Kenya

THE IMPLICATION OF KENYA’s CAPITAL CITY ROAD DEVELOPMENT

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THE IMPLICATION OF KENYA’s CAPITAL CITY ROAD DEVELOPMENT

Some years back, the Government of Kenya explored the possibility of making the 473km Mombasa-Nairobi road a dual-carriage highway. The plan hit a roadblock because it would have required buying land for expansion at massive prices and compensating the owners of high-value buildings adjacent to Mombasa Road, on both sides. And so, it appeared as though this portion of the critical Northern Corridor would remain the way it had been, for lack of expansion space….

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KENYA MINISTER ANNOUNCED REMAINING CONSTRUCTION OF CBC PROJECTS

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KENYA MINISTER ANNOUNCED REMAINING CONSTRUCTION OF CBC PROJECTS

Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha now says the construction of the remaining 3,500 Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms will be completed before next month’s election. Speaking after inspecting the ongoing construction of CBC Classrooms at Hospital Hill High School, Magoha stated that contractors are under strict instructions to complete the works as soon as possible. “We are doing extremely well, our construction time has been reduced by one week. We are now able to construct…

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KENYA PRESIDENT LAUNCH CONSTRUCTION OF WHO AFRICAN OPERATION HUB

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KENYA PRESIDENT LAUNCH CONSTRUCTION OF WHO AFRICAN OPERATION HUB

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday launched the construction of the World Health Organization (WHO) African regional operations and logistics hub. Speaking when he presided over the ground-breaking ceremony for the facility at the Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) in Kiambu County, President Kenyatta welcomed the WHO’s decision to put up the emergency hub in Kenya. Kenya is one of the three African countries selected by the WHO to host a logistics hub…

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CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA LARGEST CONTACT CENTRE KICK-OFF

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CONSTRUCTION OF KENYA LARGEST CONTACT CENTRE KICK-OFF

The construction of Kenya’s largest contact center that will employ thousands of young people has officially kicked off at Tatu City. The 4000-seat facility will open its doors at the end of next year to provide business process outsourcing that supports the whole customer lifecycle in both traditional voice interactions as well as digital. Operated by CCI Global, the largest international contact center operator in Africa, the new facility has broken ground on Eneo at…

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FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS ON TANA RIVER COUNTY

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FUNDS SET ASIDE FOR INFRASTRUCTURAL PROJECTS ON TANA RIVER COUNTY

To protect ranchers and dealers from shifty money managers and to build the Own Source Revenue (OSR), the Tana River County Government is developing two weighbridges and markets at an expense of Sh120million in Kenya. The Department of Trade is wanting to utilize use the cash to resuscitate the Bura market and build new business sectors in Madogo and Kipini and furthermore do weighbridges. “As a Ministry, we are likewise liable for the unit of…

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JUMBO STEEL MILL TO INVEST SH2BILLON FOR KISUMU NEW PLANT FACTOR

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JUMBO STEEL MILL TO INVEST SH2BILLON FOR KISUMU NEW PLANT FACTOR

A Local steel producer, Jumbo Steel Mill, has put Sh2 billion in another bedding and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water tank manufacturing plant in Kisumu. The plant which sits on 27 sections of land has been introduced with cutting-edge hardware running on 100% 700kw sun-based power. The speculation focuses to make more than 600 positions for local people. Large Steel Mills Managing Director (MD) Harsh Patel said the office situated at Korowe along the Kisumu-Kericho street…

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KENYA PRESIDENT SAYS INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PART OF HIS PLANS

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KENYA PRESIDENT SAYS INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT PART OF HIS PLANS

President Uhuru Kenyatta has described infrastructure development, digitization, and healthcare reforms as some of the major gains in his government. While addressing Kenyans during his last Madaraka Day Celebrations at the Uhuru Gardens, President Kenyatta said his administration has set the bar higher and it has built more roads than the last three regimes’ including the colonial government ever did “When My Administration took over the helm of leadership, we knew we had only a…

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KENYA GOVT. PARTNER WITH KSDP FOR TWO PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION

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KENYA GOVT. PARTNER WITH KSDP FOR TWO PROJECTS CONSTRUCTION

The status of Kanamkemer ward in Lodwar is set to improve with the construction of a new modern market and an agricultural training institute. The two projects will be implemented by the county government in collaboration with the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP). Both projects, estimated to cost Sh107 million were handed to the contractor on Thursday. Chief Officer for Economic Planning Jeremiah Apalia said the new market has been allocated Sh40 million while the…

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HANDOVER OF 28-STOREY KENYA PARLIAMENT TOWER SET FOR JULY

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HANDOVER OF 28-STOREY KENYA PARLIAMENT TOWER SET FOR JULY

Kenya Clerk of the National Assembly Michael Sialai says the handover of 28-story Parliament Towers will now be done in July. According to reports last year, it was reported that the Ksh5.8B Parliament Towers Hits Deadlock after the Public Service Commission allegedly breached the law by exceeding the contractual variation of the project. Reports indicate that an additional Ksh1.5 billion variation cost as stipulated in the project Sialai told the National Assembly Committee of Defence…

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NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

