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Originally published by The Standard BusinessDecember 3, 2025
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Developers push for local assembly of escalators, elevators
The race to the skies by developers has now seen engineers lobby for local assembly of escalators and elevators...
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Developers are advocating for the local assembly of escalators and elevators in Kenya, driven by the increasing number of high-rise developments and the government's affordable housing program.
- The push is fueled by the demand from thousands of units under the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP).
- Engineers are lobbying for local assembly to meet the growing need for critical infrastructure in new buildings.
- The increased demand stems from the "race to the skies by developers," indicating a boom in high-rise construction across the country.
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