Construction Kenya

Aliko Dangote has given himself 40 months to build a 700,000 bpd refinery in Lamu County. Can his Lagos blueprint work here? Read the analysis in the October issue of CK 👇

Kenya’s milk shortage has sparked an unexpected debate after President William Ruto’s economic adviser, David Ndii, linked the high demand for milk to construction workers. But why is milk a staple at construction sites, particularly among painters? Does drinking it after painting really protect against paint fumes and toxic chemicals, or is it simply an enduring myth? Find out what science says. 👇 constructionkenya.com/13561/…

Debt-hit Mauritian firm Grit says it expects to sell all its real estate, including Kenyan assets last valued at Sh20.5 billion, among them US Embassy Estate in Nairobi’s Rosslyn area and Buffalo Mall in Naivasha, with its lenders backing the deal. The company, whose shares were suspended from trading on the London and Mauritius exchanges in May, says rising finance costs and a sharp fall in the value of its properties have forced it to speed up disposals it had begun in better market conditions. constructionkenya.com/13558/…

In April 2013, Rana Plaza in Bangladesh collapsed. On day 17, Reshma Begum was rescued alive from the rubble. Today, as the Eastleigh building collapse rescue enters Day 11, with 11 people still feared trapped, we must not give up. Every available technology, expertise and rescue resource must be deployed. Every life matters!

At Kang’o Ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, a father rests in a hexagon and his son in a pentagon. Why one side was taken away from Raila Odinga’s mausoleum is a story the designers say was never about geometry alone. 🔍 Find out why👇 constructionkenya.com/13388/…

JCB says the industry-exclusive side-door entry on the new 250 and 290 skid steers removes the need for operators to climb over buckets, pallet forks and other attachments to reach the cab. Lee Tice, senior product manager for compact equipment at JCB North America, says the design “improves productivity, enhances safety and helps operators keep work moving”. constructionkenya.com/13548/…

JCB is making backhoe operations easier with its new Dual Drive technology, allowing operators to move machines without leaving the excavator controls. The innovation will be available on the JCB 3CX and 4CX models, helping reduce interruptions during digging and material handling. Read more about the technology and what it means for construction productivity. 👇 constructionkenya.com/13544/…

Could one machine do the work of five men? John Deere thinks so. The company has unveiled two new stand-on utility track loaders aimed at helping contractors replace labour-intensive tasks with machine power, potentially turning jobs that would normally require a five-person crew armed with shovels and wheelbarrows into a one-person operation. constructionkenya.com/13536/…

Occupying a building while it is under construction is illegal unless a partial occupation certificate has been issued.

Scrap metal hunters have descended on the Eastleigh collapsed building site, with some reportedly travelling from as far as Thika to scramble for metal salvaged from the rubble. Meanwhile, rescue teams are racing to reach survivors, and families are anxiously waiting for news of their loved ones. 🙏 If you are looking for a missing relative, you can reach the Kenya Red Cross on the toll-free line 1199. #EastleighBuilding

🏗️ Africa is building 42% of the world’s new cement capacity. Here’s why that matters: homes, roads, ports, and factories all start with cement. So this tells us where the building boom is heading. Kenya, are we ready? 👇

Africa is building 42% of the world's new cement capacity, yet holds just 8% of what operates today. Nigeria alone has 10 million tonnes under construction, second only to India. What does it mean for Kenya's construction sector? Find out in the October issue of CK.

The Nairobi–Thika commuter railway is set for a Sh65 billion upgrade, funded by the World Bank. The project will modernise 15 stations, introduce new stops, and improve passenger safety and connectivity. constructionkenya.com/13533/…