obaaderemi:
Nigeria against Burundi was gruelling but Nigeria's goal was pure class. Let's see how it pans out between Algeria and Kenya today. All the football minnows seem to have come of age and even Uganda got a draw against Congo, so no excuses today.

Burundi were not bad at all. The gap is closing.East African countries are starting to play better soccer.

obaaderemi:
Or rather, it looks too good to be Nigeria to you.
See more:

you cannot pick any random pic and post... nearly every country has some rice farming.In Kenya we have total consumption of 0.7m..we produce 0.2m..we import 0.5m..solid figures.With your wild figures, we should be seeing some rice exports soon...of course never gonna happen.

The setting up of the first ever private Special Economic Zone in Uasin Gishu County has begun.

This follows the launch of a Sh17 billion solar power project which is set to produce 80 megawatts of electricity for the industrial park and supply to the national grid.

The project, set to be completed in the next 18 months, will be set up on a 700-acre parcel of land. It is a partnership between DL Group of Companies and Selenkei and Cendate Solar.

Apart from providing power to the industrial park, it will also sell electricity to Kenya Power, with an agreement already signed.

Dr David Lagat, the chairman of DL Group of Companies, said they had already obtained all the documents needed for the project from the government.


“The project will be a game changer as it will offer employment opportunities to locals and improve infrastructure,” said Dr Lagat.

According Dr Lagat, Eldoret has comparative advantage for setting up the Special Economic Zone as it is strategic in providing access to other towns in the country, other countries in Africa, and easy access to raw agricultural materials.

“This is a noble idea which has taken time but is almost being actualised. We call on the government to create an enabling environment for investment. We need to be more efficient as a country for the sake of investors,” said Dr Lagat.

More than 18 other international firms have already signed up to set up industries, while other companies have expressed interest in the economic zone.

“We’re happy with the support we have received from the national and county governments and all partners, including Kenya Power. It will be a landmark project which we are all proud of,” said Mr Lash Jameson, the investors director at Selenkei and Cendate Solar.

The company has already commissioned an administration block for Keringet Secondary School in Ainabkoi constituency where the project is situated.

Speaking during the project launch on Tuesday, Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno said provision of sufficient and reliable power supply was key to industrialisation.

The industrial park will be key to the attainment of the Big Four agenda through industrialisation,” said Mr Chemno.

Kenya attracted private equity (PE) investments of $1.2 billion (Sh120 billion) in the two years ended December, taking the lion’s share of capital committed to East Africa.

This marked a sharp increase from the Sh480 million the institutions invested in the country in the preceding period (2015 and 2016).

A new report tracking PE investments shows that Kenya accounted for 87 percent of the total $1.4 billion (Sh140 billion) investments made in the region in 2017 and 2018.

“Highest deal values were recorded in Kenya at $1.2 billion, in part due to the high number of deals as well as the size of businesses,” reads the report by consultancy KPMG and the East Africa Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (EAVCA).

“Kenya remains the most popular investment destination in East Africa with agribusiness, financial services and fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) being the dominant sectors.”



Deal volumes in Kenya in the review period stood at 61, accounting for 73 percent of total transactions.

Uganda was second, followed by Ethiopia, according to the report.

The top deals in Kenya over the past two years include Actis’ $300 million (Sh30bn) equity investment in Kipeto Energy in which it took an 88 percent stake.

Moringa Fund also made a $100 million (Sh10 billion) equity investment in Asante Capital EPZ, a Kenyan company developing tree plantations and tropical crops (mainly ginger, moringa and eucalyptus).

Digital lender Branch International attracted a total investment of $70 million (Sh7 billion) from a consortium of institutional investors, including Victoria Park Capital, IFC Ventures and Andreessen Horowitz.

Abraaj Group, which is currently facing liquidation after defaulting on loans, spent $171 million (Sh17 billion) to acquire Avenue Hospitals.

AfricInvest made its initial Sh5.7 billion investment in insurance group Britam Holdings in which it has subsequently built up its stake to 17.5 percent after buying more shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

“Investment into Kenya is diversified through 10 sectors attracting PE funding,” the report says, identifying the top industries as financial services, FMCG, telecommunications, manufacturing, agribusiness and transport among others.

Local pension funds are becoming a significant source of capital for PE firms which are seeking to raise their exposure to alternative investments beyond the traditional bonds, listed stocks and property.

