.

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It is an insight into the rich diversity of the Maasai culture and reptile species common in Eastern and Soutern Africa

Maasai Crafts Market.

The market comprises 13 traditional Maasai Huts, where the Maasai Women make beautiful colourful ornaments and showcase other memorabilia said to be from the last millennia. “We knew it would be appreciated by our visitors comprising people from different cultures. It is an insight into the rich diversity of the Maasai culture,” says the Berry Bale.”

As part of their social responsibility, the management of the park constructed the huts and offered them free of charge to the locals.

The locals have taken advantage of the the market to sell various artefacts to the the huge number of tourists who flock the park.

Some of the items on sale include beadwork such as bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other ornaments.

Visitors also have a chance to go for camel rides. You feel drawn and excited the moment the camels ride towards the

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Monduli Mountains. This is a 30 minute ride to visit the village of the local Maasai Boma.

The bar at the Snake park has become a talking point by the different tour groups. Tourists find solace at the bar counter where they are treated to cold beer and various shooters. Here, they reminisce about their experiences with the reptiles and the local Maasai people.

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groups to bank notes from Ethiopia, Hungry, Slovenia and Italy.

The menu here is simple. If you like burgers try the mix beef, cheese and fried egg. There are other choices of toasted sandwiches and boerewors rolls to choose from. Every dish here is perfectly served within a few minutes and accompanied by salad mixed with mayonnaise.

The service at the park is friendly and warm and gives an insight of what to expect as you continue touring Tanzania.

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GREAT EXPERIENCE: Dr. Andrew Sseguya, the Uganda Wildlife Authority Executive Director chats with Levison Wood (M) an ex-service man in the UK army (M) and Tom McShane. Wood has embarked on a 28 months expedition to walk Rive Nile from Nyungwe Forest in Rwanda to Port Alexandria in Egypt.

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WELCOME: Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete is being introduced by Kenya’s Vice President William Ruto to some of the leaders of Kenya when the two arrived together at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The two leaders met in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and boarded one flight.

PEACE MISSION: President Museveni inspects a guard of honour on arrival at the Great Lakes Summit in Luanda recently. Peace and stability in the Great Lakes Region topped the agenda, with an acute focus on the renewed conflict in Africa’s newest state South Sudan.

SAVE LIVES: Acting National Social Security Fund MD. Geraldine Ssali speaking to journalists in Kampala.

The Fund partnered Uganda Blood Transfusion Services in a drive to collect over 1800 units of blood for patients.

OFF I GO: (L-R): Jimmy Mugerwa, the Managing Director -Tullow Oil Uganda and Graham Martin, the Executive Director -Tullow Oil Uganda pay respect to Elly Karuhanga, the former President -Tullow Oil Uganda at his farewell party. Dr Karuhanga had served as president between 2005 and December 31st 2013.

FOR REMEMBRANCE: The Ancestral sons of the Late Sir Samuel Baker presented King Visali and the village of Tarrangolle in the Eastern Equatorial State of South Sudan (Gondokoro) the trail marker for The Sir Samuel and Lady Florence Baker Historical Trail.

NICE STAY: President Jakaya Kikwete signing the guest book while being witnessed by the Vice President of Kenya William Ruto and Tanzania’s ambassador to Kenya Batilda Burian.

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Tz gets $27m for power

BY LEONARD MAGOMBA nDAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA– Tanzania has received about $27 million for a new electricity transmission line to benefit nearly over 30,000 households.

The line is being funded by a grant from the German government. It will cover the regions of Geita to Nyakanazi in north-west Tanzania and provide access to electricity for 32,500 rural households.

The German Embassy said in a statement last week, the power line will connect the regional 80 Megawatts hydropower project at Rusumo Falls to the national grid.

Once implemented, the statement reads: “The project will enable exchange of power with the neighboring countries of Rwanda and Burundi, thus enhance regional integration and stability of power supply.”

Tanzania, which currently imports around 14MW of electricity from its neighbours and suffers from chronic shortages, is poised to become a net power exporter within the next two years.

“We are on course to start power exports in 2015 because of the surplus electricity that we will be producing after the completion of the ongoing pipeline construction,” Prof Sospeter Muhongo, the

Current power and mineral situation

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Revised its coal reserves to 5 billion tons from about 1.5 billion tons Prof Sospeter Muhongo, Minister for Energy and Minerals Minister for Energy and Minerals said.

Prof Muhongo was recently inspecting construction work of the 532 kilometer pipeline on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam.

He said Kenya had made enquiries about importing some 1,000MW of electricity from Tanzania.

Tanzania has 43.1 trillion cubic feet of recoverable natural gas reserves and anticipates that will rise fivefold within the next two years if new finds prove productive.

