East African Infrastructure and Engineering Review

Volume 2 Issue 011 March - April 2014

A strong vote of confidence for Greenspan Investment

$ VWURQJ YRWH RI FRQILGHQFH IRU *UHHQVSDQ ,QYHVWPHQW 6HQDWH DGRSWV UHSRUW RQ JHRWKHUPDO 7HFWXUD ,QWHUQDWLRQDO (QVXULQJ 9DOXH $QG 4XDOLW\ .(1*$6 *5283 'LVWLQFWO\ WKH EHVW LQ WKH UHJLRQ

Old Mombasa Road, Athi-River / Nairobi, Kenya Tel. +254 (20)2019169/70, 6427000 Email: sales@safalmitek.com

the team Editor David Onyango Advertising Executives Collins Ogonda - Kenya Jobunga Ndere - Uganda W. Minga - Tanzania Eva Gichohi - Rwanda Photographer Samson Wire Media Manager Peter Acham Design & Layout Ted Ojijo teddojijo@gmail.com Published & Printed by Victorianet Solutions P.O. Box 4517-00100 Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254-20-2395373 Cell: +254-712-896013 / 712-422212 / +254-773-547046 E-mail: admin@eainfrastructure-engineer.com Web: www.eainfrastructure-engineer.com

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review Journal is published bi-monthly and is circulated to members of relevant associations governmental bodies and other personnel in the building & construction industry as well as suppliers of plant and equipment, materials and services in East Africa.

The Editor welcomes articles and photographs for consideration. Materials may not be reproduced without written permission from the publisher.

The publisher does not accept responsibility for the accuracy or authenticity of advertisements or contributions contained in this journal.

Views expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the publisher. © All rights reserved.

2

Editorial...

Private Sector, Key in Africa’s infrastructure development

I

nadequate infrastructure remains a major obstacle towards Africa achieving its full economic growth potential. In his statement to the 4th European Union-Africa Summit in Brussels, Belgium on 2nd April 2014, Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta called on African leaders to hasten reforms that will encourage more private sector investment in infrastructure projects in the region. With Africa seen as one of the world’s fastest growing economic hubs, meeting the demand for key infrastructure has been identified as a priority. The private sector should therefore be encouraged to partner with African governments in promoting infrastructure network development to support trade and investment.

The significant deficit in Africa’s infrastructure network is affecting the rate of economic and social development on the continent. Infrastructure is the foundation of the African economy and it is crucial for African governments to accelerate reforms that will attract more private sector investment to address the infrastructural challenges that continues to undermine Africa’s competitiveness in the global market.

Inside this edition, we featured various projects in support of sustainable regional infrastructure as well as promoting East Africa’s Socio economic development. Among the featured news, the World Bank Injects New Funding to Kenya’s Transport Sector as it approves the IDA credit of US$100 million for the Second Power and Gas Sector Development Policy Operation (DPO) in Tanzania. Rwanda’s Energy, Water and Sanitation Limited (EWSA Ltd) has inaugurated the project for improvement of power substations and electricity distribution network as Uganda’s insurance sector players told to invest in oil and gas industry. Also featured is the UK oil and gas industry delegation visit to Tanzania plus the ongoing and completed real estate development projects across the region. Welcome and enjoy your reading!

Happy reading!

Yours faithfully.

Evans Otieno Editor.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

inside...

4

12

20

38

CONTENTS Thika Town’s power supply gets boost

4

Senate adopts report on geothermal, endorses GDC

6

MAVWASCO: Promoting execellence and efficiency in the water sector

14

A strong vote of confidence for Greenspan Investment

19

KenGen strikes 30MW geothermal well in Olkaria, Africa’s biggest

26

Innovative Technologies to help County Governments Improve Service Delivery

30

Online cargo clearance systems rolled out for Uganda bound containers

32

Statoil’s Zafarani reservoir in Tanzania Block 2 successfully tested

34

KENGAS GROUP: Distinctly the best in the region

36

Africa Railways to Invest an additional US$ 80m in Rift Valley Railwaysn

40

LIFESTYLE GARDENS: Luxury in a distinct class of its own

42

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

3

NEWS / KENYA

Thika Town’s power supply gets boost

T

he quality of power supply to the industries and residents of Thika town is set to greatly improve following the completion of a 66/11 kv substation with two 45 MVA transformers at Makongeni.

The ultra-modern facility,constructed

by Kenya Power at a total cost of Shs.642 million,has adequate capacity to accommodate additional power demand by existing industries who would like to expand their operations, as well as new industrial and commercial enterprises.

Speaking during the official commissioning of the substation, Kenya Power’s Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Ben Chumo, said that

4

the substationwill greatly complement the efforts that the power firm has put towards meeting the growing demand for reliable and competitively priced electricity in the greater Kiambu County.

Dr. Chumo said that Kenya Power has so far invested Shs.4.5 billion towards constructing substations in Githunguri, Gatundu, Kirigiti,Magumu, Rironi,Lower Kabete,Dagoretti,Uplands, JKUAT, and on Thika Road within the county. He added that the power firm will, in the coming months, also invest in another new substation at Kahaini, Thika, at a cost of Shs.532 milli on to further stabilise and meet growing demand to the north of the town.

The Thika Industrial Substation and the company’s other undertakings in Kiambu County, Dr. Chumo said, are

part of projects the government and electricity sub-sector players are speedily implementing so as to develop at least 5,000 MW of additional generation capacity by 2017. The ambitious plan will increase the effective generation capacity by about 300% from the current 1,652 MW to 6,652 MW. In his remarks during the function, the Chairman of the Kenya Power Board of Directors, Mr. Eliazar Ochola, noted that the company was working with other agencies notably the Rural Electrification Authority and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company towards accelerating electricity access to more than 50% of the Kenyan population by the year 2020 and over 75% by 2030.

Mr. Ochola, on behalf of the Board of Directors, also assured the company’s

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

NEWS / KENYA

The substationwill greatly complement the efforts that the power firm has put towards meeting the growing demand for reliable and competitively priced electricity in the greater Kiambu County.

stakeholders and partners of its commitment to attaining a remarkable measure of success in a reinforced and refurbished electricity distribution network by 2017.

Kenya Power to build alternative lines for large power consumers Kenya Power will in the next two years build additional power lines dedicated to serve its large power customers, the Company’s Chief Manager for Distribution, Eng. Joseph Masibo has revealed. Speaking during a customer engagement meeting organised by Kenya Association of Manufacturers in Nairobi, Eng. Masibo explained that the viagra 150 mg new lines to be built at a cost of Shs.2 billion to construct will eliminate power interruptions for large power consumers and essential service customers during planned shutdowns.

Eng. Masibo said the move will help manufacturers, industries and other major users of electricity continue with their business operations with minimum interruptions even as the Company minimises revenue losses arising from maintenance works.

The project, which will be completed in 2016, will initially benefit the Company’s top one hundred customers including two hundred essential service customers (such as hospitals and security installations) before it is extended

to other major power consumers. “We have identified beneficiary customers and installations and the process of designing alternative supply lines is in progress,” he said.

He added that the Company has begun the process of expanding and upgrading the electricity distribution infrastructure in anticipation of the expected 5,000MW generation capacity to be procured in the next three years.

Kenya Power has over 2.4 million customers out of which 5,000 are categorized as large power customers. Despite their small percentage in the overall population of the Company customer base, they contribute over 60% of energy sales. Over 50% of the large power customers are based in Nairobi with Industrial Area and the Central Business District having the does viagra come in generic highest concentration.

Kenya Power to distribute 3 million energy saving bulbs The Government has secured Shs.1 billion from the French Development Agency (AFD) to procure and distribute an estimated three million energy saving bulbs this year, Kenya Power Ag. Chief Manager for Commercial Services, Eng. Joshua Mutua, has revealed. Eng. Mutua said the bulbs, known as Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs), will replace

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

inefficient existing incandescent bulbs in low income households across the country and assist in reducing power consumption during peak periods.

He said Kenya Power is in the process of seeking for a technical consultant to assist in executing the generic online pharmacy viagra project after which tendering process will begin in May or June this year. Mr. Mutua was speaking on 31st March 2014 in Embakasi, Nairobi, during a disposal exercise of the 1.25 million bulbs which were replaced by the Company in 2010. The initial project was implemented at a cost of buy cialis soft online Shs.460 million.

He said the Government gave authority to dispose the bulbs after an audit exercise by the Ministry of Energy two years ago. However, process delayed because there was no licensed company to handle waste from the incandescent bulbs at that time. Lead (contained in incandescent bulbs) is classified as hazardous material and therefore requires special disposal operations and cheap pharmacy viagra cialis levitra facilities.

The disposal process is being undertaken by Sintmond Group Limited, a contractor licensed by National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), at a cost of Shs.27 million

5

NEWS / KENYA

Senate adopts report on geothermal, endorses GDC

Olkaria Geothermal Plant

6

T

he Kenyan Senate has adopted a critical report which when implemented will see an overwhelming growth of geothermal energy in the country. The Senators also endorsed GDC and its Managing Director as having made exemplary efforts to ensure that the country’s cost of energy comes down.

The report, prepared by the Senate Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation, was discussed, unanimously endorsed and adopted on the floor of the House on Febru-

ary 26. The report is a product of a tour of GDC’s operation areas by the members of the committee.

While contributing to the Motion, majority of the senators made a raft of recommendations, including seeking more funds for GDC, urging the State to invest more in the company, expediting the injection of geothermal power to the national grid and enable GDC to undertake acceleration and more exploration activities.

The lawmakers also extolled the technical expertise of the MD/CEO Dr. Silas Simiyu, saying “he is the best bet in the geothermal

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

NEWS / KENYA

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, Roads and Transportation Gideon Moi (C) with a section of GDC managers during the committee’s familiarization tour of Menengai Geothermal project last year.

industry in Kenya.” They also advised the county governments in GDC areas of operation to set aside land for industrial parks.

“We recommend that the Government of Kenya should set aside adequate funds so that GDC can undertake exploration in other counties. The county governments should also set aside land for industrial parks near resource sites.

That would facilitate development of independent power plants and provision of by-products from geothermal energy,” said Taita Taveta Senator Dan Mwazo who moved the Motion. He was seconded by Migori County Senator Dr. Wilfred Machage.

Kajiado Senator Peter Mositet, appreciated what GDC has done so far saying it has achieved a lot compared to some established institutions which have been there long before GDC. “Mr. Speaker Sir… GDC is a young institution and I know what they have been doing and have done a good job,” he noted.

When a young institution like GDC seems to be working well, he added, “we should empower it, just like the report is recommending more funding to them.”

Kericho Senator Charles Keter commended the professional credentials held by Dr. Simiyu saying “there is none like him in the country.” “Mr. Speaker, Sir, the current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is an experienced person and

has all the credentials. Also, the technical staff are experienced. Dr. Simiyu is a very well experienced geothermal expert in Kenya. I do not think we have anyone else in this country like him,” he said..

Sen. Keter informed the House that GDC is facilitating and expediting the process of establishing some of the industries, invite interested companies or private people to invest in geothermal sector. “Instead of connecting all the power and transporting it to Nairobi, you can establish a factory in Turkana.

This will create job opportunities for the people living around there,” he established.

The senators also supported GDC’s plan to explore some prospects in the North Rift area. While supporting the motion, Samburu Senator Sammy Leshore, urged the House to support geothermal resource because “it is the energy of the future.”

“I had the opportunity to be among those senators who visited those areas, not as a member of that committee but as a guest because my county is amongst those which will benefit from the good work done by Dr. Simiyu with his team of very young and dedicated engineers. All of them were Kenyans and highly trained. As a team we really appreciated what they were doing in those areas,” he supported.

