Kenya’s Odinga urges engineers to find solutions to Africa’s challenges

African engineers have been urged to come up with innovative solutions to the continent’s infrastructure challenges.

Consulting engineers propose African capacity building, training fund

The International Federation of Consulting Engineers’ Group of African Member Associations (Gama) has proposed the formation of a fund to finance capacity building and the training of African engineers.

Japanese group considers bankrolling Sudan-to-Kenya oil pipeline

A top Japanese company has said that it is keen to bankroll a $1,5-billion pipeline to convey oil from Southern Sudan to a planned refinery in Kenya.

Clinker kiln delay forces Kenyan group to seek outside supply sources

Delays in the construction of a new clinker kiln have forced the second-largest cement manufacturer in Kenya to put out a tender for the supply of clinker, an important ingredient in cement production.

$320m ‘soft’ Japanese loan for Kenyan geothermal project

Kenya has received a $320-million soft loan from Japan to boost investments in the energy sector.

Contract placed for Uganda oil refinery study

Global engineering company Foster Wheeler AG has been contracted to undertake a feasibility study into the development of an oil refinery in Uganda.

Tunnel collapse at new hydro facility plunges Ethiopia into power crisis

Ethiopia has been plunged into a major power crisis after the water-passage tunnel of a newly inaugurated power plant collapsed.

Ethiopia prepares case for megahydropower project funding

The Ethiopian government is preparing a strong case to convince the World Bank to fund a mega hydropower project in the Horn of Africa country.

Commercial deal signed for Kenyan wind-energy project

Construction on a $750-million wind power project in Kenya is set to start soon, following the signing of a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between the developer of the project, Lake Turkana Wind Power Consortium (LTWP), and Kenya Power...

Private-equity firm plans East African investments worth $400m

Egypt-based private-equity firm Citadel Capital has announced plans to invest $400-million in East Africa in the next two years.