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CONSTRUCTION OF KAKAMEGA HOSPITAL HALTED AFTER STRIKE IN KENYA

Posted on May 3, 2018May 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of kakamega hospital on hold after worker fell from a the fourth storey and lost his life in Kenya. The construction of the kakamega hospital has been halt after protest by workers over safety concerns. Furthermore, it has resulted in the suspension of work for one week so that workers will be attended to. Currently, the project director has asked the main contractor, CRJE East Africa to review the safety concerns. The contractor will also raise…

HYDROPOWER PRODUCTION INCREASE IN KENYA

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Gambeta News

Hydropower production set to increase due to rise in the water level after a rainfall in Kenya. Kenya Government has increase the production of hydropower due to rise in the water level. The rise in water result following the heavy rains that have filled up dams. The overflow dam will help boost the power generation in the country. KenGen Managing Director Rebecca Miano said “The ongoing rains will boost production in the eastern hydros of Masinga, Kamburu, Gitaru, Kindaruma, Kiambere,…

CONSTRUCTION OF 10,000 AFFORDABLE HOUSES KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya government set to construct 10,000 affordable house as part of its big four goal for the nation. Construction of the affordable house is part of the country Big Four-goal. The goal is to provide 500,000 homes in five years for resident in the nation. Meanwhile 300 acres has been set aside for the construction of 10,000 affordable houses in Tatu City. The construction of the project is part of Tatu city’s 5,000 acre development. It will also include a…

Sh80 MILLION TO BE USE FOR ROAD UPGRADE IN KENYA

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Gambeta News

Baringo County set to invest fund for the upgrading of road in six sub-counties in Kenya. The upgrading of the road by Baringo County will help increase and improve over 600 km in the six sub-counties. It will also improve existing roads to spur development and tourism. The project is under the rapid response initiative which will maintain, grade and gravel the road. It will also targets to enhance 20 kilometres in each of the 30 wards in the region in…

TWO MULTI-STOREY HOSTELS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN KENYA

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Gambeta News

Qwetu hostels set to create an environment for student to feel safe, calm and at home in Kenya. The construction of a premium hostel that will cater for university and college student has kick-off in Kenya. According to the report, The project is a joint partnership between Qwetu and local investors. Meanwhile the partnership has raised over US $8m towards the mega project. The project will comprise of two hostels with the first set to be accommodate up to…

KENYA GOVERNMENT BREAK GROUND ON CONSTRUCTION OF LOW-COST HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of 30,000 low-cost housing project set to kick-off after ground breaking ceremony in nairobi, Kenya. The kenya government has made plans to launch a low-cost housing project that will see over 30,000 houses. The project will help bring more investor and funds for the project. State House Spokesperson Manoah Esipisu said that “We’ve already spoken to setting up of the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company within the next month. He also said that it will define…

CYTONN Ksh20 billion TRIPLE TOWER FACE PROBLEM IN KENYA

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Gambeta News

Triple Tower construction by cytonn face problem after residents say it will put their security and privacy in jeopardy. The construction of the triple tower in kenya by cytonn is facing problem. The problem is as a result of Kilimani residents saying that the project will bring risk to the environment. The residents also said the development will put their security and privacy in jeopardy. In response, Cytoon says that there is no cause for alarm that all…

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INTERNSHIP AT CYTONN, KENYA

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cytonn Investments is an independent investments management firm, with offices in Nairobi – Kenya and D.C. Metro – U.S. We are primarily focused on offering alternative investment solutions to global and local institutional investors. To fulfill its growing Technology needs, Cytonn Technologies is inviting applications from qualified graduates to its unique internship program. As a fresh computer science graduate, joining the workforce can be daunting, due to the gap between what you have learned and…

Team Leader, Youth Programme,Vacancy at RTI International Kenya

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Gambeta News

RTI’s Governance and Economic Development (GED) Division pursues innovative approaches and builds on best practices. The division create the foundation for and to promote democratic governance and economic development. Working alongside global partners, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society. We help build more effective, accountable, and responsive institutions and policies at the national, regional, and local levels of government. The GED Division is currently accepting applications for Team Leader for an anticipated DFID-funded…

FOOTBRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ON THIKA SUPERHIGHWAY KICK-OFF IN KENYA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of four footbridge on thika superhighway to enhance safety of individuals in kenya kick-off. The construction of the footbridge on the thika superhighway has kick-off in Kenya. The thika superhighway which already have 18 existing footbridges will have an additional four. The new footbridges will enhance safety of pedestrians when speed bumps are remove. The footbridges are being erected at: Mang’u area, Witeithie, Garden Estate Junction and Survey of Kenya. It will be located just before the junction to…