Sen. Leshore further urged the Government to give GDC more funds so

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

that North Rift areas which were long forgotten can be exploited. He added: “Baringo, Turkana and Samburu will become a silicon valley once geothermal is exploited. I learnt that when they dig these wells, by-products like water, gas and even gold are discovered.”

They also reckoned that presence of GDC in North Rift has enabled infrastructural development in the region’s far-flung areas. “Many roads are being constructed in those areas where accessibility has been a problem. If you need to put up infrastructure then you need big machines. The county government should be brought on board so that the ministry in charge of infrastructure can also improve the existing projects so that residents can take advantage,” Also contributing to the motion, Kisumu Senator Prof Anyan’g Nyon’go, urged the State to invest more in GDC’s manpower. He said that when GDC was being set up as a state company with the express task of developing geothermal, the state should have known that it costs something to develop it.

“It is pennywise and pound foolish to pay manpower in GDC and not give them tools to do their work. Once they have tools to do their work, you will have set up the infrastructure in the various sites that geothermal will have been identified,” said Prof. Nyong’o.

7

NEWS / KENYA

National Oil Corporation of Kenya to invest Sh 420m in a modern LPG Plant

T

he National Oil Corporation of Kenya (Nock) plans to invest Sh 420 million in a modern Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) to grow to grow its market share to 20 percent from the current five percent. “The new facility will address the supply and distribution challenges the company has faced and promote the use of LPG� the corporations managing director Sumaiya Athumani said during a tour of the upcoming Ultra-Modern LPG plant and Lubricants warehouse in Nairobi.

The plant which is halfway complete will cost of Sh432 million and will have a filling capacity of 30 metric tonnes per day in an eight-hour shift; translating to 5,000 six-kilogram cylinders a day.

The facility which is expected to be complete by June this year will eliminate reliance on hospitality storage and filling in Nairobi.

The corporation is currently fully dependent on costly leased facilities and will now be able to

8

meet its mandate of stabilising supply, distribution and pricing of LPG in the country once the project is complete. It will have an ultra-modern filling and storage facility, LPG storage for cylinders and bulk LPG pumps and compressors and lubricant housing. The linear automated and containerised plant is equipped with an electronic leak detector. The LPG tank farm will contain two 20-ton and two 65-ton bullets which will be used to fill 30 metric tons of 3, 13 and 6kg gas cylinders per day. The plant will have a fire pump house, a weigh bridge and a modern office and control room. The facility is expected to provide employment opportunities to over 20 new people.

The corporation is also setting up the mini-LPG filling facilities in Kipkarren to serve North Rift and another one in Kisumu to serve Western Kenya.

The current consumption of LPG in Kenya is estimated at 90,000 MT per year and is expected to increase to 200,000 MT once the current supply challenges are addressed.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / LVSWSB

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board “In pursuit of Quality Access�

Progress on the flocullation chambers on the Kajulu water treatment plant

VISION

Lake Victoria South Water Services Board strives "To be the most Efficient and Effective Water Services Board in Kenya"

MANDATE

Our mandate is the Efficient and Economical provision of Water and Sanitation Services in our area of jurisdiction.

MISSION

"Our mission is to ensure the provision of safe, adequate and sustainable water and sanitation services for socio-economic growth by developing viable water services infrastructure and utilities"

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

9

PROFILE / LVSWSB

L

ake Victoria South Water Services Board was established vide gazette notice No; 1714 of 12th March 2004 as a State Corporation under the Ministry of Water and Irrigation. It covers 10 Counties Kericho, Kisumu, Bomet, Siaya, Nandi, Narok, Homabay, Migori, Kisii and Nyamira with an estimated population of 7.3million. The Board is the licensee responsible for the efficient and economical provision of water and sanitation services in its area of jurisdiction. In this endeavor the Board plans and develops water services infrastructure, owns and manages water related assets, develops and licenses Water Service Providers as agents of the Board responsible for the actual water & sanitation services provision and builds capacity of Community Based Organization (CBO) to access funding from Water Service Trust fund and other funding agencies to develop community infrastructure.

The Board has made significant achievements of completion of the following projects: Bomet water supply and sanitation projects, Dunga emergency works ( Kisumu City) and distribution network improvement works, Homa Bay water supply expansion works, Asembo Ndori water supply, Suba water supply and sanitation project, rehabilitation and construction of 230 No. shallow wells and 15 No. boreholes in flood prone districts under the GoK/ UNICEF wash program among others. It has also attained ISO 2008:9001 Currently, the Board targets to solve water and sanitation provision problems by fast tracking vision 2030 flagship projects within Counties of its jurisdiction. In Kisumu County, the Board is working with Agence Francaise Developpment (AFD) in what is termed the Long Term Action Plan (LTAP) for the construction of water and sewer infrastructure development. Kajulu water project is expected to increase the water supply from the current 44,000 m3/

day to approximately 80,000m3/ day to meet the demands of an increasing population of approximately 500,000 in Kisumu by 2031.

Kajulu water treatment plant will have a capacity of 36,000m3/day with the following components: inlet channels, 3no.flash puddle mixers each in a flocculation chamber, 3no. Flocculation tanks, 3no. Splitter channels, 3no. horizontal flow sedimentation tanks each with a capacity of 12000m3 /day, 6no.

Filter units of each 6000m3 /day and complete with filter gallery, 1 no. 2100 m3 contact tank with inlet outlet overflow and sour pipes and water Kiosks in low income areas. The water delivery will be by gravity and it will serve Mamboleo, Kanyamedha, Otonglo, Kondele, Airport, Kachok and Nyamasaria. The project that costs approximately 1.7 billion is expected to reduce unaccounted for water from 75% to 30% and it is due for completion in April 2014. The project will be managed by Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO).

Now known as OTIENO ODONGO & PARTNERS CONSULTING ENGINEERS (Incorporated in 1978)

Services and Specialized Areas of Work • • • • • • •

Roads, Bridges Design & Supervision Geothermal Services Feasibility Studies and Detailed Designs Irrigation Dams - Design & Supervision Building & Structures - Design & Supervision Water Supply and Sanitation Studies - Design, Supervision & Management • Airports - Planning, Design, Layout and Facilities

671 Ngong Rd, Piedmont Hse. P.O.Box 54021-00200 Nairobi - Kenya Tel: +254 23 870 022/32/134/337 Fax: +254 20 2508095 Cell: +254 727 441 611 Drop Zone: No. 26 Email: info@coopaconsult.com

Typical Recent Projects and Landmark Projects • Kisumu Municipality Water Supply and Sewage Master plan studies for JICA in Kisumu.

• Preliminary and Detailed Design of Kisumu - Kakamega - Webuye - Kitale Road (A1) • Design Review of New Mpulungu - Mbala - Nakonde - Kanyala Road - Zambia • Construction and Supervision of Chemususu Dam - Eldama Ravine • Construction and Supervision of TSC Towers (HQ) Upperhill Nairobi • Detailed Design and Supervision of Migori Water Supply and Sanitation • Design and Supervision of Oluch & Kimira Minor Irrigation Works

We are proud to be associated with Lake Victoria South Water Board 10

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / LVSWSB

Siaya Water Project

S

The progress of Siaya Bondo water project works

iaya Bondo Water Supply Project which is ongoing is expected to serve a population of 845,000 in Siaya, Bondo, Ugunja and Ukwala. The project is funded by African Development Bank and it aims at improving access to quality, available and sustainable water supply and waste water services in Siaya and Bondo towns.

Planned activities under this project are: construction of sewer lines and feacal sludge treatment pond in Siaya and Bondo, upgrading Sidindi Malanga water supply intake works, Expanding Sidindi treatment plant from 7million to 18million litters/day, installation of 5 No. hydro turbines, constructing 7million litters reinforced concrete storage tank at Ngiya, Gobei and Sigana and construction of 14No. Community water points.

The project is expected to improve water and sanitation from 42% to 70%, quality of service from 8 hrs to 24hrs, reduce non revenue water from 55% to

30% and reduce time spent in fetching water by 2015. It will also provide cheap, reliable water system by using gravity flow instead of pumping.

Despite the effort to realize the objectives of the project, there are also challenges experienced such as: Delay in land acquisition due to complex land

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

transaction logistics, Pollution of rivers and lake water and Flooding of parts of river yala.

The project will be managed by Siaya Bondo Water and Sanitation Company (SIBO) one of the nine water companies contracted by the Board.

11

PROFILE / LVSWSB

Migori Water Supply Project

T

he Migori Water Supply Project Water Treatment Works aims at increasing the water supply within Migori town. The project which is funded by the AFD & Government of Kenya is going serve a population of 192,951 persons The main components of the Migori Water Supply Project:- Construction of 10 m wide weir across river Oyani with intake structures, Construction of 2.4 km long precast concrete culverts of 900mm diameter, Construction of treatment works of capacity 20,000m3/day water consisting of 3 no. flocculation chambers, 3 no. coagulation basins, 6 no. rapid sand filters, and 1 no. under 1000 m3 clear water tank, Construction of DN 400 steel rising main, Supply and installation of 3 no. electric pumps, Construction of ground reinforced concrete water reservoirs of sizes: 1 no. 5000m3 , 2 no. 1500m3, 1 no.

250m3 and 1 no. 100m3 balancing

12

Migori treatment works

tanks, Laying 28.3 km distribution network ( pipe diameter ranging from 450 400, 300,250,200, 100 and 80 mm), Construction of 4 no. revenue collection offices and 15 no. water kiosks.

The Board has in recent past experience very good Donor support that has led to impressive structure development.

We are therefore greatly indebted to our development partners among them AFD, GIZ,UN- HABITAT, JICA, World Bank,African Development Bank (AfDB), European Union, UNICEF, the French Government, the Governments of Korea and Italy for their financial and technical support to LVSWSB. The KFW through the Government of Kenya is going to fund projects under Lake Victoria South Water Services Board in Kericho, Kisii, Nyamira, Siaya and Litein.

This initiative programme is set to improve investment in water and sanitation in the major towns for the purposes of economic sustainability. The project is set to expand the treatment works, dis-

tribution lines at Timbilil, rehabilitation of Waste water treatment in Kericho and Kisii towns, the rehabilitation of water treatment plant at Kegati which will boost the existing capacity from 6,000 to 18,000M3/Day. The project also aims at redesigning the energy efficient systems to replace existing high energy intensive pumping systems in Kisii, Litein and Ugunja LVSWSB has collaborated with SNV to capacity build CBOs on better management models to enhance sustainability and proper management of rural water projects. This was introduced through a program called Public private Partnership (PPP) which intends to leverage commercial incentives to enhance professionalization and private investment in the water sector and to increase awareness about consumption of quality water, use of water for commercial purposes and the purchase of quality water and consumer products.

This was followed by launching a campaign to sensitize consumers to use

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / LVSWSB

River Oyani intake point

safe water. The theme of this campaign is “Maji Safi Maisha Bora� which means safe water good health. The objectives of this campaign are: to influence consumers perception, attitude and behavior towards consumption and payment for quality water, to create a sense of ownership hence responsibility, to create buying in from communities on private operator model, to enhance professionalization by ensuring sustainability and viability of rural water systems and to provide an accurate and effective flow of information to all LVSWSB stakeholders i.e. water service providers, consumers, NGOs, CBOs and business community.

LVSWSB is collaborating with other agencies such as SNV, Unicef, LVEMP, WSTF and National Water Conservation and Pipeline Corporation(NWCPC) on development of water and Sanitation projects for the pro poor like drilling boreholes and putting up of VIP toilets in the peri urban and rural areas.

Under the ministry of Devolution and Planning, the water services have been devolved to the county government hence the Board is working with the county Government in developing Pans and Dams across all counties within its jurisdiction to help in conserving water for both domestic and economic uses.

The Board is also collaborating with the

County Governments to develop new projects and feasibility study is ongoing in various counties to come up with viable and sustainable water and sanitation projects to improve the livelihood of the citizens.

