Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi
Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi
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Tanzania has 50mil population Kenya has 45 mil population alaf Kenya ndio ina lead kwa unemployment rate east Africa sasa sipati jibu mumesema muna viwanda sasa nn tatizo hhhehhehhehe maswali mengi sipati jawabu, a city with more than ten largest slum in the world alaf anakwambia a city???????????economy ya ya kenya imeshikwa na nani???????????
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Tanzania leads in tourism sector pamoja na addition of VAT
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The Top 5 Cities to do Business in East Africa
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The African continent boasts a number of thriving, up-and-coming commercial centers that are creating a buzz in both domestic and international business sectors. Some of these markets are based in East Africa and with their fast-improving business infrastructures and untapped potential, these cities are poised for expansion and already attracting startups and investors.
If you or your business are searching for an East African location to launch or expand, then be sure to consider the pros and cons of each of these five cities.
Nairobi, Kenya
As one of the most sophisticated and developed urban economies in East Africa, Nairobi is rich in natural assets and human resources and is strategically located to facilitate local and international business.
AS KENYA’S CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY (AS WELL AS THE LARGEST CITY BETWEEN JOHANNESBURG AND CAIRO), NAIROBI’S PRESENCE ON THE LIST WILL COME AS NO SURPRISE – THE CITY IS ALREADY HOME TO AFRICA’S FOURTH-LARGEST EXCHANGE.
Buildings under construction, Nairobi
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing in recent years. Although exports have kept pace with imports, economic growth has dipped in the last few years due to drought, a high inflation rate (October’s 6.72 percent inflation rate is up nearly two percentage points since August), and various global events which have had a massive impact on tourism. Nevertheless, growth is projected for several reasons.
Firstly, the discovery of oil, gas, and titanium is destined to spur growth in the mineral commodities sector. Secondly, Nairobi’s information and technology sector is set to lead the way in terms of economic growth followed closely by energy, construction, and agribusiness sectors. New businesses and startups involved with any of these industries would do well to closely consider all that Nairobi has to offer.
Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda’s renewed political stability and a government which is firmly behind the private sector have made Kigali one of the most talked-about places to do business in East Africa.
THE CAPITAL CITY HAS BEEN DUBBED THE EASIEST PLACE FOR DOING BUSINESS IN EAST AFRICA BECAUSE OF SOME REVOLUTIONARY REFORMS REGARDING TAX BREAKS, CREDIT APPROVAL, AND CONSTRUCTION DEALS.
The World Bank cites these reforms as a primary reason for the nation’s positive business outlook. At the same time, there are real challenges for business, such as the relatively poor infrastructure and the limited availability (and high cost) of electricity.
The KCT tower in downtown Kigali
Kigali is a hub for mobile banking and the finance sector, in particular microfinancing. While tourism has steadily increased in the past decade and helped to fuel the economy, construction in Kigali has also increased. Between 2002 and 2009, the nation’s GDP grew by more than 250 percent.
Much of this growth is attributed to the new-found ease of doing business in Kigali thanks to effective government reforms and macroeconomic stability.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The capital and largest city in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa boasts a diverse economy, and this is easily one of its greatest strengths and the reason for its recent influx of investors and startups.
A downtown skyscraper in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Although poverty is still a challenge facing the city, new high-rises hint at the wealth that has been seeping into the city. In fact, a recent report by CNN stated that Ethiopia represented the “optimism” of the continent and its growing prosperity is a sign of good things to come.
With a 10.8 percent economic growth rate, good things have started happening in Addis Ababa.
Challenges for businesses still exist –infrastructure is still relatively poor and tax assessments are inconsistent, but experts believe that sectors such as agriculture, hydroelectricity, and fisheries all have significant growth potential.
Moreover, rising incomes, abundant human resources, and an excellent transportation network will all play integral roles in the city’s projected business growth.
Kampala, Uganda
Often referred to as the “pearl of Africa,” the Ugandan capital city of Kampala has experienced a steady rise in GDP – to the tune of 6.3 percent – since 2012. With its large population (two million) and an inexpensive labor base, Kampala is proving attractive to many businesses hoping to lay down roots in East Africa.
A city view of Kampala
Limited available credit and the slow development of infrastructure remain as hurdles to doing business in Kampala, but public investment, according to the World Bank, is likely to drive the economy solidly forward.
