Vol 3 Issue 06, November - December 2014

East Africa Informative Journal in Developing Infrastructure

Vol 3 Issue 06, November - December 2014

SIFA TOWER;

THE EPITOME OF SUCCESS • THE INAUGURAL EAST AFRICAN PROPERTY AWARDS 2014 • REALISING PROGRESS IN KENYA’S WATER SERVICE PROVISION

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A BIG !!!! Thank You !!!!! to all our stakeholders e have the great pleasure of introducing the November-December edition of the East African Infrastructure and Engineering Review, an authoritative Bi-Monthly magazine that keeps you informed on various infrastructure developments within the East African Community. Like in our previous editions, this edition also provides an insight on latest developments in the regions infrastructure sector.

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The publication featured the resolutions of the 3rd EAC heads of state summit on infrastructure development and financing which was held in Nairobi. In the Energy sector, we featured the recent commissioning of the 140MW Olkaria IV Geothermal Power Plant which is expected to reduce the cost of power in Kenya. Also featured is the 7th edition of Impact Report released in October by Wasreb. The report indicates that Kenya’s water services sector continues to register growth in both rural and urban areas.

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Energy

Coast Region to benefit from Shs.8.7 billion power substations project

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CHEAPER POWER FOR KENYANS AS 140MW OLKARIA IV

GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT COMMISSIONED.

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KENYA POWER RECEIVES SHS.17 BILLION

LOAN FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

RWANDA POWER AND INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT F0RUM FOCUSED ON KEY INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ENERGY SECTOR

INFRASTRUCTURE 33. 3RD EAC HEADS OF STATE SUMMIT ON INFRASTRUC

TURE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING HELD IN NAIROBI.

36 . IMPLEMENTING NORTHERN CORRIDOR INTEGRATION 42 .

PROJECTS: LAND CLUSTER HOLDS INAUGURAL MEETING THE ROADS INDUSTRY COUNCIL LAUNCHES THEIR RESOURCE CENTRE

ICT 30 .

COMPETITION STIFFENS AS AZAM TV ENTERS KENYAN PAY TV MARKET

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DIGITAL MIGRATION IS ON!

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to develop strategies that will achieve least cost power distribution system development, ensure adequate power distribution capacity in each of the 46 counties and maintain a reliable power supply at required standards among other objectives.

high cost of grid connections,” he said adding “I am happy to report that African Development Bank has released Shs.13 Billion for the Last Mile Connectivity project that will bring the electricity grid sufficiently close to our rural customers”.

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Additionally, the CEO said that Kenya Power will spend plans are underThis has led a total of Shs.8.7 billion way to adopt a for the project that will to a reduction cheaper Single see ten new substations Earthing of 62% in the Wire constructed in Coast ReReturn (SWER) gion areas of Port Reitz, Fuel Cost Surtechnology to furBofu, Mtongwe, Kwale, charge applied ther help increase Kindimu, Sabaki, Wunconnectivity in danyi, Kaloleni, Kokotoni to customers’ bills, from sparsely populatand Mtodia. This was reareas. ComShs.9.08 per kWh in No- ed vealed by Kenya Power menting on power Managing Director & vember 2011 to Shs.3.47 generation, Dr. CEO, Dr. Ben Chumo, Chumo said there during an annual excelper kWh in November has been a 19% lence awards ceremony 2014,” he concluded. growth in new held in Nairobi to recoggeneration capacnize the Company’s exity from 1754MW emplary employees. to 2079MW in the period NoDr. Chumo said the project In a relentless effort to mod- vember 2012 to November is being implemented as part ernise the network, he said, 2013 mainly from geothermal of recommendations of a re- Kenya Power implemented sources. cently concluded Power Dis- projects worth Shs.11 billion tribution Master Plan to guide on 19 substation projects and “This has led to a reduction the Company in the imple- associated lines; 27 lines up- of 62% in the Fuel Cost Surmentation of various electric- grade projects and 38 major charge applied to customity refurbishment and expan- systems upgrade projects ers’ bills, from Shs.9.08 per sion projects. Kenya Power throughout the country in the kWh in November 2011 to Shs.3.47 per kWh in Novemcontracted Parsons Brinck- last financial year. erhoff of the United Kingdom “The main barrier to rural ber 2014,” he concluded. electrification has been the East African

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enya’s Coastal Region will be the biggest beneficiary from the 36 new substations to be constructed in various parts of the country beginning this year as part a project to modernise the electricity system.

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Cheaper Power for Kenyans as 140mw Olkaria Iv Geothermal power plant commissioned

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or a while now, Kenyans have been grappling with the rising cost of living partly attributable to the high cost of energy. In order for a country to develop and improve the living standards of its people, it must have abundant resources of reliable and affordable to power its industries and light homesteads.

The Kenya Vision 2030 envisages the county’s transformation into a competitive and prosperous economy with a high standard of living for her people. Access to affordable and reliable energy is a critical component for the realization of the Vision 2030.

Lowering the cost of energy has immense benefits for the citizens and economy of a country. With this in mind .The government of Kenya through the ministry of energy and petroleum and other sector players like KenGen , has initiated energy projects geared to reducing the cost of energy and achieve energy sufficiency for the nation.

The 140MW Olkaria IV geothermal power project commissioned by HE President Uhuru Kenyatta in October

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is part of a larger project designed to deliver 280MW to the national grid by the end of this year. The project comprises Olkaria IV with an output of 140MW and Olkaria I units 4 and 5 with a combined capacity of 140MW. The 280MW is the largest single geothermal power project of its kind in the world and firmly cements Kenya’s credentials as one of the global leaders in the development of this renewable form of energy.

The Olkaria IV plant was build at a total cost of $370 million.

The government of Kenya and China Exim Bank funded the drilling of the wells with the European Investment Bank, Agence Francaise de Development (AFD), the World Bank and KFW financing the construction of the plant and development of the steam fields.

Construction work began in 2012 involving Hyundai (Korea)/Toyota Tsusho (Japan) consortium, Sinopec (China) and KEC (India). Test for Olkaria IV unit began in June this year and were completed in August when the plant

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Why Olkaria Project is Significant.

The Olkaria 280MW project, incorporating the Olkaria IV project, will have far-reaching implications on the lives of Kenyans and the economy as whole.

For long, Kenya has relied on hydro-electricity which is prone to the vagaries of weather caused by global climate change necessitating the use of diesel to generate power from time to time. As a result, high fuel prices dictated by unpredictable market forces have saddled Kenyan households and businesses with rising electricity bills increasing the cost of living and production.

According to the cabinet secretary for energy and petroleum David Chirchir, the 140MW Olkaria IV plant commissioned and comprising two units each 70MW, is already having the intended positive impact of reducing the cost of electricity. “In the month of September, the fuel charge on electricity consumption has declined to Ksh. 5.79 per kilowatts-hour compared to Ksh. 7.22 in

This is expected to decline further in the comingmonths.

Kenyans can expect to see their electricity bills reduce by between 20-30% as geothermal power displaces diesel-generated power” says Chirchir.

KenGen is driving the geothermal story.

KenGen is in the driver’s seat in the development and generation of geothermal power in Kenya. The company which is listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange is the country’s largest electricity producer. Over the last few years, KenGen has made a deliberate and concerted drive to diversify its generation portfolio into renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.

Out of the 5000MW the government is targeting to add to the national grid by 2017, KenGen is expected to deliver 844MW out of which 700MW is geothermal. Geothermal forms a core plank of KenGen’s strategy to power the nation and enable realization of the Vision 2030.

KenGen CEO Albert Mugo says his company is focused on accelerating the scaling up of geothermal power production through research and innovation to not only meet the country’s power demand but also ensure sustainability.

“We have relentlessly persuaded innovation as a core

plank of our green Energy strategy and from the perspective of geothermal, we have pioneered the use of mobile wellhead technology” says Mugo.

Kenya is the first country to deploy the wellhead technology, comprising small units of 5-10MW. It takes years to build a power plant once a well is drilled. Use of mobile wellhead enables KenGen to save costs and cut the time it takes for actual geothermal generation to commence.

“The other advantage of wellhead is that it can be moved from one site once the well is connected to a conventional power plant. This year alone we have been able to generate more than 25MW from the wellhead units here in Olkaria. We hope to bring the total power generated from well heads to 75MW by December 2015” points out Mugo.

KenGen Industrial Park to create thousands of jobs.

Studies from KenGen have shown that the steam resource available in the Olkaria area spanning 204 square kilometers can be used for industrial production besides power generation. As such, the company has engaged a consultant to explore the feasibility of an industrial park to harness the massive steam resource on site.