The Board recently launched a five year strategic plan 2013-2017 on the basis of feedback from stakeholders, public organizations, NGOs, CBOs and Development partners which gave more insights and helped focus on the real issues impacting on water service delivery to bona fide customers. The issues were coined into seven strategic objectives that forms the pillar of our service delivery these are: to develop and manage national public water and sanitation infrastructure to increase water services coverage from 53% to 63% and sanitation from 30% to 50% by 2017, to develop, contract and regulate viable and sustainable water service providers (WSPs), to provide technical support in water services provision for sustainability and operational efficiencies, to mobilize resources and facilitate funding for infrastructure development to enhance delivery, enhancing collaboration and synergies with actors and stakeholders both within and outside water sector, up to date development & investment plans for water and sanitation services and strengthening internal process and

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

human resource capacity to enhance equity and efficiency in service delivery.

Insufficient rains have impacted negatively in our service delivery since if the water levels go down in rivers or lakes the intake points are affected hence the intake has to be relocated to deeper ends which is costly. It also leads to low quantity of water distributed hence water rationing.

Some of the challenges experienced during service delivery include: High cost of energy for pumping, high cost of chemicals for water treatment, pollution and encroachment and degradation of catchment sources.

LVSWSB therefore calls on all stakeholders i.e. National Government, County Governments, partners, Donors, institutions and communities to team up in the spirit of water and sanitation services to improve the livelihood of the citizens.

13

PROFILE / MAVWASCO

MAVWASCO: Promoting execellence and efficiency in the water sector

M

avoko Water and Sewrage Company Ltd (MAVWASCO) was established in 2006 as a limited liability company under the water sector reforms enshrined in the Water Act 2002. It has a Board of Directors that works through committees and a functional organizational structure, headed by the Managing Director, who leads the management team. This is the team responsible for the day to day operations of the company.

The company has a formalized Service Provision Agreement (SPA) and license from Tanathi Water Service Board (TWSB) which has the mandate of water service provision in its area of jurisdiction. The area covered by MAVWASCO has a population of approximately 200,000 people, which is likely to grow to 350,000 in the next five years considering the current annual growth rate and migration to the area of service coverage.

The mandate of the company is in line with the ongoing reforms in the water sector as per Water Act 2002.

MAVWASCO currently has three water sources namely Ndakaini dam through the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company, Nol-Turesh and from boreholes in its area of jurisdiction. The current water demand is 15,000m3 per day and is expected to rise to approximately over 25,000m3 per day in the next five years. 6% of the Bulk Treated water supplied by the company comes from Nairobi, 35% from Old Mavoko Water Treatment Plant and 5% from boreholes. MAVWASCO also share a Sewerage Plant with Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA).

The Mavoko municipality has in the recent past experienced increased economic investment and develop-

14

Mr. Michael Mang'eli, Managing Director, MAVWASCO

ment activities that have increased the demand for quality water and sewerage services. The Real Estate development in particular continues to attract more investments in the area increasing the population growth. The area combines domestic, institutional, commercial entities and industrial consumers.

Under the leadership of Mr. Michael Mangeli, Managing Director, MAVWASCO has always remain committed in the provision of adequate, affordable and sustainable quality water and sewerage services to the residents and investors of Mavoco municipality and its environs.

Vision Statement “To be an efficient, reliable and sustainable provider of potable water and sewerage services to the delight of our customers at all times” Mission Statement “To provide adequate, affordable and sustainable quality water and sewerage services efficiently”.

The company celebrates numerous achievements in effort to attaining its vision in the water sector. Since its inception in 2006, the MAVWASCO has commissioned many water and sewerage projects in line with its mandate.

Some of the major projects done recently include: Construction of water kiosks ,expansion of pipe-lines and increased storage facilities, extension of sewer lines and construction of public sanitation blocks with the support of Water Service Trust Fund[WSTF]; Rehabilitation of Old Mavoko Treatment Plant, sewer line to Daystar and Lukenya areas, additional 100,000cubic cm tank to serve Mavoko area with the support of Ministry Of Housing; Construction of segmentation basins and sinking of boreholes with one serving as an emergency in cases of contingencies like fire fighting, with the support of the Ministry of Water.

Private developers have also contributed partly in the extension of piping of up-to 6 inches which mostly have a public dimension.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / MAVWASCO In enhancing efficiency in the entire area, MAVWASCO has successfully constructed Portland Dam and KMC Dam and is now engaged in their expansion. This water service provider has also constructed a 465 M3 Steel Tank at Mlolongo Police Station and seven water kiosks.

It has also done an expansive piping in distances of more than 6km contributing to efficiency in water supplies.

In addition, the company has also upgraded its sewer lines from 4 inches to 12 inches to enhance proper sewer system considering the ever increasing population in Mavoko and Kitengela areas.

Customer Service MAVWASCO is committed to efficient customer service delivery in all its departments. Customers are always assured of Professionalism and quality in service provision. In a recent performance review of Kenya’s Water Service sector 2011-2012, MAVWASCO was ranked the best in the country in the im-

Eng. Jesse Abundo, Technical Manager, MAVWASCO

plementation of the projects funded by the Water Service Trust Fund. According to the report the company recorded an

impressive performance improvement by moving from position 41 to position 10. ‘’With the help of our committed

Goodwill Message SNV-Mavoko Water & Sewerage Company Partnership SNV Kenya and Mavoko water and sewerage Company (MAVWASCO) entered into a capacity building partnership in 2008. SNV supported the company to develop its first strategic plan, strengthened the capacity of Management and Board of Directors in corporate governance and enhanced peer-learning through Water Service Providers (WSP) learning platforms. In addition, SNV, jointly with Tanathi WSB and WSTF supported the company and its peers in refining the quality of Urban Project Cycle (UPC) proposals.

We congratulate MAVWASCO for implementing its first strategic plan fully and for the tremendous improvement of services to its customers. Due to this improvement , the Water Services Regulatory Board (WASREB) declared MAVWASCO as the most improved company in 2011/2012, with an increase of 46 scores, having moved from 41st position to 10th position in the country. We also salute all stakeholders who contributed to this impressive performance improvement. Between 2008 and early 2014, water production increased from 688,000m3 1,560,000m3; the number of people served increased from 35,595 to 117,362, mainly due to pipeline extensions which also resulted in activating dormant connections; hours of Water Services increased from 3 to 10 while sewerage coverage increased from 15% to 24%. The Company's business prospects are increasing due to this tremendous performance, improved corporate governance practice as well as increased customer and investor confidence.

At national level, MAVWASCO was the bridge to SNV’s partnership with Water Services Providers Association (WASPA), through whom we have strengthened the capacity of several other WSPs country-wide in performance improvement. For example, through WASPA, SNV and Vitens Evides International (VEI) are supporting 16 WSPs to undertake an innovative, utility-led bench-marking programme modelled on a peer learning approach. And as the company embarks on its Master Plan and as it enters into its second cycle of strategic planning, we are confident that the pipeline investments will yield even greater social impact and business growth, especially within a stronger customer-responsive, public-private partnership arrangement. Finally, as we continue to strengthen diverse WSPs country-wide to improve their performance, we must say that we are very proud to be associated with Mavoko Water & Sewerage Company.

SNV Netherlands Development Organization Ngong Lane, off Ngong Road P.O. Box 30776 - 00100, Nairobi Tel: +254 20 3873656 Mobile +254 735177992/ 724 463355 Website: www.snvworld.org

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

15

PROFILE / MAVWASCO staff, the company concentrates in ensuring that the highest quality service is achieved by continuously taking a personal interest in all activities by regularly carrying out project inspection together with all the consultants and stakeholders” said Mr.Jesse Abundo, the company’s Technical Manager during a press interview.

The company practices an open door policy where clients visit the office anytime without booking an appointment.

The number of repeat appraisals from clients at MAVWASCO is a clear indication of high credibility. The company started pumping water from the Portland Dam in January 2013 and by October same year advanced to pumping water 24hours a day. It is now able to treat 2000m3 of its own water which according to Mr. Jesse has earned the company a credit in service delivery.

To avoid disappointing the customers, MAVWASCO always reminds their clients of their unpaid bills before disconnecting. Jesse noted that MAVWASCO customers are also collaborative and

are in good relationship with the company’s management. “We always have stakeholders interface with the customers” he said adding that the company also works in partnership with the county government in improving water and sewerage services to the entire community. “Primarily they look at ways to improve our services by supporting us in things like infrastructure development” he said.

Amongst the milestones the company is celebrating is the extension of water and sewerage services as well as the company’s ability and strength to deliver quality services to its customers. The company also enjoys good relationship with its development partners and stakeholders in the water sector.

Other attainments realized by the company include having increased its water storage capacity from 4300 to the current 7000 m3 and the improvement of Old Mavoko Treatment Plant which is now operational. In conclusion, Jesse thanked all the MAVWASCO clients and partners for their continued support

and urged them to support the county and national government in promoting sustainable use of water resources. He is optimistic that MAVWASCO will continue to improve and offer best quality services in the water sector.

The Mavoko municipality has in the recent past experienced increased economic investment and development activities that have increased the demand for quality water and sewerage services.

!!!!!!!"#$!#%&'(#!()*+'(#,-!,./0!

! ! !

"#$%&#'(%)*)+!#$,!+%--./*)+!0&!/$,%+()/#.!#$,!1#(*)!()*#(2*$(!'3*2/'#.+4!5*!#)*!#.+0!*$6#6*,!/$! ()#,/$6!0&!'3*2/'#.!#../*,!-)0,%'(+!0&!3/63!7%#./(84! !

!"#$%"&'$()*+,(-*$&'./ ¥!

9%.-3%)/'!:'/,!

¥! ¥!

!

+0("*)(.+-%/+ !;!!!!5#(*)!<)*#(2*$(!=3*2/'#.+

!

!;!!!!>*(*)6*$(!=3*2/'#.+!

:.%2/$/%2!9%.-3#(* !

!;!!!!9%6#)!?$,%+()/#.!=3*2/'#.+

!

!;!!!!:6)/'%.(%)*!=3*2/'#.+!

"#6$*+/%2!9%.-3#(* !

!;!!!!<#$$/$6!=3*2/'#.+!

!

<3)0%630%(!(3*!'02-#$8@+!3/+(0)8!#$,!/$(0!(3*!&%(%)*A!1*!#)*!6%/,*,!B8!(3*!'02-#$8@+!'022/(2*$(!(0!+*)C*!0%)!'%+(02*)+!B*+(!

(0!0%)!#B/./(8!#$,!0%)!'0)*!-%)-0+*D!,/+-.#8!*E*2-.#)8!'3#)#'(*)A!2#/$(#/$!7%#./(8!+(#$,#),+!#$,!B%/.,!'%+(02/F*,;-*)+0$#.! )*.#G0$+3/-+!1/(3!0%(!'./*$(+!;&%$,#2*$(#.+!0&!0%)!+%''*++4!

1)+"()+2(-$*+'-+3)+"..-&4"')*+54'6+!789:9+170;<+=+>;1;<7?;+@9A+ B+1)+54.6+C-$+"DD+'6)+3).'+B! 1)+5)D&-E)+C-$(+4#F$4(4).A+9$(+@-#'"&'./!

HIJK;IL;IMI;NOPQ!R!HIJK;SMM;SIL;LOS!R!HIJK;SMS;JKS;LLL!R!HIJK;SIN;SKO;OSK! +#.*+T-#$'3*2/'#.+#&)/'#4'02!!!!!! 1114-#$'3*2/'#.+#&)/'#4'02!

16

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ENERGY / TANZANIA

Backup for Business or Comfort With a wide range of backup generators, Davis & Shirtliff can help businesses maintain their services when the power grid fails

I

n today’s world a stable and reliable electricity supply has been taken for granted, though in Africa many countries still fail to deliver this service to their citizens and this affects private individuals as well as companies, big or small, and can have seriously damaging consequences on a business. Production is stalled, communication lines are broken and electronic equipment can be destroyed by sudden and frequent electricity outages.

