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Rank: Veteran Joined: 6/23/2014 Posts: 1,652
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kaka2za wrote:mkeiy wrote:kaka2za wrote:enyands wrote:I mentioned once why can't we think the same ,if this industry gets established in kenya people will have jobs , govt will collect more PAYE,crime will drop .why can't we think the same?wasn't there a time Alfred Mutua wanted to give land for free to manufacturing companies at machakos?what happened? Did it take off? Quote: Dangote also started selling cement in Tanzania early this year after completing its factory in Mtwara about 400 kilometers from the country’s capital, Dar es salaam My simple math head is asking me, why did Dangote go to tanzania, skip kenya and then went to ethiopia? ??? Why? I thought kenya is a magnate for foreign investors? ? Easy,Raw materials. Kenya is not particularly well endowed in natural resources compared with its neighbors. Our strength is a well trained workforce and robust finance system. @Kaka2za, As in, we don't have raw materials for making cement in Kenya? Hata kama ni excuse, hiyo miguu haina. We do but they are more costly. Land in Tzand Ethiopia is mainly controlled by government and it is easy to negotiate with government than trying to bargain with a thousand small holders who are constantly incited by their leaders to demand higher compensation. In short to get access to 100 hectares in Kenya you talk to 10,000 farmers,their families,brokers,politicians,NGO activists,criminals etc...the cost is too high! Problem is not the farmers but our politicians.Look at what happened to the wind project in nyandarua.  Hutia Mundu!!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/27/2012 Posts: 2,256 Location: Bandalungwa
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kaka2za wrote:Alba wrote:Kenya never took off. Boarding pass was stolen by corrupt official who gave to his mpako wa kando so they can go joyriding in Rio. Now Kenya is stranded at the departure lounge. Where was she going? I am not sure. All I know is that someone opened this thread saying Kenya was on the runway about to take off. Kumbe Kenya did not even have a boarding pass Its funny because when Kibs was elected in 2002, people had the same optimism...even more. I was on a different forum at the time and someone opened a thread saying Kenya GDP will match South Africa in 10 years. Yote yawezekana bila Moi blah blah blah. I laughed at the time. Now I am just cynical. Watu wanapiga kelele eti they want development and they want jobs but the psychology of having to elect a member of their tribe at all costs is overwhelming their ability to think rationally. 
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Rank: Elder Joined: 12/7/2012 Posts: 11,937
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As you laments and whine, sisi tuko sawa towards 2022 ........  In the business world, everyone is paid in two coins - cash and experience. Take the experience first; the cash will come later - H Geneen
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/28/2015 Posts: 9,562 Location: Rodi Kopany, Homa Bay
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http://www.businessdaily...72756-hm7tsm/index.html
Quote:Volkswagen South Africa has signed a deal with Kenya to assemble vehicles in Thika, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced Wednesday.
This follows an agreement allowing the German automaker to use the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika to assemble its popular models beginning with the Volkswagen Vivo.
The country's first fully-assembled Vivo is expected to roll out of the Thika plant by December this year.
Making the announcement today, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the plant would later start assembling a variety of makes.
“I am happy to welcome back the Volkswagen Group, currently the largest car manufacturer in the world, back to Kenya,” said Mr Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, where he witnessed the signing of the agreement between Kenya and Volkswagen.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/28/2015 Posts: 9,562 Location: Rodi Kopany, Homa Bay
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http://www.nation.co.ke/...0054-gnnv4fz/index.html
Quote:A Chinese firm plans to construct a factory in Kenya for prepaid meters to supply power utility firms in East Africa as it eyes big cash from the expanding billing market.
Kenya Power chief executive Ben Chumo says the firm has sought the electricity distributor’s advice on how to align their production with local market specifications.
Kenya Power has welcomed the move, citing lower costs for Kenyan made devices and employment opportunities. “Units made locally will be cheaper, translating to overall reduced costs,” Dr Chumo said, adding that Kenya Power seeks to source all of its materials locally.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/28/2015 Posts: 9,562 Location: Rodi Kopany, Homa Bay
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We have really taken off.... http://constructionrevie...-mega-factory-in-kenya/
Quote:A whopping US$ 38m is set to be spent on the construction of a massive factory in Nairobi , Kenya by the giant Chinese firm- China Wu Yi as it seeks to enhance its exposure in the real estate in Kenya.
