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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 Available in Real Estate Industry in Tanzania

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Investment Opportunities Available in Real Estate Industry in Tanzania It is projected that half of Tanzania’s 55 million population will have moved to urban centers in the next 20 years, more has to be done in terms of offering more housing loans and constructing homes to meet the ever-growing housing needs. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania As evidence, the major urban areas, namely Dar es Salaam, Mwanza, Tanga, Arusha, and Mbeya, Dodoma,Tabora and Bukoba continue to experience a rapid population growth, as do dozens of smaller towns and townships.For over three decades, the urban population has been growing faster than the supply of decent living homes for the urban dwellers.  Accommodation in Dar es Salaam and other cosmopolitan areas is in acute shortage due to, among other reasons, the rapid growth of economic projects, which have attracted a huge population of persons (international and local) with the need of residence. Investors may form a synergy with National Housing C...

Investment Opportunities in Export Processing and Special Economic Zones (EPZ), in Tanzania

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Export Processing Zones and Special Economic Zones provide for a wide range of investment operations within the zones within the stand-alone industrial park, investors in this category are provided with operators’ license and start their business immediately without any need of having another license. An investor might choose to invest but not limited to the following sectors: 1. Agriculture and agricultural products. 2. Metal products, machinery, and transport equipment. 3. Electronics and electrical appliances. 4. Chemical, paper, and plastics. 5. Light industries. 6. Mining, ceramics, and gemstones. Qualification to invest in SEZ: Any investor can qualify to invest underSpecial Economic Zone Scheme provided he/she fulfills only these simple criteria. • The investment must be new. • Annual export turnover should not be less than US$ 5 million for foreign investors and US$ 1 million for local investors. • Adequate environmental protection systems. • Utilization of...

Investment opportunities in livestock Industry in Tanzania

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Aim: To position Tanzania such that it can benefit from the exponential growth in demand for livestock products across the region. Current Situation: • Tanzania’s livestock population has been increasing by 5% per annum; its 21.3 million large cattle population make it the biggest in Southern Africa • However, 97% of all animals are kept by smallholders who are often faced with poor productivity and yields Market Opportunity: • Increased population sizes, urbanization and income levels across Africa are boosting demand for meat • Starting from a per capita consumption of 12kg pa, Tanzania’s demand for meat is expected to triple by 2030 • Current increases in livestock supply will not be able to meet future demand and large scale investments are needed to provide technical skills and capital to run ranches, feedlots, abattoirs, meat processors and tanneries Tanzania’s Competitive Advantage: • Tanzania already exports meat to the middle east & neighboring ...

Investment Opportunities Available in Beekeeping Industry in Tanzania

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 Investment Opportunities Available in Beekeeping Industry in Tanzania Tanzania has a large potential for the establishment and management of bee reserves. Beekeeping plays a major role in socio  –  economic development and environmental conservation. It is a source of food (honey pollen and brood); raw materials for various industries, medicine and income for beekeepers. The sector’s contribution to the GDP is 1%. It is a source of employment, provides income to the people, a source of recreation, ecotourism and foreign exchange earner.  The estimated potential of bee products is about 138,000 tons of honey and 9,200 tons of beeswax per annum from an estimated potential of 9.2 million honeybee colonies. Reports show that only 4,860 tons of honey and 324 tons beeswax are produced annually, about 3.5 percent of the production potentials of bee products are tapped. Traditional beekeepers are the main producers of these products. Other non-wood products inclu...

Investment Opportunities Available in Natural Resources in Tanzania

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In terms of sector classification, Natural Resources in Tanzania refer to forestry & beekeeping, wildlife, and fisheries. The country has vast untapped natural resources that provide a base for investment in factories, industries, and training. The terrestrial area is the grassland savannah rich in wildlife, with equatorial rainforests, miombo woodlands, and plateau with amazing natural scenery and beauty. The area houses archaeological sites such as the Olduvai Gorge, Kondoa Rock Arts, and other historical sites. The coastal strip and water support a combination of natural systems including coral reefs, estuarine, sea grass beds, and extensive mangrove stands.  Similar to other sectors, private investments are highly encouraged in the natural resources sector, of which the government plays the role as a policy maker, promoter, and regulator. This sector presents enormous investment opportunities, some of which are outlined hereafter. Fisheries Investment ...

What is Twitter?

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If you read newspapers, listen to radio stations, or watch TV, at some point you must come across the term “Follow me on Twitter”. Although these words are widely used, there are still a lot of people who don’t understand Twitter. It is not that they are not technically savvy; it is simply because they think Twitter is complicated, but it is not. In fact, it’s one of the easiest social media sites to use. You can’t deny that “Twitter” is a funny name that leaves a lot of people scratching their heads. However, Twitter is the 2 nd largest social media networking site online with more than 100 MILLION users. What is Twitter?

SABABU KWA NINI UTUMIE MITANDAO YA KIJAMII KUTANGAZA BIASHARA NA SHUGHULI ZAKO:

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SABABU KWA NINI UTUMIE MITANDAO YA KIJAMII KUTANGAZA BIASHARA NA SHUGHULI ZAKO: Kabla ya kukua kwa matumizi ya Intaneti , Biashara na Shughuli nyingi zilitumia mbinu ya moja kwa moja ( offline marketing tactics) kujitangaza. Kadri matumizi ya Mtandao wa Intaneti yalivyoongezeka kila mtu mwenye biashara na shughuli inayotakiwa kujulikana kwa watu alianza na kuendelea kutumia ili kuwafikia Wateja kwa Urahisi na kwa haraka sana. Tumeona Makampuni Makubwa kwa Madogo na Taasisi mbalimbali zikifungua wovuti binafsi kuwakirisha shughuli zao. Wovuti hizi zilianzishwa kiuta alamu zikisimama juu kwenye Injini za Utafutaji ( Search Engines) na Maneno Muafaka ( specific keywords).