KENYATTA INKS ANOTHER MEGA HOUSING DEAL WITH UN AGENCY
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration has again inked a multibillion-shilling housing deal for the construction of 100,000 homes for the poor. […]
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CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA’S DOUBLE DECKER HIGHWAY TO START IN SEPTEMBER
Construction works on the first double decker highway road in Nairobi is set to begin in September says Transport Cabinet […]
PHASE ONE OF ELIUD KIPCHOGE SPORTS COMPLEX IN KENYA NEARS COMPLETION
Phase one of the Eliud Kipchoge Sports Complex which is under construction at Kabsabet Showground in Kenya nears completion. Elly […]
KENYA COMMITS US $794M TO CONSTRUCT MODERN MARKETS IN NAIROBI
The Nairobi County government in Kenya has committed US $794m to construct modern retail markets across the county with aim […]
Kenya: Tatu City awards residential infrastructure contract to Stecol Corporation
Tatu City has appointed global engineering and construction group Stecol Corporation as the lead infrastructure contractor for its residential project […]
Construction of Likoni Special Economic Zones set to kick off
Construction of the US $30m Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and the second phase of the Dongo Kundu bypass in Likoni, […]
Unops to raise $647m for 100 000 houses in Kenya
As part of United Nations Office for Project Services (Unops) and the Kenyan government’s landmark affordable housing agreement, the organisation […]
Kenya set to construct 40MW solar plant in Eldoret
The government of Kenya though the Kenya-based French solar firm Alten Africa, has picked compatriot renewable energy firm Voltalia to […]
Kenya: Cytonn sues after plan to build 35-storey Kilimani Tower is trashed
Investment group Cytonn has sued Nairobi City County for cancelling an approval for the construction of a multi-storey tower in […]
Kenya’s Moi International Airport to receive US $70m upgrade
Moi International Airport in Mombasa, Kenya is set to receive US $70m from the government for an upgrade project in bid […]
Kenya invests $69M to revamp coastal city airport
The Kenyan government is set to spend Ksh7bn ($69 million) upgrading the country’s second largest airport. The expansion of the Moi […]
Kenya to receive US $300m for Suswa geothermal project
Kenya is set to receive US $300m from Cyrq Energy, an American company specializing in renewable energy production, for the […]
Kenya’s Lake Turkana Wind farm to be connected to the national grid
The 310MW Lake Turkana wind farm project in Kenya is set to be connected to the national grid by end […]
Kenya: Chinese firms awarded US $7bn low-cost home project
The ministry of Housing and Urban Development in Kenya has awarded Chinese Wu Yi Company Limited, Sinohydro Corporation and China […]
Kenya to deliver 100 000 affordable housing units
The Kenyan government is set to construct 100 000 affordable housing units in line with the Big 4 agenda following an agreement with […]
Kenya postpones construction of US $10-bn nuclear power plant
The government of Kenya has postponed its plan to build nuclear power plant worth US $10 bn by nine years to 2036 […]
Kenya to begin construction of phase 2 US $297m Dongo Kundu bypass
Kenya has announced the start of construction of phases 2 and 3 of the US $297m Dongo Kundu bypass next month […]
“Kenya’s Miami”: Africa’s tallest building at Watamu Beach
Its façade inspired by traditional art motifs, a 370-metre-high tower containing luxury suites and a 24-hour casino has been proposed […]
Construction of US $30m centre at Kenyatta National Hospital commences
Kenya has commenced with construction of the US $30m new centre at Kenyatta National Hospital which is set to accommodate the […]
Kenya to construct the largest CBD mall space in Nairobi
Kenya is set to construct the largest mall space on the periphery of Nairobi’s City Centre by British architecture firm aLL Design […]
Kenya to start construction of 70MW geothermal power plant in the Olkaria
The construction of the 70MW geothermal power plant in the Olkaria, Kenya is set to start soon. This is after […]
Kenya 428 km power line complete, to add 310 MW to grid by December
A high-voltage power line to carry electricity from a 310 MW wind power plant to central Kenya from the north is complete and supply to the national […]
Kenya and South Africa: two diverging countries
Two prominent sub-Saharan economies are showing “swiftly diverging fortunes” due to their respective political and economic circumstances, according to Mace, […]
Kenya to kick-start construction of Miritini CBD rail link
Kenya is set to kick start construction of the 22-km standard gauge railway linking the Miritini passenger terminus to Mombasa […]
KMTC to construct new campus in Kenya
The Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is set to construct a new fully-fledged campus in Kajiado County, Kenya. This is […]
Kenya to construct US $30m modern Gikomba market
The government of Kenya has set aside US $30m for the construction of a modern Gikomba market, the region’s biggest open-air […]
Kenya to receive US $66m for a 52MWp solar PV plant
A UK government development finance institution CDC, alongside its partner, Globeleq is set to invest a US $66m in Malindi Solar Group […]
Kenya to construct 960MW coal-fired power plant in Kitui
Kenya plans to set up a 960MW coal-fired power plant in Kitui which will be Kenya’s second coal project after […]
Kenya: construction of Sh63 billion dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet begins
The construction of Sh63 billion multi-purpose dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet County has begun following an agreement between a government agency and […]
Kenya: Tatu City project hit by another complaint
The multibillion shilling Tatu City project has run into fresh trouble after a group of families from Githunguri, Kiambu County, […]
Fed up with corruption, Kenyan president orders mass lie-detector tests
All government procurement officials in Kenya will have to undergo lie-detector tests in the next month, and will be suspended […]
Kenya: President Kenyatta launches Sh2.7 billion roads reconstruction in Nairobi’s Eastlands
President Uhuru Kenyatta has launched the reconstruction of roads in 11 constituencies in Nairobi’s Eastlands.The program is part of the […]
Kenya commissions US $130m substation to boost power supply in Nairobi
