Rironi-Mau Summit Road: A Landmark Project Transforming Kenya’s Infrastructure

Introduction The Rironi-Mau Summit Road project stands as a testament to Kenya’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and enhancing connectivity. This ambitious undertaking, a key component of the country’s development agenda, aims to significantly improve transportation efficiency and unlock economic potential across the Rift Valley region. This post delves into the current status, economic impact, […]

Affordable Housing in Kenya: Bridging the Gap Towards a Sustainable Future

Introduction Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is a cornerstone of the government’s Big Four Agenda, aiming to provide decent and affordable homes for its citizens. With a rapidly growing population and an estimated annual housing deficit of 200,000 units, the initiative seeks to address a critical social and economic need . This post explores the […]

NAIROBI RAILWAY CITY PROJECT TIMELINE

Work on the new Nairobi Railway City Project will begin in two months. It will include eight lines and four extra lines for freight services when finished in two years. Speaking at the Serena Hotel at the introduction of the final design by the UK and Kenyan government members, Transport Principal Secretary Joseph Njoroge stated […]

Chinese Firm to Build Koru-Soin Dam in Sh20bn Deal

China Jiangxi Economic and Technical Cooperation Co., Ltd (CJIC) has signed a Sh20 billion contract to build the much-delayed Koru-Soin dam in western Kenya. The Chinese firm won the Soin Koru dam tender after submitting a Sh20 billion quote for the project – which is 33% less than what the State had planned to spend […]

Strabag Kicks Off Filling of Thiba Dam in Kirinyaga

The much-awaited impounding of water in Thiba Dam is finally underway following the completion of the multi-billion-shilling dam in Kirinyaga County. The filling up or impounding process of the dam officially began on Tuesday with the initial phase of impoundment expected to continue for five to eight days. According Gitonga Mugambi, the CEO of the […]

SHS20 BILLION LOW COST HOUSING PROJECT IN KIAMBU COMMENCES

The construction of an Shs 20 Billion low-cost housing project in Kiambu county, comprising of 4,000 units has been officially launched by real estate companies, Heri Homes and Finsco Africa.  The mega project, dubbed Legacy Ridges, will sit on a 200-acre land in the sixth largest urban center in Kenya, Ruiru.   This low-cost housing […]

TOP 5 UPCOMING PROJECTS IN EAST AFRICA

East Africa has more than $435 billion of active projects, of which $221 billion are under construction.  A fast-growing population that will increase by 25 per cent over the next ten years drives the demand for infrastructure development. East Africa consists of 20 countries and a combined population of 455 million. Over the next ten […]