Skilled and unemployed: Why construction sector is slow to absorb qualified job seekers

Despite a booming construction sector and government housing initiatives, many qualified job seekers in Kenya's built environment are struggling to find employment. A new report highlights a significant disparity between the industry's growth and its absorption of professional services.

Activist files case seeking to kick out NCA boss Akech over building collapses

A public interest activist has filed a High Court petition seeking the removal of National Construction Authority (NCA) Executive Director Maurice Akech, citing the regulator's alleged failure to prevent repeated building collapses across Kenya.

Tribunal dismisses fresh petition against Likoni LPG plant, upholds KSh 16B project clearance

Architects Uncover More Lapses Behind Ill-Fated South C Building

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has revealed numerous regulatory and professional failures behind the collapse of a 14-storey building in South C on January 2, 2026. The project proceeded despite lacking critical approvals and ignoring stop orders.

Government sets up Infrastructure Fund to manage privatization proceeds

Hope Returns as Kenya’s Economy Records Economic Growth

Kenya's economy expanded by 4.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, according to a Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) report released on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Despite this growth, many households are still struggling with rising prices and slower agricultural growth, highlighting a "two-speed economy."