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned an ultra-modern 220 Kv gas insulated substation to improve the power supply in Nairobi […]
Kenya given court approval to construct 7,000 houses In Starehe
Kenya can now start construction of the 7,000 houses in Starehe after the High court approved the construction and dismissed […]
Kenya to construct four new state of the art stadiums
Kenya is planning to construct four new state-of-the-art stadiums in Nairobi County in a move to address the shortage in […]
Kenya’s property market booms as election fears fade
Investors are targeting Kenya with residential and other property schemes as land values rise against the backdrop of a growing […]
Kenya: NHC starts construction of 500,000 new houses
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has rolled out a housing project to construct over 500,000 new housing units spread across […]
Kenyan president receives 2018 African Road Builders award
Uhuru Kenyatta, president of Kenya, has been recognised with the 2018 African Road Builders (ARB) award. The annual nomination meeting […]
Kenya: County, State sign deal to build low-cost houses
Homa Bay County government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the national government to construct 2,000 affordable houses in […]
Josh Heights: contemporary homes for the discerning
Josh Heights is a state-of-the-art, multi-story residential development in the heart of Parklands, one of Nairobi’s coveted suburbs. It comprises […]
How Kenya plans to deliver 500,000 affordable homes in five years
Housing principal secretary in Kenya, Charles Mwaura worked and lived in South Africa for nearly 20 years before he was […]
Baringo County, Kenya to rehabilitate over 600km of roads
Baringo County in Kenya has plans to rehabilitate over 600km of roads in its six sub-counties at a cost of US […]
Kenya: Cytonn Starts Building Sh15 Billion Kiambu Estate
Asset manager Cytonn Investments is on Monday set to start building its RiverRun estate — a Sh15 billion mixed use […]
Two multi-storey premium hostels to be constructed in Kenya
Two multi-story hostels are set to be constructed in Kenya to cater for 1,170 university and college students after a […]
Kenya: Ministry eyes joint ventures in Mavoko low-cost housing
Kenya is pushing for international and local joint ventures to execute the planned 8,000 low-cost housing units in Mavoko, Machakos […]
Business mogul Dangote faults Kenya over corruption
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has faulted Kenya’s leadership for their greed and persistent failure to place matters of national […]
Kenyan fund targets $15m green bond for water projects
A non-profit organisation plans to issue a 1.5-billion shilling ($15-million) bond this year to fund Kenyan water utilities. Robert Bunyi, CEO of […]
Kenyan cement makers in profit dip
A slowdown in construction activities hit the Kenyan cement industry heavily, with all listed manufacturers recording a dip in profits. […]
Kenya: local cement manufacturers decry poor quality imported product
Kenyan local cement firms have criticized the quality of products being rolled out by some cement manufacturers. This comes after […]
Kenya: Lake Turkana wind power project to come on line in August
The Lake Turkana Wind power (LTWP) project will soon be connected to the national grid now that the government of […]
Kenyan tycoon opens new $280 million clinker plant
Kenyan cement producer National Cement, a subsidiary company of the Devki Group owned by business mogul Narendra Raval, has officially launched its $280 […]
Kenya targets US $22bn from developers for affordable housing
The Kenyan government is currently targeting to receive US$ 22bn from developers for the construction of affordable housing. The mega […]
Kenya: Multi-million dollar cancer hospital and oncology school to be established
A multi-million dollars cancer hospital and oncology school is set to be constructed in Kenya after an agreement between Kenya and India is fully implemented.
Three Kenyan universities to develop US$200m new hostels
Three Kenyan public universities are set to develop new hostels with the help of the National Treasury which is aiming […]
Developers may lose US $15m in profits by not delivering projects timeously
Developers may end up losing a whopping US $15m of their profits if they fail to submit their projects in […]
Kenya: Kipchoge first phase will be complete by April
The government expects the first phase of reconstruction work at Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret to be complete by April. […]
Kenya: one million low cost houses to be constructed over the next five years
One million low cost houses are set to be constructed in Kenya by the government, in the next five years. […]
Kenya aims to construct first nuclear power plant by 2027
Kenya hopes to construct its first nuclear power plant by 2027, Nuclear Energy Board Chief Executive Collins Juma has said. […]
Large firms to enjoy cheaper night electricity in Kenya
Kenya is set to cut power tariffs by up to a third for large business firms and manufacturers that shift […]
Kenya starts upgrade program to boost the construction industry
The Kenyan government in conjunction with a Chinese firm AVIC International Kenya, has decided to embark on a program that will […]
Kenya set to build coast-to-centre highway to boost Africa trade
Kenya on Wednesday signed a $620-million agreement to build a 530 km highway from its east coast to the centre of the country, […]
Kenya’s Transport and Housing Ministry to construct 8,000 houses
The Transport and Housing ministry in Kenya is planning to construct 8,000 houses in Mavoko, Machakos County. The houses will […]
Kenya: It’s Sh7.7 billion per kilometre for new JKIA runway
A new 4.8-kilometre runway that can handle larger aircraft is set to be built at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. […]
Kenya: US$8m Kiambu Mall set to be opened
The US$ 8m Kiambu Mall which is currently in its final stages will open its doors to the public in […]
Kenya: Cytonn unveils Sh20bn triple tower in Kilimani, Nairobi
Cytonn Real Estate has launched a Sh20 billion mixed-use development project named ‘Cytonn Towers’. The proposed development, which will sit […]
Townspeople surge on collapsed hospital in Kenya, rescuing 40
More than 50 construction workers were trapped in timber and concrete rubble when a building, reported variously as three and […]
Kenya, Uganda seek SGR funding from China
Kenya and Uganda will hold talks with China Exim Bank officials October, which could unlock funding for the Malaba-Kampala standard […]
