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Infrastructure Development

Kenya Infrastructure: Transport & energy projects

Kenya's infrastructure development drives economic growth through major projects in transport, energy, and communication. Coverage includes road construction, railway projects, energy generation, water systems, and digital infrastructure initiatives transforming the country's connectivity and development potential.

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Last updated June 5, 2025

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Gov’t revives Kazi Mtaani programme, seeks 113K youth for manual jobs in 46 counties

Gov’t revives Kazi Mtaani programme, seeks 113K youth for manual jobs in 46 counties

The initiative, which has received a Ksh.5 billion kitty from the Ministry of Roads, will take place in 46 counties excluding Nairobi, which the government says already has a similar initiative involv...

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Citizen Digital
2 days ago
Low-grade clay cuts concrete’s carbon footprint: study

Low-grade clay cuts concrete’s carbon footprint: study

SYDNEY, June 5 (Xinhua) -- Low-grade clay, previously overlooked in construction, can significantly reduce the carbon footprint of concrete, a new Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
2 days ago
Deputy President Kindiki Heckled In Othaya Amidst Growing Political Tensions

Deputy President Kindiki Heckled In Othaya Amidst Growing Political Tensions

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki faced a hostile reception during an empowerment event in Othaya, Nyeri County, as a group of youths chanted “Wantam” slogans and threatened to storm the venue. Kindiki was in Othaya to commission the construction of the Othaya Modern Community

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Ghafla! (Entertainment)
2 days ago
Why experts are against the use of burnt building bricks

Why experts are against the use of burnt building bricks

Experts are advising against using burnt bricks for construction and instead pushing for using more environmentally friendly alternatives, such as cement blocks and stabilised soil blocks.

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The Standard Business
3 days ago
UK Chancellor announces £15bn for transport projects

UK Chancellor announces £15bn for transport projects

JUNE 4 - Billions of pounds of investment in transport infrastructure in England have been announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. The money will be spent Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
3 days ago
Morocco and UK sign MOU ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco and UK sign MOU ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup

Morocco and the United Kingdom signed an MOU in sports infrastructure, transport systems, and economic development for 2030 FIFA World Cup.

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KBC Sports
3 days ago
Inside MPs new plot to lock out governors from Sh10bn roads kitty

Inside MPs new plot to lock out governors from Sh10bn roads kitty

Lawmakers have vowed to teach governors a lesson.

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Nation Counties
3 days ago
Project execution must rise above board when aid shrinks

Project execution must rise above board when aid shrinks

In recent years, many African economies have faced a challenging paradox: rising investment in infrastructure has not always translated into timely project delivery.

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The Standard Business
4 days ago
Wingu Africa Secures $60 Million to Expand Regional Data Infrastructure

Wingu Africa Secures $60 Million to Expand Regional Data Infrastructure

Wingu Africa has announced it has raised $60 million to fast-track its regional expansion. The carrier-neutral data centre operator

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Tech Arena
4 days ago
COTU raises alarm over proposal to fund police posts using Affordable Housing Levy

COTU raises alarm over proposal to fund police posts using Affordable Housing Levy

The proposed regulations, already passed by the National Assembly but awaiting ratification by the Attorney General, would allow housing levy funds to be directed toward projects such as police posts, health centres, fire stations, markets, and other social infrastructure. - Keny

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Capital News
4 days ago
When aid shrinks, execution must rise

When aid shrinks, execution must rise

By George Asamani, NAIROBI, Kenya, June 3 - The announcement of deep cuts in US development assistance has cast a long shadow over Africa’s infrastructure Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
4 days ago
Audit Exposes Sh304bn in idle govt project funds

Audit Exposes Sh304bn in idle govt project funds

Gathungu highlighted stalled development and chronic underperformance, warning that continued inefficiencies in budget absorption are jeopardising critical national infrastructure and social initiatives - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke

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Capital News
5 days ago
Questions over housing levy cash ‘diverted’ to build markets

Questions over housing levy cash ‘diverted’ to build markets

Affordable Housing Board CEO Sheila Waweru says the law does not restrict them to use the money only for social infrastructure within the project.