The proposed KenGen Industrial Park will be located next to the power stations thus giving investors, mostly manufactures, competitive advantage in the form of cheap and reliable power. Given proximity to the source, transmission costs are minimized. In addition, raw steam can be utilized for certain industrial processes such as paper and textile manufacture. The industrial park is expected to create jobs and will open up employment opportunities for Kenyans.

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“WE BUILD DREAMS INTO REALITY”

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YMR Partnership: Trend Setters On

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ntegrated YMR Partnership is an independent Quantity Surveying firm providing construction consultancy services in the fields of urban and rural development, building construction and civil engineering projects.

construction cost management and administration, construction claims management and services in connection with arbitration or litigation and dispute management/resolution services to a wide range of public and private sector clients.

The company’s core services comprises of project cost estimating and cost planning, specification writing, quantity surveying and building economics,

Established in 1985, YMR partnership operates in East and Central African region and is one of the largest independent construction consultancy prac-

tices in the region.

With its Head Office located in Nairobi Kenya, YMR have other offices in Mombasa, Kampala and Juba in South Sudan. The company’s Nairobi Office has a workforce of 5 experienced Partners, 20 Qualified Quantity Surveyors and Administrative, Logistical and Subordinate staff while Kampala Office has a resident Partner, 3 Qualified Quantity Surveyors and Subordinate staff.

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The Nairobi office services projects in larger East and Central African region, namely Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Southern Sudan, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Somalia, DRC, Congo, Djibouti and Seychelles. YMR is committed to assisting clients in managing their construction projects from the initial budget, through design and constructions, to the successful project close out.

Since its establishment, YMR has worked on projects of various types and provided their support services across the region. The company has been appointed to over five hundred individual construction projects and has considerable knowledge of the African construction industry, construction methods and construction costs.

It had been involved in a large variety of construction projects from small medium sized projects to large and very

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complex schemes.

YMR genuinely believes that it can provide added value to the project and always work in partnership with all stakeholders in both public and private sector to offer best solutions for all projects undertaken.

Public and Private Sector Projects Over the years, YMR has successfully completed a significant portfolio of Public Sector Projects which were mainly funded by the

Government, World Bank, Africa Development Bank, State Agencies and State Corporations.

Several public sector projects are also in progress across the region.

According to the company, the current value of construction work for which YMR is providing consultancy services is in excess of US$ 500million. In the public sector, YMR Partnership has undertaken projects for World Bank and Affiliates, British Government (ODA/ DFID), African Development Bank, European Union, Danida, German Government (KFW, GTZ), Government of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Mauritius.

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Others are Canadian Government, US Government (FBO Projects/USAID/ USIS), Republic of Indonesia, Aga Khan Group and African Medical Research Foundation among others.

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Continuous advice and option costing on more cost effective alternatives, standardization when appropriate, negotiation with contractor and sub-contractors alike are some of the key strategies the company is practicing to ensure that it meet clients project needs.

In the private sector, YMR has undertaken projects for various clients across the region including Commonwealth Development Corporation/ACTIS, major banking institutions, hotels, breweries, manufacturers, insurance companies, hospitals, commercial and residential developers amongst others.

and provide responsible management and controls.

YMR Partnership systems emulate ISO 9002 quality and are maintained throughout the company’s offices.

YMR Services.

YMR Partnership provides construction cost consultancy services in the fields of urban and rural developments, construction and civil engineering. These include: • Estimating and cost planning • Specification Writ-

YMR always ensures that all clients get better design and properly coordinated delivery of the project, on time and within budget.

The YMR team for any project consists of professionals who have the individual and collective skills necessary to undertake the project.

The company’s priority from the outside is to understand the client’s needs

ing •Quantity surveying and building economics services •Construction cost management and administration •Analysis of construction claims •Claims protection and management for clients •Services in connection with arbitration or litigation and dispute management/ resolution.

• Risk management.

YMR Partnership provides additional specialized services for:

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enced team has earned the company an outstanding reputation in the construction industry with numerous repeat clients.

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CORPORATE PROFILE •Programme management, planning, scheduling, monitoring and analyses of computerized critical path construction programmes.

•Feasibility studies and property financing advice •Property development and valuations •Loss assessment services for insurance purposes •Life cycle costing and estimates of annual running costs.

Community Service At the heart of YMR is a

corporate culture dedicated to contributing to society through its business operations. As part of YMR corporate social responsibility, the company supports various initiatives which include charity events through Getrude’s Garden Childrens Hospital (GGCH) in support of needy children and people living with disabilities and especially those living in hardship areas.

YMR support events for humans in harmony with habitat and wildlife by putting up fences along the forests. The company is also active in supporting events and functions at Scott Theological College.

To help prepare trainees for success in tomorrow’s competitive job market, YMR has partnered with higher learning institutions for internship programmes.

Through The Rhino Ark, Through the partnership, students studying at University of Nairobi and Technical University of Kenya have been able to undertake internship at YMR.

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YMR will take care of all the details and ensure that your project is on time, on budget and on target with the quality results you expect. Whether the project is new construction or reconstruction, large or small, basic or intricate, YMR team delivers results that leave impressions that last.

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Possessing a comprehensive knowledge of the infrastructural engineering and performance aspects of all phases of the construction process YMR Partnership is well positioned to contribute cost effective services throughout your project’s life cycle.

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BEAUTY & BRAIN

Realising progress in Kenya’s water service provision

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enya’s water services sector continues to register growth in both rural and urban areas.

According to statistics released the Water Services Regulatory Board (Wasreb) in October, urban water coverage has improved from 53% to 54% in the past year. In the rural sector, water coverage water coverage improved from 50% to 51%. At the current annual growth averaging 1%, attaining both the Vision 2030 (100%) and the MDGs (80%) looks beyond reach.

To realize universal access by 2030, the investments in water sector supply required is to be Ksh 1289.9billion against a budget of Ksh 561.5billion, according to the national

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water master plan 2013. It is clear that the resource allocation to the sector is not sufficient to achieve the target.

There is need to increase the resource allocation to the sector, by increasing sector efficiency, maximizing consumer contribution and tapping into private sector funding.

In the same period, urban sector coverage stood at 73% for urban areas and 70% for rural areas.

With the average annual increase for 4% points, the national water service strategy seems within reach. This data is presented in the 7th edition of Impact Report released in October by Wasreb.

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It is published by Wasreb as part of the statutory obligations to inform policy making spur competition between water providers for the benefit of the consumer.

It relies on data collected annually from WSPs and WSBs through the Water Regulation Information System (WARIS). The seventh edition of Impact covers the period 2012/13 and overall population of about 21.1million, out of which 18.4million live in service areas of urban WSPs and 2.7million in service areas of rural WSPs.

Informing the public, decision makers and other stakeholders about performance in the water service sector is one of Wasreb’s core responsibilities. As per section 47 of the Water Act 2002, the board is obliged to gather, maintain, publish and disseminate information on water services.

Monitoring and public reporting not only serves the purpose of informing decision-making but also of enhancing transparency, accountability and public participation in decision making and resource allocation processes within

the water services sector.

It educates consumers and helps them to voice their demands in an informed manner.

Through the element of performance ranking and naming and shaming, it allows Wasreb to spur comparative competition between WSPs and WSBs respectively to provide better services to consumers.

The performance analysis is normally based on nine key performance indicators.

These are water coverage, sanitation coverage, water quality, hours of supply, non-revenue water, meter-

ing, staff productivity, revenue collection efficiency and O & M cost coverage.

Highlights of Sector Performance for the Year 2012/2013 Water coverage (urban areas) This improved by 1%, however access to water in urban areas remains highly unequal and unfair. Reporting on urban low income areas (LIA) continues to be masked due to lack of disaggregated data. The inequality has its roots in poor planning, presence of informal settlements, network designs favoring high end users; design demand structures and supply vs

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Services Providers (WSPs) and eight water services boards (WSBs) charged with the mandate of delivering water services to Kenyans.

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Water Sector demand management.

This can be addressed through investment in low income areas.

Nairobi. Wasreb is exploring the possibility of implementing a sanitation levy to improve sewerage coverage.

Non-Revenue Water This improved from 44% to 42%. High levels mean more wastage and imply lack of professional management.

Water Coverage (Rural Areas) Hours of Supply This also improved by 1% but remains way beMonitoring low the acceptable secand public tor benchmark of 80%. reporting not Only 10 out of 35 rural only serves water service providers the purpose have achieved the minimum acceptable level in of informing water coverage. A large decisionproportion of Kenya’s making but also of enpopulation resides in ruhancing transparency, ral areas and mostly depends on point sources accountability and public or small scale piped participation in decision systems run by commu- making and resource alnities.