Kenya: local firms to reap Sh60 billion from SGR Phase II
Local companies in JV agreements with a Chinese company constructing the 120-km Nairobi-Naivasha Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) are expected to […]
Contract awarded for Kenya’s first expressway
US company Bechtel International has been awarded the construction contract for Kenya’s first expressway, which has been dubbed one of the most important new pieces […]
Kenya: property developers experience warehouse construction boom
Property developers in Kenya are currently experiencing a warehouse construction boom due to the increase of demand for prime logistics […]
10 industrial hubs to be constructed in Kenya’s Kirinyaga County
Kirinyaga County in Kenya will put aside at least US$ 50m for the construction of 10 industrial hubs. This will […]
Solar roof tiles power Kenya’s rural classrooms
With nearly half its population not connected to the grid, Kenya is experimenting with a local and sustainable approach to […]
Slow construction activity deepens Athi River Mining half-year loss
ARM Cement, Kenya’s third-largest player, on Friday reported half-year loss through June deepened more than four-fold on reduced sales, reflecting […]
Kenya imposes world’s toughest law against plastic bags
Kenyans producing, selling or even using plastic bags will risk imprisonment of up to four years or fines of $40 […]
Kenya: cement production, use fall in first half
Cement consumption in Kenya fell by 62,000 metric tonnes in the first five months of the year, raising the prospect […]
Bechtel to build Nairobi-Mombasa expressway
US giant Bechtel has been signed on to build a major expressway in Kenya linking Mombasa to the capital Nairobi, […]
The highest skyscraper in Africa will be built in Kenya
Uhuru Kenyatta, Kenyan President, laid the foundation stone for the tallest building in the whole Africa. It will be located in the Upper Hill neighborhood of Nairobi. This ambitious project will have been finished by winter 2019.
Kenya: World Bank to fund construction of US$ 30m complex
The World Bank is set to fund the construction of a US$30m complex in Nairobi that will be developed by […]
Demand for serviced apartments in Kenya surges
Tourists visiting Kenya have set a trend in the demand for serviced apartments. As a result, investors in Kenya have […]
Kenya: Cytonn breaks ground on $145.4m real estate development
Cytonn Investment, a real estate developer based in Kenya recently broke ground on its mixed-use project in Kiambu County’s Ruiru district. […]
Isiolo International Airport ready for use
Upgrading of Isiolo International Airport has been completed and operation is expected to commence fully in the next four weeks. […]
Kenya: Chinese firm to construct industrial park
An industrial park in Kenya is set to be constructed in Movoko, Machakos County by a Chinese Company, Erdemann Property Ltd (EPL). […]
ARM Cement’s employees buy 15% stake in company
ARM’s workers have acquired a 15% stake in the company, making it one of the public listed firms with the […]
Bamburi’s Kes4bn Athi River plant expansion underway
Bamburi Cement’s capacity expansion project at its Athi River cement grinding plant is moving forward and is poised to begin […]
Kenya: Japan lends Sh11.8 billion for Mombasa Port, South Coast link roads
By Margaret Njugunah The government of Kenya has received a Sh11.8 billion loan from the Japanese Government to fund the […]
Kenya: Sigiri Bridge collapses days after Uhuru inspection tour
The iconic Sigiri Bridge under construction in Budalang’i Constituency, Busia County, has collapsed a fortnight after President Uhuru Kenyatta visited […]
Kenya: ground broken on $145.4m real estate development
Cytonn Investment, a real estate developer based in Kenya recently broke ground on its mixed-use project in Kiambu County’s Ruiru district. […]
Bechtel opens African regional office in Kenya
Andrew Patterson, Bechtel’s president for Africa, said: “Our new office in Nairobi presents an opportunity to focus on building stronger […]
Kenya: Bamburi Cement rewards retailers with U.S.$1.5m medical cover
Cement maker Bamburi has offered its retailers a Ksh150 million.($1.5 million) medical insurance cover. The Afya Ya Nguvu deal for […]
Kenya: NCA, Savannah Cement seal contractors training pact
The National Construction Authority (NCA) has cemented a partnership with Savannah Cement, to advance technical training programmes for contractors. The […]
SGR pumped ‘Sh130 billion into Kenyan economy’
The Chinese firm which built the high capacity railway track between Mombasa and Nairobi says it pumped billions of shillings […]
Kenya unveils first new railway in a century
More than a century after a colonial railway gave birth to modern Kenya, the country is betting on a new […]
Kenya set to break ground on colossal coal-fired power plant
Kenya is set to start building a giant coal-fired power station at Manda Bay near the port city of Lamu […]
Chinese firm to open construction materials “supermarket” in Kenya
A Chinese company, China Wu Yi (Kenya) Precast, is rushing to complete a precast concrete factory in Kenya to supply […]
Kenya seeks to enhance slum upgrading programme
The Kenyan Government recently announced plans to speed up its long awaited slum upgrading programme. This is in a bid to improve […]
Kenya’s Konza Techno City emerging as Africa’s smart-city frontrunner
The Konza Techno City, being developed about 60 km south-east of Nairobi, will be a smart city to better serve citizens […]
Kenya: home owners face jail for not installing solar power
Owners of large residential and commercial buildings who have not installed solar water heaters risk jail or a Sh1 million […]
Kenya: Murang’a water firm to build Sh3 billion mega dam
Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (Muwasco) plans to build a Sh3 billion mega dam in a bid to meet the […]
Two million houses needed in Kenya to tame slum explosion
The World Bank has said that Kenya needs to build two million affordable city homes to meet its housing deficit and help […]
Kenya adopts South Africa’s Green Star rating system
The KenyaGreen Building Society (KGBS) has signed a Green Star license agreement that will see it use the Green Building Council of South Africa’s […]
Chinese firms make “biggest investment in Kenya” with $800m Nairobi property scheme
Chinese investors have taken a near 40% stake in a major retail, leisure and residential development just launched in Nairobi, Kenya.