DESPITE BEING ONE OF THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, UGANDA BOASTS INCREDIBLY FERTILE LAND AND MANY NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE NATION’S VARIOUS INDUSTRIES.
There is no doubt that the business sector in Kampala suffered stumbling blocks in the past due to political instability and the government’s poor fiscal management, but those problems appear to have been ironed out and forecasters are confidently predicting steady economic growth.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam narrowly makes it onto this list, but holds massive potential and a few good reasons to register on the continental business radar. Tanzania’s capital city has some compelling developing sectors, like telecoms and ICT, real estate, energy, and agribusiness. Problems include bureaucratic pitfalls which make doing business there difficult, as well as structural problems such as poor infrastructure, intermittent power supply, and a high inflation rate; but the hope is that these issues will be dealt with in the short term and the new president, John Magufuli is ushering in a new era of hope in the country.
Fish market in Dar-es-Salaam
Tanzania’s economy has already begun to enjoy more government support in the form of incentives for domestic and international investors. Its stable political environment makes it extremely enticing for businesses looking to establish themselves in the region. Finally, with plenty of human resources and natural resources just waiting to be tapped, the city is poised for growth in ways that are appealing to business.
Before moving your business venture forward, consider how doing business in each of these cities will impact your operations. These five remarkable cities represent the hope for future business growth in East Africa.
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The African continent boasts a number of thriving, up-and-coming commercial centers that are creating a buzz in both domestic and international business sectors. Some of these markets are based in East Africa and with their fast-improving business infrastructures and untapped potential, these cities are poised for expansion and already attracting startups and investors.
If you or your business are searching for an East African location to launch or expand, then be sure to consider the pros and cons of each of these five cities.
Nairobi, Kenya
As one of the most sophisticated and developed urban economies in East Africa, Nairobi is rich in natural assets and human resources and is strategically located to facilitate local and international business.
AS KENYA’S CAPITAL AND LARGEST CITY (AS WELL AS THE LARGEST CITY BETWEEN JOHANNESBURG AND CAIRO), NAIROBI’S PRESENCE ON THE LIST WILL COME AS NO SURPRISE – THE CITY IS ALREADY HOME TO AFRICA’S FOURTH-LARGEST EXCHANGE.
Buildings under construction, Nairobi
But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing in recent years. Although exports have kept pace with imports, economic growth has dipped in the last few years due to drought, a high inflation rate (October’s 6.72 percent inflation rate is up nearly two percentage points since August), and various global events which have had a massive impact on tourism. Nevertheless, growth is projected for several reasons.
Firstly, the discovery of oil, gas, and titanium is destined to spur growth in the mineral commodities sector. Secondly, Nairobi’s information and technology sector is set to lead the way in terms of economic growth followed closely by energy, construction, and agribusiness sectors. New businesses and startups involved with any of these industries would do well to closely consider all that Nairobi has to offer.
Kigali, Rwanda
Rwanda’s renewed political stability and a government which is firmly behind the private sector have made Kigali one of the most talked-about places to do business in East Africa.
THE CAPITAL CITY HAS BEEN DUBBED THE EASIEST PLACE FOR DOING BUSINESS IN EAST AFRICA BECAUSE OF SOME REVOLUTIONARY REFORMS REGARDING TAX BREAKS, CREDIT APPROVAL, AND CONSTRUCTION DEALS.
The World Bank cites these reforms as a primary reason for the nation’s positive business outlook. At the same time, there are real challenges for business, such as the relatively poor infrastructure and the limited availability (and high cost) of electricity.
The KCT tower in downtown Kigali
Kigali is a hub for mobile banking and the finance sector, in particular microfinancing. While tourism has steadily increased in the past decade and helped to fuel the economy, construction in Kigali has also increased. Between 2002 and 2009, the nation’s GDP grew by more than 250 percent.
Much of this growth is attributed to the new-found ease of doing business in Kigali thanks to effective government reforms and macroeconomic stability.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
The capital and largest city in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa boasts a diverse economy, and this is easily one of its greatest strengths and the reason for its recent influx of investors and startups.
A downtown skyscraper in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Although poverty is still a challenge facing the city, new high-rises hint at the wealth that has been seeping into the city. In fact, a recent report by CNN stated that Ethiopia represented the “optimism” of the continent and its growing prosperity is a sign of good things to come.