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location processes within the water services sector.

Sanitation Coverage This improved by 4% points from 69% to 73% in urban areas. Challenges still abound since WSP lack a clear mandate on on-site sanitation. It is important to strengthen the WSP mandate on on-site sanitation. One of the ways to do this could be by offering financial incentives to rapidly scale up access to improved sanitation especially in urban LIAs. Sewerage Coverage Sewerage coverage stagnated at 17%. This is attributed to population growth, which out ways expansion of facilities, particularly in

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Hours of supply measures the continuity of services of a water provider and thus the availability of water to the customer. In the reporting period, this indicator increased from 15 hours to 16 hours. Higher hours of supply imply better service quality and higher customer satisfaction.

This is an important indicator of service quality and shows the extent to which a water provider is making progress towards the fulfillment of the human right to water and sanitation.

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Metering This improved from 79 to 89%. Low metering levels mean metering is yet to be used as a tool for accounting for the water produced.

Cost coverage and commercial viability Cost coverage improved from 105 to 113%. Considering that there were no major challenges in tariffs for most of WSPs during the period, the improvement can be attributed to increased production and sales.

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he French Ambassador Mr. Remy Marechaux, Agence Francaise de Development (AFD) Direcor Mr. Yves Boudot, AFD team and County Government of Kisumu visited Kisat waste water Plant on 17th November, 2014 for supervision mission on progress of the rehabilitation of Kisat Wastewater system.

Kisat Project is financed by the AFD under Kisumu Water Supply and Sanitation. The CEO LVWSB Eng. Moses Agumba said during the supervision visit that the project will increase the water supply & sanitation and also improve environment within Kisumu City.

He emphasized that the Board is committed to ensure completion of the project for better service delivery, sufficient quality water supply and proper sanitation to the people of kisumu.

Currently there is no flooding at Kisat compound with raw sewer, no foul smell that has been experienced in the area before, treated sewerage from 50-70% and

50% of the system is now operational.

The Conventional Sewage Treatment Works (STW) is located to the northwest of the town next to River Kisat.

The plant was first constructed in the year 1958 with capacity of 2270 m3/ day, which was then rehabilitated in the year 1985-6 under financing of KfW. This increased the capacity to 6800 m3/day.

The plant receives sewage from the domestic and commercial mainly from the Central Business District and industrial area, it also receives heavy amounts of oils from the garages, factories on the lower shores like the fish factories.

Kisat waste water treatment has the following component;- inlet Works which includes (Storm water Overflow, The Screens, Mechanical and Manual Screens),Oil Separator, Primary Sedimentation Tanks, Biological Trickling Filters and Siphon/ Distribution Chambers, Secondary Sedimentation Tanks, Efflu-

ent Re-circulation Pumping Station, Sludge Pumping Station and Sludge Digesters.

KAJULU WATER TREATMENT PLANT READY FOR COMMISSIONING Kisumu city will experience a 24 hours clean quality water supply after the completion of Kajulu Water Treatment Plant under Kisumu Long Term Action Plan (LTAP) Package 2.

The main component of the project included: - Construction of Kajulu Intake, Water Treatment Works and Raw Water Pipeline.

The project was mainly divided into two; Short Term Action Plan (STAP) and Long Term Action Plan (LTAP).

The STAP was completed and commissioned in 2008.

Implementation of LTAP was started in December 2011 and is now substantially complete. As a result of STAP, and LTAP, Kisumu town now has adequate water production capacity sufficient for the town up to 2030 and beyond.

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To get to the national water services strategy target of 30%, the sector needs to close the gap of 14% points in two years. Wasreb is currently disseminating the NRW management manual which provides practical approaches to the reduction NRW through measures that do not require use of sophisticated equipment, high level of skills or major investments.

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Water Sector

DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF DEVELOPS A RANGE OF MOBILE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

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ue to the increasing incidence of emergency situations in the region caused by floods, draught, conflict, disease outbreaks and population displacement there is a growing need for innovative and effective solutions that can be quickly deployed to provide high quality treated water.

Davis & Shirtliff, the region’s leading water treatment specialists, has many years of experience in all types of water treatment and in response to this need has developed a range of mobile water treatment systems that are specially designed to give pure water in various emergency situations.

number of components that are manufactured in house including GRP media filters, chemical tanks, frames and control units with other key items like the treatment modules, pumps and specialised fittings being directly imported.

This enables costs to be minimized and also, importantly, provides excellent serviceability compared with alternative imported units as all components are available as spares and operational issues are quickly resolved.

The specification of quality components

A wide variety of equipment options are available with most units being made in customised configurations to meet specific treatment requirements. The systems use a variety of technologies depending on the customer’s feed water conditions, desired application and final product water quality requirements.

These include multimedia filtration, activated carbon filtration and Ultra Filtration which are used for highly turbid and silted water while Reverse Osmosis technology is used for highly mineralized or brackish water. In some cases, other chemicals are used to address specific feed water conditions and operational circumstances. Disinfection to protect against microbial contamination is incorporated in all plants using either Chlorination or Ultra Violet light.

These units provide cost-effective and sustainable solutions from a wide variety of feed sources including saline, turbid or highly mineralized water and produce potable drinking water to international standards.

Davis & Shirtliff is proud that the units are designed entirely in-house and also manufactured and assembled in their well-equipped Nairobi factory. Of particular note is the large

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is an important design feature with the water treatment modules being sourced from world-leader Dow, high-efficiency Dayliff and Grundfos pump fitted and other key items being made of stainless steel. Being designed in Africa for Africa the units are effective, simple to operate, sustainable and reliable.

Davis & Shirtliff’s Mobile units are supplied in strong, weather proof containers that can either be permanently fixed on site or trailer-mounted for mobility. Units are available in various capacities

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Some examples of recent projects include in 2013 the supply of mobile plants to the Rwanda Government for use in UN supported peace keeping operations. These units were specified to treat up to 2m3/hr of raw water per hour and were operated by diesel generators. The units incorporated a fully automatic back flushing mechanism to minimise maintenance and service costs.

In 2014 Davis & Shirtliff supplied mobile water treatment units to South Sudan.

These combined both Ultrafiltration and Reverse Osmosis and provided the option of treatment by either Ultrafiltration up to a capacity of 5m3/hr for surface water treatment or to by Reverse Osmosis up to a capacity of 2m3/hr for highly mineralized water. With on board diesel generators, these units have

ditions immediately after arrival on site.

Another interesting supply has been 10 smaller portable units rated to produce 600l/hr of clean drinking water for the Athi Water Service Board for use in the counties it is responsible for. Replaceable sediment cartridge and ultrafiltration filters are used which remove turbidity and micro-organisms to produce potable water.

Final purification is done using ultra violet disinfection. Compactness and portability of these units ensures that they can be conveniently loaded onto a small vehicle for delivery to site and they are powered by solar PV modules feeding batteries ensuring very low maintenance and operational costs.

In addition six containerized units were also delivered to handle larger capacity requirements of up to 4m3/hr and have been supplied to the same customer.

Uniquely, the units are designed to run on either diesel generators or battery banks.

plug and play connections. An added benefit is provision of collapsible water storage tanks that are packed within the containers and can be used to store up to 5,000 litres of treated water.

Units are mounted on heavy duty trailers for easy delivery to places of need and they can be quickly set up to purify water from the nearest available water source. As well as emergency uses Davis & Shirtliff mobile plants are also ideal for temporary applications like medical camps, mines, field camps and military operations as they provide a simple, reliable and cost effective solution for the supply of potable water from almost any source.

Together with the wide branch network and qualified service technicians the plants are fully supported throughout the EA region and truly reflect the company’s slogan; Water and Energy Solutions for Africa.

Installation is made quick and easy

Davis & Shirtliff team led by CEO Alec Davis are pictured handing over mobile water treatment trucks to Athi Water allowed production of clean drinking through the use of highServices quality quick Board Chief Engineer water under the most demanding connect flexible hoses and premises.

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from 20 to 2000m3 per day according to customer’s needs. Also, where a reliable power supply is not available, the units can be provided with options of either solar power for the light duty capacities or diesel electric generators for higher capacity.

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SIFA TOWERS; THE EPITOME OF SUCCESS

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ifa Towers is a 21st century commercial complex that goes beyond the conventional building. Anticipating the growing needs in Kenya for a modern business environment that delivers growth and prosperity, Sifa Tower is the business address to have.

The Architectural Concept of Sifa Towers is based on the shape of Hyperbolic Parabolic Curve, Which can transform a simple cuboid to a dynamic looking structure.