For David Wanjohi Kagera, the factory manager of Highlands Coffee near Thika, a reliable backup was a simple necessity when he started designing the coffee factory in 2012. Without it, the factory would have been unable to work during power blackouts. Planning would have been impossible and coffee beans would have gone to a waste affecting the thousands of small coffee farmers supplying coffee beans to the factory.

In reality, Highlands Coffee was unable to deliver and survive without having a reliable generator backup so they turned to Davis & Shirtliff for the supply of a 350kVA Dayliff Yanan generator which can run the whole production machinery with a capacity of 6 tonnes of coffee beans per hour. In addition, a 42kVA Dayliff Yanan generator is used as a backup for office facilities, security lights etc.

At the other end of the scale, smaller generators can also make a world of difference in business execution. Bridge International Academies is a network of high-quality, lowcost primary schools, supported by a strong central headquarters. At their central warehouse in Nairobi, they have installed a portable 4.6kVA Dayliff DG 6000S generator to ensure a constant reliable electricity supply to their offices from which the logistics for distributing inventory, school books etc is managed.

Davis & Shirtliff offers a wide selection of generators East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

HEAD OFFICE:020 6968 000 • WESTLANDS:020 4446011 • DOWNTOWN:020 340102 KAREN:020 3883513 • THIKA:067 20084 • ELDORET:053 2061306 • NAKURU:051 2213248 KISUMU:057 2024763 • KISII:058 30949 • MERU:064 31033 • MOMBASA:020 2040432 MALINDI:042 2120425 • DIANI:040 3202181 • LAMU:020 2651052 • NYALI:020 2443357

www.dayliff.com

17

FEATURE / DAVIS & SHIRTLIFF suitable for applications ranging from small domestic and commercial to large institutional and industrial use. They are sourced from world renowned manufacturers including Yanan, Cooper, Elemax and Lister Petter. In addition, the company’s own range of small high speed Dayliff DG petrol and diesel generators offer excellent quality and unbeatable value for money.

Whether the client needs a small portable standby generator or a larger and more powerful solution, Davis & Shirtliff can supply. Large generators above 15kVA are skid mounted on antivibration mounts and come with a specially designed canopy for weather protection and noise reduction.

They also include an inte-

gral fuel tank with contents gauge and fully automatic mains failure operation is available as an option. In addition the range includes a wide selection of high speed units specially designed for standby use as they combine higher operating efficiencies with lower initial costs to provide more cost effective solutions.

Like the company’s well known water pumps, all power products from Davis & Shirtliff are fully supported with technical selection advice, spare part availability and service backup, as well as installation services and optional service contracts.

In addition, power product clients enjoy the benefits of the company’s well-established network of branches and service centres all over East Africa.

COMMUNICATION / KENYA

The 350kVA Dayliff Yanan generator being handed over to Highlands Coffee, Thika

Bridge International Academies uses a 4.6kVA Dayliff backup generator to secure logistics.

SIVAD CONSTRUCTION LTD Building & Civil Engineering Works

SIVAD CONSTRUCTION LTD is an indigenous company incorporated in 2001 to undertake Building & Civil Engineering projects Our Core areas of specialization are: • Roadworks • Construction of Buildings • Excavation of Dams & Water Pans • Installation of Water & Sewerage Systems • Other related Civil Works Projects undertaken for KURA 1. Improvement of Access Road to Kiboko/ Banda (Completed) 2. Rehabilitation of Mai Mahiu Road –South C, T-Mall Section (Completed) 3. Routine Maintenance of Lot 19 Roads –Karen Area (Completed) 4. Rehabilitation of selected roads in South C (Substantially Complete)

Building Quality, Safe & Reliable Infrastructure 1st Floor, Panesar’s Centre, Mombasa Road, P.O. Box 15026-00100, Nairobi - Kenya Tel: 2348686, 2611649, 829012/3 Fax: 829014 Email: info@sivadconstruction.co.ke • Website: www.sivadconstruction.co.ke

18

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

FEATURE / KENYA

Raising awareness of the interlinkages between water and energy as World Water Day 2014 celebrated

T

he United Nations chose the theme “water and energy” to raise awareness for the strong linkage between both sectors. Water is required to produce nearly all forms of energy. Energy is also needed at all stages of water extraction, treatment and distribution.

Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources. Conversely, about 8% of the global energy generation is used for pumping, treating and transporting water to various consumers.

In 2014, the UN System – working closely with its Member States and other relevant stakeholders – is collectively bringing its attention to the water-energy nexus, particularly addressing inequities, especially for the 'bottom billion' who live in slums and impoverished rural areas and survive without access to safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, sufficient food and energy services. It also aims to facilitate the development of policies and crosscutting frameworks that bridge ministries and sectors, leading the way to energy security and sustainable water use in a green economy. Particular attention will be paid to identifying best practices that can make a water- and energy-efficient 'Green Industry' a reality.

The demand for freshwater and energy will continue to increase significantly over the coming decades. This increase will present big challenges and strain resources in nearly all regions, especially in developing and emerging economies.

Worldwide, 1.3 billion people cannot access electricity, 768 million people lack access to improved water sources and 2.5 billion people have no improved sanitation. Water and energy have crucial impacts on poverty alleviation.

The Cabinet secretary launches the world Development Report 2014 on Water & Energy at Suswa Primary School during the WWD Celebrations.

In Kenya, the World Water Day was marked at Suswa Primary School in Narok County. The climax of the celebrations was the launch of the World Water Development Report 2014 and the commissioning of Suswa Water Project at the same venue by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Water and Natural Resources. Prof. Judi Wakhungu. Speaking during the celebrations, the Cabinet Secretary advised all stakeholders in the water sector to focus on the important role of water in socio-economic development such as irrigated agriculture, hydropower generation, Fisheries, geothermal energy and ensuring provision of adequate water for human use as entrenched in the constitution.

She said that the World Water Development Report 2014 illustrates potential water related constraint, challenges, impacts and opportunities related to different types of energy production which will determine future global energy mix from water resources for people and sectors that depend upon water. She however observed that in the coming decade, the demand for water and energy will increase significantly presenting challenges and strain resources in the

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

developing and emerging economy.

She however called upon the National Government, County Government, corporate organizations to support the Government effort and activities in conserving environment and protecting water resources for a better future.

Water is a critical resource for sustainable development and there is a need to manage it well in order to realize the country’s Vision 2030.

On his message to mark the occasion, Narok County Governor Samuel Tunai said the his government will establish waste water recycling plant, for recycling of wastewater and sewerage treatment so that water can be used to be used for nun-domestic uses such as irrigation purposes.

The county government of Narok has also a comprehensive plan to implement piped water projects. “We intend to distribute water to the recidents to double the number of households with access to clean water by the year 2015” the governor said in his message. World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.

19

PROFILE / GREENSPAN

A strong vote of confidence for Greenspan Investment as it continues to enhance lifestyles in the region

T

he journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. When Greenspan Estate was stated in 2009, no one would have expected the magnitude of success it would turn to become. The estate is conveniently located with good proximity to the airport, the city centre, Mombasa road and Thika Superhighway and just 2KM from the Industrial Area of Nairobi.

Just off outer ring road, in Donholm, Embakasi, Greenspan Housing has changed the face of Eastland’s in this

20

Mr. Shirish Shah, Director, Greenspan Housing.

rapidly expanding and highly popular residential area of Nairobi. The location is ideal in the rapidly expanding and vibrant part of the city.

The idea for the Estate was brought up-by a group of investors who had seen the need for providing people with good quality, affordable housing without compromising on comfort. Greenspan Estate has managed to find a perfect blend of affordability and comfort to create the stylishly designed Estate, comprising of maisonettes and apartments.

The project covers a 50 acre piece

of land. So far, 40 acres piece of land have been developed. As of now, Greenspan housing has sold out 270 units in phases 1, 2 and 3. This is just one more step in the company’s grand plan to deliver a truly unique concept of environmentally friendly housing with facilities that offer comfort at an affordable rate. “The company is performing well in the property market since its inception in 2009. We have managed to develop and sell all the units in our first three phases’’ Said Veronica Thama, Head of Sales & Marketing at Greenspan Investment Ltd adding that the

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / GREENSPAN

Maisonettes

construction of phase 4 is complete and houses are now ready for occupation.

One of the most noticeable features of the Greenspan project is the ample open space and feeling of peacefulness you get within the estate. Unlike some of the competition, Greenspan have not maximized profits by squeezing as many units as possible in the area. The design includes private rear garden for maisonettes and a sizeable courtyard in the apartments for recreational purposes. The gardens have been carefully landscaped adding to the beauty of the design. In addition, the sizes of the rooms are generous, with additional features such as the designated washing area and the servant’s quarters.

The ceilings are a foot higher than in conventional house design and this increases the amount of natural light entering the rooms and cooling the rooms. With parking an ever increasingly important feature, Greenspan have allowed for 2 car parking spaces at the maisonettes and apartments.

There is a proposed community center, which when approved will provide the Greenspan residents with a recreational

area. It will include among others a nursery school for the convenience of the residents. The company takes pride in the fact that all work it undertakes has to be completed according to schedule and in a safe and a professional manner. The company’s management led

by Mr.Shirish Shah (Managing Director) visit construction site during the construction period to ensure that all set standards and measures are met by the contractor for quality structures. ‘We do site inspection every Tuesday to see how the contractor is proceeding with the work and also check on the construction standards’ Says Veronica.

Ideal Investment Opportunity Greenspan estate is also an ideal investment opportunity for both individual and corporate organizations willing to invest in real estate because they will be assured of getting good returns on investment. Historically, Greenspan’s maisonettes have always increased significantly in prices. The company have partnered with all the major financial institutions offering mortgage services.

At Greenspan, there are also pay-

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ment plans of up to 15 months for self financed clients. This will enable them to do their payments within the construction period. The company is also able to give cash discounts to clients who pay cash at the time of booking the unit or over the next few months. “For cash buyers, we offer good discounts and once you pay the full amount agreed you get the possession of the house” Veronica noted adding that Greenspan gives information to their clients on the whole purchasing process to avoid unnecessary delays. She added that clients are also advised on property investment to enable them make rightful decisions depending on their budget and family needs.

Veronica further observed that with a premier secure gated community (Greenspan Estate) and the expected expansion of Outer-ring Road, the Nairobi’s Eastland area is quickly opening up for more development growth. ‘Currently, Greenspan has lifted the profile of the area attracting more investors and we expect to bring more developments in the remaining piece of land” She concluded. Greenspan Housing has

21

PROFILE / GREENSPAN targeted the increasing middle-income market in an area of considerable growth. As the Kenyan economy grows and the middle class becomes richer, the demand for such housing is quickly increasing.

GREENSPAN MALL Greenspan Mall, a 308, 000sqft premier shopping mall which officially opened its doors in 2012 is now fully operational and gives the estate a truly unique aspect. There are more than 60 outlets currently trading including well known brands such as Tuskys, Aga Khan, Bata, Optica, Healthy U, Multichoice, Fuji Film & Phone Link, Standard Chartered & Bank of Africa, Pizza Inn, Chicken Inn and many more. Tuskys, the anchor tenant occupies the majority of the ground floor. In addition, the various bars, cafés, food courts and fashion outlets give the home owners entertainment and convenience at their door step.

The Mall is providing to be a big full-factor for Greenspan as very few

property developments have access to a Shopping Mall of this size. Families now have choice and variety on their door step. The associated entertainment and convenience factor added by the mall gives the Estate a truly unique aspect and is becoming a destination mall in the area.

Swimming Pool (Proposed) Due to popular demand, Greenspan Investments Ltd is planning to construct a state of the art gym with fully fledged facilities such as designated areas for aerobics/other classes. In addition there will be a large swimming pool and a baby pool.

