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KENYATTA COMMISSIONS FIRST ANNUITY PPP ROAD PROJECT

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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….

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

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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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GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY FOR THE PROPOSED KANGARI MODERN MARKET IN KENYA

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Kenya’s Cabinet secretary, Dr. Fred Okengo Matiang’i unveils the plaque at the ground breaking for the proposed Kangari Modern  Market in Kangari ward, Kigumo Constituency, Murang’a County. This is among the many development projects being undertaken by Government to boost the economy in the region and offer quality and faster services to the people. The modern market will be on a 1¾ acre plot which is strategically located within the town centre. The market is in line with…

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[WATCH] KENYANS SCRUTINISE THE CONTROVERSIAL NAIROBI EXPRESSWAY PROJECT

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Kenyans will begin paying to beat traffic in Nairobi when the 27km toll road is completed by the a Chinese contractor. Hence, NTV Kenya held a live discourse on the engineering behind the Nairobi Expressway as well as the concerns bordering on the affordable, environmental impact and universal access.   

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BUILDING BRIDGES INITIATIVES WILL INCREASE GRASSROOT DEVELOPMENT IN KENYA

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NAIROBI, 19th February 2021 (PSCU) – President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged Kenyans to back the Building Bridges Initiatives (BBI), saying it will increase the amount of development resources devolved to the grassroots. Speaking on Friday when he toured Kayole and Dandora to launch health and water projects implemented by the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS), President Kenyatta specifically encouraged Nairobi residents to support BBI as it is set to address most of the problems facing them…

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PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY FOR NACADA KENYA

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Proposed Construction Of National Multi-Purpose Facility For Drug Use Disorders – Phase One To Construct A Kitchen, Dining Hall And Social Hall At Miritini Rehabilitation Centre In Mombasa   Tender Number NAC/OT/17/2020-2021 Tender Document Tender For Multi Purpose Hall (FINAL) Tender Eligibility OPEN TO ALL Tender closing date Mon, 02/22/2021 – 11:30 Tender Status SUBMISSION OPEN ABOUT NACADA Kenya The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) is a Semi-Autonomous State…

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KAJIADO COUNTY THREATENS TO SUE GOVERNMENT OVER BAD ROAD IN KENYA

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Residents of Kajiado East and North constituencies have threatened to move to court over the poor state of their roads, which they claim is the result of deliberate neglect by the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). The residents said many road projects in the area have been abandoned, resulting in the continued breakdown their vehicles and providing a breeding ground for criminals. When the Nation visited the area, they further said they incur high costs…

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REASONS WHY KENYA SHOULD SUPPORT THE DIGITALISATION OF THE LAND ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM – NLIMS

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Farida Karoney, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Lands & Physical Planning has been holding series of stakeholder engagement ahead of the official launch of the National Land Information Management System (NLIMS). The NLIMS is enabling a shift from the current paper-based system to a digital system of land administration and management. Thereby, enhancing partnerships with professional and investigative bodies, encourage information sharing, and build public trust and confidence in services offered by Government through the Ministry…

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CONSTRUCTION OF NATIONAL POLICE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY COMMENCES IN KENYA

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President Uhuru Kenyatta arrives at Embulbul in Ngong, Kajiado County to preside over the ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the National Police Leadership Academy. The Academy, whose construction is supported by the Central Bank of Kenya, will provide training and capacity building for senior officers of the National Police Service.  

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KENYA’S NAIVASHA DAM PROJECT IS A ‘WHITE ELEPHANT’ AFFECTING RESIDENTS

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A dam that was meant to benefit more than 30,000 villagers from Nyodia, located in the outskirts of Naivasha town, is now a white elephant after it was abandoned before completion. Sources told the Nation that at least Sh14 million was pumped into construction of the unfinished project, dashing hopes for the locals who wanted to use the dam for irrigation purposes. The dam which was under construction in 2017 has been washed away, highlighting the extent…

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ETHIOPIA AND KENYA REAFFIRM IT’S PLANS FOR CROSS-BORDER PROJECTS

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Ethiopia and Kenya has reaffirm it’s commitment towards the infrastructural projects at the cross-border linking both nations. Both nations in a joint statement made the announcement shortly after inspecting the ongoing construction of the new 32-berth Lamu Port, when President Kenyatta visited Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed. According to Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed who said  Kenya and Ethiopia are fast tracking the development of the Mombasa-Nairobi-Addis Ababa Road Corridor Project. He noted…

