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KIHUMBUINI STADIUM CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 18 MONTHS IN KENYA

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KIHUMBUINI STADIUM CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 18 MONTHS IN KENYA

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has assured Westlands residents that the Kihumbuini Stadium construction will be completed within 18 months. The stadium, costing Sh277 million, will accommodate 5,000 spectators and provide more venue options for the Kenya Premier League (KPL). Governor Sakaja confirmed, “After 18 months from now, we shall be able to go back there and officially open the stadium.” Talents, Skill Development and Social Care CEC Member Rosemary Kariuki added that the stadium will…

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AFFORDABLE GREEN HOUSING PROJECT LAUNCHED IN KENYA

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AFFORDABLE GREEN HOUSING PROJECT LAUNCHED IN KENYA

IHS Kenya, a private equity fund manager based in Southern Africa, has launched an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County. The Muzi Salama project, part of the Tilisi Masterplan Development, will feature 240 two- and three-bedroom apartments on a 2.5-acre site. Scheduled for completion within 24 months, these units will be priced starting at Sh5.2 million. Peter Mayavi, Managing Director of IHS Kenya, stated that the project aims to meet the rising demand…

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UASIN COUNTY RENOVATE HOSPITAL AND NAMED AFTER KENYA’s FIRST LADY

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UASIN COUNTY RENOVATE HOSPITAL AND NAMED AFTER KENYA’s FIRST LADY

Uasin Gishu County has renamed the West Maternity Hospital to Mama Rachel Ruto Maternity Hospital in honor of Kenya’s First Lady. The renaming follows renovations and expansions and was approved through public participation by local residents. First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto will officially commission the hospital on Tuesday in Eldoret. Governor Jonathan Bii highlighted that the renaming recognizes the First Lady’s efforts to support women, girls, and children both in Uasin Gishu and nationwide. Ahead…

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KENYA PRESIDENT SECURE US$3.6BILLION FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 440KM NAIROBU-MOMBASA EXPRESSWAY

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KENYA PRESIDENT SECURE US$3.6BILLION FUNDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 440KM NAIROBU-MOMBASA EXPRESSWAY

President William Ruto has secured a significant financial boost of $3.6 billion (Sh 477 billion) from the United States for the construction of the 440-kilometer Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway. This landmark infrastructure project aims to enhance connectivity between Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and the key port city of Mombasa. The agreement for this massive investment was signed by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA) with Everstrong Capital LLC during President Ruto’s state visit to the US. The funding…

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KENYA ANNOUNCED COMMITTMENT PLANS FOR NAIVASHA-KISUMU-MALABA SGR LINES

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KENYA ANNOUNCED COMMITTMENT PLANS FOR NAIVASHA-KISUMU-MALABA SGR LINES

The commitment by the governments of Kenya and Uganda to commence construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba and Malaba-Kampala Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) lines by December marks a significant step forward in regional infrastructure development. Following a meeting of regional Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, both countries have completed the harmonization of technical specifications and standards for the project. The joint communique issued after the meeting underscores the commitment to expedite the completion of the remaining SGR sections…

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NAIROBI COUNTY SET TO ISSUE WAIVER FEE FOR RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FLOOD-RELATED DESTRUCTION

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NAIROBI COUNTY SET TO ISSUE WAIVER FEE FOR RENOVATION AND REPAIR OF FLOOD-RELATED DESTRUCTION

The Nairobi County Government, under the leadership of Governor Johnson Sakaja, has taken proactive measures to address the aftermath of flood-related destruction in the city. The County Government has waived statutory fees for renovations and repair of buildings affected by flood-related destruction. This decision aims to alleviate the financial burden on affected property owners and expedite the restoration process. To qualify for the fee waiver, applicants must provide evidence of the impact of the floods…