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for connectivity and service. The office space has been planned to provide a highly efficient, yet healthy and inspiring working environment. Entrance lobby are treated with polished granite flooring, designed gypsum false celling, and textured 3d tiles wall finish with ambient lighting system. Offices are comprised of Acoustical mineral fiber board false ceiling, vitrified tiling, and ergonomically designed furniture’s and ambient lighting system. Charming outdoor programmed led pixel lighting presents a visual treat its surrounding.

Guided by strong moral and corporate code Kings Developers‘s, Sifa Tower incorporates a range of environment friendly system. Waste water recycling plant ensures that a precious natural resource to keep the surrounding landscape lush and green. Rainwater

harvesting system helps to meet some of its water requirement independently.

Large façade makes the most of the available natural light reducing lighting cost and unnecessary energy consumption.

While intelligent engineering prevents excessive heat absorption and optimizes the use of air conditioning. Double skin facades offer several advantages.

They can act as buffer zones between internal and external conditions, reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. s In combination with ventilation of the space between the two facades, the passive thermal effects can be used to best advantage. Environment sensitive planning that brings down a company’s cost, while it enhances the atmosphere

you work in.

The Landmark building which is situated at the junction of Lenana road and Ring Road in Nairobi is adorning the prime business district of the city.

The complex have a contemporary designed grand entrance lobby, spacious office spaces equipped with intelligent High speed elevators, ample car parking space and hi-tech building management systems.

Construction of the building is complete and offices are now ready for occupation. Few office spaces are still remaining for sale. Interested investors can contact Kings Developers for enquiry and more information.

Features • State of Art Building

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Our business in life is not to get ahead of others, but to get ahead of ourselves… to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterday by our today.

Sifa Towers provides a conductive and distinguished working environment with exceptional infrastructure and facilities.

Sifa Towers with plot area of 1760 m2 comprises of 3 levels of parking- 2 level basement parking and 1 level ground level parking for 100+ cars. The structure welcomes with its beautiful landscaped pedestal main road entrance which connects you to the first floor Grand entrance lobby.

We are proud to be associated with Kings Developers Limited

All 11 floors consist of typical zoning of offices at periphery with a central core

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Property Developers • High Speed Passenger Elevators • Ample Car Parking Space • Standby Generator • Separate Designer Bathrooms for Ladies & Gentlemen • 24 x 7 CCTV monitoring of common areas • Fire fighting and Building Management Systems About Kings Developers Ltd Kings Developers Ltd. (KDL) is a nationally acclaimed Kenyan developer of commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use properties. The firm was established to offer innovative solutions for local and foreign investors in the real estate development sector in Kenya and is recognized as one of

Kenya’s most active real estate developers.

The company is presently involved in developing properties in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret and Nakuru but has plans to expand its operations to cover other towns in the country. Kings Developers is currently offering office space, ware house space, apartments and town houses (maisonettes) mostly on an offplan basis.

The price range caters for both affordable housing (such as 360 Court Apartments and Kings Square Eldoret) and high end housing units (such as Kings Pearl and Kings Distinction Residence).

Sifa Towers is one of Kings Developers

commercial projects .

Kings Developers vision remains the same and in each of its property development, the management has endeavored to ensure that their distinctive traits in sophistication, innovation, and affordability continue to reflect in all its projects.

The developer has opened up new doors to a new set of homes for investors who know the value of investing in luxury property that were previously thought of as impossible. In Kenya and the larger East Africa region, quality and high lifestyle home ownership may have become a pipe-dream not because of investor apathy but mostly due to unfulfilled high-end property.

It is this deficiency that King’s Developers Limited has committed to remedy, not only by way of developing homes, but developing enhanced high-tech lifestyle homes that exceed the local real estate clientèle’s expectations.

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At King’s Developers Limited, the growth is centered on the satisfaction of the company’s customers.

With these ideals and values as its driving philosophy in the expanding property industry in Kenya, Kings Developers is confident of a continuous growth momentum that will enable the firm to go beyond the ordinary in real estate development, and allow it to ensure that the collective dreamluxury homes are an affordable reality across Kenya and other parts of the East African Region.

Sifa Towers was awarded the 1st Prize Winner for Best Stand Display at the 2014 Kenya Homes Expo held in Nairobi.

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Sacco Investment

Sacco Investment

THE ULTRA-MODERN KENYA POLICE SACCO PLAZA NOW READY FOR OCCUPATION

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enya Police Sacco Society Ltd (KPSS) was founded in 1972 by a few visionary police officers who envisioned a financial institution that would improve the financial welfare of its members. Since its inception, the Society has enjoyed a tremendous growth with various notable milestones to celebrate as the country’s co-operative movement continues to grow. Despite the challenges along its growth path, the KPSS now boasts of over 40, 000 members with an asset base of Ksh.14 billion making it one of the largest Sacco in the region.

constructing a building was to allow the Sacco have its own offices to save it from paying rent and bring in additional income to the society. “We were looking for a place to call home. This is why we decided to purchase land, look for money and build our own offices” Says Mr. Solomon Angusta Atsiaya, CEO Kenya

Police Sacco at a press interview in his office.

The Sacco then built up a capital base by increasing its share capital from Sh.2000 to 3000 in 2010 and then to Sh.20, 000 in 2013 for each member.

“It is from this capital that we now have a product called Kenya Police Sacco

Construction of the Ultra-Modern Building, “Kenya Police SACCO Plaza” started in December 2012 after meeting all the relevant approvals from Sacco members and other relevant stakeholders. The successful completion of a Sh.600 million building is a major achievement in the history of the society. The Eight Story Building with three basement floors will Kenya house the Sacco’s headquarters and provide income through rent.

The building will also serve as collateral for the institutional loans for further growth. According to the CEO, the society will only use three floors and rent the rest for revenue generation. “The investment comes with three benefits, a home for the society, a revenue generation and collateral for the society” the CEO added. KPSS is now in the process of relocating from its old offices at Utumishi Co-op House to its new offices at Kenya Police Sacco Plaza at Ngara Road, Near Fig Tree Hotel, Ngara Nairobi. “We shall start relocating once we’re through with the official commissioning of the new Sacco plaza

by His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Kenya on 25th November” Mr. Atsiaya stated during the interview.

The Sacco mainly draws its members from The National Police Service, The National Intelligence Service, and the Civil Service and from salaried individuals in Kenya. The Sacco currently has three branches in Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret. Plans are also underway to open four more branches to spread the Sacco’s network as well as moving its services closer to members who are disbursed across the country.

KPSS has a diverse range of product portfolio for both loan and savings. The society has made a huge contribution by way of advancing loans to its members to the tune of Ksh. 6.7 billion during the last financial year alone and is projecting to give Ksh 8 billion by the end of this financial year.

SACCO PLAZA In 2012, the Sacco started a journey towards constructing a building to fulfill a need which was envisioned in the Sacco’s strategy. The objective of

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Plaza” says Atsiaya with a happy tone and a smile on his face.

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ment System (EDMS) to assist in the management of its records. He further said that the Sacco is also upgrading its core banking platform to the newest version to allow its ERP be more responsive in meeting the society’s ever changing needs.

“We are also putting in place a customer relationship management system to enhance our interaction with our members” the CEO added. He thanked the board of directors, supervisory committee, Sacco members and the entire staffs for their contribution and support in making this project a success.

According to the National Chairman Mr. David Mategwa, the completion of the Sacco Plaza is a major achievement that the Sacco cannot take for granted.

The chairman said that the Sacco have over the years been experiencing an annual growth of over 20% which has culminated in the society growing in leaps and bounds from a few hundred shillings in assets in 1972 to the current asset base of over Ksh.114 billion.

Looking into the future, Mr. David is

confident that the Sacco is well positioned to deliver quality services to the satisfaction of its growing customers.

“I wish to confirm that going forward, our Sacco will remain fit for the purpose and have what it takes to play a central role in our members’ overall economic development agenda through the provision of affordable, accessible and mutually inclusive financial services” says David.

Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Industrialization and Enterprise Development Mr. Adan Mohamed congratulated KPSS on their launch and commissioning of the Sacco Plaza as well as contribution towards Kenya’s Vision 2030. “I therefore take this opportunity to congratulate the Police Sacco for their contribution towards Vision 2030 by launching and commissioning their Kenya Police Sacco Plaza” the CS says in his statement during the launch of the plaza.

The CS observed that there is need to promote investments by Kenyans and that the government projects to raise Sh.50 billion savings annually from the co-operative sector which in turn would be on lent for investments.

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In order to deliver unmatched customer service to all its members and facilitate the attainment of the Sacco’s Vision, KPSS has embarked on reengineering its process. Mr. Atsiaya said that the Sacco is now putting in place Electronic Document and Records Manage-

Mr. Solomon Angusta Atsiaya, CEO Police Sacco during a press interview in his office.