Phase 4 Apartments Ready for Occupation Greenspan commissioned its phase 4 apartments project in September 2012.

The apartments are now ready for occupation. The phase comprises of 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, tastefully done with high end finishing’s.

The apartments are 88sqm for the

We are proud to be associated with Greenspan Projects P.O.Box 49809 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254 020 2694236 / 3744283 / 3750010 Fax: 3744283 Email: bhatti@wananchi.com

22

2 bedrooms and 113sqm for the 3 bedroom. The apartments are spacious with an open plan kitchen and a lounge opening up to a balcony. The kitchen work tops are made of hand polished granite. There is also a designated wash area, as you go out of the kitchen. The apartments are ranging from 5.77-6.70 for the 2 bedrooms, and 6.62-7.60m for the 3 bedroom.

The first two bedrooms share a common bathroom, which also serves as the cloak room. The 3 bedrooms have a master bathroom with a bath tub and shower cubicle, and the 2 bedroom has a shower cubicle only.

They have the same concept as the phase 1 apartments, but the finishing is different. The phase has 2 kinds of finishing’s.

1. They have the same finishing and concept as the phase 1, but added a vanity set in the bathroom with a storage cabinet and mirror 2. Have higher end finishing’s for the tiles, and the wardrobe cabinets in addition to the vanity set. For the

We are proud to be associated with Greenspan Housing Projects Lavington Shopping Centre.

P.o. box 74801-00200, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel/Fax: 4348697, Mobile: 0733 - 609 910 Email: Info@udesign.co.ke • Website:www.udesign.co.ke East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / GREENSPAN higher end finishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, the price is Ksh 200,000 more.

For the previous phase, Greenspan had put curtain boxes but in phase 4 put quality and fashionable curtain rods.

Greenspan have a fully furnished show house for phase 4 apartments ready for viewing, and clients can be able to see the kind of interior finishing done.

PHASE 5 Maisonettes The ground breaking for 112 units of 3 bedroom maisonettes in phase 5 was done in May 2013. The units are still under construction and are expected to be ready as from August-October this year with high end finishingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and improved facilities. They have the same concept as the previous phases 1, 2 and 3, but the finishing is going to be different. In the previous phases, ceramic tiles had been put, but for the phase 5, wood parquet will be put on all the floors, excluding the surfaces coming into contact with water. The phase will

have stylish and fashionable curtain rods, instead of the traditional boxes.

For the bathroom in the previous phases, a bath tub and a shower cubicle was put but it ended up taking up so much space and therefore decided to have a large spacious cubicle shower,

with a vanity set which will have a cabinet and mirror. Also the stairs rails to be used will be of more quality and design as compared to the ones in the previous phases.

ECO-FRIENDLY Greenspan also considers the environment very seriously and the following

Specializing in Mechanical & Auto Engineering, Mechanical & General Fabrications, Wrought iron & Auto Services / Maintenance

We are proud to be associated with Greenspan Phase IV and V all Steel works, fabricators & engineering works Mombasa Road, Opposite Tuskys Headquarters, inside KAY SALT Complex.

P.O. Box 1894 - 00606, Nairobi - Kenya.

Tel: 020 22 22 121, Cell: +254 721 650 565 Email: info@iaewl.com Website: www.iaewl.com

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

23

PROFILE / GREENSPAN eco-friendly considerations have been put into place into the project; a. Solar-Powered panels for each unit to provide water heating (currently for maisonettes). b. A borehole on-site, which ensures that Greenspan Housing Estate is self reliant for water supplies. c. Rain water harnessing that empties in the borehole from specially constructed water tanks. d. To save on electricity, there are provisions for solar-powered street lights for the next phase. e. Lush greenery, with ample grass and trees planted. f. A ventilated design allowing for consistent air flow, reducing the need of fans and airconditioners.

The demand for Maisonettes is just as great as the Apartments and Greenspan purchasers have a choice of both. As is always a tradition at Greenspan, every new phase is an improvement of the previous one, phase 5 will be no different.

The company learns from the challenges met in its previous projects and improves to ensure that it delivers the best in the market.

Interiors

NOW BATH TIMES ARE NOTHING BUT GOOD TIMES.

LITIKU CONSULTANCY Consulting Quantity Surveyors & Building Economists

Imagine yourself in a world of pure bliss, and that place is just a doorknob away. At Tile & Carpet Centre, we have what it takes to turn your bathroom into a haven.

We are proud to be associated with

Greenspan Investments Limited

as their Project Quantity Surveyors

Nairobi Branch: Parkside Towers, Mombasa Road T: 020 3939000 E: mail@tilecentre.com

24

Mombasa Branch: Lecol Building, Mbaraki Road T: 041 2317 444 E: mail@msa.tilecentre.com

www.tilecentre.com

Second Floor, Eastern Wing, Waumini House, Westlands.

P.O.Box 67430 - 00200 City Square, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254-20-444-9002 / 233-1289 Fax: +254-20-444-2708 Email: info@litikuconsult.co.ke

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

FEATURE / KENYA

KenGen strikes 30MW geothermal well in Olkaria, Africa’s biggest Olkaria OW-721 is one of the five biggest geothermal wells in the world

K

enya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has successfully drilled one of the biggest geothermal wells in the world, boosting Kenya’s quest to triple her power generation capacity to 5,000 megawatts.

The well, with a production capacity of 30 megawatts, is Africa’s biggest and is located in the geothermal-rich Olkaria area, roughly two hundreds kilometer north-west of Kenya’s capital Nairobi.

Known as Olkaria OW-921, the well is 3,000 metres deep and took 46 days to complete. KenGen CEO Albert Mugo says the well signifies the huge potential

for geothermal power in Kenya.

“The new well which is among the biggest in the world firmly positions Kenya as a major geothermal power producer globally and helps to realize the Government’s goal of 5000 megawatts in the next thirty months,” Mugo told journalists at the well site on Thursday.

He added that KenGen planned to add at least 3,000 megawatts to its power generation fleet by 2018, a good chunk of which will be from renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.

“We expect to commission an additional 280 megawatts by September 2014 from geothermal to help meet

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

Kenya’s growing demand for electricity as the country implements the Vision 2030 of becoming an industrial economy,” said the KenGen CEO. The new well Olkaria OW-921, Mugo said, will be connected to Olkaria IV. He attributed the huge results to the company’s experience in geothermal exploration, improved technology and world-class expertise.

To accelerate its geothermal power production programme, KenGen has also resorted to mobile wellhead plants which are faster to deploy. One such mobile wellhead was installed in 2012 with a capacity of 5MW. Fourteen such wellheads are expected to be complete by 2015.

25

PROFILE / TECTURA

Tectura International: Ensuring Value And Quality

Priory Place

T

ectura International was established in 1981, initially as Tectura Kenya. The company has grown from strength to strength and offers professional services in projects management, urban planning, architecture, interior design and related services to clients in East, Central and Southern Africa. Since its inception, Tectura International has designed, created and implemented a substantial number of significant projects from both the government and leading private organizations both locally and internationally.

Tectura is registered with both local and international professional bodies, which expect the firm to adhere to high levels of professionalism. All the company’s architects are registered with reputable bodies, which expect them to maintain high levels of professionalism in all the countries in which Tectura

26

operates.

The firm is capable of carrying out the full services having been fully exposed in varied architectural aspects of virtually all design categories. The company has successfully completed projects, which include multi-use institutional, medical, recreational, industrial, commercial, educational, ecumenical and residential.

The firm has in the past five years, conducted several significant projects, including nine projects valued at over 100 Million USD each, over a dozen projects valued at between 20 Million USD and 50 Million USD each , and over three dozen projects valued at under 20 Million USD. In Kenya, Tectura has successfully completed a number of projects including the new Priory Plaza situated along Argwings Kodhek Road in Nairobi.

The company is currently concentrated on the on-going construction of several Multi-storey office buildings in

Nairobi and a 3 star hotel in Machakos among others. Also is the pipeline to be commissioned soon is a 4 star hotel in Langata, Nairobi. These broad experiences have given Tectura a relatively unique level of expertise in Building Design and Construction, the benefits of which are passed to all clients. Speaking during a press interview with the East African Infrastructure and Engineering Review team, Mr. Michael King’ori said that as an ISO 9001:2008 Certified firm, Tectura operations are guided by the ISO standards to maintain consistent high quality services to all its clients as well as meet the set standards by law in the building and construction industry.

To further its mission and vision, Mr. King’ori said that the firm has recently rebranded to gain-in new energy with a refreshed development strategy. ‘As one of the oldest firms in the architectural industry in Kenya, we expect to grow further across Africa and expand our networks across the world’. He said.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / TECTURA Scope of Service Initially this practiceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations were in the field of architecture only. Over the years, the practice has broadened the scope of professional services and a reliable consultancy base has been created.

This according to Tectura was important and necessary as architects world over are called to be instruments and agents of change. The company has therefore as a result found opportunities and clients who have taken full confidence in its ability.

Tectura International has broadened its scope of services to cover the following areas: i.

Pre-investment studies; ii.

Dilapidation Surveys iii.

Renovation and Extensions iv.

Preliminary Design drawings v.

Project Working drawings vi.

Project supervision vii.

Project appraisals viii. Project management ix.

Environmental Impact studies x.

User-Reasearch studies xi.

Interior Design xii.

Development impact studies

Gelian Hotel

Ibcon Associates

Electrical & Mechanical Building Services Engineers

We are proud to be associated with Tectura International and thank them on success of their projects.

We are proud to be associated with Tectura International

Rhino Park Road, Karen P.O.Box 21343 - 00505, Nairobi Tel: +254 724 793 767 Email: ibrahim_mwenda@yahoo.com East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

27

PROFILE / TECTURA The Right Team At Tectura, the team consists of the right people, with the right skills to meet the client’s specific consultancy needs and culture–people with the relevant industry experience, commitment knowledge and personality to work with you in a proactive and positive way.

All Tectura professional staff has valuable work experience on this continent in countries like: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania amongst others. Further abroad, some of the staff has gained valuable experience in places like the Middle East, the UK and the USA etc.

The company has a well experienced, highly motivated technical staff that is capable of handling projects of all sizes. Due to the large pool of resources the firm has, Tectura is able to churn projects within very short durations. Mr. King’ori further stated that the company is committed in delivering to their clients the best when it comes to construction.

This according to him has enabled

the firm to win major tenders through competitive tendering processes in all the countries it operates. Each project that the company undertakes is uniquely tailored to satisfy the client’s needs and desires as they arise. The company further adds value by listening to the desires of clients and then develops a plan to be able to meet those needs in the most appropriate manner. The company targets at building long-term relationships that create win/win situations for all parties involved.

The company’s service approach has over the years evolved to reflect the World changing technologies, client needs and risks. It is for this reason that Tectura has continuously endeavored to ensure that the company’s offices are equipped with the top of the range machines and computers for speedy and quality production of their work to the client’s satisfaction.

Tectura International achieves optimum delivery of service to all its clients through the implementation of state of the art technology such as computer

aided drafting and design systems, 3D visualization technology is utilized in all design projects. The systems are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure that the company maintains its competitive advantage in this area.

The company has a well experienced, highly motivated technical staff that is capable of handling projects of all sizes.

General Civil Engineering Highways Water and Sewerage Structural Analysis and Design

Priory Place - Argwings Kodhek Road, Hurlingham, Nairobi.

