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Kenya: N. Rift Region Faces Hard Times As Production Dips

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Local authorities in the North Rift region, the country's food basket, that depend on grain sales for revenue are facing hard times following reduced output from farmers.


Kenya: CMA Head Confirmed

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Mrs Stella Kilonzo has been confirmed as the chief executive officer of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA).

Eritrea: Sigad-Nacfa Road Under Construction Through Warsay-Yikaalo Development Campaign

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
A road running from Sigad to Nacfa is under construction through RODDAB Construction Company and members of the Defense Force in the area, according to Mr. Idris Mohammed, project supervisor.

Kenya: Paint Prices Set to Go Up Again

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
For the second time this year, paint manufacturers are expected to adjust prices by about 10 per cent. Industry players say the increase has been forced on them by the rising costs of production.

East Africa: Regional Body Launches Drive for New Members

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
The East African Business Council, an umbrella body of private sector associations in the region has launched a membership recruitment drive.

Kenya: KQ Acquires New Plane for Regional Routes

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
National flag carrier Kenya Airways is set to receive a new Embraer E170 plane it plans to deploy in regional routes.

Kenya: Services Offer Hedgehog Approach to Progress

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Agriculture is simply natural to Kenya-what with vast acreage of undulating terrain, gently rolling, interlocking hillsides punctuated by murmuring brooks laden with ceaseless crystal clear waters from many a water complex.

Kenya: New Automated Ports System Threatens Casual Jobs

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Automation is giving casual workers at the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and other port users' firms sleepless nights.

Kenya: Striking Railways Staff Resume Duty

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Workers at the Rift Valley Railways resumed work on Wednesday after a strike over delayed salaries was called off on Tuesday evening.

Kenya: Police Unhappy With New Pay

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Police officers are dissatisfied with the recent salary increment, saying it was too low.

Kenya: Sh8 Billion Housing Project Set to Start in Nairobi

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
A group of UK investors of Kenyan origin are set to begin a Sh8 billion housing project in Nairobi's Starehe area.

Kenya: Match Words With Deeds, Urges Uhuru

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Frustration outweighed gratitude in Deputy Prime Minister Uhuru Kenyatta's summary report to the Agoa Forum in Washington on Tuesday.

Kenya: KCB Rights May Be Oversubscribed

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
The search for an additional Sh5 billion capital by Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), through a rights issue closes on Friday.

Kenya: Kiraitu Grills KPLC Over Contracts

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Energy minister Kiraitu Murungi has grilled Kenya Power and Lighting Company management on claims that the company's procurement process was flawed.

Kenya: Treasury Blamed for Refineries Deal Delay

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Mandarins at the Treasury were on Wednesday blamed for the delay in the selection of a partner in the Sh23 billion project to upgrade Kenya Petroleum Refineries.

Kenya: Grand Regency Buyer Now Free to Transfer It

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
A Libyan company believed to have bought the Grand Regency Hotel has received a reprieve from an order that stopped it from interfering with its ownership.

Kenya: Depleted Mau Forest Delays Sondu Miriu Power Project Launch

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Plans to inject an additional 60 megawatts into the national electricity grid have suffered a setback due to the destruction of Mau Forest.

East Africa: Ambassador Schwab Signs Trade and Investment Agreement with the East African Community

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
U.S. Trade Representative Susan C. Schwab today signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) aimed at deepening U.S. economic engagement with the East African Community (EAC). EAC Director-General for Customs and Trade Peter Kiguta signed the agreement on behalf

Kenya: Safaricom Investors Still Waiting for Refunds

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
Over a month after the results of the Safaricom Initial Public Offering (IPO) were unveiled, some investors have not received their refunds.

Kenya: Tough Call for New Chief Executive

16.07.2008 23:53    allafrica.com
The bourse is gearing for a tough overhaul after the confirmation of the first-ever woman chief at the Capital Markets Authority.

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