UNILEVER TO INSTALL 600KW OF SOLAR POWER PLANT IN KENYA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya to get 600 kw of solar power plant as a result of agreement between Unilever and Cross Boundary Energy. Unilever company has sign an agreement with cross boundary Energy to install 600 kw solar plant in kenya. The project is to deliver substantial savings on power costs. It will also reduce its carbon emissions by over 10,000 tonnes over the plant’s 30-year lifetime. The solar plant is the first commercial and industrial power purchase agreement for…

SABIS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL KICK-OFF CONSTRUCTION IN KENYA

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of sabis international school kick-off in Kenya The construction of the school has kick-off in the upmarket area of Runda. The project which will offer good education that will be recognise all over the world. The project is aim at churning out all rounded students ready to face modern challenges. The Sh2 billion school will heavily impact students with technology and also help them realise their goals in the various field of study. The school will offer model…

HFC KENYA GETS Sh1.5bn FROM ARAB BANK

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Leading housing financing company in Kenya, HFC gets Sh1.5billion credit from Arab Bank. Housing Finance Group of Kenya (HFC) have received a line of credit from The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Badea). The credit line which amounts to Sh1.5billion (US$15 million) is for lending to the SME sector. The new line of credit was signed on Tuesday in Nairobi, as part of Badea’s programme for financing private sector operations. HFC said, it was a honour to…

US $16M GOLDEN LIFE MALL TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN KENYA

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Golden life mall set to kick-off in kenya through the egerton university benefit scheme in Nakuru town. The construction of the mall is set to be construct in Nakuru town northwest of Nairobi. The construction is been finance through the Egerton University Retirement Benefits Scheme. The project will be finish in two years time according to report. Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui said “We will market the mall as part of the landmark buildings in the town. He said it…

KENYA GOVERNMENT SECURE US$ 220M FOR WATER PROJECTS

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Gambeta News

Kenya Government secure funds from investors that will help reduce the problem faced in the water sector of the nation The kenya Government has secure fund for the construction of a water and sewage project. The project is a deal in concessional loans and a grant with three European agencies. The loan is from French development agency (AFD), European investment bank and European union (EU). AFD will contribute US$ 168m, European Investment Bank will bring US$ 40m while EU…

ZAMARA TO BUILD 46 FLOOR TWIN TOWER IN KENYA

Posted on March 1, 2018March 2, 2018 by Gambeta News

Twin Tower to be build by Zamara in kenya that will have over 46 floors for commercial, retail and office use. The construction of the twin tower is set to be constructed by zamara. It will contain a commercial and retail floor for the first three floors while the other rest floor for office. Also the east wing of the tower will have 30 floors while the other will have 16 floors. Zamara’s Umbrella Solutions Head…

MOMBASA ROAD UPGRADE IN KENYA TO COST Sh59bn

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Gambeta News

Upgrading of mombasa road fund to be increase due to change in design after the original fund was Sh27 billion. The superhighway construction will cost sh59bn which is more than the original plan due to change in design. The mombasa road will link Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Nairobi-Nakuru highway. The plan is to drop the planned construction of an elevated highway over the entire 43.5km stretch to Rironi in favour of flyovers and underpasses on certain…

TURNER & TOWNSEND MERGE WITH KENYA FIRM MML

Posted on February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

Turner & Townsend merge with Kenya project management firm MML. Turner & Townsend, a global construction firm gets shares in a firm in Kenya. The Nairobi firm which is a leading company has sold share and will now be under Turner & Townsend. The merger comes as global investment is fueling Kenya’s diverse economy. The merger will also change the company name to bear MML Turner & Townsend. The change will now make the company work across the…

KENYA’s UBA BANK SUES JYOTI

Posted on February 8, 2018February 8, 2018 by Gambeta News

KETRACO and Jyoti sued by UBA to avoid liquidity UBA Bank in Kenya has sued Jyoti Structures an Indian firm and Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO). The suit is because of the danger of losing the money advanced to both companies. The Bank is in liquidation, trying to recover over US$2.6 million it supported Jyoti with to build Isinya-Suswa electricity transmission line. A court order restraining KETRACO from making payments to the ailing firm…

Drought to hit other cities in Africa asides from Cape Town.

Posted on February 7, 2018 by Gambeta News

Cape Town and other cities in Africa to face drought. Plans for investment in water infrastructure in Africa needs to be set in place. As the count down to Cape Town drought comes close. May 11 is the predicted date for the drought due to the current climate change. Cape Town is not the only place in Africa that will be affected by this drought. Restrictions to water usage are been implemented in Cape Town…

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