Gelian Hotel, Machakos

Kamirembe Mixed Urban Development Ring Road, Kilimani

We are proud to be associated with

Tectura International as their Civil and Structural Engineers Fatima Court, Suite 3, Argwings Kodhek / Marcus Garvey Rd. P.O.Box 48207 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: 020 3861177, 0720 259781 Email: ecekenya@gmail.com

28

We are proud to be associated with Tectura International as their quantity surveyor Westlands Arcade, 2nd Floor; Suite 210 P. O. BOX 14781 - 00800 +254 20 4443591 | 4441693 | 2021302 +254 0733755747 East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / ZETECH COLLEGE Lightpack Services Limited P.O. Box 16043-00100 Nairobi, Trishul Tower T:020 350 5902 E:info@lightpackserviceslimited.co.ke

Lightpack Services Limited is a registered electrical company Contracting and General Engineering servicing Nairobi and it's environs We provide a full range of electrical designs, installation, repair and maintenace services. The director James Okoth noticing the upward trend in development in Kenya decided to establish an electrical contracting company that will boost the region in terms of construction and infrastructure development. His vision is to provide quality works in terms of electrical installation and maintenance.

It was registered in 1996 and started full operation 10 years later as an electrical contracting company in 2006. Lightpack Services Limited is a registered electrical company with both the Ministry of Energy and the National Construction Authority.

To date we have worked on various projects across the country and our work speaks for itself. Equipped with dedicated staff and quality supervision we make sure our work is up to the required standards and customer satisfaction is key.

We provide installation services for various projects ranging from commercial buildings that include (Office blocks,GoDowns), Residential apartments, and Residential homes.

For the future we want to be at the very top with quality work, that is up to date and standard with the current electrical requirements. We just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t install we dazzle you with quality electrical installation.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

29

FEATURE / KENYA

Innovative Technologies to help County Governments Improve Service Delivery World Bank approves $30 million for ICT applications to support Nairobi and other counties to enhance accountability in revenue management

K

enya’s County governments will benefit from transformational use of innovative technologies to improve their efficiency and effectiveness in public service delivery.

This initiative will be supported by a $30 million additional financing approved in March by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors for the Kenya Transparency and Communications Infrastructure Project (KTCIP).

It will help the counties to develop master plans for use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to increase their accountability in the management of their resources.

“The innovative use of ICT will reduce revenue leakages and address other gaps in the revenue collection and management systems of the devolved county governments,” says Diarietou Gaye, World Bank Country Director for Kenya.

“These applications will integrate the counties to the national government’s Integrated Financial Management Information System and link them to a unified communications system that will enable them to respond to the demand for better services by their citizens.”

The new program will enable the national government to work closely with county governments to improve their services through ICT reforms and also enhance transparency and good governance in the management of county governments’ affairs. It will help all the counties to develop road maps for development and deployment of ICT applications.

Funded by the Bank’s International Development Association (IDA)*, the program will expand open data initiatives to the counties by scaling up the activities being implemented under the KTCIP. It will boost the total Bank funding for the

30

entire project to $199.5 million.

“The information on the money collected and used by the counties will become an important component of the data needed to revitalize Kenya’s Open Data Initiative in Nairobi and the other counties,” says Arleen Cannata Seed, the Task Team Leader of the KTCIP project. “The ultimate beneficiaries of this initiative will be Kenyan citizens, who will hold their county governments more accountable in the collection and use of county taxes and fees.”

In Nairobi and two other counties, it will facilitate the implementation of some aspects of the plans, including rolling out of the Integrated County Management tool to enhance accountability in their revenue management and related functions.

KTCIP is part of the Regional Communications Infrastructure Project supporting Kenya, Burundi and Madagascar. Its implementation since 2007 has enabled Kenya to lower prices of international capacity and extend the geographical reach of broadband networks. It has also contributed to improved government efficiency and transparency through e-government applications.

The project has enabled Kenya to achieve significant technological advances including digital inclusion, content development and digitization of government records. It has also expanded eGovernment shared services, contributing to increased efficiency, reduced duplication and cost savings.

Moreover, it has supported Kenya to establish a Business Process Outsourcing and IT-enabled services sector.

The World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA), established in 1960, helps the world’s poorest countries by providing zero-interest loans and grants for projects and programs that boost economic growth, reduce poverty, and improve poor people’s lives. IDA is one of the largest sources of assistance for the world’s 82 poorest countries, 40 of which are in Africa. Resources from IDA bring positive change for 2.5 billion people living on less than $2 a day. Since 1960, IDA has supported development work in 108 countries.

Annual commitments have increased steadily and averaged about $16 billion over the last three years, with about 50 percent of commitments going to Africa.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

FEATURE / UGANDA

Uganda’s insurance sector players told to invest in oil and gas

A

s part of activities to mark its 50th anniversary since its formation, the Insurance Institute of Uganda (IIU) organised a one day conference in Kampala to discuss risks associated with the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Speaking during the conference, Uganda’s Finance minister Maria Kiwanuka told all players in the insurance sector to strategically invest more in the coverage of emerging risk sectors such as oil, gas, agriculture and infrastructure.

“2014 and beyond brings various opportunities to the Insurance sector:Oil exploration and mining (including infrastructural development), public investment in infrastructure, the modernisation of agricultural practices and

the resurgence of the East African Community.” The minister said during the celebrations. The minister added that Uganda has fewer professional insurers compared to other countries and having IIU at the front position of training, experts will help the country overcome the challenges.

“The Ministry of Finance realizes the importance of having skilled and qualified manpower to manage the country’s resources and risks. This is key in the economic development of any nation,” She said.

The IIU Governing Council chairman, Mr Geoffrey Kihuguru in his speech said that with the current steadily growth of Uganda’s economy, the institution has prepared and equipped the insurance industry players with expertise on how they can be able to tap into various opportunities available such as infrastruc-

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

tural development, oil exploration and mining, the modernisation of agricultural practices and the resurgence of the East African community. He added that there is an urgent need to prepare and equip players in Uganda’s insurance industry to manage emerging risks in the mining and agriculture sectors, which analysts predict could drive the country’s economic growth in the next decade.

The conference attracted more than 150 participants, including regional insurers from Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan as well as representatives from various insurance institutes that partner with IIU such as South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi and the Chartered Insurance Institute of London. Insurance Institute of Uganda was founded in 1964 and is the training arm of the insurance industry in Uganda.

31

FEATURE / KENYA

Online cargo clearance systems rolled out for Uganda bound containers People no longer have any excuses not to pick their cargo from Mombasa and most importantly, they do not have to rely on agents

K

enya Ports Authority (KPA) and Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) in March rolled-out a cargo clearance system where importers are to get first-hand authentic information about their containerized cargo at Mombasa, thanks to the good relations between Uganda and Kenya. The system is expected to hasten cargo clearance as well as shake up the clearing and forwarding agency business in the region.

Each month, in a new procedure expected to ease business, Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) will provide a list of containers destined to Uganda. Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner Customs, Richard Kamajugo in March said the update would give the number of containers and how long they have been at Mombasa on the Indian Ocean coastline. “There have been complaints that we are disadvantaged because we have no direct access to the coast.

However, the problem was that communication between the sister revenue authorities was not seamless,” Kamajugo stated. To serve their clients more efficiently, KPA and its Ugandan counterparts have since “streamlined communication and exchange of information”.

This cooperation has culminated into

32

the new cargo updates among other beneficial initiatives.

According to Kamajugo, whenever KPA provides the list, URA will upload it on its portal-http://ura.go.ug. On visiting the portal, one has to click on Notifications and proceed to Public Notices in the drop down. The next dropdown leads a visitor to a link titled Uganda Bound Containers in Mombasa. This is further subdivided into Container Inventory and Notice for the Containers. The Container Inventory shows the container number, date and time of arrival at Mombasa, consignee and duration at the port.

The notice is a summary published in newspapers. “People no longer have any excuses not to pick their cargo from Mombasa and most importantly, they do not have to rely on agents or other people thousands of miles away for information regarding their cargo,”Kamajugo stated, adding, “We are bringing information to people at no cost”. The information would help importers avoid storage charges resulting from containers that have overstayed at Mombasa, Kamajugo said. Hitherto, information regarding cargo was unreliable as importers relied on informers who gave feedback on phone. Sometimes the owners were informed a week or a fortnight after the goods’ arrival.

To kick start the move, KPA provided

URA with the March status of Uganda bound containers. A total of 1,432 containers destined to Uganda were at the port on March 6, 2014. A notice regarding the cargo was published in the newspapers on March 13. “Owners of these goods are requested to immediately clear the goods out of the port as delays in clearance will lead to accumulation of storage and customs warehouse rent charges,” the notice signed

by Kamajugo read in part. Uganda Shippers Council boss, Charles Kareba praised the updates, saying, “Information is important all the time especially if it is about one’s goods”. Sometimes, he argued, delays at the ports are a consequence of the shippers’ ignorance of their cargo’s status, which leads to high storage charges. Cooperation between URA and agencies that handle Uganda bound goods region has birthed several measures meant to facilitate trade.

Among them is the Single Customs Territory that enables importers to clear goods at Mombasa before proceeding hassle-free to destinations. Additionally, following engagements with the Kenya Pipeline Company, fuel importers can book for the loading of their fuel up to 4:00PM. Formerly, the booking would end at midday. The company also accepted to work up to 6:00PM on Saturdays.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ENERGY / RWANDA

Improvement of power substations and electricity distribution network in Rwanda

T

he Energy, Water and Sanitation Limited (EWSA Ltd) has inaugurated the project for improvement of power substations and electricity distribution network.

It involved upgrade of Musha and Rwinkwavu power substations from 70KV to 110KV, rehabilitation of Jabana and Gikondo 110/15 KV power substations, installation of disconnecting switch at Birembo power substation, expansion of Kigali electricity distribution network and upgrade of Huye electricity distribution network from 6.6KV to 30KV. As the Government of Rwanda is increasing the electricity generation and considerably increases also the access to electricity, there is a need of upgrading the substations and transmission lines from 70 KV to 110 KV so the

power generated can be transported to end users from the source.

The government of Rwanda plans to increase electricity generation in the country from the current 110 MW to 563 MW by 2017 and increase the current electricity connection rate of 18% to 70% by 2017.

The inaugurated project was funded

by USD 25 million grant (about Rwf17, 2 billion) from the people of Japan as a token of friendship and Cooperation between Japan and Rwanda.

Speaking at the inauguration in Munyiginya Sector, Rwamagana District, Eng. Emma Françoise Isumbingabo, Hon. Minister of State in charge of Energy and Water, said the project was in line with Government of Rwanda strategy to promote the rational and efficient use of energy and reduce losses in the power network system. “The upgraded voltage will provide a stable

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

power supply”, Isumbingabo said. She also emphasized the role of energy in promoting industries, new markets as well as employment.

Hon. Kazuya Ogawa, the Japanese Ambassador to Rwanda, said his country remains committed to accelerate the development of key infrastructures in both rural and urban areas. Ogawa said Japan was pleased to extend support to boost the energy sector in Rwanda as it is prioritized in the second economic development and poverty reduction strategy (EDPRS II). “Japan has established long and cordial relationship with Rwanda and has been supporting its agenda of transforming the country into middle income economy through grants, aid and technical assistance in economic infrastructure development”, he said.

33

ENERGY / TANZANIA

Statoil’s Zafarani reservoir in Tanzania Block 2 successfully tested

S

tatoil and co-venturer ExxonMobil in March announces the results from their first drill stem test in the Tanzania Block 2 offshore

discoveries.

The data acquired is important to reduce technical uncertainties in a possible future Tanzania offshore and LNG development.

The Zafarani-2 operation tested two separate intervals and flowed at a maximum of 66 million standard cubic feet of gas per day, constrained by equipment, and confirmed good reservoir quality and connectivity.

The drill stem test operation was performed through a re-entry in the Zafarani-2 well, in 2,400 metres water depth and approximately 80 kilometres

34

off the coast of southern Tanzania.

“The ongoing appraisal programme is crucial to firm up the design and development basis for bringing gas to shore and a first phase onshore LNG project in Tanzania,” says Øystein Michelsen, Statoil’s Tanzania country manager.

