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KPC ABANDONED PLANS TO REPLACE OLD PIPELINE IN KENYA

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Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has abandoned it’s plans to replace part of its old Mombasa-Nairobi line which has been leaking recently. According to KPC Managing Director Macharia Irungu, the plan was halted after the company realised that it could still be served by the Sh48 billion new line launched in 2018. Quoting Irungu, “We realised it would be a waste of funds when we can still operate the new line to cover for what we…

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TWO TOWNS GETTING NEW FACELIFT DUE TO ROAD PROJECTS IN KENYA

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The construction of roads project in two towns in Kenya is gradually giving the area a new facelift. Both Kajiado and Ngong municipalities which were formed last year through an executive order by Governor Joseph ole Lenku have seen several infrastructures development so far. The infrastructure development in the area has seen both towns now having paved roads connecting densely populated estates that host key businesses. Such business had suffered due to muddy streets that had kept…

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LIKONI FLOATING BRIDGE ASSEMBLING BEGINS IN KENYA

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Assembling of the bridge has began after a ship with 70 steel tubular piles arrived in Mombasa. The Likoni floating bridge is part of the government’s plans to ease human traffic at the Likoni channel in a bid to contain the spread of the Covid-19. While also helping more than 300,000 people who use the Likoni crossing channel on a daily basis. China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) is in charge of handling the project…

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RESIDENTS AND TENANT REJECT HOUSING PROJECT IN KENYA

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The construction of Kenya Joho’s Sh6 billion affordable housing project has been rejected by Mombasa politicians and tenants of Butxton estate. The project which is powered by Governor Hassan was asked to be suspended until it is evaluated. The group led by Nyali MP Mohammed Ali, former senator Hassan Omar, ward representatives Charles Kitula (Freretown) and Faith Mwende (Port Reitz) had threatened to go to court to halt its implementation of the project. Mr Omar was particularly…

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KENYA SECURE US$746.8MILLION FOR ISIOLO-MANDERA ROAD UPGRADE

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Kenya Government has secure a loan worth US$746.8m(Sh81billion) from the World Bank for the upgrading of Isiolo-Mandera road. The 750-kilometre Isiolo-Mandera road is aimed at improving the movement of people and goods, digital connectivity and access to social services for over 3.2 million people living in the North-Eastern region where the Isiolo-Mandera Regional Road Corridor traverses. Speaking to the media, Kenya’s World Bank Country Director Keith Hansen said “The World Bank will finance the upgrading…

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CONSTRUCTION OF WANG’URU STADIUM BEGINS IN KENYA

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The construction of Kenya US$2.76m (Sh300 million) Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County has kick-off following a presidential directive. The stadium construction will have a standard pitch, race track, terraces, recreation facilities, perimeter wall, changing rooms and ablution blocks, among other facilities. The directive comes after President Uhuru Kenyatta expressed concern over the poor state of the facility when he toured the region and held a meeting inside the stadium earlier this year. Meanwhile, State Department…

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KENYA GOVT. SECURE US$59m LOAN FOR OUTER RING ROAD UPGRADE

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Kenya Government has secure a loan for the upgrading of the Nation’s outer ring road. The loan will help build special lanes for high-capacity buses connecting the Eastern Bypass to Thika Road. These will further restore the glory of Outer Ring Road, which was initially conceived as a game-changer for the eastern part of Nairobi where a high population density has led to heavy traffic over the years. National Treasury secretary Ukur Yatani said the…

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KENYA US$320K MORTUARY CONSTRUCTION AT 90% COMPLETED

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The construction of Nakuru County biggest mortuary in Naivasha, Kenya is now 90% completed. So far, the current Naivasha’s facility has a capacity for 35 bodies yet the sub-county is the most densely populated of Nakuru’s 11 sub-counties. This is quite small bearing in mind that Naivasha is positioning itself as the county’s next industrial hub following the opening of the Inland Container Depot at Maai Mahiu Industrial Park. Speaking to the media, County Health Chief…

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BUNGOMA URBAN ROAD UPGRADE BEGINS IN KENYA

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The second phase of Bungoma urban roads upgrade has been launched by Bungoma Governor Wycliffe Wangamati. The project which is estimated to cost Sh300 million, is being implemented in Bungoma and Kimilili municipalities. It is part of World Bank initiative to see Wings-Wambiya-Bustani road upgraded to cabro standards. The first phase of this programme saw four roads upgraded to bitumen and cabro standards. Meanwhile, Other roads earmarked for upgrade in Bungoma Municipality are Khetia’s Wholesale-Diamond…

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HOLA STADIUM INCOMPLETE AS CONTRACTORS DISAPPEARS IN KENYA

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The unending struggle about Kenya’s poor stadiums construction is hugging the headline again for the wrong reason. This time, it is the Hola stadium as contractors are MIA after spending almost half the project funds So far, Tana River County Government has been milked by contractors with nothing to show for the Sh39 million Hola Stadium. The contract was awarded to two contractors but it is barely 40% done and yet Sh29 million has been sunk…