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NAIROBI COMMUTER RAILWAY: KENYA AND FRANCE AGREED FUNDING DEAL

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NAIROBI COMMUTER RAILWAY: KENYA AND FRANCE AGREED FUNDING DEAL

Over the weekend, Kenya and France signed an agreement to facilitate the funding for the upgrading of Nairobi Commuter Railway. The Railway is expected to serve as a rail network between Nairobi and its suburbs according to official reports. Speaking to journalist, Musalia Mudavadi, prime cabinet secretary who is also the cabinet secretary for foreign and diaspora affairs said that the east African nation will receive a 138.7-million-U.S. dollar loan to modernize its metropolitan railway…

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HEWATELE SECURED US$20M FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OXYGEN-PLANT BUILDING IN KENYA

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HEWATELE SECURED US$20M FUND FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OXYGEN-PLANT BUILDING IN KENYA

Hewatele, a Kenyan medical oxygen producer, has secured a $20 million (approximately Sh2.9 billion) funding package from various organizations, including the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnfund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation, and Grand Challenges Canada. This funding will be utilized to build a modern cryogenic medical liquid oxygen air separation unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park, the first of its kind in East Africa in the last 60 years. The…

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WEST POKOT CEMENT PLANT SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN KENYA

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WEST POKOT CEMENT PLANT SET TO BE INAUGURATED IN KENYA

Simba Cement, part of businessman Narendra Raval’s business domain, is poised to inaugurate its West Pokot facility later this month, injecting an additional 2.5 million tonnes of clinker, a crucial raw material in cement production, into the nation. Immediate commencement of production is on the horizon, intensifying competition within the cement sector and placing additional constraints on the industry’s pricing flexibility. According to Mr Raval, the completion of the plant is imminent, with an official…

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NAIROBI COUNTY SET ASIDE Sh800M TO RENOVATE CITY STADIUM IN KENYA

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NAIROBI COUNTY SET ASIDE Sh800M TO RENOVATE CITY STADIUM IN KENYA

Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has said they have set aside Sh800mn to facilitate the renovation of the City Stadium, now to be called the Joe Kadenge Stadium. The stadium has been in dilapidated state for many years, and promises have been made, since former Governor Evans Kidero’s tenure, of its facelift, but none fulfilled. The stadium, nicknamed Tok Komwanda by Gor Mahia faithful who adopted it as their home ground, has not hosted any…

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ETHIOPIA & KENYA AGREED TO EXTEND INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP AT LAMU PORT

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ETHIOPIA & KENYA AGREED TO EXTEND INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERSHIP AT LAMU PORT

Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed upon the extension of infrastructural and port development agreements’ implementation for the benefit of their people and economies, a Kenyan diplomat disclosed. Approached by The Ethiopian Herald, Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Political and Diplomatic Affairs Director General Moi Lemoshira said his country has extended the Lamu Port South Sudan – Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Project. Ethiopia and Kenya have extended the agreement that allows Ethiopia to use the land…

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HOW NAIROBI BUILDING APPROVAL RAISE TO Sh195.1 BILLION

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HOW NAIROBI BUILDING APPROVAL RAISE TO Sh195.1 BILLION

The value of building approvals in Nairobi grew by Sh50.3 billion to Sh195.1 billion in the 11 months to November last year, despite the high cost of building materials. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that this was an improvement from Sh144.9 billion during a similar period in 2022. While residential projects recorded a growth of Sh51 billion, non-residential projects declined by Sh749.98 million. The number of approvals was highest in…

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NHC ANNOUNCED CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNIT IN KENYA

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NHC ANNOUNCED CONSTRUCTION OF HOUSING UNIT IN KENYA

The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has announced the construction of twenty thousand housing units in Changamwe, Mombasa, to address the current housing shortage in the coastal region. The State Department for Housing and Urban Development Administration Secretary Hiram Kahiro stated that the the move will not only address the housing shortage but also propel the metamorphosis of economic growth in the region. “We recognize the need to promote socio-economic development in this region and across…

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KIPEVU I DIESEL PLANT SET TO BE DECOMMISSIONED IN KENYA

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KIPEVU I DIESEL PLANT SET TO BE DECOMMISSIONED IN KENYA

Mombasa’s Kipevu I Diesel Plant will be decommissioned once its Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) lapses at the end of 2023. Its 60 MW capacity will be replaced by energy generated from renewable sources, says the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) in its latest report on the energy sector. The biannual report released today, for the period ending June 2023, puts the renewable energy contribution at 84.65 percent of the total installed capacity of 3,311MW….