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PROPERTY AWARDS

PROPERTY AWARDS

WINNERS IN THE INAUGURAL EAST AFRICAN PROPERTY AWARDS FETED IN NAIROBI he inaugural East African Property Awards 2014 announced winners in various categories in a colourful event that climaxed three months of submission of entries, selection by a jury and online voting by members of public. The event also brought together players in the real estate sector drawn from government, private and academia to showcase their products and services while offering a platform to reflect on the gains and drawbacks in the industry. The event was held on 27th November in Nairobi.

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Alex Mwanga (L) Founder EAPM with the HassConsult team who walked away with five awards.

“The idea was inspired Ms Marriamu El Maawy, PS Ministry of Lands Housing and by the need to celebrate Urban Development our very own that have surmounted numerous odds to keep the sector on the move. from across the board. This rubber Developers who have had to contend We are happy to have also used the stamps the fact that Kenya’s real es- with exorbitant financing costs espeplatform to congregate various play- tate is ahead of its regional peers in cially the spiraling cost of building maers to exchange ideas on the sector’s standards and quality. We are happy to terials and infrastructure have had to future prospects,” said Rita Oyier the say that the awards have set the bar revise the cost of their developments Managing Director of the East Africa higher,” said Architect Musau Kimeu upwards making them out of reach for Chairman of the East African Property millions of Kenyans. It is a fact that has Property Awards.

Awards Adjudication Jury. made Kenya’s housing prices higher than continental average, dumping inThe first of its kind in the country, the The event attended by Principal Secvestor moods. awards saw 90 submissions from 20 retary, Ministry of Lands Housing and categories including best building innovation of the year, best property woman Urban Development Ms. Mariamu El Locally there is a 150,000 housing unit developer of the year, and best interior Maawy, saw intensive reflections on deficit annually which is projected to design company of the year among the trends that have shaped real estate rise to 2.9 million units in the next 10 over the years and deliberations on the years if the current conditions continue. others. role of industry players in making af- This deficit will primarily be driven by “It is very encouraging that even in fordable decent housing possible while lack of affordability. its premier edition; there was a high making Kenya attractive to investors The alternative to home ownership in caliber of very impressive submissions .

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But government led initiatives to curb bank rates and reduce interest rate margins in the banking sector are yielding fruits, although the uptake remains far from comprehensive. The introduction of the Kenya Bank’ Reference Rate at 9.13 per cent earlier this year will now see the country with a rate similar to those of the world’s most competitive lenders.

Lenders have also been offered real sight, for the first time, of the costs of borrowing, with the roll out by the Kenya Bankers Association of the APR, or Annual Percentage Rate, which calculates the true

annual cost of borrowing, including all extra costs and charges. These moves towards more moderate and visible

finance pricing are set to stimulate a significantly greater level of mortgage uptake.

It is very encouraging that even in its premier edition; there was a high caliber of very impressive submissions from across the board.

This rubber stamps the fact that Kenya’s real estate is ahead of its regional peers in standards and quality. We are happy to say that the awards have set the bar higher,” said Architect Musau Kimeu Chairman of the East African Property Awards Adjudication Jury.

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mortgages has equally been abysmal, with a paltry 20,000 mortgage accounts in the country with data from the World Bank indicating that only 2.4 percent of Kenyans can afford a basic house mortgage.

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An interesting shift in buyers’ preference for housing across the upper, middle and low end segments is now taking developers back to the drawing board in a bid t sate buyers’ appetite.

While customers in the high end segment market have been keen on serene locations and elegance, the middle class demand has largely been driven by location, functional and social amenities.

The traditional notion that affordability meant compromising on quality by offering cheap materials coupled with poor workmanship has shifted as buyers in the low end segment demand for

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PROPERTY AWARDS quality.

Mineral Services Ltd; Results through focused solutions

With real estate identified as among the key drivers of Kenya to the mid level economic status as envisaged in the economic blueprint Vision 2030, players in the industry hope that the annual property fete will raise standards in the industry even higher while keeping the pulse on the performance of the sector going forward.

“We have just scratched the surface but this initial step matters now more than ever and with constant deliberations and exchanging of ideas I am confident that the dream of making affordable and decent housing for every Kenyan will be actualized,” said Rita.

ABOUT EAPA The East Africa Property Award is a prestigious event for distinguished developers, suppliers and owners in the real estate industry. It is a platform for pioneers and leaders in real estate, to showcase their best. It’s a means of raising their profile and making new business contacts amongst industry players. The Award will bring immediate recognition and publicity to the winners.

Rita Oyier, MD EAPM According to UN-HABITAT data, the proportion of Africans living in urban areas grew from 32% in 1990 to 40% in 2010, and is expected to rise to 47% by 2025. Many of the largest cities in Africa are growing rapidly; Nairobi, Kinshasa and Dar es Salaam, for example, are expected to see population growth of over 70% by 2025. Africa’s megacities, as reported by Knight Frank in 2013, the likes of Lagos, Cairo, Luanda and Johannesburg, are increasingly the

engines of their economic growth.

For East Africans to utilize the opportunities presented to us by this growth and to avoid the looming housing crises, we need to develop solutions that are awake to the urbanization that is happening in a tsunami-like wave. It is from this realization that the EAPA was set up to develop and encourage innovations in the real estate sector.

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ineral Services Ltd (MSL) has been in Uganda’s Oil industry since 1998 and have become a silent force in project planning, camp construction, warehousing and labour management. Immense experience in Seismic, Drilling and other related logistic support services has made the company a leading indigenous company in oil field support services.

To date, MSL has worked with most of the major players in the oil industry. The company has opened warehousing facilities in strategic areas of Kiira in Kampala and also in the Albertine region to cater for its clients’ needs.

At MSL, the management believes that ‘service is a pathway to significance’ that is why the company delivers the services with utmost standard, professionalism, efficiency and environment sensitivity among other quality assurance principles the company stands for.

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and heavy lift transports are delivered where you need them, when you need them.

MSL plans to expand its services into lake transportation with East African Petroleum Services (EAPS) in Butiaba, Uganda to start up a major landing base around the Lake Albert stretch which will be open to the several service providers in the region.

The company is dedicated to client’s Oil and Gas logistics service needs, assuring the supplies are delivered through 24-hour tracking. MSL’s unique combination of experience, excellence, and innovation leads to peace of mind for its customers.

Warehousing.

The MSL warehousing and ancillary establishment is professionally placed in an area with conducive and modern industrial complex for the Oil and Gas, mining logistics supplies and supply chain management.

The warehousing complex is strategically situated at the outskirts of Kampala City, designed and built to guarantee the highest quality standards.

Transport Logistics MSL knows the rig business better than anyone else. The company knows how to correctly and properly transport oilfield equipment all around the World.

MSL offer lump sum pricing which covers all aspects of the project and controls risk to the customer. Vast knowledge of the industry, combined with established relationships, means your equipment and supplies, rigs, bulk or packaged goods,

Labour Mangement MSL has sufficient experience in recruitment and management of labour force for the Oil fields that spans up-to 5 years. The company provides high value and competent labour and develope labour skills without discrimination based on race, gender and affiliation.

MSL deals with the community in general for its labour and with different Government agencies in the area to ensure that local communities and the clients come to a working understanding.

The company’s Oil field housing and camp management services includes; facilities management, HSE programs, housekeeping and tiding, catering services, special needs supply, labour management, laundry, camp security and construction and camp facilities extensions

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Through partnership with a Norwegian firm NORSEA, MSL is finalizing arrangement to extend expertise into the oil waste management, which will be highly environmental friendly and will

without compromise follow international standards on waste management.

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WATER

Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company Ltd (Nyewasco): Setting the Pace in Kenya’s Water Sector.

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rban Centers within

Nyeri County and its environs have in the recent past experienced increased economic investment and development activities that have increased the demand for quality water and sewerage services.

The real estate development in these towns in particular continues to attract more investments in the area increasing the population growth. The area combines domestic, institutional, commercial entities and industrial consumers.

The company that is responsible for the provision of quality, affordable, reliable and sustainable water, sewerage and allied services to the residents of Nyeri town and its environs is The Nyeri Water & Sewerage Company Limited (NYEWASCO).

Under the leadership of Eng. Joseph Muchiri, Ag Managing Director, NYEWASCO has always remained

equate, affordable and sustainable quality water and sewerage services to the residents and investors in its administrative region.

Geographically, NYEWASCO covers an area of 200 km2 with a population of approximately 139,948 people which is likely to grow in the next 5 years considering the current annual growth and migration rate.

NYEWASCO’s mandate is in line with the on-going reforms in the water sector as per water Act 2002.