Mkenya2019:
Where does all rice and many goods that Benin import end up... Nigeria.Benin main economics activity outside cotton is smuggling goods to Nigeria.Kenya agri data is factual.Kenya economy mainstay is it.We don't have oil or another minerals so if question that...then surely every pic ofkenya you see is fake.

Again thank you for busting your own balls and making my work easier. This is from the links you sent:

Nigeria’s rice imports from Thailand have been
declining in the last four years, and as at
September 2018, data by the Thailand Rice
Exporters Association shows that only 5,161
metric tonnes of rice has been exported to
Nigeria. For the full year 2017, volume of rice
exported to Nigeria was 23,192 metric tonnes, a
reduction from 58,260 metric tonnes in 2016.
This was an even bigger decrease from 644,131
metric tonnes of rice exported to Nigeria in
2015.

I seriously hope your hatred and bitterness is not blinding you from seeing the serious drops in Nigeria's rice imports-- from your own links?
And still more from your link

On the other hand, Nigeria’s shipments from
India have also been declining. The country had
3,443 metric tonnes of both basmati and non-
basmati rice shipped from India in 2017/2018 ; a
decline from 40,413.72 metric tonnes shipped to
Nigeria in 2016/2017, which was itself a decline
from 53,796.05 metric tonnes in 2015/2016.

According to available data from India and Thailand, only 28,000 metric tonnes were exported to Nigeria, a serious drop from what it used to be, 700,000 metric tonnes.. Thanks for your help,Mr.Mukenya or is it Mukulumuke?

obaaderemi:
Again thank you for busting your own balls and making my work easier. This is from the links you sent:
I seriously hope your hatred and bitterness is not blinding you from seeing the serious drops in Nigeria's rice imports-- from your own links?
And still more from your link


According to available data from India and Thailand, only 28,000 metric tonnes were exported to Nigeria, a serious drop from what it used to be, 700,000 metric tonnes.. Thanks for your help,Mr.Mukenya or is it Mukulumuke?

Just swap Benin with Nigeria.Why would a tiny country like Benin be leading importer of Rice in Thailand,India,Brazil, name any big producer.Why they are importing parboiled rice they don't consume.They like Kenya prefer white rice.Dont be obtuse and like Kikuyu like to say autistic.You should at least have some social awareness to know you're making a big fool of yourself .There is no doubt your stupidity is cogential and that is probably related to endemic poverty in Nigeria. That explains your longetivity in this thread...while any sane Nigerian know the battle was long lost and took their seat to learn from progressive Kenyans..here you're pushing the most inane of arguments everyday.

Jonraid:
The setting up of the first ever private Special Economic Zone in Uasin Gishu County has begun.

This follows the launch of a Sh17 billion solar power project which is set to produce 80 megawatts of electricity for the industrial park and supply to the national grid.

The project, set to be completed in the next 18 months, will be set up on a 700-acre parcel of land. It is a partnership between DL Group of Companies and Selenkei and Cendate Solar.

Apart from providing power to the industrial park, it will also sell electricity to Kenya Power, with an agreement already signed.

Dr David Lagat, the chairman of DL Group of Companies, said they had already obtained all the documents needed for the project from the government.


“The project will be a game changer as it will offer employment opportunities to locals and improve infrastructure,” said Dr Lagat.

According Dr Lagat, Eldoret has comparative advantage for setting up the Special Economic Zone as it is strategic in providing access to other towns in the country, other countries in Africa, and easy access to raw agricultural materials.

“This is a noble idea which has taken time but is almost being actualised. We call on the government to create an enabling environment for investment. We need to be more efficient as a country for the sake of investors,” said Dr Lagat.

More than 18 other international firms have already signed up to set up industries, while other companies have expressed interest in the economic zone.

“We’re happy with the support we have received from the national and county governments and all partners, including Kenya Power. It will be a landmark project which we are all proud of,” said Mr Lash Jameson, the investors director at Selenkei and Cendate Solar.

The company has already commissioned an administration block for Keringet Secondary School in Ainabkoi constituency where the project is situated.

Speaking during the project launch on Tuesday, Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno said provision of sufficient and reliable power supply was key to industrialisation.

