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HOW NATURE AND MODERN DEVELOPMENT ARE CLASHING IN KENYA

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Gambeta News

The tension between nature and modern development is being played out in Kenya. Along with Nairobi Expressway’s construction site, workers can be seen wrapping marigolds and other greenery onto industrial beams, a contrast to ongoing welding and excavation activities. “It’s been nice working with some greenery for a change,” said 32-year-old Julian Wandera, who has been working on the expressway since May 2021. “Especially as the weather gets hotter,” he added. Aside from the greenery,…

BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA COLLAPSED

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Gambeta News

A four-story building under construction at Regen area within Kikuyu constituency Kiambu County in Kenya has collapsed. The building which collapsed in the late hour hours of Saturday night also leaned onto another Highrise affecting tenants. Speaking to the Media at the site, Kiambu County Lands and Physical Planning County Executive Eunice Macharia said that as per the preliminary report, it is evident that the foundations of the collapsed building greatly failed. According to Macharia,…

ULTRA-MODERN ELUID KIPCHOGE SPORT COMPLEX AT 95% COMPLETION IN KENYA

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Gambeta News

The construction of a multi-million Eliud Kipchoge Training facility in Kapsabet town, Kenya is almost complete. The project began after Kipchoge broke the world marathon record in Berlin 2018, clocking 2 Hours, 01 Minute and 39 Seconds is expected to improve and train future star in the athletic industry. Meanwhile, the project which is 95% completed will comprise of training track, athletes’ lounge, conference hall, modern gym, clinic, swimming pool, an art studio, physiotherapy rooms…

SERIOUS ROAD TRAFFIC DUE TO HEAVY RAINFALL IN NAIROBI, KENYA

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Gambeta News

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 by encouraging the drivers to switch on their headlights during downpours to avoid hitting pedestrians. According to NTSA, “Increase your visibility by turning on your…

CONSTRUCTION OF US$175M LOW COST HOUSING PROJECT BEGINS IN KENYA

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Gambeta News

Heri Homes and Finsco Africa, a Real estate companies have launched the construction of an Shs 20 billion (US$175m) project comprising 4,000 units in Kiambu County. Finsco Africa CEO John Mwaura said that customers taking up the project are expected to pay a 20% deposit and clear the rest within the construction period. Meanwhile, Speaking on behalf of Heri Homes CEO KimothoKimani, marketing director Paul Mugo said the firms will begin construction of the first…

KeNHA Board of Directors and Management inspect road projects in Kenya

Posted on February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 by Gambeta News

KeNHA Board of Directors and Management led by the Chairman, Eng. Wangai Ndirangu, and Director General, Eng. Kungu Ndungu inspects road projects in Nyanza, Western, and North Rift regions. Also, the Board and Management paid a courtesy call to Kisumu County Governor, Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o, to discuss areas of collaboration between the Authority and the County Government. Some of the areas of focus include the construction of spur roads within the County, the status of…

JKIA LONG QUEUE AFFECTING PASSENGER DUE TO TERMINAL REVAMP

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Gambeta News

The Terminal revamp ongoing at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya is having a serious effect on activities in the area. According to Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), the issues has been compounded with the unavailability of JKIA’s Terminals 1B and 1C which are at advanced stages of refurbishment has compounded the situation. Due to such challenges, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has sent an advisory alerting travelers to expect longer processing times and passenger…

HOW KENYA PORT EXPANSION MAY ENCOUNTER CRIME & TERRORISM

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Gambeta News

The propose multi-billion dollar development project which is worth US$3.6 billion which will transform the country sea, lake and dry ports over the next 30 years maybe encounter organised crime and terrorism in the future. The project which is one of the seven mega infrastructure development schemes under the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) is aimed at transforming the country into a middle-income economy. THE FUTURE CRIME AND TERROR LOOMING In 2019, Kenya banned trade with…

WHAT CAUSED THE POWER OUTRAGE IN KENYA

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Gambeta News

Kenya witnessed a third nationwide power blackout in four years, which resulted in financial losses running into millions of shillings as businesses were disrupted. The outrage started around 10.45 am and took nearly four hours before being restored to parts of the country after repair works by the Kenya Power engineers. In May 2020, Kenya experienced a similar nationwide outage. This occurred after a section of a high voltage power line that transmits power to…

BIRD’S EYE VIEW FROM THE ONGOING NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Gambeta News

Construction of the Nairobi Expressway is making good progress. Soon motorists will be able to see Nairobi’s stunning splendour from a bird’s eye perspective. Here are recent photos of this gigantic infrastructure project. Source: Kenhakenya

THWAKE MULTI-PURPOSE DAM PROJECT, KENYA

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Gambeta News

Thwake Multipurpose Dam is a project under the Tanathi Water Services Board (TAWSB) and entails harnessing of the fluctuating flows of the Athi River and the seasonal water from Thwake River. The dam will provide water supply for domestic, livestock, irrigation, hydropower and even industrial activities in the beneficiary districts. It will largely serve areas in Makueni and neighbouring districts but also certain parts of Kitui based on topography With the completion of mega dam,…

