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In Uganda, a Chinese firm has applied to Ugandan authorities for a licence to develop a $1.4 billion hydropower plant that could expand the country’s generation capacity by 40 per cent. Also, there’s a drive to revive trade between Uganda and South Sudan. Analyst, Charles Bwogi joins CNBC Africa for more on Uganda’s market.</p>


This Chinese firm wants to strengthen Uganda’s electrical generation capacity

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Google has cancelled plans to buy a 12.5 per cent stake in Africa&#8217;s largest wind farm after delays to the project. The 310 megawatt (MW) Lake Turkana wind farm in Kenya was initially set for completion 2017, after which Google had committed to buy the stake from Danish wind turbine maker Vestas. Also the country set up two new facilities to test for the coronavirus. Initially, all samples taken from individuals suspected to have the virus were sent to South Africa. Rodney Omukhulu, Assistant Investments Analyst at Cytonn joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Why Google is opting out of Kenyan wind plant investment

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Across most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) markets the main elements that make up a successful e-commerce environment is still lacking &#8211; things like internet penetration, digital payment options and third party logistics delivery options aren&#8217;t yet as developed here as they are globally, but these things haven&#8217;t stopped the next guest from getting into the space in a big way. CNBC Africa spoke to CEO of Cars45, Etop Ikpe for more.</p>


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In November 2013, member states of the East African Community (EAC) signed a protocol establishing a monetary union with the ultimate aim to establish a single currency regime by 2024. Economic Analyst, Ted Kaberuka joins CNBC Africa to analyse the possibility to achieve this within 4 years.</p>


Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

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The government says it will start penalising wholesalers, retailers and consumers that still use single-use plastics with heavy fines following the expiration of a three month grace period. Director General at the Rwanda Environment Management Authority, Coletha Ruhamya joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Wholesalers urged to comply as Rwanda govt. passes law to fine single use plastic traders

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The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) will start to regulate the sale of coffee at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange, a move that seeks to curb cartels in the sector. According to draft regulations published by Treasury CS, Ukur Yatani, the Agriculture and Food Authority’s Coffee Directorate will cease to regulate the coffee sales – including the weekly auctions in Nairobi. George Bodo, Director of Callstreet Research joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Kenya’s CMA to tighten regulation of coffee sales as way to combat cartels

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Irembo Ltd, a gateway to Rwandan government services, has unveiled an upgraded version of its technology platform Irembo Gov, further easing the way people access public services. Faith Keza, CEO of Irembo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


This public services gateway upgrade is set to improve lives of Rwandan citizens

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As youth seek out what they believe to be profitable and business-focused careers, it has been said that they are increasingly turning away from agriculture. CNBC Africa&#8217;s Fiona Muthoni filed this report.</p>


This is what Rwanda is doing to attract its youth into agriculture

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The top headline coming out of Kenya this morning is just concluded funeral of former President Daniel Moi and the burial happening in Kabarak this morning but that&#8217;s not the only news coming out of the country. The Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC) has split from the Central Bank and is due to become parastatal, the stock market has seen an aggressive increase in activity over the past week and the Government is looking to avail opportunities for diaspora remittances to be invested directly into the Big 4 Agenda. Journalist, Joseph Bonyo joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

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Rwanda&#8217;s Ministry of Education launched the Tech Enabled STEM Teaching pilot Program in 50 secondary schools meant to achieve an education system that embraces 21st century skills. CNBC Africa filed this report.</p>


Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

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For the past few weeks, locusts have been swarming across East Africa with farmers in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya now counting losses. The devastating insects are moving fast through the region and have reached Tanzania and Uganda. Masokoyi Wasswa, Chief Administrative Officer of Amudat District which is one of the areas affected, joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

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According to a senior government official, Ethiopian Airlines’ operating revenue jumped nearly 30 per cent in the year to July 31 2019, boosted by a surge in passenger numbers. Also, the airline revealed that it plans to build a $5 billion airport that could be able to handle 100 million passengers a year. Miretab Teklaye, Director of Integrated Marketing at Ethiopian Airlines joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

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Recently, it was announced that South Sudan was preparing to host its first oil and gas bidding round in March, the news comes with new reforms being introduced by the country&#8217;s Minister of Petroleum to develop the local oil industry. Executive Secretary from the Office of the Minister of Petroleum, Akol Nyok Akol joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


South Sudan’s oil sector reforms to improve trade

South Sudan’s oil sector reforms to improve trade, empower local communities

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Agriculture in Africa is largely underdeveloped and this leads to food insecurity and high levels of malnutrition. But experts believe open data could be one the solutions that can overhaul the sector. Andre Laperrière, Executive Director of Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How open data can boost agricultural productivity

How open data can boost agricultural productivity, improve food security in Africa

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The Community for Eastern and Southern African States (COMESA) sees the creation of the Africa Continental Free Trade Area as further enhancement of its work and a bigger opportunity for business from the region rather than as a threat. CNBC Africa caught up with the COMESA Secretary General, Chileshe Kapwepwe on the side-lines of the AU summit.</p>


AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

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Silencing the guns is a slogan at this year’s AU summit as part of this the continental body held discussions on the role of women in this initiative. CNBC Africa spoke to UNECA&#8217;s Executive Director, Vera Songwe for more.</p>


AU Summit 2020: UNECA on the role of women in promoting development & security in Africa

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Airport infrastructure is key for country&#8217;s trying to position themselves as the East African Community&#8217;s regional hub with the major airports either currently getting a facelift or having new one built altogether, CNBC Africa spoke to Rwanda&#8217;s Minister of Infrastructure Claver Gatete on why this is important for the country.</p>


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Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

Wholesalers urged to comply as Rwanda govt. passes law to fine single use plastic traders

Kenya’s CMA to tighten regulation of coffee sales as way to combat cartels

This public services gateway upgrade is set to improve lives of Rwandan citizens

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Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

South Sudan’s oil sector reforms to improve trade, empower local communities

How open data can boost agricultural productivity, improve food security in Africa

AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

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This Chinese firm wants to strengthen Uganda’s electrical generation capacity

Why Google is opting out of Kenyan wind plant investment

Is Africa’s automotive industry ready for e-commerce?

Can East Africa achieve single currency by 2024?

Wholesalers urged to comply as Rwanda govt. passes law to fine single use plastic traders

Kenya’s CMA to tighten regulation of coffee sales as way to combat cartels

This public services gateway upgrade is set to improve lives of Rwandan citizens

This is what Rwanda is doing to attract its youth into agriculture

Former Kenyan President Daniel Moi laid to rest at his Kabarak home

Rwanda seeks to empower its youth with STEM education programmes

Tracking the impact of locust invasions on Ugandan agriculture

Ethiopian Airlines plans to build $5bn airport as part of its expansion drive

South Sudan’s oil sector reforms to improve trade, empower local communities

How open data can boost agricultural productivity, improve food security in Africa

AU Summit 2020: Chileshe Kapwepwe brekas down COMESA’s 3 pillars of development

AU Summit 2020: UNECA on the role of women in promoting development & security in Africa

New Rwanda airport to position country as regional hub

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