The company currently has numerous water sources and has invested immensely in projects that have ensured maximum supply of clean treated water within the area of jurisdiction. NYEWASCO celebrates numerous achievements in its effort to attaining its vision of becoming a world class water and sewerage services provider. Since its inception, NYEWASCO has commissioned many water and sewerage

Among the major projects done include: • The upgrading of the Kamakwa Water Treatment works. This project was completed in October 2007 with a capacity of 27,000 m3 per day and a current (2014) average production of 15,000 m3 per day.

• The Rehabilitating of Kangemi Sewage treatment works to a current flow of 2,200 m3 per day DWF with components being conventional followed by maturation ponds in series.

• Advancing water distribution system by putting up water reservoirs like Kamakwa clear water tank (5,000 m3),Tetu Reservoir (2,500m3), Hill farm Reservoir (2,500m3), Mathari 2No. Reservoirs (500m3) each Outspan Reservoir (50m3), Ngangarithi Reservoir (50m3), Mt Kenya Reservoir (100m3) and Mt Kenya Estate Reservoir EST (50m3).

The distribution has been coupled with good Pipe Networks of over 458 metres in STEEL, UPVC, HDPE, A.C and G.I pipes with diameters ranging from 12mm to 600mm. All these coupled by meters both District and consumer metres, Pressure reducing valves and Air valve chambers.

• NYEWASCO has also advanced sewer network within the municipality with over 81,000 metres of pipe works in precast concrete, pitch fibre, UPVC, Steel and manholes In improving its corporate image, NYEWASCO has done magnificient works in its office construction and furnishings with fully installed computers and servers with stores as well as office extensions.

Water plant in Nyeri committed NYEWASCO in the provision of ad- treament projects in line with its mandate.

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Competition stiffens as Azam Tv enters Kenyan Pay TV market

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enya’s Pay TV industry is set for a bruising battle for market control with the entry of new player Azam TV. AZAM TV, a subsidiary of Bakhresa Group of companies on December 5th unveiled its inaugural digital Direct- to -Home service in Kenya.

The service shall be broadcast via satellite stepping up competition to existing providers such as Startimes, Zuku and Go-TV.

international channels and will cost Kshs. 870 per month. The fully installed AZAM TV setup is retailing at a very affordable offer price of Kshs 6,300 or Kshs 2,905 for a decoder and smartcard only for viewers who already have satellite dishes. “The full digital switchover is set to happen on 31th December 2014 in Kenya so people now have to make choices on which decoder they

It was officially launched in Tanzania on 16th December 2013. In just under a year since it has sold over 150,000 full decoder kits. The Group is also present in Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique and South Africa. AZAM TV also plans to rollout operations into Rwanda, Burundi, Malawi, Zambia and Sierra Leone in 2015.

Azam TV is a household name renowned for offering great service to the Tanzanian people at an affordable price. The company’s commitment is to offer the best quality service and entertainment in your home on a pay as you go basis.

Digital Migration is on!

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ommunication Authority of Kenya (CA) together with the Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (ICT) on 28th November announced the dates for the phased switch off of analogue signals.

Nairobi will usher in the New Year by migrating to the digital broadcasting platform.

The second phase shall be implemented on 2nd February 2015 and shall cover Mombasa, Malindi, Nyeri, Meru, Kisumu, Webuye, Kakamega, Kisii, Nakuru, Eldoret, Nyahururu (Nyadundo), Machakos, Narok and Loldiani (Rongai). The third and final phase will take place on 30th March 2015 and shall cover Garissa, Kitui, Lodwar, Lokichogio, Kapenguria, Kabarnet, Migori, Voi (Vuria), Mbwinzau/Kibwezi, Namanga and all other remaining sites.

The authority’s Director General during a press briefing, held at the Ministry of ICT to announce the dates, said that the dates were arrived at following several consultative meetings with the relevant parties.

CA Chairman Ngene Gituku officially opening the Coastal office He further said that, “the Authority has commenced the process that will result in the issuance of an infrastructure license for self-provisioning signal distribution for the three media houses; this is in line with the recommendation of the Supreme Court”.

The Cabinet Secretary urged Kenyans to purchase set top boxes that will enable them access the exciting world of digital

Rhya Torrington, Chief Executive Azam Media and Martin Abuya Speaking during the General Manager Azam Media Kenya official launch held in a Nairobi Hotel, AZAM TV CEO Rhys Torrington said that Azam’s commitment at entertaining people at an affordable price has made the company the most respected name in the region. “Our motto is “Entertainment for Everybody” – at an affordable price, which builds on the core values which has made AZAM the most well-known and respected name in East Africa,” he said.

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will need to buy.

The existing Pay TV operators account for only 10% of the 5 Million TV Households in Kenya. AZAM TV is therefore here to fill this gap, and make digital TV more affordable and accessible to Kenyans,” Mr. Torrington added.

The AZAM TV service was created in Tanzania with the African viewer in mind.

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CA director General speaking during the press briefing.

Coastal Region office opened.

Meanwhile the Authority is progressively expanding into the regions with the opening of the second regional office in Mombasa. The office, based on the third floor, NSSF building, will bring the authority’s services closer to the people. It comes three months after opening the Western Regional office in Eldoret.

Speaking during the official opening, the CA chairman Ngene Gituku said the office will serve as a port of call for the coastal residents, as the Authority seeks to live to its purpose of transforming live through progressive regulation of ICTs. The office will serve six counties namely, Mombasa, Tana River, Taita Taveta, Kwale,Kilifi and Lamu. It will offer a range of services including license application and handling of consumer related issues.

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Azam TV is confident to create more employment, not just in the employees it has already hired but also in the local production houses (which is shall actively engage to produce relevant local programmes) and our national network of dealers and installers. If you are looking for a digital service to trust, azamTV is what you need, it’s so easy to switch! and affordable for everyone.

broadcasting. He also sought collaboration and continued partnership with the media houses, vendors and other players in the broadcasting sector. The proposed analogue switch off shall enable the country transition TV broadcasting in Kenya to the digital platform well ahead of the international deadline of 17th June 2015.

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Social responsibility of Mombasa Cement Ltd

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ombasa Cement Limited (MCL) is one of East Africa’s leading cement producers with an annual capacity of 1.6 million metric tonnes. MCL is the most technologically advanced and environmentally friendly cement producers in East Africa.

The products of MCL pass through round the clock stringent quality controls standards of both Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and International specifications.

MCL boasts of itself by being awarded the superior Diamond Mark of quality certificate by the KEBS symbolising excellent consistent performance on quality and compliance to standards on all their products.

MCL was founded in the year 2007 to cater for the building construction segment as one of the top quality cement manufacturer in the East African Community and beyond.

The firm installed the mother plant at Vipingo, Kilifi County for clinkerization with a 1.0 million metric tonnes capacity per annum and the cement grinding plant outside Nairobi at Athi River, Machakos County.

The company producing under the “NYUMBA” brand is committed to the manufac-

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ture and marketing of quality cement and working towards building a long term relationship by ensuring total customer satisfaction.

MCL aims to be the leading company in the industry by maintaining a transparent quality assurance system and striving to improve communication with customers to understand their needs better.

At Mombasa Cement Limited, the management recognizes their social responsibilities as a corporate citizen. In this regard MCL provide limited financial and material support to projects within those areas the company operates. The company is also determined to contribute to the development of manpower needs.

The firm manages a number of projects in relation to youth development and children’s of tender age by involving them in games and tournaments that foster their mental development and embark on generous donations for education of children by assisting their school fees which keep them away from drugs and other mischief. Health and Safety are also absolute priorities for the company with implementation of stringent safety policy for its employees and subcontractors.

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Mombasa Cement Limited prides itself in being the safest company in its sector and has achieved significant reduction in both the frequency and the gravity of work –related accidents due to its strong Health and Safety Management System which defines the minimum safety levels required for all employees.

All Mombasa Cement Limited employees are committed to respecting certain rules to ensure the greatest levels of health and Safety within the company.

To achieve a zero fatal accident level and keep lost time injuries to minimum, the company informs its employees and subcontractors about risks related to their activities and provide appropriate training. ssMCL also supervises the systematic application of safety standards as well as implements procedure for reporting incidents and undertakes regular audits to minimize them. in addition, the company identifies and communicates best practices and drives their adoption across all work sites. MCL is also active in undertaking road safety campaigns for the overall safety of the employees.

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ational electricity distributor, Kenya Power, has contracted a USD190 million (Shs.17 billion) long-term loan from the Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) to implement infrastructural development projects.

ditional generation capacity of 5,000 MW.

