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 commends Prosper Africa Initiative by Trump

Power Africa Initiative

The prosper Africa initiative was recently commended by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. He said the initiative will “deepen the trade, commerce and security ties between Kenya and the US. I therefore look forward to working with President Donald Trump, the US government and US private sector for the mutual

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THREE BUILDING STRUCTURE DEMOLISHED DUE TO LAND DISPUTE IN KENYA

Land disputes leads to three structures demolish which is affecting residents in Kilifi, Kenya

Over the weekend, a mosque was demolished by the Kenyan Police over a dispute between two families. This dispute has so far made both parties to now have problem with the law over the property.

During …

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WORLD’S FIRST SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE IN KENYA

SUSTAINABLE BLUE ECONOMY CONFERENCE
This week, Kenya hosts the first Sustainable Blue Economy Conference. The conference aims at harnessing the potential of Kenya’s water bodies to improve the lives of all citizens.
 
During the 3-Day Conference, international and national stakeholders deliberate on the blue economy.
  
Still on the conference, President Uhuru and Canada’s Minister
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KENYA THWAKE DAM GETS US$235M LOAN FROM AFDB

Africa development bank (AFDB) approve two loans for the completion of Thwake dam in Kenya.

Africa development bank (AFDB) is making wave this period with its latest offer to Kenya. After releasing its AIIF3 just a couple of days ago, the firm has also approve two loans to Kenya. This …

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GOOGLE TO BOOST ECONOMIC GROWTH IN KENYA WITH DIGITAL SKILLS

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Google set to partner with Kenya to help smallholder farmers to digitalizes their products.

Google is making plans to contribute to Kenya’s social and economic growth. Meanwhile, it announce the partnership with One Acre Fund, a nonprofit organization. This deal will help supply smallholders farmers with asset-based financing.

Google Kenya …

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ROMAN COBBLESTONE TECHNOLOGY TO BE USED ON KENYA ROADS

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Meru county set to use Roman cobblestone in paving 10 kilometres of road.

Kenya’s Meru county is set to use Roman cobblestone for its road construction. The county will spend Sh200 million in paving 10 kilometres of road with the technology in the 2019/2020 financial year. Meanwhile, the county needs …

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RAISING COST OF BUILDING ROADS HIT KENYA

Government unhappy with contractor’s as they are ignoring the State’s annuity programme for road construction.

Resident and contractor are enquiring over the high rate of building roads. This is as a result of the breach in the road limit which was set up by the government. This news will definitely …

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CHINESE CONTRACTOR AWARDED US$398 million PROJECT IN KENYA

CCCC gets US$398 million project in Kenya

China’s CCCC to construct a US$398 million oil port in Mombasa, Kenya

The Kenyan Ports Authority has confirmed the award of a US$398million oil facility in Mombasa. The contract award  recipient is China Communications Construction Company (CCCC).

This US$398 million oil port facility will certainly boost the nation’s oil handling …

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MOMBASA GOVERNOR ADVICE UHURU KENYATTA ON SGR PROJECT

Mombasa governor advice President Kenyatta on the SGR second phase construction.

Mombasa governor  Hassan Joho has advice President Kenyatta to stop the SGR second phase construction. According to the governor, the country is already in huge financial debt. Meanwhile the project will cost the nation more than Sh800 billion.

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KENYA ASK CHINA TO PAY HALF COST OF SGR EXTENSION

Kenya seeking for China to split the cost into a loan and grant for the SGR extension.

Kenya are seeking fund from China for the extension of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) to Kisumu. The nation is asking for China to foot half of the bill for the extension of …

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DEMOLITION OF TAJ MALL SET TO KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Demolition of Taj Mall set to kick-off this week after notice was issued by committee.

Nairobi Regeneration committee has approve the demolition of Taj Mall. The approval comes after a 14-day notice given to the development management. The notice is to demolish the building by a multi-sectoral committee on unsafe …

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RESIDENTS ANGRY DUE TO DELAY IN CEMENT FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Residents of West Pokot County are unhappy with development on the construction of a cement factory in Kenya.

The construction of a cement factory is experiencing delay due to the failure to complete the project. The delay has lead to residents in the area publicly denouncing the project.

Residents of …

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ILLEGAL STRUCTURES DEMOLITION KICK-OFF IN KENYA

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Nairobi city kick-off demolition of illegal structures in the area.

Demolition exercise has kick-off in Nairobi city, kenya. The exercise is part of plans to get rid of illegal structures along roads and footpaths in the state capital. It will also help in terms of securing the area from people …

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KENYA CITY HALL TO DEMOLISH HOUSES SITTING ON SEWER LINES

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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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AfDB : US$ 30m TO CONCLUDE CONNECTIVITY IN KENYA POWER SECTOR.

Kenya Power will see its funding for the Last Mile Connectivity Project doubled by African Development Bank (AfDB).

AfDB gives Kenya US $30m for the first phase and second phase one of the Last Mile project money.  The funds will cover 600,000 Kenyan households connected to electricity with 314,000 targeted …

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SOUTH KOREA SUPPORTS KENYA’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGENDA

South Korea has vowed to support Kenya’s affordable housing agenda.

Other initiatives which include energy, agriculture and healthcare; this is after the Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited the country and expressed interest.

Affordable housing is among the four development pillars that President Uhuru Kenyatta. The Big Four initiative will see …

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KENYA PORT AUTHORITY EMBARK ON PORT IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

KPA set to initiate four new SAMSON Eco Hoppers that will help Kenya’s Port of Mombasa.

Kenya port Authority (KPA) has embark on a project that will see four  new SAMSON Eco Hoppers been use on the port. This equipment will help in the discharge of dry bulk materials at …

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KENYA AND JAPAN SET TO FUND RAIL FLYOVER PROJECT

Japan and kenya set to construct a rail flyover in Nairobi.

Construction of a rail flyover will soon kick-off after an agreement between Kenya and Japan. The project will also be use to reduce traffic congestion within city centre and divert traffic from Mombasa Road.

According to report, the project …

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KENYA : EIGHT NEW CHEMOTHERAPY CENTRES TO BE CONSTRUCTED

The eight new chemotherapy centres are in line with the health ministry’s race to create what could be a regional hub for cancer treatment.

Cabinet secretary Sicily Kariuki, confirmed that the five-year project will begin this financial year. The National Cancer Control seeks to have basic cancer treatment capability …

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