Tanzania-Kenya Highway Upgrade to Boost Trade
The upgrade of a key link road between Tanzania and Kenya is underway, raising prospects for enhanced cross-border trade.
The expansion of the multimillion-dollar superhighway running from Arusha-Holili in Tanzania to Taveta-Voi in Kenya, is expected to ease the movement of goods from Kenya's Mombasa port to landlocked countries.
The superhighway, which will be implemented in two phases on the Tanzanian side, commenced with a 14km four-lane road from Tengeru town to Sakina suburb on the Arusha-Moshi highway.
Tatu City project finally takes off the ground
Tatu City, Kenya’s biggest privately funded real estate project, is finally taking shape, with civil works set to begin after a ground-breaking ceremony on Saturday.
Sixty per cent of the first phase of the 150-acre Kijani Ridge had already been bought by home owners including Kiambu County Governor William Kabogo.
Kijani has been subdivided into 145 half acre and 156 quarter acre plots. “My home will be in Tatu and I welcome all those who want to live next to Kiambu’s first governor as a neighbour,” said Mr Kabogo.
During the launch that was attended by United States Ambassador Robert Godec and Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed, Rendeavour an American real estate company, showcased what is set to be a premier gated community with spacious individual serviced plots.
A US$ 70m iron sheet factory opened in Kenya
A US$ 70m iron sheet factory has been inaugurated in Kiambu County, Kenya by Devki Group. The new factory is projected to be able to produce 300,000 tonnes of iron sheets in Kenya annually.
The development which is under the group’s affiliate, Maisha Mabati Mills Ltd, is the largest of its kind in Africa set to produce long lasting roofing sheets coated with aluminium and zinc.
“This mill, which is the largest and most advanced technologically, will go a long way in meeting the country’s demand and ensure quality,” said Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Mr. Adan Mohamed.
Kenya: US$ 25m Kisumu shopping mall almost complete
A US$ 25m shopping mall which is being constructed in Kisumu, Kenya is nearing completion and is projected to be the largest of its kind in the region. It is anticipated to help push up the property value in the area.
The mega mall which is being constructed by the Lake Basin Development Authority is a 27,000 square metres expected to constitute of a five-star hotel, a regional resource centre, more than 1,000 housing units as well as a complex consisting of three office blocks. This is besides serving as the headquarters of the Lake Basin Development in Kisumu.
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