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In Nairobi and Kwale, the Lea Salama Project was Started to Address Maternal and Infant Deaths

On April 2, 2026, the Lea Salama Maternal and neonatal Health (MNH) Project was introduced as a new maternal and neonatal health effort.In an effort to reduce Kenya's consistently high rates of maternal and newborn death, this is aimed at Nairobi and Kwale Counties. According to data from 2019, Kenya's maternal mortality ratio is currently 355 deaths per 100,000 live births, while the neonatal mortality rate is 21 per 1,000 live.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 2026

Lifestyle in Kiambu County Is Brightened by Hundreds of Solar-Powered Lights

In an attempt to decrease the enormous electricity lighting bills that have challenged the county's progress, Kiambu President Kimani Wamatangi implemented solar-powered street lighting. Embracing renewable energy is a calculated step that will significantly reduce the county's yearly power bill expenditures of over a billion shillings. The modification has also improved the standards of life for the locals, who take pride in increased.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Tanzania’s Construction Sector Set to Hit Sh40.44 Trillion by 2030

Tanzania’s construction industry is poised for sustained growth, with projections indicating the sector will reach a value of Sh40.44 trillion by 2030, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic drivers. This growth is underpinned by rising investor interest, continued government spending on infrastructure, and rapid urbanisation across key cities.According to the report compiled by industry analysts, the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Tanzania is Introducing Electric Vehicles to Support Eco-friendly Transportation

The Ministry of Energy has officially introduced Dow Elef Auto EV (ZERA) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step toward advancing clean energy technology. This initiative follows the government’s 2024 policy framework, which aims to reduce transportation costs by leveraging the nation’s 4,500 MW power capacity.The launch represents a formal move to integrate advanced automotive technology into Tanzania’s transport system. At the.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 7th April 2026

CS Promotes Local Industry and Job Creation and Signs Performance Contracts with MITI SAGAs

A renewed push for national economic delivery was initiated when Lee Kinyanjui, the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, signed Performance Contracts with the CEOs and chairs of State Agencies (SAGAs) within the ministry. The CS positioned MITI as essential to nation-building by emphasizing that ministry success was a result of teamwork. "We bear a huge responsibility to make the nation work unlocking jobs through value.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Coca-Cola Invests USD 1.94 Million to Improve Tanzania's Water Security

In order to rehabilitate the Ruvu Basin, a crucial water source for Dar es Salaam, the Coca-Cola system in Tanzania is investing USD 1.94 million. With a population of around 9 million, Dar es Salaam serves as the commercial hub of Tanzania and serves as a vital link for businesses, farms, and communities throughout eastern Tanzania. The initiative's main goals are to restore catchment areas, enhance water replenishment using natural.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Kenya Strengthens Forest Base for Sustainable Wood Production

Kenya has reached a remarkable milestone in its nationwide tree growing campaign, crossing 846 million geo tagged seedlings as part of a long-term effort to secure the country’s timber, fuelwood and ecological future. Through the smart tracking system Jaza Miti, every planted seedling is recorded, helping authorities and communities monitor survival rates and growth - ensuring that the effort leads to real forests, not just statistics. The.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Tanzania Ranks 4th in Africa for Mining Investment

According to the Fraser Institute's Annual Survey of Mining Companies 2025, Tanzania's reputation as a top location for foreign mining investments has greatly improved. The Investment Attractiveness Index (IAI), a comprehensive criterion used by investors to decide where to allocate exploration capital, ranked Tanzania 34th out of 68 jurisdictions worldwide in the 2025 global rankings. Tanzania's overall score improved steadily from 62.75 in.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Tanzania Commissions 50MW Solar Plant, Boosting Power for Mining Industry

Significant developments have been mentioned in recent talks about Tanzania's energy sector, especially with regard to a new solar power project at Kishapu. It is imperative to elucidate the specifics of the country's most recent energy infrastructure developments, nevertheless, as existing data indicates a separate but no less important initiative intended to support the mining sector.Although the idea of a 50 MW solar facility in Kishapu is.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Kenya Plans To Commence The Construction Of A 2,000mw Nuclear Power Plant In 2027.

The government intends to implement a minimum of 3000 megawatts of nuclear energy over the next seven years, aiming to reduce power costs and improve the nation's competitiveness. At the International Conference on Nuclear Energy (ICONE) 2026, President William Ruto declared that Kenya will embark on its nuclear energy initiative next year, starting with a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) to be constructed in Siaya County. "President Ruto.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 30th March 2026

The Ministry Starts a New Schistosomiasis Treatment Program for Children

The 18-month pilot project will be carried out in a few chosen district councils in the Mwanza, Simiyu, and Kigoma areas in collaboration with UNDP, WHO, Japan and the GHIT Fund. At the project's debut in Mwanza City over the weekend, Dr. Seif Shekalaghe, Permanent Secretary in the Health Ministry, stated that Sengerema, Itilima and Kigoma-Ujiji Municipal are the district councils that are being targeted.He claims that the.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026

Kenya Starts a Technology Transfer Initiative to Increase Regional Vaccine Production

The WHO-MPP mRNA Technology Transfer Project, a significant step toward improved vaccine production and enhanced health sovereignty, was formally launched in Nairobi, Kenya.With the inauguration, Kenya becomes one of just five African nations chosen to take part in the WHO-MPP Program, demonstrating the country's expanding potential and aspirations in biomanufacturing.According to the Kenya BioVax Institute, the program's goal is to provide.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 6th March 2026