The industrial park will be key to the attainment of the Big Four agenda through industrialisation,” said Mr Chemno.

this is good kenya needs to focus on industrial parks for economic growth and employment

Jonraid:
The day I'll get such,I will post it here!

My blood boils when I see the Toyota Fortuner,FJ Cruiser,Toyota Prado,Landcruiser V8,Nissan Patrol,Isuzu Mux,Ford Expedition,Jeep Wrangler,Chevrolet Trailblazer and the Defender. I love this monster SUV's.You would drive to CapeTown and back with such cars without major issues.I prefer bigger cars than small ones.Well,as they say-''Big boys love big toys''

Look at this baby,this is the Toyota Fortuner TRD Sportivo! Tell me a more sexier car name than that?

Perfect for offroading

Justnotyou:


Except the EAC community members & maybe Ethiopia all the other countries you've mentioned won't directly engage in the war since it won't be beneficial for them either way it ends. Also I'm not the author so don't judge me as the ignorant racist, I simply saw it in sspot & thought it was interesting to see what Somalis especially from diaspora are expecting to happen.

Neither would the Arabs engage directly.

mtisTheQubit:


The stable genius doesn't want any real war...His war ground is twitter an thus it Americans have caused almost a million death in ME yet Trump only cares about 150 dudes (who are not even civilians )..The guys who want war with Iran are likes of pompeo..They desperately want ths war but trump be like "i know alot than my generals " .am starting to like the guy
Anyway just like Huawei Trump dont what ths thing to go overboard..The other day he told Xi that they should told about tarrifs an huawei could be part of trade deal..Now ask yourself if Huawei was a serious threat to US security why include it in the discussion...

Personally I dont mind this thingy. Let em fight.

obaaderemi:
Nigeria against Burundi was gruelling but Nigeria's goal was pure class. Let's see how it pans out between Algeria and Kenya today. All the football minnows seem to have come of age and even Uganda got a draw against Congo, so no excuses today.

Why are you attempting to ignore Tanzania's waterloo in a few mins time?

TayserMahri:


Why are you attempting to ignore Tanzania's waterloo in a few mins time?

Kama wee ni investor hiyo ya Tz ni pesa za bure.

The way Nigeria were almost held by Burundi yesterday, I still don't understand why anyone would boast that Nigeria is a football powerhouse.

NairobiWalker:


Kama wee ni investor hiyo ya Tz ni pesa za bure.

Hohoho

Kazikazi whats your poor keeper doing?

NairobiWalker:
The way Nigeria were almost held by Burundi yesterday, I still don't understand why anyone would boast that Nigeria is a football powerhouse.

That is history. Nigerian football today is no different from Somalia's

Mkenya2019:
Just swap Benin with Nigeria.Why would a tiny country like Benin be leading importer of Rice in Thailand,India,Brazil, name any big producer.Why they are importing parboiled rice they don't consume.They like Kenya prefer white rice.Dont be obtuse and like Kikuyu like to say autistic.You should at least have some social awareness to know you're making a big fool of yourself .There is no doubt your stupidity is cogential and that is probably related to endemic poverty in Nigeria. That explains your longetivity in this thread...while any sane Nigerian know the battle was long lost and took their seat to learn from progressive Kenyans..here you're pushing the most inane of arguments everyday.

You always become insane when your lies are debunked. It's a good thing you provided the links with which I flogged you.

According to the Thais and Indians themselves Nigeria's rice importation from their countries has reduced to insignificant numbers.
There's no doubt there is a rice cabal in Nigeria which imports through neighboring countries particularly Benin, but pray tell us-- how much rice does Benin import now? Probably less than 2 million tonnes. And yet Benin itself has a population of 10million.
There's so much local rice in the market right now. Plus,There's a campaign against imported rice as prices continue to fall. And yet Nigeria consumes close to 7million metric tonnes of rice annually. So how much of this demand can smuggling-- which is very risky these days meet? And yet there are new rice farms springing up even in southern Nigeria as we speak.
The reason this thread is this long is because of hot-blooded, bitter and supernaturally stupid specimens like you.

Kumatako have been fvcked one goal already.

TayserMahri:


That is history. Nigerian football today is no different from Somalia's

Your Sense should tell you and that Nairobirunner that the super eagles today are young young boys. But comparing them with Somalia is a no, because if they join then with those lazy ass team of yours, they'll beat them black and blue. So that means Somalia are better than Kenya when it comes to football

Mr.Mukulumuke would still think this is China

Olam Rice Mill,Adamawa....Does Kenya have tea factories?