Kenya tops East Africa with mega infrastructure projects
Kenya had the highest number of mega infrastructure projects in East Africa in 2016, Deloitte has said, noting it helped the country […]
Japan to establish first solar project in Kenya
A Tokyo-based PV module provider has moved forward with the development of its initial utility-scale PV plant by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the authorities in Kitui County, approximately 170km southeast of Nairobi.
Kenya: Africa’s first grid connected biogas farm powers up
A commercial biogas farm in Kenya has become Africa’s pioneering electricity producer powered by biogas to sell additional electricity to the national grid, cutting the carbon emissions associated with oil-powered generation.
AfDB approves grant for Kenya’s Mutunguru hydropower project
The African Development Bank- which manages Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has approved a grant worth US $992, 000 for […]
Kenya: 2,500km roads to be built from 2017
The government will launch the construction of 2,500 kilometres of roads before the next General Election, Transport Principal Secretary John Mosonik has said.
He said it was part of the “10,000 programme” of low volume traffic roads.
Kenya: Savannah cement bets on infrastructure to protect market share
Savannah Cement is betting on local and regional projects to protect its market share from increased competition.
Kenya constructing 20 dams in Mount Kenya region
The government will build 20 dams in Mount Kenya region, water and irrigation cabinet secretary Eugene Wamalwa has announced.
Kenya power signs 100MW PPA with Kipeto wind farm
The Kipeto wind project is now one step closer to delivering more clean power to Kenyans after announcing that it has officially signed a 20–year power purchase agreement with Kenya Power. This is a major highlight in the development of the 100-MW wind farm project.
Kenya launches construction of US$1.5bn railway line
Kenya on Wednesday launched construction of a US$1.5bn-railway project that will connect the capital to the Rift Valley town of Naivasha, the country’s presidency said.
Kenya’s Lapsset project receives new breath of life
The Lamu Port South Sudan Ethiopia transport corridor (Lapsset) project has received a major impetus after a consortium of international investors led by the Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) said they will help finance the project.
New deal to put an end to buildings’ collapse in Kenya
Cement manufacturer Bamburi Cement and National Construction Authority (NCA) have signed a deal to train 1.5 million construction experts in a move aimed at curtailing frequent cases of building’s collapsing.
Kenya’s Principal Secretary set to open East Africa’s Housing Forum
Arch. Aidah Munano, Principal Secretary of the State Department of Housing and Urban Development at Kenya’s Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure,Housing and […]
China grew cement exports to Kenya in first half of 2016
China grew its cement exports to Kenya tenfold in the first half of 2016 even as contractors of flagship projects […]
Spice maker to construct mega factory in Kenya
Tropical Heat Limited, a leading manufacturer of spices and snacks in the East African region, is set to construct mega factory […]
Japan finances $270m industrial hub for Kenya
Kenya has secured nearly $270m from Japan to build a new industrial and commercial hub near the port of Mombasa. […]
Dangote shakes Kenya’s cement market with Ethiopia imports
Nigeria’s Dangote Cement has started its shake-up of the Kenyan market with importation of cement from its plant in Ethiopia […]
Bamburi Cement profits decline due to lower cement demand
Bamburi Cement net profit declined by 6% for the six months of 2016 to Sh2.9 billion following lower cement demand from […]
Sh10 billion international airport to be built in Kenya
A Sh10 billion international airport is set to be built in Embu, Governor Martin Wambora has announced. He said his administration […]
New road construction project plan for Kenyan traffic congestion
The World Bank has agreed to fund a project to build a double-decker toll motorway between the Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Kenya: building collapses shortly after evacuation
Occupants of a five-storey building in Nairobi had the police and a keen tenant to thank after escaping an averted tragedy. Police from […]
Geothermal accounts for large amount of power capacity in Kenya
Geothermal capacity in Kenya is among the largest in the world according to Renewable Global Status report. The report stated that Geothermal currently […]
Alternative construction technologies now in high demand for East African projects
Totally Construction East Africa provides you with a dedicated reach to East Africa’s most distinguished cross section of construction industry […]
KCB Foundation partners with the East African Portland Cement Company
KCB Foundation on 27 May signed a strategic partnership agreement with East African Portland Cement Company Ltd (EAPCC), that will […]
Kenyan Geothermal power plant project reaches completion
The Menengai Geothermal Power plant in Kenya, a US$500m project currently under construction, is anticipated to be completed by July this year […]
Kenya: New building regulations to be implemented
Construction industry professionals in Kenya will undergo retraining after the government approved new building regulations for Kenya in which British […]
Kenyan government on set to construct 10,000 km of road
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia says the government is on course to construct 10,000 kilometres of road as it seeks […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement reports 2015 loss due to weaker currency
Kenya’s ARM Cement reported on Saturday a pre-tax loss of 3.54 billion Kenyan shillings ($35 million) for the full year […]
Kenya’s Mombasa Cement plans to expand production capacity
Kenya’s Mombasa Cement Limited (MCL), one of East Africa’s leading cement producers is planning to spend US$ 73m on the […]
Kenya and France sign €250m pacts
Kenya and France have signed five pacts that will inject into the Kenyan economy close to €250-million (Ksh29-billion). Kenyan President […]
Kenya to start constructing a crude oil and refined fuel jetty
Kenya will commence construction of a new offshore crude oil and refined fuel jetty in October this year, the Kenya […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement in talks over proposed investment
Kenya’s ARM Cement Limited, one of the largest cement manufactures in East Africa, has announced that it is in advanced […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement nears deal with foreign investor
According to the latest Bloomberg report, ARM Cement is in talks with a foreign development-finance institution about taking a stake […]
Kenya signs $408m loan with Japan for 140 MW geothermal plant
Kenya and Japan on Wednesday signed a 46-billion yen ($408-million) loan agreement to build a 140 MW geothermal power plant […]
Kenya: Konza City to cost Ksh595 billion when completed in 2030.
