KENHA SAYS OLD MOMBASA ROAD TO BE UPGRADE AFTER SECURING SH24.8BILLION FUNDS

KENHA SAYS OLD MOMBASA ROAD TO BE UPGRADE AFTER SECURING SH24.8BILLION FUNDS

The old Mombasa Road will be upgraded to Nairobi Expressway standards as part of the Sh24.8 billion project, which will also see the construction of new footbridges and pedestrian paths, according to a recent statement from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA).

The work will begin soon once the road

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SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL IN NAIROBI, KENYA

SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Heavy down pour in Nairobi has resulted in the area having serious flood which has affected the road network in the area. Due to this incident, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has urged motorists to drive carefully to avoid accidents.

NTSA made the announcement via its twitter account

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PRELIMINARY WORKS ON NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY UNDERWAY IN KENYA

PRELIMINARY WORKS ON NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY UNDERWAY IN KENYA

Kenya’s Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) has announced commencement of Nairobi expressway via their social media handle. The expressway will begins at Mlolongo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), then move to Nairobi’s Central Business District before terminating at Westlands along Waiyaki Way.

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KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

KENYA SCOUTS FOR INTERNATIONAL LENDERS TO SPONSOR WORLD’S MOST EXPENSIVE FOOTBRIDGE.

Kenya is seeking for US $42 million to finance what is to be the world’s most expensive footbridge.

The footbridge will be constructed on Nairobi-Mombasa highway is four times more expensive than the recent one on Thika highway, each steel bridge will cost US $8 million.

The full details for …

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TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

TANZANIA, KENYA AND UGANDA ARE REVAMPING THEIR OLD RAILWAYS

Why are they going back to their old railways after their agreement and ambitious plans for East Africa’s Standard Gauge Railway network.

In August 2013 the Presidents of Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda signed a Tripartite Agreement; for the development and operation of a 1,500km-long joint Standard Gauge Rail (SGR) system; …

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SALE SUPPORT SPECIALIST AT ABB, KENYA

SALE SUPPORT SPECIALIST AT ABB, KENYA

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in power grids, electrification products, industrial automation and robotics and motion, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally.

JOB DESCRIPTION AT ABB

As a Sales Support Specialist, you will be responsible to support the Sales organization and

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SENIOR ENGINEER VACANCY AT KENYA PORT AUTHORITY

SENIOR ENGINEER VACANCY AT KENYA PORT AUTHORITY

Senior Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) vacancy available at Kenya Port Authority.

Kenya Port Authority (KPA) is seeking for a Senior Engineer (Electrical/Electronics) who will be responsible for management, planning and maintenance of electrical/electronics of equipment in Mombasa.

The job holder will report to the Head of Conventional Cargo Engineering.

KPA is a …

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DEPOT ENGINEER VACANCY AT KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY

DEPOT ENGINEER VACANCY AT KENYA PORTS AUTHORITY

Depot Engineer vacancy available at Kenya Port Authority.

Kenya Port Authority (KPA) is seeking for a Depot Engineer to oversee maintenance and also repair of all ICD’s plant equipment, electrical, and civil in Nairobi.

KPA is a state corporation with the responsibility to “maintain, operate, improve and regulate all scheduled …

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BIGGEST MARKET IN NAIROBI BURN DOWN

BIGGEST MARKET IN NAIROBI BURN DOWN

Kenya’s largest open market in Nairobi burn down

Gikomba market in Nairobi, which is Kenya’s largest open market burnt down again yesterday night 6th February, 2019 around 10 pm. The market which houses over 40,000 traders burnt down in the wee hours when traders had already left the market. This …

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DELEGATES IN KENYA FOLLOWING RIVERSIDE DRIVE ATTACK

DELEGATES IN KENYA FOLLOWING RIVERSIDE DRIVE ATTACK

Nigeria sends delegates to Kenya following the 14 Riverside Drive attack in Nairobi.

Prof. Ibrahim Agboola Gambari, Nigeria’s Special Envoy and founder Savannah Centre for Diplomacy, Democracy and Development. He was in Kenya yesterday delivering a message of condolence and goodwill to the President and people of Kenya. Following

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TERRORIST ATTACK DUSIT HOTEL COMPLEX IN NAIROBI, KENYA

TERRORIST ATTACK DUSIT HOTEL COMPLEX IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Gunmen have attacked Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. The attack happened in Dusit hotel complex, claiming the lives of many. Witnesses saw four armed men entering the complex, before at least two blast and gunfire were heard. Al-Shabab, a militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The government of …

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KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

Demolition of houses set to kick-off to which will help expansion of sewer line.

Nairobi’s city hall is set to demolish houses sitting on sewer line. This comes after the Governor Mike Sonko gave the degree with will also help for expansion of the lines.

The governor has ask for …

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CHINA INCREASES FLIGHT TIMES FROM NAIROBI TO GUANGZHOU.

CHINA INCREASES FLIGHT TIMES FROM NAIROBI TO GUANGZHOU.

China Southern Airlines increases flight times between Nairobi and Guangzhou to promote business and tourism between both countries

Travel times between Nairobi to Guangzhou flights has been increased by China Southern Airlines. Hence, the reason for the increase is to tap into the business and tourism travel between the two

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AVIC INTERNATIONAL SET TO CONSTRUCT US$ 97M COMPLEX IN KENYA

AVIC INTERNATIONAL SET TO CONSTRUCT US$ 97M COMPLEX IN KENYA

Avic international to construct a complex that will have the largest commercial consumer of electricity in Kenya.

Chinese State-owned manufacturing and real estate firm AVIC International is set to construct a complex worth US$ 97m in Kenya that will be the nation largest commercial consumer of electricity. The 43-storey complex …

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NAIROBI WATER SUPPLY TO BE BOOST BY TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION

NAIROBI WATER SUPPLY TO BE BOOST BY TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION

Northern water collector tunnels currently undergoing is expected to increase supply of water after construction.

The tunnel construction tag ”Northern Water Collector tunnel” is to collect water whereby increasing Nairobi water supply by 140m litres. The construction of the tunnel is worth US $65.28m and will be completed next year.…

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UNITED NATION’S LARGEST OFFICE IN AFRICA TO UNDERGOING EXPANSION

UNITED NATION’S LARGEST OFFICE IN AFRICA TO UNDERGOING EXPANSION

United Nation’s largest office in Africa set for further expansion after a successful feasibility studies.

The office which is located in Gigiri, Nairobi is expected to undergo a US $70m face-lift which is in line with the environmental regulations so as to increase accommodation of staff and also ease accessibility …

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