June 25
Kenya: City Hall to Complete Kihumbuini Stadium Construction in 18 Months
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured residents of Westlands that the construction of Kihumbuini Stadium will be completed within 18 months. Read more »
June 18
Kenya: Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County. Read more »
May 23
Kenya: President Ruto Secures $3.6 Billion for Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway Construction
President William Ruto has secured $3.6 billion (Sh 477 billion) in funding from the United States to construct the 440-kilometer Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway, marking a major… Read more »
May 14
Kenya: Children Rescued From Collapsed Nairobi Building, More Feared Trapped
Authorities in Nairobi's Kiamaiko area have launched a rescue operation following the collapse of a building undergoing demolition on Tuesday. Read more »
May 08
Kenya: City Hall Begins Construction of First Public Hospital in Mlango On Reclaimed Dump Site
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has launched the construction of the first public hospital in Mlango Kubwa within Mathare sub-county as part of ward-based programs. Read more »
May 03
Kenya: Kenya Commits to Start Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Line
The government has committed to start the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line by December. Read more »
May 01
Kenya: Woman Dead As Building Under Construction Collapses in Kirinyaga
Tragedy struck in Karia area, Kirinyaga County, on Wednesday morning when a 4-storey building under construction collapsed, killing one person. Read more »
April 27
Kenya: City Hall Waives Building Renovations Fees in Response to Floods
The Nairobi County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings due flood related destruction as a move to augment flood response. Read more »
April 01
Kenya: Lobby Groups Want Court to Block Construction of Road Through Aberdares National Park
Lobby groups have moved to the Environment and Land court to block the planned construction of the controversial 52- kilometer Mau-Mau Road, which cuts through the Aberdare… Read more »
March 01
Kenya: Nairobi County Sets Aside Sh800mn for City Stadium - Gov Sakaja
Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has said they have set aside Sh800mn to facilitate the renovation of the City Stadium, now to be called the Joe Kadenge Stadium. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: Construction Permit for LPG Facility Hit By Explosion Was Rejected, EPRA
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has revealed that the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and facility plant in Mradi, Embakasi, exploded last evening. Read more »
January 10
Kenya: NHC to Construct 20,000 Affordable Housing Units in Changamwe
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Kenya: Kisii MCAs Question Arati Over the Construction of ECDE Classrooms
A section of Members of County Assembly (MCA) in Kisii have questioned Kisii Governor Simba Arati to physically show the residents the 128 ECDE classrooms he has constructed in the… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Expressway Exit Into CBD to Be Completed Mid-January - Murkomen
Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has said the Nairobi Expressway exit into the Central Business District will be completed in mid-January. Read more »
December 22, 2023
Kenya: Former Tourism Boss Balala Over Arrested Over Construction Funds Corruption
Former Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala has been arrested over Sh8.5 billion alleged corruption in the construction of the Kilifi Utalii College. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Kenya: IFC Invests Sh3.08 Billion in IHS Kenya to Boost Affordable Housing Projects
Construction of 5, 000 affordable houses in Kenya has received a boost after the International Finance Corporation (IFC) committed to investing Sh3.08 billion in IHS Kenya. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Kenya: Govt Prioritizes Dueling of Malaba - Eldoret Highway to Boost Business Efficiency, Revenue Collection
The government has prioritized dueling of Malaba-Eldoret highway as a legacy project to enhance its trade thus boosting revenue collection beyond Sh7 billion at Malaba OSBP. Read more »
December 07, 2023
Kenya: High Construction Costs, Poor Planning Hindering Affordable Housing Projects
High construction costs are hindering the success of affordable housing projects in Kenya, according to the latest report by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Built… Read more »
December 06, 2023
Kenya: Govt Allocates Sh3.9 Billion to Construct JSS Classrooms By 2025
Ministry of Education states that government has allocated Sh3.9 billion for construction of additional 15,021 classrooms for Junior Secondary School (JSS) by 2025 to accommodate… Read more »
December 05, 2023
Kenya: Mwale Announces Plans for 3 Additional Smart Cities in Africa
Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is finalizing the shipment of new construction equipment for new smart cities in Congo, Botswana and Sierra Leone that will begin in… Read more »
Kenya: Govt Releases Sh1 Billion for the Rehabilitation of Roads
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government has disbursed at least 1 Billion Shillings has been released for rehabilitation of the roads in some of the worst hit regions… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Kenya: Bamburi Cement Commences Construction of Two Solar PV Plants
Bamburi Cement Plc is embarking on the construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants, marking a significant stride in the company's efforts towards decarbonization. Once… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Kenya: Senators Slap Sakaja With Sh500,000 Fine, Threaten to Halt Nairobi Urban Regeneration Project After He Skips Session
Senators are mulling halting the Nairobi Regeneration and Urban Renewal Program following after Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja failed to show up to shed light on the progress of… Read more »
November 15, 2023
Kenya: Root Out Quacks, DP Gachagua Urges Engineers
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked the Engineers Board of Kenya to weed out quacks to protect the integrity of the profession. Read more »
November 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Firm to Lead Construction of U.S.$210 Million Smart City in Kinshasa
A Kenyan-grown financial consultancy firm, AVLC Group, has been picked by MC Telecom, a Kinsasha-based firm, to offer lead consultancy services in the construction of a… Read more »