With a 10.8 percent economic growth rate, good things have started happening in Addis Ababa.
Challenges for businesses still exist –infrastructure is still relatively poor and tax assessments are inconsistent, but experts believe that sectors such as agriculture, hydroelectricity, and fisheries all have significant growth potential.
Moreover, rising incomes, abundant human resources, and an excellent transportation network will all play integral roles in the city’s projected business growth.
Kampala, Uganda
Often referred to as the “pearl of Africa,” the Ugandan capital city of Kampala has experienced a steady rise in GDP – to the tune of 6.3 percent – since 2012. With its large population (two million) and an inexpensive labor base, Kampala is proving attractive to many businesses hoping to lay down roots in East Africa.
A city view of Kampala
Limited available credit and the slow development of infrastructure remain as hurdles to doing business in Kampala, but public investment, according to the World Bank, is likely to drive the economy solidly forward.
DESPITE BEING ONE OF THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD, UGANDA BOASTS INCREDIBLY FERTILE LAND AND MANY NATURAL RESOURCES THAT ARE HELPING TO FUEL THE NATION’S VARIOUS INDUSTRIES.
There is no doubt that the business sector in Kampala suffered stumbling blocks in the past due to political instability and the government’s poor fiscal management, but those problems appear to have been ironed out and forecasters are confidently predicting steady economic growth.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Dar es Salaam narrowly makes it onto this list, but holds massive potential and a few good reasons to register on the continental business radar. Tanzania’s capital city has some compelling developing sectors, like telecoms and ICT, real estate, energy, and agribusiness. Problems include bureaucratic pitfalls which make doing business there difficult, as well as structural problems such as poor infrastructure, intermittent power supply, and a high inflation rate; but the hope is that these issues will be dealt with in the short term and the new president, John Magufuli is ushering in a new era of hope in the country.
Fish market in Dar-es-Salaam
Tanzania’s economy has already begun to enjoy more government support in the form of incentives for domestic and international investors. Its stable political environment makes it extremely enticing for businesses looking to establish themselves in the region. Finally, with plenty of human resources and natural resources just waiting to be tapped, the city is poised for growth in ways that are appealing to business.
Before moving your business venture forward, consider how doing business in each of these cities will impact your operations. These five remarkable cities represent the hope for future business growth in East Africa.
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Nairobi now ranked as best African city
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An aerial view of a section of Nairobi city. Nairobi is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
By VINCENT ACHUKA
Posted Wednesday, February 11 2015 at 12:27
IN SUMMARY
You may not like certain things about Nairobi — traffic jams, matatu chaos, whatnot.
But it is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists.
Had it made it to that top league, the Kenyan capital, ranked tenth overall, would have qualified for the next round, in which world cities will compete for the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year Award.
The contest, which is on its tenth year, is organised by the Intelligence Community Forum to recognise the achievements of cities that have built inclusive and prosperous economies based on information and communication technologies.
Nairobi was the only African city on the short list of 21 hubs worldwide for 2015.
This is the second year in a row that the capital has made it to this short list, and apart from Cape Town in 2008, no other African city has achieved that.
Intelligent Community Forum co-founder Robert Bell said, in a statement, that Nairobi made it to the list because of its level of innovation.
“We see a strong foundation being put into place in Nairobi: sensible, pro-growth government policy, a more diversified economy, and an innovation ecosystem of startups, international companies and universities.
“The city is also one of two sub-Saharan cities likely to achieve developed status within 20 years. If the prediction proves true, it will mark a sharp positive turn at the end of a very long road,” he said.
The opening up of communication, especially through the fibre optic cable and a widespread use of mobile money transfer services, especially M-Pesa, were among Nairobi’s strengths in the rating.
According to the think tank, M-Pesa, which handles US $320 million (Sh29 billion) in payments monthly, equivalent to a quarter of Kenya’s GDP, is responsible for driving mobile phone penetration to nearly 70 per cent.
In the process, it has activated economic activity by introducing banking services to low-income earners in towns and rural areas.
Incubation centres like I-Hub and the Chandaria Business and Innovation Incubation Centre were also mentioned.
Arlington (US), Astana (Kazakhstan), Aurora (US), Changhua (China, Ohio (US), Iowa (US), Edmonton (Canada), Ipswich (UK) and South Dakota (US) are the cities that beat Nairobi.
