East Africa: Construction of East Africa’s $16bn Dangote Refinery Launched in Kenya

[New Times] Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote on Wednesday, September 30, launched the construction of the Dangote East Africa Petroleum Refinery, a $16 billion project (Rwf23.6 trillion) set to transform the energy and industrial landscape of Kenya and the region.
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Tanzania: Rufiji Water Board Ordered to Complete Construction of Embankment Along Lumemo River Before El Nino Rains

[Daily News] Mahenge -- THE Tanzanian government has given the Rufiji Basin Water Board seven days to complete construction of an embankment along the Lumemo River, amid warnings that heavy rains could worsen flooding and threaten residents in Ipangalala Ward, Kilombero District.
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Nigeria: Kenyan Court Halts Dangote Refinery Construction, Firm Says Groundbreaking Still Holds

[Leadership] A Kenyan court has ordered a temporary halt to activities at the proposed Dangote Refinery in Lamu County following a legal challenge by farmers and residents of Chandavai, who alleged forceful eviction and destruction of their properties.
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Nigeria: Construction Work to Begin On Ogun Deep Sea Port in November – Abiodun

[Premium Times] The governor said the groundbreaking ceremony for the project would take place in November, after which construction would commence immediately, with the port expected to be substantially completed within two and a half years.
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Liberia: Local Contractors Appeal to Boakai

[New Dawn] - Seek Fair Share of Government Contracts
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Mozambique: Maputo Municipality Launches Construction of Drainage

[AIM] Maputo -- The Maputo Municipality has launched the construction work of infrastructures aimed at mitigating floods, improve sanitation and mobility in the neighborhoods of Chamanculo, Xipamanine and Malanga.
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Uganda: Tororo Municipality Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Shs128m Procurement Loss

[Nile Post] Tororo Municipality is facing scrutiny over alleged inflated procurement prices for cement and culverts used in road maintenance and drainage works, with Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara putting the potential financial loss at about Shs128.4 million.
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Tanzania: ‘Embrace Union Spirit’

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi has urged Union institutions to strengthen cooperation, utilise available opportunities and jointly participate in activities both within and outside the country to enhance efficiency and deliver greater benefits to Tanzanians.
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Kenya: Kisumu Building Collapse – Eight Injured, Two in Critical Condition

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Eight people have been injured after a building collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu County, the Kenya Red Cross has said.
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Kenya: Rescue Efforts Underway After Building Collapse in Maomboleo, Kisumu

[Capital FM] Kisumu -- Rescue efforts are underway after a building collapsed in Maomboleo, Kisumu, with emergency response teams heading to the scene.
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