1. KenGen Media Report
15th – 16th December 2016

2. KenGen Print Industry 16-Dec-16 Business Daily
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Business Daily
BRIEFING: CAPE TOWN: Utility firm Eskom seeks bids to expand nuclear capacity 18
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South African power utility Eskom will this week invite bids to build six nuclear reactors in the government's push to increase nuclear capacity, its acting chief executive said, despite the concerns of campaign groups and economists.
Capital city hosts a third of the fast-growing middle class 20
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Kenya's middle class mainly lives in large cities with Nairobi taking the lion's share of the population at 30.5 per cent, a new study shows.
Pan Paper creates 500 jobs as factory roars back to life 6
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Reopening of former Pan Paper Mills, now renamed Rai Paper, has created 500 jobs for locals with an additional 1,500 expected when the factory is fully operational.
Well-designed vocational training key in creating employment for Kenya's youth 13
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Kenya has an upcoming demographic dividend, that is, in coming years, the country will have a window of opportunity for rapid economic growth, which will be driven mainly by changes in the age distribution of its population.

3. KenGen Print Industry 16-Dec-16 Daily Nation
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Daily Nation
KRA, police officers fingered in petroleum products racket 19
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Unscrupulous senior police officers and revenue authority staff in the North Rift are reportedly colluding with cartels to divert petroleum products meant for export to the local market. While the police reportedly offer protection to the cartels, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials manipulate documents to indicate the products were cleared at exit border points, denying the government revenue.
Nigerian inflation up for 13 months in a row 40
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Nigerian inflation rose again in November, driven by higher food, petrol and electricity prices, data showed Thursday, with analysts saying that the upward trend may not be over.
Pan Paper roars back to life after 6 years, with 500 jobs 36
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President Uhuru Kenyatta said the revival of Pan Paper Mills means that Webuye town will return to its good days.
The People Daily
Discard divisive politics, Uhuru tells Opposition 2
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President Uhuru Kenyatta yesterday accused the Opposition of engaging in divisive politics and propaganda at the expense of development and stability.

4. KenGen Print Industry 16-Dec-16 The People Daily
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The People Daily
Webuye springs to life as Uhuru re-opens paper factory 14
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It was pomp and color in Webuye town after President Uhuru Keyatta reopened the Pan Paper Mills factory that collapsed more than 10 years ago
The Standard
15 families sleep in the cold as fire guts homes 19
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Fifteen families in Tayari, Molo sub-county, spent the night in the cold yesterday after a fire destroyed their homes.
University eyes solar power to cut costs 10
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University of Embu plans to produce its own solar power to save on electricity costs and earn income. Chancellor Musili Wambua said the institution aims to produce three megawatts of power, which would be more than its internal needs.

5. KenGen Electronic Industry 15-Dec-16 Classic 105
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Safaricom, M-Kopa Solar sign MoU on talent exchange programme
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Safaricom and and M-Kopa Solar have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will see employees from both organizations that will see employees from both organizations benefit from talent exchange programme.
East FM
Safaricom and MKopa solar sign MOU
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Safaricom and MKopa Solar have signed an MOU that will see employees from both organizations benefit from an exchange program.
Kass FM
Uhuru tours Western Kenya
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President Uhuru Kenyatta today commenced his two days tour to Western Kenya where he launched different development projects in Bungoma county.He opened Rai Paper Mills formerly Webuye paper mills..He emphasized that electrification of houses will continue.
Qwetu FM
NLC to compensate Malindi residents
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The survey of Malindi airstrip and the subsequent compensation of land owners who will be affected by the expansion of the airstrip is ongoing this is according to a report by the National Land Commission.

6. KenGen Electronic Industry 15-Dec-16 K24
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Uhuru re-opens paper milling factory
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The giant paper milling factory, Pan Paper Mills in Webuye has roared back to life after over 10 years of industrial slumber. The factory which is to be known as Rai Paper was re-opened by president Uhuru Kenyatta who kicked -off a two day tour of the Western Kenya region.
Kass TV
Uhuru tours Western Kenya
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President Uhuru Kenyatta today commenced his two days tour to Western Kenya where he launched different development projects in Bungoma county.He opened Rai Paper Mills formerly Webuye paper mills..He emphasized that electrification of houses will continue.
KBC Channel 1
Uhuru calls on Mt Elgon residents to remain in Jubilee
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President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Mt Elgon residents to remain firm in Jubilee if the area is to reap maximum development projects, he pointed out projects the government has initiated including electricity projects.
KTN
Embu university plans to produce its own power
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The University of Embu plans to produce its own solar power electricity to save on electricity costs and earn income.

7. KenGen Electronic Industry 15-Dec-16 KTN
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KTN
Pan Paper Mills re-opened for the second time
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For the second time in 6 years, a Kenyan president has reopened the Pan Paper mills in Bungoma, and just like in 2010, the reopening comes at a critical stage in Kenya's national politics.
Njata TV
Uhuru and his deputy kick off Western tour
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President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto kicked off their western tour today. During the tour, the president is expected to launch various development projects in Vihiga, Bungoma and Kakamega counties.

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