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

Architectural Association defends architects in South C collapse, blames developer

The Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has defended architects involved in the recent South C building collapse, suggesting the project deviated from standard professional oversight. They indicate the client acted as both developer and contractor, which compromised independent professional control.

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."