Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi

Battle: Dar es Salaam vs Nairobi

Global Rare Earth Reserves & Resources (USGS Data)

Global RankCountryTotal Pure Contained Rare Earths (Metric Tons)The Status of Their Deposits
1China~50,000,000+The Market Dictator: Holds nearly half the world’s resources and tightly controls the processing technology.
2Vietnam~30,000,000Enormous untouched deposits, heavily targeted by global tech firms looking to build alternative supply lines.
3Brazil~25,000,000Massive underground wealth, particularly in unique ionic clays that are cheaper to process.
4Russia~14,000,000Massive scale, but completely cut off from Western technology supply chains due to sanctions.
5Canada~14,000,000Huge potential resources spread across its northern territories, but highly expensive to build infrastructure to reach them.
6India~8,000,000Vast coastal beach sands rich in monazite, managed tightly under state-run industrial monopolies.
7Australia~7,000,000The powerhouse of the Western world, currently the second-largest active producer globally.
8Tanzania~4,600,000The King of Africa: Based directly on the 176 million tonnes of raw rock at the Ngualla deposit with its high 2.24% purity grade.
9United States~3,600,000Actively mapping and expanding local deposits to break reliance on foreign technology imports.
10Greenland~3,000,000Massive icy deposits, heavily frozen back by intense local environmental and political debates over mining.
 
About 40% of Kenya’s LPG comes from Tanzania. ed91

Details:
  • Source: EPRA and Business Daily data ed91
  • Route: It comes in by road via Namanga and Holili border posts ed91
  • The other 60%: Comes through the Port of Mombasa ed91

Why so much from Tanzania:
Tanzania’s offloading and storage infrastructure at Dar es Salaam and Tanga ports is more efficient, so the landed cost in Mombasa ends up higher. That makes Tanzanian LPG cheaper for western Kenya and Nairobi. ed91

Recent numbers from trade data:
  • Sep 2024 alone had multiple shipments from Tanzania to Kenya, e.g. 23,000 kg, 21,580 kg, 27,060 kg 1bdb
  • Volza trade data shows 107 LPG shipments from Tanzania to Kenya in their database period 5904
 
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AFCON 2027: Kenya and Tanzania Put Public Transport at the Centre of Major Rail and BRT Plans​


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Kenya and Tanzania have placed public transport at the centre of their preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with major rail and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects planned across key cities.

In Tanzania, Prime Minister Mwigulu Nchemba ordered in February 2026 the immediate start of preparations for a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Arusha. The directive aimed to strengthen public transport in the fast-growing city ahead of AFCON and future travel demand.

Information, Culture, Arts and Sports Minister Paul Makonda said the Prime Minister wanted Arusha to adopt a modern BRT system similar to those already operating in Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar. The plan included gas-powered buses to reduce costs, cut emissions, and improve daily commuter movement as well as event travel during AFCON.

In Kenya, transport upgrades are being led by Kenya Railways as part of wider Nairobi Commuter Rail Service improvements to support movement to AFCON venues in Nairobi.

The plan includes a new commuter rail spur line linking Nairobi Central Station to Nyayo National Stadium, passing through Kibera and extending toward Talanta Sports City. A new station near Nyayo Stadium is also planned to improve passenger access during match days.

Kenya Railways said the rail connection will offer a faster, safer, and more affordable alternative to road transport, especially during peak tournament periods when traffic congestion is expected to increase significantly.

The Nairobi Central–Limuru corridor has also been identified as part of the broader commuter rail expansion strategy to strengthen access to major AFCON venues, including Talanta Sports City.

As preparations continue, authorities have begun clearing sections of railway corridors earmarked for the project, warning against illegal structures obstructing the development.

Overall, both Kenya and Tanzania are aligning their infrastructure plans around one clear priority: making public transport the backbone of AFCON 2027 mobility, ensuring fans, workers, and visitors can move efficiently across cities and stadiums.

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AFCON 2027: Public Transport Becomes Key Focus in Kenya and Tanzania

Kenya and Tanzania are making public transport a central part of AFCON 2027 planning 🚆🚌From Arusha BRT plans to Nairobi rail upgrades, both countries are focusing on moving fans faster and reducing congestion during the tournament.
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