African Business News

Kuguru to set up Sh2bn sanitary towels plant in Nairobi

Businessman Peter Kuguru has ventured into the sanitary pads business, with plans to set up a Sh2 billion manufacturing plant in Nairobi.

Mr Kuguru, who is better known for his Softa beverages company, says he has diversified into the new business line to tap growing demand for the towels.

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Ethiopia Signs a Deal for Construction of a High-Voltage Transmission Line to Kenya

Ethiopia signed a US$20 million-agreement with China Electric Power Equipment and Technology for the construction of a high-voltage transmission line connecting with Kenya as part of plans to boost regional power exports.

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INDIA, TANZANIA PLEDGE TO BE DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS

DURING his meeting with Tanzania President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete in New Delhi – who was in India on a five-day visit from June 17-21 this year – Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India was committed to transform Dar es Salaam into a regional business hub.

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Tanzania: Four-Lane Road Construction Starts

It will ease jam on Arusha-Moshi highway

Construction of a four-lane road linking Sakina section of Arusha City with Tengeru Township in Meru has started and the massive infrastructure whose works kicked off last Thursday is aimed at easing congestion along Arusha-Moshi highway.

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