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Kenya 🇰🇪 Teachers Are The Most Well Paid In East Africa

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ANALYSIS By Dorris Otieno Kenyan teachers are not only the best paid in East Africa, but also earn almost 12 times more than the country's average pay, a comparative study by Nation Newsplex and the Institute of Economic Affairs reveals. Even as teachers go on strike for the 12th time since their first industrial action in 1962, the analysis, which compares teachers' salaries in Kenya with those of their peers in select African countries , also finds that the lowest-paid teacher in Kenya earns more than the highest-paid teacher in Uganda. Uganda and South Africa were chosen as countries against which to compare wages of teachers because they have the most up-to-date data against which the comparison could be made. While Tanzania was not included in the comparison because only average pay for the year 2011 was available, even its figures indicated that Kenyan teachers earn more than their Tanzanian counterparts. The highest paid Kenyan teacher earns almost 12 times more than the...

Investment Opportunities in Integrated Waste Management in Tanzania

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The avenue of providing solutions for solid waste management in the country presents enormous opportunities, especially in Dar es Salaam and other major cities like Mwanza Tanga, Mbeya, Dodoma, and Arusha. Dar es Salaam city produces a substantial amount of metric tons of solid waste per day. Management of this waste through recycling will reduce environmental pollution and offer employment opportunities through commercial ventures. Investors are highly welcome to invest in solid waste management. Recycling of waste can be undertaken through various forms, such as Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) or a private sector initiative, and may be extended to other cities and towns in the country. Specific areas of investment interests include: • Waste disaggregation • Sanitary landfills • Recycling • Sewerage systems maintenance • Cleaning of the polluted rivers and other areas • Modern waste management equipment, such as self-loading trucks, mixers, sorters etc. • Establishment and m...