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CEMENT FACTORY FAILS TO KICK-OFF AFTER BEEN COMMISIONED 10YEARS AGO IN KENYA

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The lack of proper management facing African countries is quite alarming especially when it has to do with the infrastructure industry. For 10years now, a multi-million-shilling cement factory in Sebit, West Pokot County, has not kicked off after it was commissioned by then Prime Minister Raila Odinga in July 2010. The project which promised to lift hopes among residence has been dashed as it was expected to benefit economically and socially from job opportunities. Residences…

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KENYA DONGO KUNDU ROAD CONSTRUCTION SET FOR COMPLETION IN MARCH 2021

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Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced that the dongo kundu road construction will be completed by March 2021. The road which is between Mteza and Kibundani is expected to link the highway with the Likoni-Lunga Lunga Road, as well as connect with Dongo Kundu Phase 2 in Mwache to Miritini. Meanwhile, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) deputy director Samuel Ogege said the two phases will be an alternative route to connect South Coast from…

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RWANDA CEMENT MARKET GETS NEW PLAYER FROM KENYA FIRM

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A Kenya cement firm National Cement Company under the brand name Simba has debuted into the Rwanda cement market as one of the new cement players. The firm said their entry into the local market is partially due to the pace of development and infrastructure establishment in the country, which will create an opportunity for supply. Chairman and Chief Executive of the company, Dr. Narendra Raval said “The Rwandan market is one of the fastest growing economies…

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REPORT ON SAFETY OF DAMS SHOWS 300,000 LIVES AT RISK IN KENYA

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A report released in August 2019 shows the need for Kenya Authority to take serious action before numerous life’s were lost, however they failed to respond and are in a serious dilemma. The Dam safety report by a 15 member taskforce commissioned by the Ministry of Water had expressed concerns that the status of dams in the country were not being inspected since no authority is expressly mandated by law to do so. Despite the…

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AMAZING STORY OF A WHATSAPP GROUP THAT BUILD A HOME FOR KENYA SINGER

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It bring great joy when a group of individuals will come together and support the needed. This can be witnessed in Kenya as a whatsapp group of over 200 members built and furnished a building for Kenya’s legendary benga artiste Wilson Omutere. Mr Omutere and thousands of families has been having accommodation problem after they were displaced from their homes by the torrential rains. His home was destroyed when River Yala broke its banks. This…

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OVER 3500 TRADERS LEFT WITHOUT A JOB AFTER RAILWAY DEMOLITION IN KENYA

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The demolition of all buildings on Kenya Railways land along Geoffrey Kamau Way has seen trader lose their jobs. Nairobi-Nakuru-Kisumu medium meter gauge railway and the Sh160 billion expansion of the Limuru-Nakuru road is expected to pass through the demolished building. The project which will starts at Lironi all the way to Mau Summit is being undertaken under the Presidential Delivery Unit, with engineers from the Kenya Defence Forces providing the technical support. The demolition…

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NAIROBI-NAKURU ROAD EXPANSION TO BEGIN SOON IN KENYA

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Kenya government has announced plans to expand Nairobi-Nakuru road. The expansion which is set in motion after the government entered into a public private partnership (PPP) with French Consortium of Companies to build the 233-kilometre highway at a cost of Sh160 billion. According to the partnership, Vinci Highways/Concession will design, finance, build, operate, and maintain the road for 30 years and, thereafter, transfer it back to the government. Transport and Infrastructure Cabinet Secretary James Macharia…

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KENYA SIGNS €1.3BN PPP HIGHWAY TO FRENCH CONSORTIUM

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President Uhuru Kenyatta is currently in Paris on an official state visit to French President Emmanuel Macron. Both leaders witness the signing of a €1.3bn highway public-private partnership (PPP) to be constructed in Kenya by VINCI Highways. VINCI Highways is a leading concessions company and provider of road transport services around the world. Working with local partners, VINCI Highways designs, finances, builds and operates highway infrastructures.  This will be their first PPP in Africa, and…

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