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New law seeks to set standards in housing industry
The government has published three draft laws seeking to set standards in the Kenyan housing sector. The Built Environment Bill 2012, the National Building regulations and the National Building Maintenance…
Developer unveils Sh5.6b Kisaju Plains Estate
Low-cost housing developer Urbanis Africa has unveiled its second real estate development in Kajiado County, as it seeks to meet the rising demand for affordable housing in the country. The…
Kenya launches Sh149bn strategic plan for new roads
The Kenya Roads Board (KRB) has launched a Sh149 billion strategic plan which aims to build, rehabilitate and expand roads in the country. Dubbed Roads 2000 Strategic Plan 2013-2017, the…
National Housing Corporation enters low-income market
The National Housing Corporation (NHC) has shifted its focus to build smaller houses, costing Sh2 million, as the state-owned firm targets low-income earners. According to the NHC Managing Director Peter…
KeNHA to advertise tenders for Thika Road toll stations
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will advertise tenders for a contractor to establish toll stations and manage the maintenance of the new Thika highway, subject to the Treasury’s approval….
Mombasa port security system to be ready by March 2013
The Sh1.7 billion project to install Integrated Security System (ISS) at the Mombasa port will be completed by March 2013, according to port officials. The state-of-the-art security system, which is…
Construction of Kenya–Ethiopia transmission line to begin in 2013
Construction of the 1055km Kenya-Ethiopia transmission line will start in 2013 following the securing of funds. According to Energy Ministry PS Patrick Nyoike, work on the 1055 km 400 kV…
Construction of new container terminal gets under way at Mombasa Port
President Mwai Kibaki Wednesday presided over the ground breaking of Mombasa Port’s second container terminal. The new terminal, which will be built at Kilindini Harbour at a cost of Sh27.8…
Britam breaks ground for Sh5 billion office complex
Financial services group Britam has broken ground for the development of a 30-storey office building and a car park facility in the Upper Hill area of Nairobi. Standing on 1.5…
Arusha-Athi River road officially opened
The new Arusha-Namanga-Athi River road was officially opened on Wednesday, November 28, 2012, bringing hope for closer integration of two East African countries. The 240 km road was inaugurated at…
