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 »
November 04, 2023
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Construction of Dams, Reinstatement of Water Pans to Boost Water Supply
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 - The Cabinet has approved the construction of multiple dams and the reinstatement of over 4,000 water pans. Read more »
October 23, 2023
Kenya: Bamburi Cement Rallies Construction Sector Players to Cut Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Bamburi Cement Plc has kicked off a regional construction sector thought leadership series to rally the sector towards decarbonisation. Read more »
October 03, 2023
Kenya: New JKIA Terminal Construction to Start in January
The government plans to modernize and expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as it seeks to make it competitive regionally. Read more »
September 27, 2023
Kenya: Parliament Watchdog Committee Calls for Audit of CBC Classroom Construction Funds
The Parliamentary watchdog committee has demanded a special audit on the expenditure of Sh4.5 billion used for the construction of phase 2 of the Competency-Based Curriculum… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenya to Construct a Sh1.2bn International Civil Aviation Organisation Office Block
Kenya will construct a Sh1.2 billion International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) office block at the United Nations Headquarters, Gigiri within the next three years, Transport… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: DP Gachagua Says Construction of Stalled Roads in Rift Valley to Resume
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says roads that stalled in the Rift Valley because of bad politics will be revived as earlier planned. Read more »
August 12, 2023
Kenya: Ethiopian Delegation to Visit Kenya to Fast-Track LAPSET Project
A team from the Ethiopian government will visit Kenya to learn about Kenya's transport and logistics sectors. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Kenya: Sports CS Ababu Stops Renovation of Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri Due to Shoddy Work
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has ordered a halt to construction works at Ruring'u Stadium in Nyeri due to what he describes as 'sub-standard' job by the contractor. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Kenya: Kuria Confident About 47 County Industrial Parks in a Year
Trade Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has exuded confidence that all the country's 47 counties will have industrial parks by August 2024. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Reforms At the Mombasa Port Will Spur Growth - President Ruto
The Government will make the port of Mombasa more efficient. Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Construction of Kenya's First SMEs Warehouse, Logistic Park Starts at Tatu City
Construction of Kenya's first SME warehouse and logistic park started today at Tatu City in Kiambu County. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Kenya: Local Infrastructure Projects Seek Over Sh700bn Financing From Pension Industry
The Kenya Pension Funds Investment Consortium (KEPFIC) has received infrastructure and alternative investment proposals worth over Sh700 billion ($5.5 billion) from project… Read more »