April 09
Kenya: Infrastructure Last Frontier to Unlock Africa's E-Commerce Potential
In less than a month it will be six years since the grand dream to create a single African market for 1.2 billion people plus took a concrete step and therefore now is a good time… Read more »
March 07
Kenya: Sh2.9 Billion Oxegen-Making Plant to Be Opened in Tatu City
The governments of the United States, Finland, and Canada have joined hands to fund a sustainable medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility in Tatu City, Kiambu County. Read more »
February 02
Kenya: EPRA Says Embakasi LPG Storage Plant at Gas Explosion Site Illegally Erected
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) says the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and filling plant in Mradi area where there was a gas explosion that killed… Read more »
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 22
Kenya: Nairobi Building Approvals Rise to Sh195.1 Billion
The value of building approvals in Nairobi grew by Sh50.3 billion to Sh195.1 billion in the 11 months to November last year, despite the high cost of building materials. Read more »
December 27, 2023
Kenya: Wetangula Says Govt to Expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi Road Next Year
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula says the government is set to expand the Lwakhakha-Kandunyi road by next year so that it may become a high-intensity road. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Announces Temporary Closure of Sothern Bypass From December 27
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the temporary closure of the Nairobi Southern Bypass from Wednesday to January 23. Read more »
December 21, 2023
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 20, 2023
East Africa: Why Sustainable Infrastructure Is a Necessity for East Africa's Urbanization and Climate Change Mitigation
Rapid urbanization in recent decades has created many socio-economic advantages, with cities and urban areas contributing significantly to economic growth. Read more »
December 16, 2023
Kenya: Kipevu 1 Diesel Plant to Be Decommissioned This Month
Mombasa's Kipevu I Diesel Plant will be decommissioned once its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) lapses at the end of 2023. 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: Major Roads in Nairobi CBD to Be Closed for 4 Days During Youth Summit
Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). Read more »
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 »
December 04, 2023
Kenya: Legislators Call for Completion of Mau Mau Road
Two members of the parliament from Mount Kenya region have raised concerns over delay in completion of Mau Mau link road. 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 25, 2023
Kenya: Floods Cut Off Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge, Kenha Diverts Traffic to Mavueni Route
Floods arising from ongoing heavy rains have cut off the Mbogolo Bridge along Mtwapa-Kilifi (A7) Road affecting traffic to and from the coastal city of Mombasa. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Madongo-Garissa Road After Floods Cut Off Section Near Mororo
The Kenya National Highway Authority has advised caution on Madongo-Garissa road after floods cut off a section of the transport corridor following "a major washout". Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Reopens Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge After Restoration Works
The Kenya National Highway Authority (KENHA) has announced the reopening of Kilifi's Mbogolo Bridge following restoration works Saturday night. Read more »
November 25, 2023
Kenya: FKE Says 70,000 Formal Jobs Lost Since October 2022
Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) says 70,000 employees in the formal private sector have lost their jobs since October 2022. Read more »
November 22, 2023
Kenya: Govt to Complete New Terminal at JKIA By 2026 - Murkomen
The government is set to build a new terminal at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to ease pressure on the existing facilities. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Urges Caution on Thika-Garissa Highway as Floods Damage Arer Section
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has urged caution on Thika-Garissa highway after floods peeled off a section of the road at Arer area near Bangali town. Read more »