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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMay 15, 2026
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Kenya's infrastructure push drives demand for heavy machinery
Kenya’s growing appetite for infrastructure development is driving demand for heavy earthmoving equipment...
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Kenya's burgeoning infrastructure development is fueling a significant surge in demand for heavy earthmoving equipment. This increased need is driven by large-scale road construction projects at both national and county levels, agricultural mechanization, and a booming construction sector.
- The introduction of the JCB 345 LC, the heaviest excavator yet launched in Kenya and Uganda, highlights the scale of current projects.
- Ganatra Plant and Equipment Ltd, through its Managing Director Altaf Ganatra, is spearheading the introduction of this advanced machinery.
- The demand reflects a long-standing infrastructure challenge in Kenya, where existing equipment struggles with the increasing complexity and terrain of new projects, particularly in mining and quarrying, as well as road building.
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