“We are now working constructively with our co-venturer ExxonMobil, Blocks 1, 3 & 4 and the Tanzanian authorities to progress the plans for a joint LNG plant development.”

The production well rate potentials are estimated to be higher than the equipment constrained rates obtained during the test. The Zafarani-2 operation will be followed by the appraisal well Zafarani-3, which concludes the planned appraisal in the Zafarani reservoir, the cornerstone for a field development in Tanzania Block 2.

The Zafarani-2 well test announcement follows the Mronge-1 discovery made in December 2013, which was the fifth discovery in Block 2 and brought the natural gas in place volumes up to 1720 trillion cubic feet (Tcf)*.

The Mronge-1 was preceded by three successful high-impact gas discoveries during the first drilling phase with Tangawizi-1, Zafarani-1 and Lavani-1, and a deeper discovery in a separate reservoir in Lavani-2.

Statoil operates the licence on Block 2 on behalf of Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and has a 65% working interest, with ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Tanzania Limited holding the remaining 35%.

Statoil has been in Tanzania since 2007, when it was awarded the operatorship for Block 2.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ENERGY / TANZANIA

UK oil and gas industry delegation visits Tanzania

To explore growing investment opportunities for British businesses in the country

A

n oil and gas industry delegation from the United Kingdom visited Tanzania in February 2014 to explore the growing investment opportunities for British businesses in the country. This was a joint trade mission led by Scottish Development International (SDI) and the Energy Industries Council (EIC) - their first time visit to Tanzania.

SDI and EIC were accompanied by 34 companies representing a cross section of the UK oil and gas industry. The UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) Department at the British High Commission in Dar es Salaam hosted the trade delegation.

The aim of the mission was to identify opportunities in the market and strengthen existing business relationships. During their visit, the delegates had the opportunity to meet officials from the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM) and Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC); and local Tanzanian companies in the oil and gas and complimentary/cross cutting sectors.

The delegates also received briefings from the British High Commissioner, Her Excellence, Dianna Melrose, Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Deloitte and DFID Tanzania.

Tanzania is a growing market with ongoing exciting discoveries, including 19 exploration blocks and US $10-20bn investment projected for exploration and production in the coming decade. Over the past two years, exploration activities in Tanzania’s deep offshore waters have led to the discovery of 45 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of natural gas. More discoveries are likely to come as drilling campaigns continue to unfold. It is estimated that the recoverable reserves will more than double to 100 tcf by the year 2015.

Speaking during the visit, Anne MacColl, Chief Executive of Scottish Development International, the international development arm of Scotland’s enterprise agencies said: “We are always seeking new opportunities for our companies at a global level and have a particular focus on markets where Scotland’s skills and expertise play to a specific need. With East Africa fast becoming established as a hub of deepwater activity – thanks to exploration and production drilling activities in the offshore in Mozambique and Tanzania – we know that the potential for Scottish oil & gas companies is significant.

“In fact in our most recent survey of international activity by the Scottish supply chain, Africa was the top geographic region for direct oil & gas sales, second only to North America in total international sales, including those through subsidiaries. This trade mission will help companies explore how they can use the experience they have built up in the challenging environment of the North Sea, to exploit these growing opportunities and develop their business

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

internationally.”

Mark Gamble, Overseas Events Manager at the EIC and the EIC Mission Leader said: “Tanzania, along with a number of countries along the East Coast of Africa, is proving to be an exciting emerging frontier: EICDataStream is currently tracking 11 upstream projects in Tanzania worth a total potential investment of US$2.9 billion. The majority of these are exploration projects.

Blocks 1, 3 and 4 operated by BG Group and Block 2 operated by Statoil and ExxonMobil, are the most likely to be of interest to UK suppliers operating in the oil and gas sector in the nearterm, with these deepwater discoveries expected to be linked to a fast-track build LNG plant in southern Tanzania.

The East Africa region has real potential to become a significant hub for oil and gas development.”

The EIC trade delegation are also visiting Mozambique to introduce UK companies to opportunities in the country’s oil and gas industry whilst SDI will visit Kenya and Tanzania to explore similar opportunities.

35

PROFILE / KENGAS

KENGAS GROUP:

Distinctly the best in the region

Kengas management team (left to right) Valerie Owino, Sales & Marketing Manager, Paulyne Ng'ang'a, HR Manager and Ifrah K. Warsame, Finance Manager

K

engas Group Limited, a Company pursuing ISO 9001:2008 Certified companyand one of the leading energy support service providers in the region started its operations with Bulk Petroleum Products Supply and Delivery Services within the Great Lake Region including Southern Sudan. With 26 years’ experience in fuel logistics and supply, the company operates in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DR Congo, South Sudan, Somalia and Tanzania.

Kengas group’s value proposition is to increase productivity for its Clients with the efficient manageability of multiple services and multiple location delivery requirements.

The company takes pride in investing in skilled and innovative work force that is committed to meet the company’s current and future growth needs guided by the local and international standards

36

(ISO).As a NEMA Certified Company and members of Kenya Transporters Association and Petroleum Institute of East Africa, Kengas Group has thrived to offer services that are beyond obvious expectation to its clients and in the process managing to cut a name amongst the best in the region’s oil industry. The company is always on the fast lane fostering high standards and practices in the oil industry in East Africa.

Kengas group brings together people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and expertise. It is committed to create a supportive atmosphere where everyone plays an equally important role in its operations.‘We are strong from the top management.

The strong workforce and experience we have makes us the number one in the regional transport industry’ says IfrahWarsame, Kengas Groups Finance Manager in aren’t interview with the East Africa Infrastructure and Engineering

Review.

The company holds regular staff meetings where members contribute and share their views and ideas regardless of their titles. This according to the company’s Human Resource Manager, Pauline Ng’ang’a promotes good communication between Kengas management and employees. A Training Plan is also in place to meet the requirements of the different Departments as well as the administrative and operational personnel’s skills.

Quality Customer Service In business, good customer service is all about bringing customers back as well as making them happy - happy enough to pass positive feedback about your business along to others, who may then try your product or services for themselves and in their turn become repeat customers.

According to Valerie Owino, the Sales and Marketing Manager, the list of rea-

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ADVERTORIAL / RIVERCROSS

About Rivercross Tracking Limited RIVERCROSS Tracking Limited founded by David NgatiaGachuche (MD), has been a leading provider of Real-time Vehicle Tracking and Fleet Management Solutions in East, Central, South and Horn of Africa over the last 10 years with a client base of more than 6,000 assetsthroughout the region. In line with our growth strategy through diversity in our products and services, we have also partnered with Kenya Revenue Authority for provision of Electronic Cargo Tracking System, which now requires importers, exporters, clearing agents and transporters to comply with the new regulations by installing electronic seals. No cargo under customs control is allowed to transit Kenya without the appropriate cargo tracking devices installed.

ECTS is one of the most advanced systems of its kind in the world and is the first to be implemented on a nationwide basis in Africa.

We provide our clients with a wide range of creative, cutting edge fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions that bring their specified customized perspective of

their requirements. We leverage communication systems technologies, mapping and tracking data to connect information, resources, and people in a way that allows our clients to gain competitive advantages in their fleet operations.

It is for this reason that we partnered with Kengas Group to monitor their fleet operations in Kenya and Juba through our dual mode product which combines GSM and Satellite communication to guarantee vehicle visibility even in locations with limited on no GSM coverage.

RiverCross Tracking operates in a wide range of industry sectors with clients including: • Government institutions • Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) • Non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) • Clearing and Forwarding Firms • Heavy Commercial Transporters • Banking and Insurance • Individuals • Maritime

Technology Our system, BlueTrax is a reliable, costeffective system that is customizable to client requirements and combines the Global Positioning System (GPS) with communication channels such as Satellite and GSM/ GPRS to provide you with a real-time view of what your vehicles are doing. This ultimately gives you the ability to manage your vehicles effectively, proactively and thus more profitably.

Benefits Our solution is tailored to meet client needs which include management of vehicles, cargo, time, personnel, safety and customization. This gives the client tools to help in; • Fleet Usage Optimization • Fleet Running Costs Reduction • Fleet Security • Decision Support Reports • Improve on Transport Governance Issues

We specialize in:•Real Time Vehicle Tracking •Fleet Management • Electronic Cargo Tracking

Pewin House, 3rd Floor, Wilson Airport P.O.Box 2299 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel: +254 (0)20 6005678, +254 727 030 581 Website: www.rivercrosstracking.com

We are proud to be associated with Kengas

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

37

PROFILE / KENGAS

sons that makes customers stay with the Kengas for long is endless. In an effort to continuously improve its service delivery in the region, the group is always keen in adopting new technologies in order to deliver the best. The company has therefore adopted new technology in all its services to speed-up the service provision. And in order to keep check with their clients, the company always seeks to get feedback and observations on client’s experiences after service delivery.

‘We practice a culture where customers are encouraged to send e-mails on the complaints or any other issue that need to be addressed.’ Says Valerie, adding that Kengas staff visits their clients regularly for comments and observations for further improvement.

But one distinct attribute of Kengas Group is its in-house River Cross Tracking System that monitors and manages the fleet of Kengas vehicles operating anywhere in the region. Through this system, Kengas can accurately monitor and get real time information on location, security and condition of cargo making it easy to provide customers with the correct information.The system ensuresthat all Kengas trucks are fitted with Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) as per the recent Kenya Revenue Authority’s directive.

Valerie observed that another reason that makes customers come back at Kengas is the ability and capacity to deliver quality services. The response time

38

has also contributed immensely towards building customer trust and confidence.

Kengas however noted that poor road network, corruption, unfair competition and high cost of operation are amongst the factors affecting their operations in the region. ‘We spend a lot of money repairing trucks which break down due to substandard roads’ says Valerie.

She thanked the government and the management of Kenya Ports Authority in recognition of the recent developments at the port and called for a fair competition among sector players in the region Safety at Work Place Over the years, occupational and environmental safety and health concerns have become important aspects of human rights and welfare of workers and citizens throughout the world.

In recognition of the importance and sensitivity of Kengas services, the company strives to enhance the working environment through continuous review of working conditions of staff. The Safety Performance of the Company is monitored, proactively and reactively, to ensure that the key safety goals continue to be achieved.Kengas Group maintains a comprehensive Safety, Health and Environment management system (SHE) at all its work places.

The company has an in-house Health and Safety Committee at its yard in Eldoret that inspect and coordinate all safety matters. Pauline said that the committee aims at zero reportable accidents by conducting safety campaigns

and regular training for all employees.

‘We partner with certified safety trainers to train our staff on the prevention of occupational accidents’ she said. The committee focuses on any accidents, incidents and unsafe acts and conditions within the yard.

At Kengas, new employees undergo safety induction that arms them with the necessary knowledge on how to safely operate in their designated working areas. Pauline added that the committee ensures that all staff and visitors adhere to the proper use of Personal Protective Equipments (PPE).

At the company’s yard in Eldoret, drivers and trucks go through pre and post inspection where they are thoroughly inspected to ensure that the safety standards and requirements are met before allowed to proceed to KPC deport for loading. On meeting all the safety requirement, the driver is then issued with a clearance note which he/she produces to the KPC deport clerk for clearance to load. The post inspection is then done after loading. ‘We are very keen on safety at all our work places. At our yard in Eldoret, no driver is allowed to proceed without producing a safety clearance note’ Paulinesaid. She further said that the truck drivers are trained on safety measures at all their work places such as loading and off loading zones, on the road and at the market centers among other areas. ‘Our offices are fitted with fire extinguishers and detec-

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / KENGAS tors. The same applies to our yard in Eldoret and to the trucksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Valerie said. And to ensure more safety, Kengasdrivers are only allowed to drive during the day(6am to 6pm). On the road, companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operation team is always in contact with the drivers for advice on safe stopping points and any other important issues.

