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Friday, 15 May 2009 |
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Delta Airlines have recently announced the start of their direct passenger and cargo flights to the US in June 2009, and during the same week, the Norfolk Hotel, one of Nairobi’s historical properties, presented the results of its extensive refurbishments. More flights and better hotels, or global slowdown and political crisis – what are the perspectives for Kenya’s tourism? By Andrea Bohnstedt
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Thursday, 14 May 2009 |
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It is still difficult to assess the full impact of the global financial crisis on Kenya, but concerns that private equity investors would now pull back have not materialized, at least not in the SME sector where several new funds are entering the market. Rachel Keeler takes a look at the latest developments.
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Tuesday, 12 May 2009 |
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In this issue: Appointments to the Board of the Kenya Bureau of Standards revoked, applications for the issue or variation of air service licenses, environmental impact assessments
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Friday, 08 May 2009 |
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The Ugandan government says it wants to modernise land policy to encourage commercial development in the agricultural sector. But, as one of Uganda’s oldest companies is discovering, political infighting and lack of support for clear legal reform continue to smother investor interests in the country. By Rachel Keeler.
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Monday, 04 May 2009 |
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In this issue: Appointments, revocation of forex bureau license, liquidator for GTV, and creditor meeting for the winding up of Funguo Corporate Services.
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Wednesday, 29 April 2009 |
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Revenues from oil production can provide a way out of Uganda’s extensive donor dependence. But governance weaknesses are likely to limit the transformative potential of the hydrocarbon sector, and can exacerbate existing tensions and political risk. By Andrea Bohnstedt.
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Tuesday, 28 April 2009 |
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In this issue: Appointments to the Standing Committee on Investments in the Energy Sector, and to the Task Force on Sustainable Tourism Development for the Maasai Mara and Amboseli Ecosystems.
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Monday, 27 April 2009 |
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Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi all qualify for free EU market access under the Everything But Arms (EBA) scheme, but chose to sign a joint EPA with Kenya to preserve the EAC customs union. As the conclusion of the EPA negotiations approaches and the global economic crisis continues, the debate over how an EPA will affect East Africa has produced few clear answers. By Rachel Keeler.
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Thursday, 23 April 2009 |
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In March 2009, South Africa’s Standard Bank announced it had signed a USD100m deal with Kofi Annan’s AGRA to provide financing to small-scale farmers and agricultural businesses. This sector had long been regarded as high cost, high risk - how will Standard Bank’s approach be different? And what other regional experiences exist? By Rachel Keeler.
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