Problemkid1:
Your Sense should tell you and that Nairobirunner that the super eagles today are young young boys. But comparing them with Somalia is a no, because if they join then with those lazy ass team of yours, they'll beat them black and blue. So that means Somalia are better than Kenya when it comes to football

How do you struggle to beat mere Burundi? Burundi and Somalia is like 5 & 6. Your young boys suck. That Iwobi fella should be kicked outta Arsenal.

NairobiWalker, why is kazimoto hiding?

TayserMahri:


How do you struggle to beat mere Burundi? Burundi and Somalia is like 5 & 6. Your young boys suck. That Iwobi fella should be kicked outta Arsenal.

You called Burundi mere. Can your team beat Burundi look at what this guys is saying ooo. They're suck but they're still better than your team by far because they went to world cup Last year. If you think it's easy, let your wack crap team at least win just one afcon or qualify for World cup.

Iwobi lol? None of Kenyan player both dead or alive can play the kind of ball iwobi is playing. Your wayama or yamama whatever should just resigne from football because that guy is a confirme wack player all your players should join marathon please because they will never ever win an AFCON

TayserMahri:


How do you struggle to beat mere Burundi? Burundi and Somalia is like 5 & 6. Your young boys suck. That Iwobi fella should be kicked outta Arsenal.

how many of your players are playing outside Africa. have you ever won a regional cup before?
if Nigeria catches kenya, it's gonna be 8 nil

Highest Number of fouls medal goes to Tanzania.

edon21:

how many of your players are playing outside Africa. have you ever won a regional cup before?
if Nigeria catches kenya, it's gonna be 8 nil

Don't mind that Mumu guy. Only wayama thier captain i playing for Tottenham but the guy love bench no be small

But our players have played for Villarreal, arsenal, Leicester city, man city, Chelsea, Brighton, Watford, stock city, CSKA Moscow, inter Milan etc

Problemkid1:
You called Burundi mere. Can your team beat Burundi look at what this guys is saying ooo. They're suck but they're still better than your team by far because they went to world cup Last year. If you think it's easy, let your wack crap team at least win just one afcon or qualify for World cup.

Iwobi lol? None of Kenyan player both dead or alive can play the kind of ball iwobi is playing. Your wayama or yamama whatever should just resigne from football because that guy is a confirme wack player all your players should join marathon please because they will never ever win an AFCON

When Burundi hear the name Kenya they feel like its a European country. They even fear playing against Kenya. If Kenya is drawn against Nigeria we would beat the hell out of your oily buttocks.

Problemkid1:
You called Burundi mere. Can your team beat Burundi look at what this guys is saying ooo. They're suck but they're still better than your team by far because they went to world cup Last year. If you think it's easy, let your wack crap team at least win just one afcon or qualify for World cup.

Iwobi lol? None of Kenyan player both dead or alive can play the kind of ball iwobi is playing. Your wayama or yamama whatever should just resigne from football because that guy is a confirme wack player all your players should join marathon please because they will never ever win an AFCON

Burundi will beat Kenya. The last time they met at African Nations Championship..,Burundi beat Kenya. I

TayserMahri:


When Burundi hear the name Kenya they feel like its a European country. They even fear playing against Kenya. If Kenya is drawn against Nigeria we would beat the hell out of your oily buttocks.

Mouth mouth mouth. Even our under 17 will beat your wack crappy team like children let me see how you will beat Algeria today

edon21:

how many of your players are playing outside Africa. have you ever won a regional cup before?
if Nigeria catches kenya, it's gonna be 8 nil

Kenya has won the Cecafa 7 times. Nigeria right now is poo. Cant even stand watching the team play they suck!!! If we meet we are definitely whooping your ass.

obaaderemi:
Burundi will beat Kenya. The last time they met at Afcon,Burundi beat Kenya.

Hahahaha and the idiot is here making noise here let me see how they'll beat Algeria today by 9pm

Problemkid1:
Mouth mouth mouth. Even our under 17 will beat your wack crappy team like children let me see how you will beat Algeria today

Algeria should be very worried actually We whooping somebody tonight.