As part of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s corporate social responsibility (CSR), Kengas has plans to partner with Chase Bank to support the communities through AMREF in the course of the year.

The company also plans to distribute helmets and reflector jackets to Bodaboda operators in Eldoret as well as conduct safety education.

Looking to the future, Kengas Group is setting a pace for the next level in business. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Looking at the people, we are very keen on continuous improvement every day with the new technologies.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Valerie concluded.

All said. If you are looking for a transport company that provides the best of cost effective yet extremely memorable services, a company whose employees are especially dedicated to treat customers with world class professionalism, then look further-Kengas Group Ltd is the company you are looking for.

Volume 2 Issue 009

er 2013

November - Decemb

We congratulate

ucture: Growth in Infrastr a

New facilities as turns 50

Keny

Introdu c

Ultra M cing the Bran o d Comp dern Thika R New us oad Volume

2 Issue

010 Jan

uar y -

Februa

ry 201

4

ZHU 7DULIIV Â&#x2021; (5& 8QYHLOV 1HZ 3R 6HUYLFHV Â&#x2021; 7ULRVFDSH 3ODQQLQJ LO 3XPS 0RQLWRULQJ 8QYH LUWOLII 6K Â&#x2021; 'DYLV 7HFKQRORJ\ LQ WKH UHYDPSHG LOOLRQ P Â&#x2021; 595 WR LQYHVW Â&#x2021; 7XOORZ 2L 7RURUR 3DNZDFK /LQH 7XUNDQ O GLVFRYHUHG 0 RUH 2LO L D Q Â&#x2021; $FFHVV .HQ\D . ([SDQV HQ\D 7DUJHWV & RXQWLHV LRQ SODQ LQ LWV Â&#x2021; &KLJZ HOO +ROG LQJV /WG RI /LIH $ %HWWHU 4XDOLW\

For more information, visit our wesite www.eainfrastructure-engineer.com

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

KENGAS GROUP in their milestone achievements Head Office Mageso Chambers 2nd Floor, Moi Avenue.

Branch Office Yare Business Centre 3rd Floor, Office, 1st Ave. Eastleigh.

P.O.Box 62105 - 00200 Nairobi â&#x20AC;˘ Cell: 0722 845 021, 0787 845 021 Tel: 020 206 0991/216 4487 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: carecoverinsurance@gmail.com

39

FEATURE / KENYA

Africa Railways to Invest an additional US$ 80m in Rift Valley Railways

A

frica Railways, a core platform of leading African investment company Citadel Capital, has acquired an additional 34% stake in the national rail operator of Kenya and Uganda, Rift Valley Railways (RVR), from TransCentury Limited, a Nairobilisted infrastructure company.

The transaction which was executed in early April increases Africa Railways’ ownership of RVR to 85%, reflecting the shareholders’ commitment to the continued development of this vital transportation route.

In January 2014, TransCentury announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Safari Rail Company Limited (“Safari Rail”), had exercised an option that would result in a change of its shareholding in KU RailwaysHoldings Limited (“KURH”), the lead investor in RVR. Africa Railways’ shareholders, including Citadel Capital (CCAP.CA on the Egyptian exchange) and five leading international institutional investors, together committed in March 2014 an additional US$ 80 million in equity to increase Africa Railways’ capital to US$

40

200 million. Part of the proceeds of the US$ 80 million capital increase was used to finance the acquisition of shares from TransCentury, while a substantial portion will be injected into RVR for ongoing improvements.

“Together with our leading development finance institution investors, we believe the citizens and business communities of Kenya and Uganda have a right to a world-class railway that serves as an engine of national development and regional integration. We are honored to continue working with our partners in Africa Railways to structure, advise and fully fund RVR’s turnaround story,” said Ahmed Heikal, Chairman and Founder of Citadel Capital, the leading investment company in Africa and the Middle East. “RVR is one of the most exciting investments in our portfolio and our most significant investment in East Africa.”

Citadel Capital first acquired a minority stake in RVR in 2010, eventually becoming the lead shareholder via Africa Railways. The firm has since led full financing and implementation of a fiveyear, US$ 287 million turnaround program. Since 2010, RVR has completed the first phase of the replacement and

rehabilitation of hundreds of kilometers of track, including the track that links Kenya with Tororo in Eastern Uganda and Gulu in the north. The entire railway network is now managed through a state-of-the-art GPS-based control room from the company’s headquarters in Nairobi. The latest capital increase will finance RVR’s plans to purchase new locomotives, doubling its fleet size in the coming 12 months.

“From a slow start under the previous concession owners, Citadel Capital, TransCentury and Bomi have worked closely with RVR management to help the company make good on its promise to both the governments and people of Kenya and Uganda,” said Karim Sadek, Citadel Capital’s Managing Director for Transportation Investments. “Our partnership with TransCentury has been an important part of the progress RVR has made with its turnaround to date; we look forward to continuing to work closely with the team at TransCentury going forward.” Citadel Capital is the leading investment company in Africa and Middle focusing on 5 core industries: Energy, Transportation, Agri-Foods, Mining, and Cement.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

ENERGY / KENYA

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

41

PROFILE / LIFESTYLE GARDENS

LIFESTYLE GARDENS:

L

Susan Gathoni, Lifestyle Garden's Assistant Administrator displays models of their housing projects.

ifestyle Gardens is a secure, controlled & gated community made up of 70 luxurious semi-detached Maisonettes. Each unit has 4-bedrooms which are all ensuite and a Detached SelfContained Servants Quarter (DSQ). The houses boast of high quality finishing and a beautiful and well thought out architectural design. The design of the house makes the interior cooler during hot days. In addition, there are large windows which bring in a lot of natural light.

Lifestyle Gardens is connected to electricity and houses are also fitted with solar panels. The garden is surrounded with a perimeter wall with an electric fence. Plans are also underway to power the street lighting system by solar energy in order to reduce the service charges for the residents.

Absolutely, an out of the ordinary opportunity where you have everything you

42

could ever want from a home, for less than you would expect. Lifestyle Gardens offers you a home with high quality finishes, large elegant rooms, homely neighborhood situated along Mombasa Road opposite Nation Printers.

Ideally located in a prime area with easy access from the city centre, the garden is 20 minutes from Nairobi’s CBD, 5 Minutes from Mlolongo town, 5 minutes from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 5 minutes drive from Syokimau Railway station. Lifestyle Gardens was developed in a 5 acres piece of land by Lifestyle Apartments Limited, the ultimate provider of comfortable and affordable living solutions to citizens.

The company that commissioned its first project in 2012 is steadily gaining foothold in the country’s property market.

Currently, the company has sold 40 units and is expecting to sell the remaining units by end of the year. Lifestyle Apartments is also planning to commission its second project in the next few

months once all the relevant approvals are done. “We are steadily improving in the market having sold 40 units in our first project” Susan Wanjiru, the developer’s administration assistant said during a press interview adding that the units are uniquely designed with affordable prices. “There are four bedrooms in each house. All the bedrooms have toilet and bathroom in each making our units look unique and different” Susan Said.

To ensure excellence customer service, Susan said that the management takes comments and observations from their clients. Customers are also treated with a friendly, helpful attitude to enable them make the best investment decisions. She concluded that Lifestyle Gardens is a safe place to invest for both family and individuals. Invest and experience comfortable and affordable living at Lifestyle Gardens.

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

PROFILE / LIFESTYLE GARDENS

Phase 2 houses

Phase 1 houses

Maisonette Features Parking Space for 2 Cars High Quality Ceramic Tiles Spacious all-ensuite bedrooms Detached Self Contained Servants Quarter Solar Water Heating System Master Bedroom with Balcony Polished Granite Kitchen Tops High Quality Sanitary Ware Fittings Ample Laundry Area In-Built Television Points A Total Plinth Area of 158 sqm and Plot Area of 2200 sqft Spacious Pantry Area Spacious Lounge and Dining Area Common Cloakroom Salient Features Borehole & Solar Powered Lights Shops within Estate Children Playing Area Cabro Paved Roads East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014

Shopping complex

Perimeter Electric Fence Standby Generator Gate House at the Main Entrance Street Lights along the Streets Perimeter Stone Wall Gym House Provision for Rain Water Harvesting.

Recycled Water for Gardening Management Office Professional Landscaping Provision for Rain Water Harvesting Borehole and Overhead Steel Water Storage Tanks Easy Steps to owning one of the Luxurious Masionettes; a. Select the house of your choice from the site plan.. b. Pay a booking/reservation fee of Ksh 1,200,000 which is equivalent to 10% of the house cost (if getting 90% finance you will only pay 10% deposit) c. Top-up to 20% deposit in another monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time. d. Balance is payable prior to occupying the house.

43

INFRASTRUCTURE / KENYA

Housing Finance Introduces Construction Designs to deliver adequate housing

K

enya’s Premier Property Company, Housing Finance in March unveiled over 50 home construction designs aimed at delivering access to quality and affordable housing to the middle and lower end of the market. The designs marketed under MAKAO according to the company will offer a seamless end-to-end building solution involving consortia of building professionals and Housing Finance.

The consortium of professionals will include a team of architects, project managers, quantity surveyors, legal advisers, civil and service engineers and contractors.

Speaking during the launch, Housing Finance Group, Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Frank Ireri noted that the demand for housing in Kenya is highly driven by the growing population and rapid urbanisation. He said that the supply of affordable units ’falls short of demand, a situation that has been worsen by inadequate supply of affordable stock of housing units. Above all, the growth in middle income brackets has created a huge demand not sufficiently met As such Mr. Ireri said that the firm will roll out innovative products as part of its strategy to deliver a smooth, flawless and convenient process to the customer. “Makao seeks to address the key challenges home owners undergo during the construction period which include poor supervision, cost overruns and inflated building costs, fluctuating prices of materials, delay in completion of project, poor quality materials, theft of materials, diversion of construction funds and unqualified fundis,” Mr. Ireri said adding that poor workmanship and use of low quality materials often leads to higher maintenance and repair costs that nullify any initial savings of home construction.

“One of the notable differences with Makao is that the home will be de-

44

livered within an agreed time period, comes with fixed costs and is quality assured,” said Mr. Ireri. The home construction designs will include a Kshs 1.6 million design targeting the lower end of the market.

The more than 50 Makao designs come with details on design, pricing, built-up area, construction period and proposed plot size. Housing Finance customers will also access 100 percent financing.

Mr Ireri further said that Makao will offer customers savings of up to 30 per cent by taking away what would naturally be developer’s profit. Makao caters for every pulse and purpose in terms of choice. “You can start by putting up one Bedroom and increase the size and quality of your house incrementally as your income improves” he said.

Makao projects will have a delivery period of between 3-9 months depending on design with the clients having a choice to determine quality of finish between basic, standard and high end.

And to guarantee that clients also save for a rainy day or for another project, Makao comes with a free savings account. Each client will be assigned a relationship manage to help the client through the journey by providing regular update and in future enhancing per-

sonal wealth growth.

Makao was introduced in 2007 as a convenient solution for people owning land and seeking for one stop construction solution. Makao is available from all branches of Housing Finance in Nairobi and at the Property Point to any customer wishing to benefit from these services.

The partnership between Housing Finance and the consortium of professionals will also ensure that potential home owners save on time spent seeking for regulatory requirements and supervising construction work, while giving certainty of the finished product.

The solution targets individuals, SACCOs, Corporates, Kenyans in the Diaspora, Investment groups, Schemes and the Counties.

Housing Finance has been turning dreams into homes for thousands of Kenyan families and housing developers since its inception mainly by providing easy access to mortgage finance and enabling clients to save money as they build, buy and own their homes. The company has managed to maintain substantial market share and remains the dominant industry leader based on mortgage loans value and number of mortgage customers

East Africa Infrastructure & Engineering Review | March / April 2014