UK to develop 10,000 green affordable houses in Kenya

Posted on :Wednesday , 4th August 2021

The United Kingdom (UK) is set to develop 10,000 green affordable houses in Kenya. This follows a US $48M commitment made by the UK Climate Investments (UKCI) and FSD Africa Investments (FSDAi) towards a Kenyan green affordable housing venture.

Managing Director of UKCI, Richard Abel said the investment is an inspiring opportunity to simulate how sustainable building structures can help c. . .

Kenya's Construction Sector Expected to Recover This Year

Posted on :Monday , 26th July 2021

Nairobi - Kenya's construction sector is expected to recover this year on the back of the government's continued implementation of investor-friendly reforms as well as large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at boosting regional integration and economic diversification.

This is according to a report by Deloitte which reveals that the sector's growth is expected to revamp to a growth of . . .

Kenya to complete upgrade of roads by December 2021

Posted on :Thursday , 22nd July 2021

James Macharia, Transport Cabinet Secretary has assured that the government will complete the construction of 408 kilometres of tarmac roads in Nairobi's informal and thickly population settlements by December 2021.

Macharia who spoke after reviewing the construction of the new tarmac roads in Nairobi's informal slums said the project is now 40% complete with 104 kilometres fully tarmack. . .

Expansion of US $2bn Rironi-Mau Summit highway in Kenya to begin in September

Posted on :Tuesday , 22nd June 2021

Expansion works on the US $2bn Rironi-Mau Summit highway in Kenya is set to begin in September this year. This is according to Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia.

“We are set for expansion of the Rironi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highway this September.  It will improve connectivity between Central and Eastern Kenya and the Rift Valley and Western Kenya regions, and will reduc. . .

Kenya launches Lamu Port now open for business

Posted on :Monday , 24th May 2021

Newly constructed Lamu port project has officially been opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta with the target to link Kenya to South Sudan, Ethiopia and therefore the middle belt of Africa.

Two other berths are likely to be launched before the end of the year.

The project is part of the Lappset which comprises a standard gauge railway line, Road network, Oil pipeline (Crude & pro. . .