Thursday, August 24, 2006

Jomo Kenyatta Airport expansion set to start

By Brian Adero

The long awaited expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport could officially start next week.

Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Managing Director, Mr George Muhoho says KAA and a Chinese construction company will on August 30, 2006 sign a contract worth Sh2.6 billion to start the expansion of the airport.

The groundbreaking ceremony could take place next week after the expiry of 21 days given to those whose applications were rejected, and might have wished to make an appeal against the award.

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Bid to license new agents worries coffee marketers
By Eliud Miring’uh


A wave of panic has gripped the closely-knit coffee marketing fraternity following an announcement by the Government to license more agents.

Only a week after the Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK) published a bridged version of coffee rules, the board has advertised for new coffee marketing players.

However, the new players must strictly adhere to rules recently published by Agriculture Minister, Mr Kipruto arap Kirwa. The gazetted rules follow consultations between his Ministry, CBK and key stakeholders, including millers and growers.

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