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Infrastructure Development

Latest Kenya infrastructure news covering road construction, railway projects, energy development, and major infrastructure initiatives.

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. Follow updates on major infrastructure projects and development initiatives.

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Last updated January 19, 2026
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Kenya Railways Announces Reopening of Key Route After 2 Years
top4h ago

Kenya Railways Announces Reopening of Key Route After 2 Years

The route, which is also a vital link to several East Afrocan Nations, was destroyed by Rain in April 2024.

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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final
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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final

Senegal stuns Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes

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Govt Responds to Concerns Kenya Could Lose AFCON Hosting Rights
top1d ago

Govt Responds to Concerns Kenya Could Lose AFCON Hosting Rights

Speculations that Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania could miss hosting the tournament intensified after an Ivorian journalist argued that Kenya and its neighbours had poor infrastructure

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Three held for stealing fuel from train wagons
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Three held for stealing fuel from train wagons

Kenya Railways and Port Police have arrested three individuals implicated in the illegal act of siphoning fuel from train wagons at the Sultan Hamud Railways Station. The culprits, locomotive driver Nicodemus Keya, security guard Mutunga Mwanzia and Geoffrey Irungu were caught re

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EU moves to force the phase-out of Chinese suppliers from key infrastructure, FT reports
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EU moves to force the phase-out of Chinese suppliers from key infrastructure, FT reports

An existing regime to restrict high-risk vendors is voluntary but the zone's cybersecurity proposal is likely to make it mandatory for EU countries, the report said, citing unidentified officials....

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Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New International Airport
top2d ago

Ruto Sets Date for Construction of New International Airport

He also confirmed plans to extend SGR from February 2026, revealing that construction of the railway line from Naivasha to Kisumu, Malaba and onward to Uganda.

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Youthful leadership takes the helm of Railway Workers Union
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Youthful leadership takes the helm of Railway Workers Union

This is Youthful leadership takes the helm of Railway Workers Union.

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Why State snubbed Nakuru, Eldoret in SGR extension
business3d ago

Why State snubbed Nakuru, Eldoret in SGR extension

Approved plan favoured Nairobi-Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba route.

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EACC arrests former Homa Bay officials over Sh348.9mn procurement scam
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EACC arrests former Homa Bay officials over Sh348.9mn procurement scam

The arrests follow extensive probes into irregularities surrounding Tender No. HBCA/T/W6/2018–2019, which was issued for the proposed construction of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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Five former Homa Bay County officials to be charged over Ksh.348M graft
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Five former Homa Bay County officials to be charged over Ksh.348M graft

The charges relate to their alleged involvement in irregular procurement processes of a tender for the construction of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block between 2018 and 2019....

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Kirinyaga rehabilitates 300km of roads to unlock market access for agri-produce
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Kirinyaga rehabilitates 300km of roads to unlock market access for agri-produce

Kirinyaga County Government has accelerated its road rehabilitation programme to facilitate faster access to markets and lower cost of transport for farmers. In the last six months, the county has completed grading of more than 150 kilometers of road and murramed an additional 13

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‘Elections are in 2027, not 2026’: Amis urges ODM to slow down amid wrangles
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‘Elections are in 2027, not 2026’: Amis urges ODM to slow down amid wrangles

Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has warned that ODM risks weakening itself through internal wrangles and early power struggles as UDA makes inroads ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Floods kill 10 in South Africa, Mozambique on alert
3d ago

Floods kill 10 in South Africa, Mozambique on alert

The weather service issued the maximum warning for more rain in parts of the country while neighbouring Mozambique was also on alert after flooding that inundated roads and homes....

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KeNHA Announces Closure of Uhuru Highway
top4d ago

KeNHA Announces Closure of Uhuru Highway

The repair of the road is part of KeNHA's broader strategy to improve road infrastructure within Nairobi city and other parts of the country.

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Ngong–Suswa ‘magic road’ sparks economic boom in Kajiado
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Ngong–Suswa ‘magic road’ sparks economic boom in Kajiado

The 70-kilometre road was launched in 2018 by Uhuru Kenyatta, however, construction stalled in 2020.

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Politician Moves to Court to Block Housing Project at Bungoma Airstrip
top4d ago

Politician Moves to Court to Block Housing Project at Bungoma Airstrip

A gubernatorial aspirant has moved to court to challenge the construction of housing project in a defunct airstrip.