Kenya Power’s Managing Director and CEO, Dr. Ben Chumo, said SCB emerged successful in an exercise carried out by the Company towards the end of last year through an Expression of Interest involving local and international financial institutions for debt tenors of between seven and ten years.

These materials will be used to construct new substations and power lines while at the same time upgrading others to enhance capacity of the power net-

Dr. Chumo said the funds will be channeled to support the on-going power expansion and system upgrade projects being implemented in various parts of the country in readiness for the expected ad-

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“Kenya Power will use the funds to make huge investments in acquisition of additional transformers and other construction materials in the next one year.

work and improve quality and reliability of power supply to customers” the CEO said.

The distribution network, he noted, required to be adequately robust to accommodate the 1 million new customers to be connected during the current financial year and those to come later, who include industrial, commercial and domestic users of electricity.

Rwanda Power and infrastructure investment forum focused on key investment opportunities in Energy Sector

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wanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. James Musoni on 3rd November officially opened a two day Power and Infrastructure Conference which discussed in details, Rwanda’s energy sector with particular focus on key investment opportunities in a dynamic and thriving energy sector.

The event gathered hundreds of investors, project developers, finance houses, construction and planning companies, technology providers from Rwanda, the region and from the rest of the world.

In his opening remarks, the Minister of Infrastructure emphasized that “It is important to note that, Infrastructure development is one of the six pillars of Rwanda’s vision 2020. The rehabilitation and development of infrastructure is a crucial aspect in lowering the costs of doing business in Rwanda, which will attract domestic and foreign investment.

The minister said that Rwanda has registered consistently high growth rates of above 7% over the past 10 years and that its medium term Development Strategy (2013-2018) targets an average growth rate of 11.5% geared towards achieving middle income status by 2020.

“Rwanda is open for business: there are enormous investment opportunities in the country’s power and infrastructure sectors and the Kigali government has proven that it can provide a stable and investor-friendly business climate”, says Emmanuelle Nicholls, iPAD Rwanda event director, adding that “the forum will play an important role in the transformation of Rwanda into a dynamic global hub for business, investment and innovation.”

Kenya Power will use the funds to make huge investments in acquisition of additional transformers and other construction materials in the next one year

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Plants estimated to generate 150 MW installed capacity and various high voltage transmission lines to

Minister of Infrastructure, Hon. James Musoni Speaking text, the Government evacuate electric power during thethrough official opening of thegenerated conference Rwanda Development Board has embarked on a deliberate process to streamline power sector investment processes and procedures intended to attract private sector investments into the Energy Sector.

The Strategic Plan (2013-2018) projects electricity demand of 563 MW to be generated from a sustainable generation mix of hydro, methane, Geothermal, peat to power and solar to gradually phase out thermal power within two years. The Government of Rwanda plans to achieve additional 408 MW compared to current installed capacity of 155 MW. Rwanda presents a host of energy investment opportunities in the energy sector. These projects include among others: Regional and domestic projects mainly 80 MW Rusumo Hydro Electric Project, 147 MW Rusuzi III Hydro Project, 200 MW methane gas concession from lake Kivu, potential Geothermal prospects, Nyabarongo II project and other domestic Micro Hydro Power

for stable and reliable power supply to industries, factories and other productive uses.

The minister observed that the Government does not compete with the private sector and private sector doesn’t compete with the government -they are partners; they need to work together. “We need to work together by showing those benefits that accrue through the private sector through the activities within the population. But we also on the side of government need to be sensitive to some of the bottlenecks that are there that we can help get out of the way, to allow businesses to thrive” he observed.

“We therefore look forward to working with you as we strive to sustainably meet our energy needs to propel the country into middle income status as envisaged by our Vision 2020” the minister added concluding that the goal is to increase electricity access to Households from current 22 % to 70 % of population connected by 2017/2018.

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Ease of Doing Business Rwanda currently ranks 1st in the Ease of Doing Business in East Africa and overall 3rd in Africa and 46th

in the world (out of 186 countries) as per the 2015 World Bank Doing Business report. In the same con-

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Implementing Northern Corridor Integration Projects: Land Cluster holds inaugural meeting

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he Land Cluster of the Northern Corridor Integration Projects (NCIP) got down to work with a call for member states to address issues concerning land required for effective implementation of the envisaged projects.

Kenya’s Lands Cabinet Secretary Charity Ngilu said NCIP will foster economic growth for member states. ‘‘This initiative is a regional game-changer for East Africa and Africa in promoting regional integration,’’ she said at a Nairobi Hotel during the inaugural meeting of the Land Cluster in November. Uganda’s Minister for Lands, Sam Engola, assured of his country’s dedication to the implementation of the projects within the given timelines.

Rwanda’s Minister for Natural Resources Vincent Biruta lauded the project and expressed commitment to the resolutions agreed at by member states.

NCIP is an initiative aimed at fast tracking regional development through regional infrastructure, trade and political and economic integration among four East and Central Africa partner states Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Southern Sudan.

The northern corridor is the busiest and most important transport route in East and Central Africa as it provides the gateway to the land-locked countries of Uganda, Rwanda Burundi, Eastern DRC and South Sudan through

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The corridor starts at Mombasa and passes through Nairobi, Eldoret, and Malaba in Kenya then to Tororo, Kampala, Mbarara and Kabale in Uganda and on to Kigali in Rwanda. It has a branch at Mau Summit on its way to Kisumu another one at Kampala in Uganda where it changes direction to Nimule enroute to the final destination in Juba, South Sudan.

At the seventh summit held in Kampala, Uganda on October this year, members agreed that land is crucial cross-cutting component in the implementation of the project and therefore members should convene meetings to address the issues concerning the land required for effective implementation of the projects.

These projects are the standard gauge railway, oil refinery development, refined oil pipeline development, power generation and transmission and inter connectivity, commodities exchange, ICT infrastructure, defense cooperation, and peace and security cooperation among others.

Kenya’s Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Lands Mariamu el Maawy said the corridor development, sustenance and maintenance would start with the land cluster. ‘‘NCIP is an enabler for partnership and we should work out modalities for the success of the project,” she said.

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The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands in Uganda Gabindadde-Musoke, said operationalization of the cluster of lands was overdue and therefore there was need to speed up the process through team work.

Francois Ntaganda from the Ministry of Natural Resources represented Rwanda’s Permanent Secretary at the meeting.

He recommended that the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs of partner states be included as part of the technical team in the NCIP to identify gaps in the existing laws with respect to acquisition of land and other utilities.

NCIP National Coordinator Joe Nyagah stressed on funding of the project and advised the regional technical committee to prepare a tentative budget for adoption by the Ministers of Finance of the respective partner states.

The role of the Land Cluster in NCIP includes determining land available for immediate, short term and long term project requirements, ascertaining land rights and interests of Project Affected Persons (PAPs), valuation of land parcels of PAPs to determine a basis for compensation, establishment of the status of land ownership in project areas, Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit for NCIP. Kenya’s Lands Ministry is spearheading the regional meeting, which is held on a rotational basis among partner states.

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3RD EAC HEADS OF STATE SUMMIT ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING HELD IN NAIROBI.

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embers of the summit of the east african community; H.E. William Ruto, deputy president of the republic of Kenya, H.E. Dr. Mohamed Gharib Bilal, vice president of the united republic of Tanzania, H.E Prosper Bazombaza, first vice president of the republic of Burundi, the RT. Hon. Anastase Murekezi, prime minister of the republic of Rwanda and Hon. Maria Kiwanuka, minister for finance, planning and economic development, representing H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, president of the republic of Uganda, attended the 3rd EAC heads of state retreat on infrastructure development and financing at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi, Kenya on 29th November 2014.

The heads of state and government held the retreat in a warm and cordial atmosphere under the chairmanship of H.E William Ruto on behalf of H.E Uhuru Kenyatta, president of the republic of Kenya. The summit was held under the theme “supporting the implementation of the common market through the development of efficient infrastructure networks and intermodal transport systems in the East African Community”.

The 3rd heads of state retreat was attended by over 400 participants and several high ranking dignitaries including Mr. Solomon Asamoah, the vice president of the African Development Bank group, Mr. Phillipe Dongier, the country representative for Tanzania, Uganda and Burundi, representing Mr. Makhtar Diop, the World Bank – Africa region, Dr.

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Mukhisa Kituyi, the secretary general of the United Nations conference on trade and development and Amb. Filiberto Ceriani Sebregondi, the head of delegation to Tanzania and EAC at the European Union.

Also in attendance were honorable ministers, the secretary general and deputy secretaries general of the EAC, representatives of cooperat-

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The heads of state and government received a key note address deliv-

ered by Mr. Solomon Asamoah on behalf of Dr. Donald Kaberuka the president of the African Development Bank, a comprehensive presentation on the progress made on the implementation of the priority infrastructure projects and programmes, a 10-year investment strategy and proposals on resource mobilization.