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Nairobi now ranked as best African city
An aerial view of a section of Nairobi city. Nairobi is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
By VINCENT ACHUKA
Posted Wednesday, February 11 2015 at 12:27
IN SUMMARY
- Had it made it to that top league, the Kenyan capital, ranked tenth overall, would have qualified for the next round, in which world cities will compete for the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year Award.
- Intelligent Community Forum co-founder Robert Bell said, in a statement, that Nairobi made it to the list because of its level of innovation.
- The opening up of communication, especially through the fibre optic cable and a widespread use of mobile money transfer services, especially M-Pesa, were among Nairobi’s strengths in the rating.
You may not like certain things about Nairobi — traffic jams, matatu chaos, whatnot.
But it is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists.
Had it made it to that top league, the Kenyan capital, ranked tenth overall, would have qualified for the next round, in which world cities will compete for the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year Award.
The contest, which is on its tenth year, is organised by the Intelligence Community Forum to recognise the achievements of cities that have built inclusive and prosperous economies based on information and communication technologies.
Nairobi was the only African city on the short list of 21 hubs worldwide for 2015.
This is the second year in a row that the capital has made it to this short list, and apart from Cape Town in 2008, no other African city has achieved that.
Intelligent Community Forum co-founder Robert Bell said, in a statement, that Nairobi made it to the list because of its level of innovation.
“We see a strong foundation being put into place in Nairobi: sensible, pro-growth government policy, a more diversified economy, and an innovation ecosystem of startups, international companies and universities.
“The city is also one of two sub-Saharan cities likely to achieve developed status within 20 years. If the prediction proves true, it will mark a sharp positive turn at the end of a very long road,” he said.
The opening up of communication, especially through the fibre optic cable and a widespread use of mobile money transfer services, especially M-Pesa, were among Nairobi’s strengths in the rating.
According to the think tank, M-Pesa, which handles US $320 million (Sh29 billion) in payments monthly, equivalent to a quarter of Kenya’s GDP, is responsible for driving mobile phone penetration to nearly 70 per cent.
In the process, it has activated economic activity by introducing banking services to low-income earners in towns and rural areas.
Incubation centres like I-Hub and the Chandaria Business and Innovation Incubation Centre were also mentioned.
Arlington (US), Astana (Kazakhstan), Aurora (US), Changhua (China, Ohio (US), Iowa (US), Edmonton (Canada), Ipswich (UK) and South Dakota (US) are the cities that beat Nairobi.
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Nairobi now ranked as best African city
PRINTRATING
An aerial view of a section of Nairobi city. Nairobi is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists. FILE PHOTO | NATION MEDIA GROUP
By VINCENT ACHUKA
Posted Wednesday, February 11 2015 at 12:27
IN SUMMARY
- Had it made it to that top league, the Kenyan capital, ranked tenth overall, would have qualified for the next round, in which world cities will compete for the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year Award.
- Intelligent Community Forum co-founder Robert Bell said, in a statement, that Nairobi made it to the list because of its level of innovation.
- The opening up of communication, especially through the fibre optic cable and a widespread use of mobile money transfer services, especially M-Pesa, were among Nairobi’s strengths in the rating.
You may not like certain things about Nairobi — traffic jams, matatu chaos, whatnot.
But it is the most intelligent city in Africa, according to an international think tank, just three places behind the world’s top seven finalists.
Had it made it to that top league, the Kenyan capital, ranked tenth overall, would have qualified for the next round, in which world cities will compete for the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year Award.
The contest, which is on its tenth year, is organised by the Intelligence Community Forum to recognise the achievements of cities that have built inclusive and prosperous economies based on information and communication technologies.
Nairobi was the only African city on the short list of 21 hubs worldwide for 2015.
This is the second year in a row that the capital has made it to this short list, and apart from Cape Town in 2008, no other African city has achieved that.
Intelligent Community Forum co-founder Robert Bell said, in a statement, that Nairobi made it to the list because of its level of innovation.
“We see a strong foundation being put into place in Nairobi: sensible, pro-growth government policy, a more diversified economy, and an innovation ecosystem of startups, international companies and universities.
