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Solicitation for Shipping and Customs Services 

Opening Date – May 05, 2008.

The U.S. Government is inviting solicitations from prospective vendors for customs, shipping and clearing services, with an intension to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price and best value to the U.S. Government.

For more information, please contact Michael Njoroge, or the Procurement Receptionist, on Tel: 3636000 or Fax: 3636374.  You may also email Michael Njoroge directly at njorogemm@state.gov.

Closing Date for submission of bids is May 23, 2008.

  

Solicitation for Fuel Depot Construction Services

Opening Date – May 05, 2008.

The U.S. Government is inviting solicitations from prospective vendors for Fuel Depot Construction services, with an intension to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price and best value to the U.S. Government.

For more information, please contact Grace M. Itebete, or the Procurement Receptionist, on Tel: 3636000 or Fax: 3636374.  You may also email Grace M. Itebete directly at  itebetegm@state.

Closing Date for submission of bids is May 29th, 2008.

16 April 2008

Kenya’s New Coalition Government Is Important Step Forward

United States urges rival leaders to cooperate on institutional reforms

Washington -- The Bush administration welcomes an announcement by Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki and opposition leader Raila Odinga that they have agreed on a coalition Cabinet to share power.

The U.S. State Department described the development as a courageous decision to move the country forward following the violence that occurred after the December 27, 2007, election. (More)

14 April 2008

U.S. Welcomes Kenya’s Agreement on Coalition Cabinet

Agreement is important step towards full implementation of accord

The United States welcomes the announcement by President Kibaki and Prime Minister-designate Odinga that they have reached agreement on the composition of the coalition cabinet.

We commend the President and Prime Minister-designate for once again making the courageous decisions necessary to move the nation forward.  Formation of the cabinet is an important step along the road toward full implementation of the political accord. (More)

  

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08 May 2008

Ethiopian Lawyer Builds Strong Foundation for Women’s Rights

Meaza Ashenafi’s work wins her recognition as woman of courage

Washington -- Although Meaza Ashenafi is a lawyer by profession, her work reflects the spirit of an architect and builder.

She uses her legal skills to design a better life for Ethiopian women, a life that includes freedom from violence, equal rights, and access to education and political participation. She has built a durable foundation for these designs via laws incorporated into the Constitution of Ethiopia. These provisions protect the rights of women and children. More...

08 May 2008

Reintegration Often Tougher for Girl Child Soldiers

Stigma, secrecy create extra burdens

Washington -- Recovering from the stresses of soldiering in war is difficult for children; it is especially so for girl soldiers who often find stigmatization hinders their efforts to return to peacetime lives. More...

05 May 2008

Education Summit Advances U.S. Commitment to Global Development

Meeting focuses on promoting innovative partnerships in higher education

Washington -- Partnerships among U.S. and foreign institutions of higher education, the private sector and foundations are the key to innovation and global development and can help meet growing demand for food, water, health and energy, according to participants in a two-day summit on these issues. More... 

02 May 2008

Zimbabwe Final Vote Tally Has “Serious Credibility Problems”

United States says runoff impossible while violence, intimidation continue

Washington -- The final vote tally released May 2 by Zimbabwe’s Election Commission has “serious credibility problems,” and a runoff presidential vote is impossible when leading opposition candidate Morgan Tsvangirai and his supporters are facing abuse by President Robert Mugabe’s government. More... 

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