The board of Director of the company approved the decision that its local subsidiary China Wu Yi Kenya Ltd will construct the building.
“The investment has already been signed out to the Kenya subsidiary China Wu Yi (Kenya) Ltd in Nairobi for the construction and building of the project,” the company said in a statement.
The mega factory which will sit on 177 acres of land will be funded by Chinese lenders and will encompass the construction of an industrial base for research purposes, production, marketing and display of prefabricated materials.
The Chinese company is well known in Kenya since it is a key player in the construction sector. It has over the years constructed high end malls and highways.
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Rank: Member Joined: 7/27/2014 Posts: 560 Location: Eastlando
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hardwood wrote:http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Volkswagen-inks-deal-to-begin-assembling-cars-in-Kenya/539550-3372756-hm7tsm/index.html Quote:Volkswagen South Africa has signed a deal with Kenya to assemble vehicles in Thika, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced Wednesday.
This follows an agreement allowing the German automaker to use the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika to assemble its popular models beginning with the Volkswagen Vivo.
The country's first fully-assembled Vivo is expected to roll out of the Thika plant by December this year.
Making the announcement today, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the plant would later start assembling a variety of makes.
“I am happy to welcome back the Volkswagen Group, currently the largest car manufacturer in the world, back to Kenya,” said Mr Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, where he witnessed the signing of the agreement between Kenya and Volkswagen. The government should just build modern Autobahns connecting north and south, east and west and they will be suprised how investors will troop into our country.
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Rank: Veteran Joined: 8/25/2012 Posts: 1,826
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hardwood wrote:http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Volkswagen-inks-deal-to-begin-assembling-cars-in-Kenya/539550-3372756-hm7tsm/index.html Quote:Volkswagen South Africa has signed a deal with Kenya to assemble vehicles in Thika, President Uhuru Kenyatta has announced Wednesday.
This follows an agreement allowing the German automaker to use the Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) facility in Thika to assemble its popular models beginning with the Volkswagen Vivo.
The country's first fully-assembled Vivo is expected to roll out of the Thika plant by December this year.
Making the announcement today, President Uhuru Kenyatta said the plant would later start assembling a variety of makes.
“I am happy to welcome back the Volkswagen Group, currently the largest car manufacturer in the world, back to Kenya,” said Mr Kenyatta at State House, Nairobi, where he witnessed the signing of the agreement between Kenya and Volkswagen. interesting, apart from mobius hakuna personal moto gari maker mwingine hapa, hope mobius put in more effort, very encouraging.
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Rank: Elder Joined: 7/28/2015 Posts: 9,562 Location: Rodi Kopany, Homa Bay
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We have taken off and are at 30,000ft, and getting to 36,000ft soon. Quote:Kenya’s first donkey slaughter house has finally been opened in Mogotio, Baringo County. The meat will be exported to China where there is a huge demand. The abattoir, which was licensed by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Willy Bett belongs to Goldox (K) Ltd, and is set to venture into the export market.
“Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries declared the Goldox (K) Limited Donkey Abattoir an export slaughterhouse for the purposes of these regulations, with effect from the April 1, 2016,” said the CS in a notice.
The slaughter house at Chemogoch in Mogotio was put up at a cost of Sh 300 million by Chinese nationals Lu Jing and Lu Donglin and has a capacity to process 100 donkeys per day. The slaughterhouse has provided hundreds of jobs in the area. 
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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alma1 wrote:There are things on wazua I've said that sound bad.......to other people
But there's only one thing I regret...Bashing Bitange Ndemo
Gichimu Kahenya's story is being repeated daily...While others go to state house to look for money, those with real ideas are chased away...
Enyewe bwana Ndemo, I trully apologise...I'm still against Konza but it seems you knew something I did not know...So now I'll remain positive about that idea.
Entreprenuers need their own little city in this country...Just like Las Vegas...
Policy, policy, policy...not painted cars and stupid laws. I never thought I'd see the day. Progress. "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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