Konza Techno City is expected to cost Ksh595.8 billion when completed in 2030, the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) CEO […]
ARM Cement Kenya nears deal with foreign investor
ARM Cement Ltd., a Kenyan producer of the building material, is in talks with a foreign development-finance institution about taking […]
African Union to support geothermal exploration in Kenya
The African Union Commission (AUC) has said it will offer US$2m to support geothermal exploration in Kenya currently being undertaken […]
Kenya: Sh800 million road construction project kicks off
The tarmacking of the 24-kilometre Ndurumo-Kibuline-Giaki-Miomponi road connecting Meru and Tharaka-Nithi counties has started.The more than Sh800 million project is […]
Sustainable building is at the top of the agenda at the Housing for Africa Forum
Hennie Botes, CEO of Moladi Construction and Dr. Amira Osman, Associate Professor of Architecture from the University of Johannesburg, feature amongst the all-star […]
Kenya: developers eye construction of luxury apartments
Developers are splashing billions to construct luxury apartments in Kenya in a bid to woo the ever expanding middle class. […]
Kenya: multi-million dollar mall to be demolished for road construction
Multi-million dollar Taj Mall in Kenya is set to be demolished for road construction after the National Land Commission (NLC) […]
Kenya: City Hall sets aside Sh6.2 Billion for roads construction
The Nairobi County Government has set aside Sh6.2 billion during the 2016/2017 financial year for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance […]
Uhuru opens English Point Marina resort at Kenyan Coast
The English Point Marina resort situated at the Kenyan Coast has officially been opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The newly […]
Kenyan construction industry sees remarkable growth
The construction industry in Kenya defied high interest rates to post impressive growth, a new report by Kenya National Bureau […]
Probase Kenya to tarmac roads in Embu at a cost of US$ 38.5 Million
The County government of Embu has signed contract with Probase Kenya, a Malaysian-based construction firm, to construct and tarmac roads […]
World Bank to support construction of Mwache Dam in Kenya
The World Bank will support the construction of Mwache dam, in Kenya’s Kwale County. This follows a financial agreement signed […]
China pledges $1.5bn to extend Kenya Standard Gauge Railway project
China has pledged to boost the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway construction project in Kenya from the capital Nairobi […]
Kenya to begin construction of 8,000 km of tarmac roads
Transport Principal Secretary John Mosonik has said that construction of 8,000 km of tarmac roads in Kenya is set to […]
Kenya: Sinohydro signs Tatu City deal to construct infrastructure
Chinese firm Sinohydro, has signed an infrastructure construction deal with Tatu City in Kenya. The deal will see the water, […]
Nairobi hosts a successful 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa
The 2nd annual Totally Concrete East Africa attracted over 400 participants this year and was rated as an excellent networking […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement reports 9-month pretax loss
Kenya’s ARM Cement posted a pretax loss of £645m ($6.32 million) for the nine months to September, blaming losses related […]
East Africa’s leading construction show nears
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BASF opens concrete admixture plant in Lagos, Nigeria
German chemical group BASF has opened a new production plant for concrete admixtures in Lagos, Nigeria. This is BASF’s first […]
US construction firm shifts base to Nairobi
America-based X-Calibur Construction Systems Inc has announced plans to set up base in Nairobi from where it will be supplying […]
Kenya’s National Construction Authority says most builders untrained
Kenya’s National Construction Authority (NCA) has lamented the lack of skills among construction workers in Kenya. In its new report, […]
Rising cement consumption spells growth for East Africa
Africa’s future growth is intrinsically linked to cement. As one of the world’s fastest developing regions, there are huge construction needs
Sierra Cables PLC to develop manufacturing factory in Kenya
Sierra Cables PLC is set to construct a cable manufacturing factory in Kenya to cater for increasing power generation projects […]
New cement plant to be constructed in Kenya’s County
In January Cemtech Limited will start construction of a US$ 95m cement plant in Kenya’s West Pokot County. The feasibility study
Demand for cement increases as construction industry flourishes
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) has noted that cement manufacturers in Kenya are racing to meet rising cement […]
New pediatric hospital for Kenya
A new pediatric hospital in Kenya is set to be constructed after an agreement was signed by Schneider Childrens’ Medical […]
Kenya’s Bamburi Cement sees major growth in H1
A boom in construction and foreign exchange gains has helped Bamburi Cement’s net profit almost double for the six months […]
Kenya to construct four hydro power plant projects
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has announced that it was constructing four hydro power plants in Kenya at a total […]
Savannah Cement in Kenya to launch special product
Savannah Cement, which is the newest entrant into the cement market in Kenya, is set to launch a special kind […]
Construction of power plants in Kenya sees drop in imported electricity
The effort of constructing power plants in Kenya has started paying off following a drop in imported electricity from Uganda, […]
Kenyan government approves plans to improve infrastructure in Nairobi
The National Treasury in Kenya has approved plans for a road and railway master project aimed at decongesting Nairobi. The […]
Are you ready for East Africa’s construction and property boom?