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Nation Business
7 days ago
Govt to fast-track fish landing sites in Homa Bay to boost blue economy

Govt to fast-track fish landing sites in Homa Bay to boost blue economy

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – The government has announced plans to accelerate the construction of modern fish landing sites in Homa Bay County, as part of its Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
7 days ago
Madaraka Day Sparks Infrastructure Boom in Homa Bay

Madaraka Day Sparks Infrastructure Boom in Homa Bay

HOMA BAY, Kenya, May 31 — As Homa Bay County prepares to host Madaraka Day celebrations for the first time in its history, the region is experiencing a Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Capital Business
7 days ago
List of Key Nairobi Roads Affected by Mater Heart Run

List of Key Nairobi Roads Affected by Mater Heart Run

The run is normally held annually and always affects transport activities in Nairobi and its environs.

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Kenyans
7 days ago
1 killed after 3 trailers collide on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

1 killed after 3 trailers collide on Nairobi-Mombasa Highway

In a statement, NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga revealed that the three trailers collided on a railway bridge at Jet Inn area, completely blocking the road.

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Citizen Digital
8 days ago
Senator Oburu Oginga moves to court to stop construction of Mitumba market in Bondo

Senator Oburu Oginga moves to court to stop construction of Mitumba market in Bondo

The duo, through their lawyer Sylvia Nyambeki, successfully obtained an injunction from the Siaya High Court, preventing the Siaya County Government from proceeding with the development of the propose...

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Citizen Digital
8 days ago

Video Content

Othaya Stadium takes shape to be ready in 4 months
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Othaya Stadium takes shape to be ready in 4 months

Citizen TV (Youtube)•1 day ago
Ruto unveils a Sh5.1 billion development plan to transform Siaya County
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Ruto unveils a Sh5.1 billion development plan to transform Siaya County

The Star (Youtube)•2 days ago
Private pensioners say have 10 trillion financial muscle to support public infrastructure
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Private pensioners say have 10 trillion financial muscle to support public infrastructure

KTN News (Youtube)•2 days ago
Bomet resident stage protest over poor state of roads
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Bomet resident stage protest over poor state of roads

KTN News (Youtube)•2 days ago
Kenya at crossroads: Kenyans concerned over country's trajectory
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Kenya at crossroads: Kenyans concerned over country's trajectory

KTN News (Youtube)•2 days ago
Treasury lists more funds to be securitised
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Treasury lists more funds to be securitised

Citizen TV (Youtube)•3 days ago
The News Brief: Budget - Judges, MPs and roads big winners
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The News Brief: Budget - Judges, MPs and roads big winners

The Star (Youtube)•3 days ago
Mystery deaths in Mogotio
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Mystery deaths in Mogotio

Citizen TV (Youtube)•4 days ago
Bodies of two men found in Nakuru, allegedly linked to Father Alloys Bett's Murder
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Bodies of two men found in Nakuru, allegedly linked to Father Alloys Bett's Murder

NTV Kenya (Youtube)•4 days ago
Wundanyi Education Stakeholders Decry Poor Grades Amid Infrastructure, Teacher Shortage
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Wundanyi Education Stakeholders Decry Poor Grades Amid Infrastructure, Teacher Shortage

KTN News (Youtube)•5 days ago
Report on the Mombasa condemned, demolished building released
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Report on the Mombasa condemned, demolished building released

Citizen TV (Youtube)•7 days ago
Construction breaches, transforming Africa
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Construction breaches, transforming Africa

KTN News (Youtube)•7 days ago
Ichungw’ah: We will not allow disgruntled leaders to weaponise one generation of our young people
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Ichungw’ah: We will not allow disgruntled leaders to weaponise one generation of our young people

Citizen TV (Youtube)•7 days ago