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WHY KENYAN POLICE BLOCK MAJOR ROAD DUE TO YOUTH SUMMIT

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WHY KENYAN POLICE BLOCK MAJOR ROAD DUE TO YOUTH SUMMIT

Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC). According to Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei, Parliament Road, City Hall Way, Taifa Road and Harambee Avenue will be closed for the four days. ”We urge motorists to cooperate and listen to instructions given out by officers on the ground. Motorists are also encouraged to use alternative…

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KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

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KENYA DEPUTY PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED FUND RELEASED FOR REHABILITATION OF ROAD AFTER EL NINO CRISIS

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua says the government has disbursed at least 1 Billion Shillings has been released for rehabilitation of the roads in some of the worst hit regions by the El Nino crisis. Speaking when led a high-level humanitarian intervention in Garissa and Tana River Counties Gachagua inspected the ongoing restoration work, promising that the destroyed road network and infrastructure is ongoing. While announcing the release of Sh451.7 million for cash transfers to at…

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PARLIMENT MEMBER UNHAPPY OVER DELAY OF MAU MAU LINK ROAD PROJECT IN KENYA

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PARLIMENT MEMBER UNHAPPY OVER DELAY OF MAU MAU LINK ROAD PROJECT IN KENYA

Two members of the parliament from the Mount Kenya region have raised concerns over the delay in the completion of the Mau Mau link road. Kangema MP Peter Kihungi and his Juja counterpart George Koimburi on Sunday called upon the national treasury to release funds for the completion of the road that links Murang’a, Kiambu, Nyeri, and Nyandarua counties. They argued that in the recently assented supplementary budget, the amount allocated for the road was…

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KeNHA ADVISED CAUTION ON MADONGO-GARISSA ROAD IN KENYA

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KeNHA ADVISED CAUTION ON MADONGO-GARISSA ROAD IN KENYA

The Kenya National Highway Authority has advised caution on Madongo-Garissa road after floods cut off a section of the transport corridor following “a major washout”. In an advisory issued on Sunday, KeNHA said the affected section lies between Tana River Bridge and Madogo town. The agency said the washout affected an area known as Kona Punda near Mororo. KeNHA advised motorists and pedestrians to steer clear of this section of the road until further notice…

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KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

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KENYA JKIA POORLY RENOVATED AS RAIN-EXPOSED AIRPORT ROOF DILEMMA

The recent heavy rains being experienced in the country have exposed the poor quality of work that was undertaken during the renovation of terminals at JKIA, Kenya’s most important gateway. The Deputy President lamented the state of JKIA renovations, a project that was executed at considerable cost, is now tarnishing the engineering profession’s reputation. “JKIA was done at a massive cost, but today it’s a shame to the profession of engineers. Public resources were spent,…

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KENYA OPEN FIRST SMARTPHONE ASSEMBLY PLANT FACILITY

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KENYA OPEN FIRST SMARTPHONE ASSEMBLY PLANT FACILITY

Kenya’s first smartphone assembly plant has been opened at Athi River in Machakos to produce affordable gadgets for Kenyans. The phones will be manufactured at East Africa Device Assembly Kenya Limited (EADAK), a joint venture of local mobile network operators and international device manufacturers. The devices, which will be available countrywide at Faiba shops and dealer stores as well as Safaricom shops and the Masoko online platform, will retail from Sh7,499. Mobile phones will be…

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