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NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY: MORE THAN 11,000 VEHICLES REGISTERED

More than 11,000 vehicles have already been registered to use the Chinese-built Nairobi Expressway which was opened to the public on a trial basis on Saturday. Motorists seeking to have a driving experience on the eight-lane elevated dual carriageway trooped to the road early full of excitement. Transport Minister James Macharia was present to witness the start of operations on the road, which is expected to be officially opened by President Uhuru Kenyatta later this…

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NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY TO OPEN SOON IN KENYA

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NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY TO OPEN SOON IN KENYA

President Uhuru Kenyatta says the Nairobi Expressway will be opened next Saturday to motorists on a trial basis. President Kenyatta announced the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Nairobi City marathon dubbed Uhuru Classic. The head of state pointed out that the opening of the Highway will reduce the rampant traffic jam that is often witnessed on the roads. “This will allow us to see what can be improved on as the government puts…

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THE RISE OF GREEN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING IN KENYA

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THE RISE OF GREEN SUSTAINABLE BUILDING IN KENYA

The effect of climate change has been felt majorly across the globe in recent years with increased impacts that have taken a toll on the day-to-day activities of human beings. Several activists and organizations have taken lead in encouraging humans to adopt environmentally friendly activities and initiatives that will reduce carbon emissions and lower the impact of climate change. In a bid to be part of the green initiative, several developers within Nairobi have opted…

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KENYA POWER SECURE Sh6bn TO CONNECT MORE CUSTOMERS

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KENYA POWER SECURE Sh6bn TO CONNECT MORE CUSTOMERS

The government has raised the allocation for subsidized connection of homes to the national grid by Sh1.48 billion in the year starting July, raising hope for thousands of households yet to get power supplies. The latest expenditure plans by the National Treasury show that Sh5.8 billion has been allocated for the Last Mile Connectivity Project (LMCP) — marking a 34.36% jump from the Sh4.31 billion that was approved for the program in the current financial…

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PRESIDENT KENYATTA COMMISSIONED NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ULINZI STAR COMPLEX

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PRESIDENT KENYATTA COMMISSIONED NEWLY CONSTRUCTED ULINZI STAR COMPLEX

President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially commissioned the newly constructed Ulinzi Stars Complex at the Lang’ata Barracks and says the multi-sports facility should be used as a benchmark for more sporting facilities in the country. The Complex which will host among others a 10,000-seater football stadium with a running track, an aquatic center with an Olympic size swimming pool, an indoor court, and a tennis court has been constructed in 16 months. “I am proud of…

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VIHIGA COUNTY SET TO BUILD NEW Sh30M MATERNITY THEATRE IN KENYA

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VIHIGA COUNTY SET TO BUILD NEW Sh30M MATERNITY THEATRE IN KENYA

Vihiga county government in collaboration with the World Bank will build an Sh30 million maternity theatre at Hamisi sub-county Hospital. The commission for the construction of the new theatre was done by Vihiga county Governor Wilber Ottichilo. According to Ottichilo, “We have commissioned this theatre that we hope will go a long way in saving the lives of our women in this region. My administration has been committed to addressing cases of maternal and child…

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KenGen COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 83MEGAWATT GEOTHERMAL PLANT

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KenGen COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF 83MEGAWATT GEOTHERMAL PLANT

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has completed the construction of an 83-megawatt additional geothermal plant, setting in motion activities to add it to the national power grid by June 2022. This milestone follows a successful delivery of full steam to the Olkaria power plant. KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Rebecca Miano, lauded the milestone as a big step forward in the country’s progress toward 100% utilization of renewable energy by the year 2030. “The construction…

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KENYA PRESIDENT OPENS ULTRA-MODERN JUMHARI SPORT GROUND

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KENYA PRESIDENT OPENS ULTRA-MODERN JUMHARI SPORT GROUND

President Uhuru Kenyatta has opened Phase One of the ultra-modern Jamhuri Sports Ground in Woodley, Nairobi. The ultra-modern Jamhuri Sports Ground is being developed by the national government through the Ministry of Sports. The sports complex, whose construction started in August 2020, will comprise of three football grounds, a rugby pitch, and two running tracks among other sporting facilities when complete. The new Jamhuri Sports Ground will have 3 food courts, a children’s playing area,…

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KeNHA ANNOUNCED NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC YET

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KeNHA ANNOUNCED NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC YET

The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) on Tuesday said the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to the public. This was after reports emerged on social media that the highly anticipated road had been temporarily opened for use, free of charge, until March 31. “Contrary to speculative information circulating in some social media platforms, this is to notify the public that the Nairobi Expressway is not yet open to traffic”. KeNHA stated.” The authority also…

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CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST CBC PROJECT AT 83% COMPLETED IN KENYA

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CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST CBC PROJECT AT 83% COMPLETED IN KENYA

Kenya Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has announced that the construction of the first phase of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) classrooms is now 83% completed. According to the Education CS, the government is planning to put up 10,000 CBC classrooms by the end of June. He stated that Phase one of the project, which is expected to have 6,470 classrooms, will be ready by the first week of April. Magoha said 4,000 classrooms have already…

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