GOOD INFRASTRUCTURE KEY FOR KENYA’S PROGRESS, PRESIDENT KENYATTA REITERATES

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Gambeta News

THWAKE, Makueni County, 9th July 2021 (PSCU)—President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated the importance of good infrastructure in development saying the ongoing roads, water and electricity projects will help spur the country’s economy. With good infrastructure, the President said Kenyans will be able to run their businesses, generate wealth and create employment for the country’s youth. At the same time, the President wondered why some Kenyans were opposed to the growing Government investment in infrastructural projects saying…

PRESIDENT KENYATTA COMMISSIONS TWO KEY ROAD AND WATER PROJECTS IN SIAYA COUNTY

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Gambeta News

SIAYA, 30th May 2021, (PSCU)—President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned two key road and water projects in Siaya County. The President, who arrived in the region Sunday afternoon for a three-day working visit, officially opened the Shs1.6 billion Kodiaga-Wagai-Onyirore/Akala, and Nyangweso-Muhanda road circuit, and the Shs 2.4 billion Siaya-Bondo water supply and sanitation project. The road network covers a total distance of 38kms, opening up the fish and sugarcane rich region to markets in Kisumu and…

NEW PARTNERSHIP FOR AFRICA’S DEVELOPMENT (NEPAD) HOLDS IMMENSE POTENTIAL TO TRANSFORM AFRICAN ECONOMIES.

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Gambeta News

NAIROBI, 25th May 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) holds immense potential to transform African economies. The President said NEPAD, which was adopted in 2002 by the African Union as a continental socio-economic development framework, should be used to consolidate expertise and other resources needed to uplift Africa’s economy. “NEPAD is an important tool that can help mobilize resources for the continent to enable it achieve…

PRESIDENT KENYATTA INAUGURATES NEW MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR LAMU DEEP SEAPORT

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

President Uhuru Kenyatta today presided over the operationalization of the first berth of the new Lamu Port, marking a major milestone for the regional Shs 2.5 trillion Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport Corridor project (LAPSSET) launched in 2012. When complete, the Shs 310 billion port will have 32 berths, 29 of which will be financed by the private sector, making it the largest deep-water port in Sub-Saharan Africa. On his way to the port, President Kenyatta…

KENYA’S LAMU DEEP SEAPORT IS READY TO DOCK ITS FIRST SHIP

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Gambeta News

NAIROBI, May 18 (Xinhua) — Kenya’s Lamu seaport built by a Chinese firm that is set to be launched on Thursday will pave way for seamless movement of goods in the greater Horn of Africa region, officials said Tuesday. The first phase of the Lamu port project consisting of three berths, constructed by the China Communications Construction Company, is located in the coastal county of Lamu in northeast Kenya. Rashid Salim, acting managing director of…

CHINESE CONTRACTOR SIGNS TENDER AWARD FOR MAJOR HIGHWAY CONTRACT IN KENYA

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 by Gambeta News

The Kenya National Highway Authority (KeNHA) and China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) have signed a $166m deal to construct a 453km road in the Lamu Port South Sudan–Ethiopia Transport Corridor (LAPSSET). KeNHA Director General Eng. Peter Mundinia and the General Manager M/S China Communication Construction Company Limited have signed a tender award agreement for stage construction of the LAPSSET Development Project: Lamu – Ijara – Garissa (A10) Road and associated spur roads The project comprises…

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF ECDE CENTRE AT MRERONI PRIMARY SCHOOL-JOMVU

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Gambeta News

The County Government of Mombasa now invites sealed tenders from eligible contractors registered with National Construction Authority (NCA) under Civil Engineering (Building and Construction) Works NCA 7 and above registration for a PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF ECDE CENTRE AT MRERONI PRIMARY SCHOOL-JOMVU Tendering will be conducted through the National Competitive (NCB) Bidding procedures specified in the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and is open to all Tenderers as defined in the Act. The Bidding…

KENYATTA COMMISSIONS FIRST ANNUITY PPP ROAD PROJECT

Posted on April 11, 2021April 11, 2021 by Gambeta News

The two roads, developed by Intex Construction Ltd, are the first in the country to be constructed on a new Annuity Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement. President Kenyatta and Mr Odinga drove to Kajiado County where he opened the 48 kilometre Ngong-Kiserian-Isinya and the 43 kilometre Kajiado-Imaroro roads. The two roads are the first in the country to be constructed under the Annuity Public Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement at a cost of Kshs 7.8 billion….

GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY OF AN ULTRA-MODERN SECURITY COMMAND CENTRE IN KENYA

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by Gambeta News

The construction of an Integrated Security Command Centre for Konza Technopolis has officially begun. The ultra-modern Centre will form the welcome and entrance part of the technology hub, and will feature a police station, a security barrier, a fire station, and an emergency response unit. During the ground-breaking ceremony, Dr. Fred Matiang’l Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Interior & Coordination of National Government – Kenya described the facility as a major milestone towards setting the policing…

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