Monday, April 30, 2018

‘Rural energy funds should be disbursed without delay’

from NELLY MTEMA in Dodoma
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Mr Job Ndungai, has directed the Minister for Finance and Planning, alongside his Energy Counterpart, to sit together and address issues involving timeliness when it comes to payments in all Rural Energy Authority (REA) projects.

Newborns destined for much better care

From NELLY MTEMA in Dodoma
THE government plans to improve provision of services to low birth weight new born children in all health centres and district hospitals in the country, saying the problem is on the increase in Tanzania.

Projects launched to check substandard drugs, vaccines

By DAILY NEWS Reporter
HEALTH, Community Development, Gender, Elderly and Children Ministry has asked domestic and international health experts to assist in establishing vigorous and effective monitoring systems to check increasing substandard medicines and vaccines in the country.

Education budget up by 5pc to 1.4 trillion

From SYLIVESTER DOMASA in Dodoma
THE government yesterday unveiled a 1.4tri/- budget proposal, focusing on transforming the human capital towards improving the economy and moving to the middle income nation.

Mkuchika wants efficiency, transparency in projects

From NELLY MTEMA in Dodoma
MINISTER of State in President’s Office, Public Service Management and Good Governance), Mr George Mkuchika has insisted on transparency and value for money in all projects as a means to address corruption issues in the construction industry.

All promised road work will be done

From NELLY MTEMA in Dodoma
THE Minister for State in the President’s Office Regional Administration and Local Government, Mr Selemani Jafo, said all roads promised by President John Magufuli during his 2015 campaign are well coordinated.

Counterfeit goods destroyed

From DAILY NEWS Reporter in Dodoma
FAIR Competition Commission (FCC) has destroyed counterfeit goods worth 26bn/- within eleven months, it was revealed here over the weekend.

National youth council underway

From LUDOVICK KAZOKA in Dodoma
THE government is finalising the process of setting up the National Youth Council which will serve as the platform to bring together youngsters to seek solutions for challenges facing the group.

Unawareness, nonparticipation impede project execution

From MEDDY MULISA in Bukoba
LACK of citizens’ awareness and participation remains a serious impediment to smooth execution of development projects at the grassroots level.

Two years bond attracts 160bn/-

TWO years bond auctioned by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) last Wednesday received high investors’ attention after attracting bids worth 163.5bn/-.

Kenyan goods failed rule of origin test - sources

DAILY NEWS Reporter
KENYAN made sugar-based products were denied preferential access in Tanzania's market after the Kenyan authorities failed to prove without doubt that they were not made from duty free industrial sugar imports.

benefit from CBA loans

HAZLA OMAR in Arusha

TOUR Operators and Hoteliers in East Africa will now benefit from huge loans disbursed by the Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA), which intends to boost the travel and hospitality industries in Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and South-Sudan.

Citibank posts lowest NPLs in Q1

DAILY NEWS Reporter

CITIBANK has continued to lead the market with lowest non-performing loans in quarter one this year.

The bank's NPLs dropped to zero per cent in Q1 from 0.1 per cent at the end of last December.
The bank’s zero per cent NPLs presenting a nil-amount at the end of March compared to 157m/- at last December.

Blogs & Opinion

KenGen secures Sh18 billion World Bank loan guarantee


KenGen managing director and CEO Rebecca Miano. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG
KenGen managing director and CEO Rebecca Miano. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NMG 
By BRIAN NGUGI
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The World Bank will provide up to Sh18 billion ($180 million) to Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) in the form of risk guarantee allowing it to attract long term capital for its

Gang roughs up ex-NCBDA chairman Timothy Muriuki in defense of Mike Sonko

14  hours ago
A gang, suspected to be hired goons disrupted a press conference called by former Nairobi Central Business District Business Association (NCBDA) Chairman Timothy Muriuki. Mr Muriuki had called the media to give his stand on the state of Nairobi, which has been beset by many challenges including garbage and floods, at the Hotel Boulevard. But when he emerged and started his address, two men intercepted him, roughing him up as journalists watched and recorded the drama. The attackers, who claimed Mr Muriuki was out to tarnish Governor Mike Sonko's name, first tore his statement into pieces.

Where land is still cheap in Nairobi area


Visit Athi River for cheaper land as CBD, Upper Hill remain costly
Athi River
A cement factory in Athi River, where land is cheaper compared to other parts of the larger Nairobi Metropolitan area. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP 
By JOHN NGIRACHU
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Athi River has the cheapest land in Nairobi area while the Central Business District (CBD) and Upper Hill remain the priciest, according to the latest report by an investment company.

Govt in new drive to increase NHIF membership

National Hospital Insurance Fund
National Hospital Insurance Fund chief executive officer Geoffrey Mwangi talks about changes to healthcare purchasing, at Crown Plaza Hotel in Nairobi on November 2, 2017. The NHIF wants to register more Kenyans. PHOTO | SALATON NJAU | NATION MEDIA GROUP  
By ANGELA OKETCH
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By AGGREY OMBOKI
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The government is seeking to register 8.5 million new members into the health insurance scheme, Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki said on Wednesday.

Employers warn against Labour Day minimum wage increase

 
By LYNET IGADWAH
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By SAM KIPLAGAT
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Kenyan employers have warned against another Labour Day minimum wage increase, arguing that such a move will hurt an economy that is just beginning to recover from last year’s battering.

How crooks steal from your phone


Your phone is the new banking hall, and in it fraudsters roam
Kenyans lost more than Sh17 billion last year to fraud,
Kenyans lost more than Sh17 billion last year to fraud, and mobile phones aided much of the theft. PHOTO | FILE 
By NATION TEAM
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Geoffrey Karanja, a Makuyu mechanic, was full of joy last Friday after receiving a call from a man

Your ego can stand in the way of your growth

Ego has a unique power of tagging you with a false confidence of being who you are not.  FILE PHOTO | NMG Ego has a unique power of tagging you with a false confidence of being who you are not. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

LETTERS: Step up users’ awareness on interoperability

A mobile phone trader in Nairobi. file photo | nmg A mobile phone trader in Nairobi. file photo | nmg 

What is at stake for consumers in Africa free trade area?

African heads of states and governments during the African Union Summit for the agreement to establish the Continental Free Trade Area in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21, 2018. AFP PHOTO African heads of states and governments during the African Union Summit for the agreement to establish the Continental Free Trade Area in Kigali, Rwanda, on March 21, 2018. AFP PHOTO  

EDITORIAL: Wage rise must follow health of the economy

Adjustment of minimum wages must respect the general health of the economy. FILE PHOTO | NMG Adjustment of minimum wages must respect the general health of the economy. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

Non-Muslims too can benefit from Kenya’s Islamic banking

A Shariah-compliant bank in Nairobi. file photo | nmg A Shariah-compliant bank in Nairobi. file photo | nmg 

The best way to keep off stress is to be productive

Find time to be with family and good friends, they are your biggest assets. FILE PHOTO | NMG Find time to be with family and good friends, they are your biggest assets. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

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