Construction business is booming in East Africa and Totally Concrete East Africa is your best platform in 2015 to prepare for new construction business opportunities in […]
Karsan Ramji & Sons to construct new cement plant
Kitengela-based quarry operator Karsan Ramji & Sons is stepping up its investments in the cement business with the planned construction […]
East Africa Community common custom bond
The East African Community may have a common custom bond in two weeks as the bloc races to enhance faster […]
Cement plant giants to visit Angola and Kenya
Under the umbrella of the VDMA Construction Equipment and Building Material Machinery Association, eight cement plant engineering giants will send […]
AVIC International to construct $200mn office complex in Kenya
Because Kenya and China currently have a firm relationship, creating a conducive business environment, Chinese-based global manufacturer, AVIC International Holding […]
Contractors must register with National Construction Authority in Kenya
Contractors operating or wanting to undertake construction operations in Kenya are required by law to register through the National Construction […]
Kenya signs big agreement for Kuresoi dam construction
BNP Paribas Italy and Intesa San Paolo banks have signed a US$ 333m agreement with Kenya for the construction of […]
Kenya Pipeline Corporation set to construct major oil pipeline
Kenya Pipeline Corporation (KPC) is to construct a 450-km pipeline, projected to be complete by September 2016, from Mombasa to […]
Chryso Southern Africa Group to erect office in Kenya
Chryso Southern Africa Group is set to erect a factory in Kenya as from 2016. At the moment, it has […]
Savannah Cement introduces special cement product
Savannah Cement, which is the newest entrant into the cement market in Kenya, is set to launch a special kind […]
Kenyan cement producers seek clarity on CRBC procurement
Kenyan cement producers say that they are being left out of a $3.8-billion railway project that China Rail & Bridge […]
Extensive growth of cement production expected in East Africa
Totally Concrete East Africa is uniquely designed for manufacturers, transporters, processors and users of cement in East Africa who are interested […]
Kenya is now self-sufficient in power generation
Kenya electricity generation has received a boost after more than 280 MW was added to the national grid last year […]
Kenya’s Maasai Mara camp is SA designed
Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, famous for its animal migration, is home to a newly opened US$ 16m luxury camp. […]
Capitalise on East Africa increased concrete production
Totally Concrete East Africa brings you 3 new ways to capitalise on the demand for increased cement production in East Africa […]
Cement firms push for Kenya’s limestone
The vast mineral resources in Kitui County have seen firms competing to stake a claim to the billions of shillings […]
A new player to enter cement production in Kenya
Cement production in Kenya is soon to see a new entrant. A new cement grinding plant is set to be […]
Kenya’s Port second container terminal 85% complete
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that the second container terminal at the Mombasa Port is 85% complete ahead of […]
Kenya construction and infrastructure sector to grow by 9% says BMI
The Kenya construction and infrastructure sector is anticipating 9% year-on-year growth in 2015 according to Business Monitor International’s Kenya Infrastructure […]
Major growth rate in Kenyan demand and output
Kenya’s National Bureau of Statistics Data shows cement production stood at 5.88Mt in 2014, up 16.27% from the 5.05Mt recorded […]
Kenyan National Cement set to invest in Uganda plant
Kenya-based National Cement is set to invest Sh18.5 billion ($199 million) in a new factory in Uganda. This will be […]
Kenya: Bamburi Cement upbeat on outlook
Kenya-based Bamburi Cement’s operating growth increased by 5.8% last year to KES5.5bn (US$60m) and is upbeat on the outlook for […]
Kenya’s ARM Cement says 2014 pretax profit flat
Kenya’s ARM Cement posted a pretax profit of 2.02 billion shillings ($22 million) for 2014, inching up % from the […]
Kenya’s US$2bn coal power plant to commence construction in October
Construction of a multimillion coal power plant in Lamu, Kenya will commence in October, Amu Power a consortium of Centum […]
Kenya: Pokot cement factory to generate own power
The Sh12-billion Pokot Cement factory plans to generate its own power, part of which will be fed into the national […]
Kenya: Meru to construct 120 km of roads
Governor of Meru Peter Munya has said this week that the county will benefit from the planned governments’ annuity roads […]
UK’s RICS summit to focus on Africa’s future success
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) summit, which will be held in South Africa for the first time, will […]
National Cement to commission clinker plant in 2016
The cost of cement is expected to reduce once National Cement commissions its clinker plant, saving Kenya millions of dollars […]
New Kenya-Egypt Business Forum promotes bilateral trade and investment
At the Kenya-Egypt Business Forum, sponsored by Qalaa Holdings (owner of ASEC Cement), it was announced that the two countries […]
Gulf Energy and Centum to construct the US$ 2bn coal power plant in Lamu
Gulf Energy Limited and Centum Investment have been given the go ahead to construct a US$ 2bn coal power plant […]
US$743m collector tunnel for water supply to Nairobi
A US$ 743m water collector tunnel will be constructed in Murang’a County, Kenya so the county can supply 140 million […]
Africa economic outlook positive, except South Africa
While significant growth is forecast for five African countries that form part of the top-ten biggest growing economies in the […]
Growth for South Africa, Kenya
Cement sales in South Africa reportedly grew 4.6% in 3Q14, having contracted through the first half of the year. Cement […]
Kenya’s ambitious road construction project starts