“The city is also one of two sub-Saharan cities likely to achieve developed status within 20 years. If the prediction proves true, it will mark a sharp positive turn at the end of a very long road,” he said.
The opening up of communication, especially through the fibre optic cable and a widespread use of mobile money transfer services, especially M-Pesa, were among Nairobi’s strengths in the rating.
According to the think tank, M-Pesa, which handles US $320 million (Sh29 billion) in payments monthly, equivalent to a quarter of Kenya’s GDP, is responsible for driving mobile phone penetration to nearly 70 per cent.
In the process, it has activated economic activity by introducing banking services to low-income earners in towns and rural areas.
Incubation centres like I-Hub and the Chandaria Business and Innovation Incubation Centre were also mentioned.
Arlington (US), Astana (Kazakhstan), Aurora (US), Changhua (China, Ohio (US), Iowa (US), Edmonton (Canada), Ipswich (UK) and South Dakota (US) are the cities that beat Nairobi.
Which criteria did they use to rank? Au ndizo issue za sifa za kijinga!?
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NAIROBI RANKS AS TOP AFRICAN CITY TO VISIT IN 2017
The Kenyan capital city of Nairobi has been ranked as the topmost African city for tourists for the year 2017. According to a ranking released by a top UK brand company, Rough Guides, Nairobi will see more tourists in the New Year 2017 than all other African cities.
Nairobi, with over 3.36 million population, ranked third behind Paris (France), Ishfan (Iran) on the list released by UK’s Rough Guides, a renowned travel blog. Bristol, England , Antwerp, Belgium, Medellin, Colombia, Atlanta, US , Osaka, Japan, Guadalajara, Mexico, and Palma, Mallorca, completed the list of top 10 cities.
Explaining the reason for the choice of the relatively small African city compared to Nigeria’s Abuja and Lagos, the travel publisher reckoned that Nairobi has more than its national parks, reserves, and beaches to offer travellers. Aside its world-renowned beaches that have attracted many investors in the last couple of years, Nairobi is also rich in traditional arts markets and museums of artefacts. Its beautiful urban landscape laced beautifully with breath-taking fashion scene coloured in art project would most definitely take visitor to the east African country the second time.
Kenya’s largest city, Nairobi, sitting between cities of Kampala and Mombasa, is one of the fastest growing African metropoles having over 100 international companies such as Radisson Blu, Kempinski Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Sankara, Hilton Garden, and United Nations headquarters in the country. If tourists make Nairobi their top destination, Kenya’s GDP growth prediction left at 6.7 percent by the World Bank might further increase.
Another East African country, Uganda is voted the best African city to visit in 2017, and the fourth in the top 10 countries to visit in 2017. India was ranked first, while Scotland and Canada ranked second and third respectively.
The Kenyan capital city of Nairobi has been ranked as the topmost African city for tourists for the year 2017. According to a ranking released by a top UK brand company, Rough Guides, Nairobi will see more tourists in the New Year 2017 than all other African cities.
Nairobi, with over 3.36 million population, ranked third behind Paris (France), Ishfan (Iran) on the list released by UK’s Rough Guides, a renowned travel blog. Bristol, England , Antwerp, Belgium, Medellin, Colombia, Atlanta, US , Osaka, Japan, Guadalajara, Mexico, and Palma, Mallorca, completed the list of top 10 cities.
Explaining the reason for the choice of the relatively small African city compared to Nigeria’s Abuja and Lagos, the travel publisher reckoned that Nairobi has more than its national parks, reserves, and beaches to offer travellers. Aside its world-renowned beaches that have attracted many investors in the last couple of years, Nairobi is also rich in traditional arts markets and museums of artefacts. Its beautiful urban landscape laced beautifully with breath-taking fashion scene coloured in art project would most definitely take visitor to the east African country the second time.
Kenya’s largest city, Nairobi, sitting between cities of Kampala and Mombasa, is one of the fastest growing African metropoles having over 100 international companies such as Radisson Blu, Kempinski Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Sankara, Hilton Garden, and United Nations headquarters in the country. If tourists make Nairobi their top destination, Kenya’s GDP growth prediction left at 6.7 percent by the World Bank might further increase.
Another East African country, Uganda is voted the best African city to visit in 2017, and the fourth in the top 10 countries to visit in 2017. India was ranked first, while Scotland and Canada ranked second and third respectively.