Last July the country also revised its coal reserves to 5 billion tons from about 1.5 billion tons,

1. Imports around 14MW of electricity from its neighbours

2. Expects to increase power generation capacity to 3,000 MW 3. Kenya had made enquiries about importing 1,000MW

of electricity from Tanzania.

4. Licensed 16 international energy companies to search for oil and gas.

5. Building 532 kilometer pipeline on the outskirts of Dar es Salaam and said it plans to use coal and gas for power generation.

So far, Tanzania has so far licensed 16 international energy companies to search for oil and gas.

British gas firm BG Group , Norway’s Statoil, Brazil’s Petrobras, Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil Corp are among companies

already operating in Tanzania.

The new natural gas pipeline from Mtwara to Dar es Salaam which is being funded by a $1.2 billion Chinese loan, is expected to be completed by December 2014.

This will enable the country to double its power generation capacity to 3,000 MW.

Drones to protect Uganda wildlife

BY PAUL TENTENA nKAMPALA, UGANDA–The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has said it will start using spy drones as one of the measures to curb the increasing levels of poaching in its national parks.

Dr. Andrew Sseguya the UWA Executive Director told Media Owners and Editors in Kampala that they intend to take up the measure before the end of the year.

“The new plan we have is zero tolerance to poaching. We launched a tourism intelligence unit to curb poaching which I can report is doing very well. Very soon we shall use spy drones to protect our parks from poachers,” said Sseguya.

He said the drones will be able to capture images/footage of poachers while in the act, for further review.

“We can have one drone with all the necessary equipment including spying cameras,” he said.

A drone is an aircraft without a

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human pilot on board. Its flight is controlled either autonomously by computers in the vehicle or under the remote control of a pilot on the ground or in another vehicle.

Drones are equipped with infra-red cameras, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), laser or GPS guided missiles and other systems.

The state of poaching of wild animals in Uganda, though the UWA says is not out of control, observers say it is alarming. A report was released recently indicating that about 25 elephants in Uganda were killed in 2011. Large caches of ivory are always impounded at Entebbe International Airport destined for various destinations.

Since its creation in 1996, UWA inherited the problem of poaching and encroachment of protected areas and has been battling them for sixteen years now.

Fortunately, the efforts UWA has since invested in fighting poaching

Dr. Andrew Sseguya yielded fruit as the wildlife numbers have continued increasing.

Statistically, large mammals’ censuses revealed that the elephant numbers for Queen Elizabeth Protected Area increased from 400 in 1988 to 2,959 in 2010, buffaloes from 5000 to 14,858, Hippos from 2200 to 5,024 and Kobs from 18,000 to 20,971.

In Murchison Falls Protected Area, elephant population increased from 201 in 1995 to 904 in 2010, buffaloes from 2,477 to 9,192, giraffes from 153 to 930 and Hartebeests from 2,431 to 3,589.

“However, it is important to note that the killing of elephants for ivory generally shot up over the last four years, not only in Uganda but within the entire elephant range states in Africa, for which concerted efforts of governments, NGOs, Donors, communities and the general public are needed to fight it,” said a statement the UWA released in regard to the growing concerns of poaching.

Elephants are generally killed not for meat but for their tusks made of ivory that is used in making expensive jewelry.

Sseguya said they will also take the Biodata and DNA samples of poachers for international exposure.

Second VP, President, Dr. Gervais Rufyikiri

BY CLAUDINE NIZIGIYIMANA nGITEGA, BURUNDI-The Second Vice- President, Dr. Gervais Rufyikiri, has advised business people to be tax compliant by making sure they are up to date with paying their taxes.

He was recently chairing a meeting in Gitega, central Burundi, involving business people in the area. The meeting was also an opportunity to discuss their challenges and attempt to find solutions. Their main complaint was the high tax tariffs and the difficulties of clearing arrears owed to Burundi Revenue Authority (OBR).

The other challenge is the US$500 levy paid for trucks from Burundi entering Tanzania and yet trucks from other neighbouring countries only paid US$150. He said the ministry in charge of commerce is dealing with the matter.

Dr. Rufyikiri first informed his audience that the business climate in Burundi is significantly improved for the benefit of investors.

He however criticized the Gitega business people for not taking the effort to study the relevant trade and tax laws before complaining.

He said Gitega business people should not grumble because setting up the OBR has helped prevent fraud and corruption which was benefiting a few and weighed heavily on those who stood for transparency.

He also reminded them that the OBR does not set taxes but enforces the tax law. However, he pointed out the need to reinforce dialogue between the OBR services and taxpayers in updating tax rates.

Dr. Rufyikiri also advised business people to get Tax Identification Numbers and register their business so as to work in transparency and fulfill their tax obligations correctly and on time to avoid back payments.

He encouraged them to report cases of fraud and other malpractices immediately so that the culprits can be punished according to the law.

He said the government is committed to make the business climate more attractive.

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