The ambitious 10,000-km roads construction project embarked upon by the government of Kenya has started. The roads will be constructed […]
Cement industry news from Kenya
In Kenya, Seruji Limited, a subsidiary of Lafarge’s Bamburi Cement, has reportedly received a US$5 million loan from TriLinc Global, […]
Savannah Cement confirms second milling plant
Kenyan cement manufacturer Savannah Cement has confirmed plans to invest over US$198.3mn on its second milling plant near Kitengela, in […]
Kenya govt plans 300,000 houses
The government of Kenya through the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is planning to put up 300,000 houses […]
Kenya’s Konza City on the way
The Deputy President of Kenya, William Ruto on Monday commissioned the first phase of the construction of the multi-billion dollar […]
Obama’s ‘Power Africa’ initiative steps up
A delegation of 10 US companies met local investors in a bid to build investment networks in energy, infrastructure and agribusiness. The delegation was led by
Athi River Mining Cement secures Sh4.5bn credit
Athi River Mining Cement has secured a Sh4.5 billion credit from CfC Stanbic Bank Limited. “We are very pleased to […]
KenGen seeks design, construction bids for power projects
Kenya Electricity Generating (KenGen) is seeking bids for the design and construction of two geothermal power plants with capacity totalling […]
Sub-Saharan Africa faces downside risks
Sub-Saharan Africa faced downside risks because of its links to China’s economy, ratings agency Moody’s Investor Service said on Tuesday. […]
Kenyan bank boosts local contractors
In a move that help local contractors compete better with foreign contractors, Kenya Commercial Bank has offered to finance local contractors who are willing to build roads government’s US$444.4m annuity scheme.
Kenya takes 40% of SGR fund
NAIROBI, Kenya – Local firms are angling for opportunities set aside for Kenyan companies as Chinese contractor China Road and […]
ARM Cements African expansion plans on a roll
East Africa’s largest cement maker, ARM Cement Ltd, says it is increasing investment in plants across the region as the […]
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia to construct new dam
Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to construct a new dam on River Dawa in Mandera County, Kenya. As part […]
Consultant for USD 4-bn East Africa oil pipeline named
Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda have named the consultant for the regional oil pipeline. Kenya Energy’s Joseph Njoroge says the project […]
2015 completion date for US$517m Kenya-Ethiopia highway
The road linking Kenya and Ethiopia is scheduled for completion by next year. The 505-km Isiolo-Marsabit-Moyale road is 60% says […]
AFDB to fund JKIA’s new US$ 612-m terminal
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will be the lead financier of the US$612-million new airport terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International […]
Kenya’s US$ 14.48-m Gura Hydro Power project complete by June 2015
In an initiative that will help four tea factories in Nyeri County reduce power costs, the Gura Hydro Power project […]
French agency to fund Mombasa airport upgrade
Kenya signed a $66-million financing agreement with the French Agency for Development (AFD) on Wednesday, to upgrade Moi International Airport […]
Kenya’s Housing Finance to invest US$ 11.2m in projects
Housing Finance has disclosed plans to construct 115 four-bedroom mansionettes in Komarock Estate, Nairobi. The mortgage financier will construct the […]
Kenya’s National Cement to construct a US$19.0m coal-fired power plant
Kenya’s National Cement is planning to construct a new coal-fired power plant in Kajiado in a bid to source power […]
Savannah Cement to begin operations in Rwanda by 2015
Kenya-based Savannah Cement has announced that it is set to begin operations in Rwanda early 2015, once the firm gets […]
$10bn in renewables investment in two years for South Africa
South Africa has been ranked third, after China and Brazil, in a new country-by-country assessment of 55 renewable-energy markets in […]
$10bn in renewables investment in two years for South Africa
South Africa has been ranked third, after China and Brazil, in a new country-by-country assessment of 55 renewable-energy markets in […]
World Bank to invest US$ 20m in Kenya wind power project
Installation of wind power turbines in Kenya: Kipeto power plant will be second-largest after Turkana wind power plant to be […]
Kenya cement producer aims for regional market
Kenyan cement producer, Savannah has taken its expansion strategy in line with its ongoing growth plans a step further. “Savannah […]
Uganda: oil revenue possible alternative to Chinese cash for railway
Uganda could rely on income from future oil exports to finance an $8-billion railway if funding talks with China fail […]
Japanese govt to fund Kenya mega dam project
Twin water gates at one of the water canals serving Mwea Irrigation Scheme used to regulate water. This will soon […]
Five African countries to benefit from biogas plants
Africa Biogas Partnership Programme will help 1 million people get sustainable cheap energy through biogas Five African countries will benefit […]
Kenya: Tatu City construction to resume
Construction of Tatu City has begun after wrangling delayed the project for four years. Tatu is a residential complex on […]
Tanzania’s power link to Kenya, Zambia complete in 2015
Tanzania will complete a $455-million power transmission line next year linking its power grid to Kenya and Zambia, part of […]
EU to fund a regional security and health centre in Kenya at US$65m
EU will fund a security and health centre in Kenya to help manage security issues in the region EU Ambassador […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
3000 km of roads to be constructed in Kenya
The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 km […]
Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation shortlist announced