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Vertiv Introduces New Modular Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Solution to Support High-Density Compute Requirements in North America and EMEA
tech4d ago

Vertiv Introduces New Modular Liquid Cooling Infrastructure Solution to Support High-Density Compute Requirements in North America and EMEA

Vertiv has announced new configurations of the Vertiv MegaMod HDX, a prefabricated power and liquid cooling infrastructure solution engineered

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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way
4d ago

Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way

Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.

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Construction costs rise 20pc on skyrocketing cement prices
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Construction costs rise 20pc on skyrocketing cement prices

The stability of the shilling, while advantageous to the sector, has not been of much relief to cushion the increasing cost of construction.

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This is political persecution, Wamatangi says after Nyayo property is demolished
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This is political persecution, Wamatangi says after Nyayo property is demolished

Kenya Railways maintains that is was clearing structures from land meant for the 2027 Afcon tournament infrastructure projects.

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Factories raise output of building materials on bigger demand
business5d ago

Factories raise output of building materials on bigger demand

Public infrastructure projects and private real estate developments spur demand.

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KRC Says demolitions near Nyayo Stadium Linked to 2027 AFCON Transport Plans
top5d ago

KRC Says demolitions near Nyayo Stadium Linked to 2027 AFCON Transport Plans

The Corporation said the affected land has been earmarked for the development of a new railway station near Nyayo National Stadium, as well as a spur line linking Nairobi Central Station to the planned Talanta Sports City Stadium through Kibera. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news

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Kenya Railways explains demolition of Wamatangi’s businesses near Nyayo Stadium
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Kenya Railways explains demolition of Wamatangi’s businesses near Nyayo Stadium

On Tuesday night, bulldozers demolished several properties, including a restaurant and car wash belonging to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, as well as other business...

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Kenya Railways Warns of Further Demolitions After Wamatangi Property Destruction
top5d ago

Kenya Railways Warns of Further Demolitions After Wamatangi Property Destruction

The update comes a day after business premises linked to Governor Wamatangi were demolished to pave the way for the construction of a railway line.

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Maraga Blames Education Crisis on Corruption in CBC transition demands CBC reset
top5d ago

Maraga Blames Education Crisis on Corruption in CBC transition demands CBC reset

Maraga, the United Green Movement (UGM) party leader and a 2027 presidential aspirant, said transitions between education levels had become chaotic, while schools were grappling with a shortage of more than 100,000 teachers and persistent infrastructure gaps. - Kenya breaking new

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Kimani Wamatangi Breaks Silence After Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium
top5d ago

Kimani Wamatangi Breaks Silence After Demolition of His Businesses Near Nyayo Stadium

The governor also claimed he was not served with any official notice prior to the demolitions. He maintained that he had a valid lease agreement with Kenya Railways and had been consistently paying rent for the properties.

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NSSF Calls for AGM Amid Govt Plans to Tap Funds for Road Projects
top5d ago

NSSF Calls for AGM Amid Govt Plans to Tap Funds for Road Projects

Critics have expressed concern that using pension savings for public infrastructure could expose the fund to financial risks, while proponents argue that it could accelerate development.

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CMA introduces new RBCA reporting system to tighten oversight of Kenya’s capital markets
tech6d ago

CMA introduces new RBCA reporting system to tighten oversight of Kenya’s capital markets

Kenya’s capital markets regulator is continuing its quiet but deliberate push toward modernising financial oversight infrastructure.

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Railway Workers Union of Kenya elects new leadership after national polls
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Railway Workers Union of Kenya elects new leadership after national polls

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)
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Construction of houses for displaced families in Chesongoch begins
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Construction of houses for displaced families in Chesongoch begins

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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Parents threaten to shut down dilapidated Keburwet Primary School in Sirisia, Bungoma
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Parents threaten to shut down dilapidated Keburwet Primary School in Sirisia, Bungoma

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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State Picks southern route for SGR to Kisumu, saving Sh99.68bn
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State Picks southern route for SGR to Kisumu, saving Sh99.68bn

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)
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Governor Wavinya Ndeti flags off new road construction machinery to ramp up pavement of rural roads
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Governor Wavinya Ndeti flags off new road construction machinery to ramp up pavement of rural roads

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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Governor Wamatangi among victims of Kenya Railways’ demolitions over encroachment on its land
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Governor Wamatangi among victims of Kenya Railways’ demolitions over encroachment on its land

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
5d ago
Crane falls on a moving train killing at least 31 people
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Crane falls on a moving train killing at least 31 people

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Citizen TV (Youtube)
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Govt announced that the National Infrastructure Fund is established as a Limited Liability Company
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Govt announced that the National Infrastructure Fund is established as a Limited Liability Company

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NTV Kenya (Youtube)
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