The heads of state and government further received short interventions on selected topics from the United States of America, government of Japan, the World Economic Forum, Africa 50 fund, European Union Nepad-infrastructure projects preparatory fund (NEPAD-IPPF), the World Bank Public Private Infrastructure Advi-

sory Fund (PPIAF), Trademark East Africa and the East African Development Bank.

The summit deliberated on the presentations and: A) Appreciated the participation and the depth of deliberations during the

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3rd heads of state retreat on infrastructure development and financing; B) Appreciated the role played by the council of ministers in the implementation of the prioritized infrastructure projects and programmes; C) Underscored their commitment to jointly and severally lead in the mobilization of resources to achieve the implementation of infrastructure projects and programmes, and directed the ministers of infrastructure and those of finance to coordinate efforts in this regard;

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requisite regional capacities to support the implementation of the priority infrastructure projects and programmes. ii) Engage bilateral and multilateral cooperating partners to mobilize technical and financial support for project preparations and implementation; iii) Hold annual briefing roundtables for infrastructure investors and financiers focusing on mobilizing the requisite resources over the next ten years, estimated at US$ 100 billion, for the implementation of the

The summit agreed that the 4th retreat receives a report on the projects and programmes of the civil aviation and airports sub-sectors. The heads of state paid tribute to the African Development Bank and the transformative leadership of its president, Dr. Donald Kaberuka.

D) Endorsed the proposed 10-year investment strategy for priority regional projects and directed the council to mobilize resources for its implementation and report progress at the 4th retreat of the heads of state; E) Endorsed the report on intermodal transport strategy and directed the secretariat and partner states to collaborate in expediting its implementation in consultation with the World Bank and other development partners; The Summit directed the council to: i) Fast-track the development of

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priority infrastructure projects and programmes and to highlight investment opportunities; iv) Consider the establishment of regional centers of excellence for infrastructure and transport skills development in order to enhance regional capacities in roads, railways, ports, oil and gas, power generation and transmission and contract negotiations and management; v) Expedite implementation of the framework for harmonized EAC roaming charges, including the removal of surcharges for international telecommunications traffic originating and terminating within

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The summit agreed that the 4th retreat receives a report on the projects and programmes of the civil aviation and airports sub-sectors.

The heads of state paid tribute to the African Development Bank and the transformative leadership of its president, Dr. Donald Kaberuka.

They welcomed the bank’s commitment to support East Africa’s investment strategy for priority infrastructure projects and resource mobilization strategy. The heads of state and government acknowledged the support and commitment provided by the World Bank Group of US$ 1.2 billion for regional integration in the East African Community. They welcomed the commitments to: I) Help countries prepare for the investments and policies needed to benefit from the regional extractives boom, II) Invest in regional intermodal transport infrastructure including reviving inland waterway transport on lakes Victoria and Tanganyika, along with associated road and rail links, and III) Support implementation of the common market protocol, specifically to help remove barriers to agriculture, trade and selected services.

The heads of state and government thanked the other development partners, NEPAD, the European Union, China, the United States, Japan and Trademark East Africa for their continued support to the EAC projects and programmes and urged them to consider supporting the priority projects contained in the 10-year investment strategy.

The participants thanked their hosts, Deputy President William Ruto and President Uhuru Kenyatta of the republic of Kenya for the warm and cordial hospitality extended to them and their respective delegations during their stay in Nairobi and the excellent facilitation of the retreat.

KENYA AIRPORTS AUTHORITY SIGNS AGREEMENT WITH AFD FOR MOI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT REHABILITATION PROJECT

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genceFrançaise de Développment is providing 66Million USD for rehabilitating Mombasa Airport’s air side pavements including airfield ground lighting and up-grading of power and water supply.

The AFD (French Agency for Development) Regional Director , Mr Yves Boudot and the Managing Director of Kenya Airports Authority(KAA) Ms. Lucy Mbugua together with KAA Board Chairman, Prof.

Mutuma Mugambi and the French Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Mr Rémi Marechaux in November signed a 66 Million USD financing agreement for the rehabilitation of Mombasa International Airport.

Alongside overall funding for the expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), AFD formally granted a 66 Million USD non sovereign loan to support the rehabilitation of Mombasa Airport’s air side pavements including airfield ground lighting and up-grading of power and water supply. AFD loan will also be used to provide environmental and social enhancement measures.

The project aims to improve the quality and the safety and to reduce the maintenance cost of Mombasa Airport.

Moi international Airport (Mombasa) is the second largest airport in Kenya. The airport has recorded a significant growth of traffic over the last 30 years. More than eighteen airlines (charter and scheduled) serve directly to and from Europe, and offer connections to more than twenty cities in the region.

Mombasa and the Coastal region are renowned tourist destinations.

More than one million tourists visit

Ms. Lucy Mbugua KAA Managing Director the coastal region of Kenya annually. The city is also a commercial and business platform among the largest East African Community with the port of Mombasa being the hub port of the region. Moreover, improving air connection between Mombasa and Nairobi is key to providing an alternative to road travel.

The managing Director stated “KAA as an agency of the Government must continually develop our country’s aviation infrastructure to not only cope with demand and capacity constraints but serve as a catalyst for the country’s economic prosperity by adequately serving all our customers at world class standards. Indeed the reason why we are here today is to sign these important financial agreements which will enable us to fulfill our mandate of developing the aviation sector”.

The AFD Regional Director said: “Through the financing of the rehabilitation of Mombasa International Airport, AFD intends to contribute to Kenya’s and the EAC economic growth and to enhance competitiveness advantage of the region.

In Kenya, air transport is a key is-

sue for channeling hard currencies coming from tourism and high-value exports for perishable goods, e.g. flowers and vegetables. This project will be the second AFD intervention in civil aviation in Kenya: a first financing agreement was signed in June 2010 with KAA for 93 Million USD the construction of the new Terminal 4 at JKIA.” The civil aviation sector plays a major role in Kenya, both for the integration of the Kenyan economy in East Africa (strategy “hub”) and its integration into the international economy, and for the development of international tourism and exports, particularly horticultural products.

The financing scheme, the first of its kind to be signed by Kenya Airports Authority is very innovative: a credit without the guarantee of the Government of Kenya. This demonstrate (i) that AFD trusts the KAA ability to reimburse (ii) that AFD can support key investment projects which are in line with the policy of the Government of Kenya – Vision 2030 directly to Parastatals and Authorities without the Treasury guarantee.

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ried out to gather facts and statistics on the issues under consideration and these findings and results are synthesized to produce policy briefs that RIC uses to raise awareness and to engage relevant policy makers and implementers.

Good and reliable evidence is a prerequisite for effective policy advocacy and formulation and it is in this regard that the RIC Resource Centre has been launched.

RIC members in a group photo during the launch of the RIC RESOURCE CENTRE

The roads industry council launches their resource centre

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ganda’s Roads Industry Council (RIC) has launched their RIC Resource Centre, a one stop platform that makes many key roads-related resources for Uganda

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easily accessible.

The Resource Centre was launched at Kampala Serena Hotel by the minister of state for works Hon. Eng. John Byabagambi. This is

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Detailed research is car-

The centre consists of three separate tools: a) A fully searchable online library that allows you to download resources in full as well as to browse hundreds of documents using powerful search engine technology.

c.) The Resource Centre CD. This is a mirror image of the website that makes the Resource Centre available even to those with very poor internet connectivity.

Uganda’s Roads Industry Council (RIC) is a nine person advisory body for roads related policy and action in Uganda. Appointed by the Minister of Works and Transport, RIC members are experts taken from fields throughout Uganda’s roads industry.

Each member is therefore in a good position to advise using their technical expertise and from their point of view as roads contractors and consultants, representatives of civil society, or members of relevant government bodies. They are also able to reach out to important decision makers within the roads industry through their own wide networks.

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a valuable source of road sector information for researchers, civil society organizations, academics, contractors, policy makers and other stakeholders.

RIC started as an advisory body for the Crossroads program but its role has now evolved and expanded to include policy advocacy. Under policy advocacy, RIC identifies the key policies and regulations that hinder the development and growth of a competitive roads industry in Uganda.

The resource centre provides information from a wide range of resources that include MoWT, PPDA, UNRA, URF, DANIDA, DFID, the World Bank and CrossRoads. Updating of the Resource Centre will be a continuous process as more documents become available.

sssb) A handbook that summarizes each of the resources contained in the Resource Centre. These are organized into nine key areas of road sector development so that you can easily identify what tools and resources are useful to you.

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