The shortlist of innovations in the Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation was announced on Wednesday, comprising 12 new innovations from […]
US$ 90m dual carriage road for Eldoret, Kenya
Road construction in Eldoret, Kenya: a new dual carriage road will link Eldoret town to Eldoret International Airport Eldoret is […]
Kenya to construct the largest convention centre in Africa at US$ 561m
The Bomas of Kenya: Kenya is set to construct the largest convention centre in Africa at the site, beginning next […]
US$ 110.54bn loan secured for Kenyan highway
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has given Kenya a loan worth US$110.54b to construct Mombasa–Bujumbura highway that will link Kenya […]
Court throws out US$56m Nairobi road project suit
Upgrading of Tassia Estate a housing development scheme in Nairobi, including construction of a 90.4-km tarmac road with culverts, a […]
Boost for Kenya hotel industry
The hotel industry in Kenya will receive a boost after construction of five new medium-sized hotels. The hotels will be constructed […]
87 railway construction teams and equipment arrive in Kenya
87 construction teams have arrived in Kenya from China to ensure the construction of the Standard Gauge railway, which will […]
US firm signs $25m contract for Kenya’s smart city project
Tetra Tech Inc will oversee development of phase 1 of Konza city following the signing of a contract between them […]
Kenya’s ARM to establish limestone mining plant
Kenya’s Athi River Mining Company (ARM) has been given the go-ahead to set up a US$ 285m limestone mining plant […]
Kenya signs US$480m deal for new berths in Lamu
The President of Kenya Uhuru Kenyatta has signed a US$480m deal with China Communication Construction Company Group to build 3 […]
Bamburi Cement to tap Kenya’s infrastructure boom as profit tumbles
Bamburi Cement’s pretax profit slumped 28% to 2.3 billion shillings ($26.20 million) in the first half of 2014, the company […]
Real estate firm injects US$455m into Kenya property
Acorn Group Africa, a Kenyan real estate firm will inject US$455m into a real estate project to construct shopping malls, […]
Kenya cement consumption on the up
According to data reported by AllAfrica.com, Kenya’s cement consumption rose by more than 20% in 1H14, growing faster than production. […]
Kenya sees growth in Mombasa port traffic
Container traffic through Mombasa’s port grew by 12.8% in the first six months of the year after new cargo handling […]
Kenya makes major steps towards its 2050 vision
The Government of Tanzania has signed two loan agreements. One is a US$100m deal from the Republican Government of Korea […]
US$70m boost for Kenya’s National Cement
The IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will provide National Cement Company Ltd, Kenya, with up to US$70 […]
Kenya: Mombasa airport to get US$14.8m supermarket complex
The Kenya Airports Authority has set up plans to construct a US$14.8m complex at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa. […]
Kenya: Dangote ups production for proposed cement plant
Aliko Dangote has increased the estimated volume of production for his anticipated Kenya cement factory, which is going to shake […]
Kenya: ARM completes Rwanda’s Kigali Cement acquisition
Kenya’s second-biggest cement producer, ARM has completed the acquisition of Rwanda’s Kigali Cement as it continues expanding its East African […]
Mombasa – Kigali superhighway being planned
Plans are being made by the East African states for construction of a 1,600-km six-lane superhighway that will connect Mombasa […]
Kenyan firm invests US$ 50m in Rwanda real estate project
Financial services group UAP Holdings is set to invest US$ 50m in a real estate project in Kigali, Rwanda, as […]
Kenya embarks on 10,000km road building project
The Government of Kenya has embarked on a project to build 10,000 km of roads across the country, in an […]
World Bank pledges $4bn to Kenya
The World Bank will lend Kenya $4-billion over the next four years to help finance new infrastructure and other areas […]
US$1bn-plus infrastructure projects ongoing in Mombasa
Kenya is undertaking infrastructure projects worth over US$1bn at its coastal town of Mombasa. The five projects include strengthening the […]
EAPCC to construct a power generation plant in Kenya
According to reports, East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) is planning to set up a KES800 million power generation plant […]
Savannah Cement to partner with experts to meet market needs
Kenya Savannah Cement plans to partner with local construction industry experts to provide construction industry solutions. The firm’s MD, Ronald […]
Kenya’s largest mall in the offing
The development is being executed in phases and it will have a total floor area of about 830,000 m2 on […]
New Kenyan cement plant planned
Construction materials supplier Karsan Ramji & Sons plan to set up a new cement production facility in Kenya. The KES426m […]
Restoring sanity to Kenya’s construction industry
How do you streamline a multi-billion-shilling industry that thrives on chaos? In Kenya they have established an authority and given […]
East African Portland Cement Company to produce own power
East African Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) is set to become the first cement maker in the county to produce its […]
ARM Cement says profit growth will continue in 2014
ARM Cement Ltd, Kenya’s second-biggest cement producer, said on Tuesday it expects profits to grow again this year after posting […]
Transport: Riding the rails in Ethiopia and Kenya
Ethiopia and Kenya are in a race to complete ambitious railway projects, but while Addis Ababa is in a frenzy […]
Dangote to build $600m cement factory in Kenya
President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has disclosed that his conglomerate is planning to build a $600 million cement […]
Expogroup announces BuildExpo Africa – Kenya
Expogroup Worldwide, organizers of over 20 fairs annually in the region early this year announced the 17th BUILDEXPO AFRICA – […]