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SENIOR TRANSPORT ENGINEER, RDGW3 AT AFDB, KENYA

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The Senior Transport Engineer will support the implementation of the Bank Group’s vision for transport infrastructure and related services, and its future prospective areas of intervention in the sector. The main work objectives of the position are the following: Contributing to the development of transport infrastructure and the sector as a whole, including strengthening and maintaining the Bank Group’s understanding of the sector’s role in national development; Contribute to Preparing, supervising and implementing transport sector…

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MAKENGI RESIDENTS PROTESTS OVER SLOW ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

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The ongoing construction of Mirundi-Kevote road is causing serious tension among Mekengi residents in Kenya. These tension has led to a protest by residents of the community over the slow process of constructing the road. The protesters on Tuesday barricaded the road, causing a major traffic jam. Meanwhile during the protest, they publicly denounce the poor state of the road, saying, it becomes impassable during rainy seasons, making it difficult for them to ferry their…

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ULTRA-MODERN OUTPATIENT BLOCK COMMISSIONED IN KENYA

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The modern outpatient block which is located at Kiriaini Mission Hospital will aim to become the leading health care provider for locals in the area quoting 63,772, as general out-patients were served at the hospital in 2019. The Catholic Diocese of Murang’a  is funding the project as it will provide holistic preventive and curative medical services to all with special concern to the poor and less advantaged in the spirit of proclamation of Christ’s healing…

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KENYA GOVT. SAYS ONLY SEVEN STADIUMS TO MEET DEADLINE

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It is amazing attending a sporting event and enjoying the beauty of the stadium. This is a site every sportman or woman would love to see. However, that imagine can’t be envisioned with some stadia in Kenya. For a nation with so many Olympic gold medalist, it very sad that many stadiums are not maintained properly.  So far, the plans to redevelop those stadiums has been put in motion, but it seems like only seven…

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THWAKE MULTIPURPOSE WATER DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, KENYA

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The construction of a Thwake Multipurpose water development is taking shape after Senior Govt. officials were deployed by President Kenyatta to assess the project progress. According to report, from Kenya Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU), the first phase of the project is currently on course. It involves construction of an 80.5m high dam with 688 million cubic meter storage capacity and associated preliminary works. Meanwhile, the Phase Two will involve construction of hydropower and substation expected…

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KENYA AND US LAUNCH A FREE TRADE AGREEMENT NEGOTIATIONS

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Kenya and the United States are launching a bilateral trade agreement negotiations. President Uhuru Kenyatta witnessed the virtual launch from the State House in Nairobi.    Kenya was represented at the launch by Trade CS Betty Maina, Interior CS Dr Fred Matiang’i and State House Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategy Ms Ruth Kagia while the US delegation was led by the country’s Trade Representative Amb. Robert Lighthizer.   Source: Star.ko.ke | Reuters.com

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WOTE STADIUM CONSTRUCTION RESUMES IN KENYA

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Construction work has resumed at KSh. 350 million Wote Stadium in Makueni county, Kenya. The contractor building the 20,000-people capacity stadium has resumed site activities following the nationwide ease of lockdown due to corona virus.   During a recent site inspection by Senior National Government officials, they urged the contractor to expedite work at the stadium to have it ready by December 2020. Key works include design & construction of football pitch, public terraces, VIP…

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THE NEW KIPEVU OIL AND GAS TERMINAL IN KENYA

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The New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will increase the capacity of handling imported oil and gas at Mombasa ports. The facility will have a capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and handle over 4 vessels at a time.  More so, the New Kipevu Oil and Gas Terminal will have a Liquid Petroleum Gas line. Thereby, increasing the supply of Liquid Petroleum Gas in Kenya. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) estimates that the new facility will…

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BOSCH EAST AFRICA NEARS COMPLETION OF THE NEW GREENFIELD CHIROMO LANE MEDICAL CENTRE IN KENYA

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Bosch East Africa was appointed as consultants for the new Chiromo Lane Medical Centre (CLMC) in Kenya, with responsibility for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services, as well as construction supervision. Construction of the new Chiromo Lane Medical Centre (CLMC) in Kenya, which commenced in July 2017, is soon to be completed. Bosch East Africa – a member of the Bosch Holdings group of multi-disciplinary consulting engineering companies – was appointed as consultants for this…

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KENYA’S STANDARD GUAGE RAILWAY CONTRACT DECLARED ILLEGAL BY COURT

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Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway, a multibillion-dollar Chinese-funded Belt and Road Initiative project is facing serious setbacks that could damage international relations between China and Kenya. On Friday, a Kenyan appellate court declared the rail contract between Kenya and the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) illegal. Kenyan activist Okiya Omtatah and the Law Society of Kenya, an association of practising advocates, brought the suit in 2014 in a bid to stop construction of the SGR. They…

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