Kenya’s proposed 2027/28 national budget of KSh5.323 trillion could have significant implications for the country’s construction and infrastructure sector. The figure, contained in the Draft 2026 Budget Review and Outlook Paper, represents an increase from the KSh4.746 trillion approved budget for 2026/27.For the construction industry, the key issue will be how the proposed spending is ultimately allocated to infrastructure, public works,.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 1st September 2026

Tanzania has commenced construction of the sixth section of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a major infrastructure project valued at approximately US$2.85 billion. The 506-kilometer railway line will link Tabora and Kigoma, marking another significant milestone in the country’s ongoing railway modernization program.President Samia Suluhu Hassan officially launched the construction works on July 20, with the project expected to enhance.... Read more »

Posted on : Tuesday , 4th August 2026

Tatu City has appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) as the main contractor for the construction of Jabali Towers, a major mixed-use development within its Special Economic Zone in Kiambu County, near Nairobi.The project will span approximately 88,000 square metres and feature two residential towers of 25 and 36 storeys, a 150-room hotel, Grade A office space, and 35 retail and dining outlets. The first residential tower has already.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st July 2026

Tanzania’s construction industry continues to strengthen its position as one of the country’s most dynamic economic sectors, playing a central role in advancing national development and infrastructure transformation under the Fourth Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP IV).Contributing 12.8 percent to the country’s GDP and recording strong growth in 2024, the sector has emerged as the leading performer within the industrial landscape. Its.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st June 2026

Construction has officially commenced on a Sh1.2 billion Affordable Housing Project in Kenya's Suneka town, Bonchari Constituency, Kisii County, following the handover of the site by the State Department for Housing and Urban Development (SDHUD) under Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.During the handover ceremony, SDHUD Western Rift regional team leader Nyaigoti Mogeni announced that the development will deliver 500 housing units across.... Read more »

Posted on : Friday , 1st May 2026

Tanzania’s construction industry is poised for sustained growth, with projections indicating the sector will reach a value of Sh40.44 trillion by 2030, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s fastest-growing economic drivers. This growth is underpinned by rising investor interest, continued government spending on infrastructure, and rapid urbanisation across key cities.According to the report compiled by industry analysts, the.... Read more »

Posted on : Wednesday , 1st April 2026

Kenya’s construction sector has staged a dramatic comeback, recording triple-digit growth in the third quarter of 2025 as the government cleared pending bills and restarted major road projects across the country. The rebound signals renewed momentum in infrastructure development, with ripple effects already visible in cement consumption, employment, and contractor activity.According to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS),.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd March 2026

The Tanzania Government is pushing forward with major road construction projects in Mbeya Region, spearheaded by the development of a 29-kilometre dual carriageway between Uyole (Nsalaga) and Ifisi, along with the expansion of a bypass at Mlima Nyoka on the TANZAM Highway. These projects are designed to improve traffic flow and enhance road safety.The dual carriageway is being built by China Henan International Cooperation Group Co. Ltd (CHICO),.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 2nd February 2026

Kenya is set to begin construction of a new, modern airport at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) before the end of the year, as the government moves to expand aviation infrastructure and ease congestion at the country’s main gateway.President William Ruto announced that the construction of the world-class facility will anchor Kenya’s ambition to become a regional aviation hub while supporting trade and tourism growth. He said the.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 5th January 2026

Tanzania will finally begin the Construction of long-awaited Bagamoyo Port this December, marking the end of a 10-year delay and ushering in one of the country’s most ambitious construction undertakings.The government confirmed that all preparations are complete for the launch of construction works on the massive port project, situated about 75 km northeast of Dar es Salaam. The Bagamoyo Port forms the centerpiece of a larger special economic.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 1st December 2025

President William Ruto has announced a landmark KSh 4.5 trillion national transformation plan anchored on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects to drive Kenya’s transition from a third-world to a first-world nation within the next three decades. Speaking in Vihiga County on Sunday, the President said his government will soon present the comprehensive proposal to Parliament, outlining unprecedented investments in.... Read more »

Posted on : Monday , 3rd November 2025

The enormous spike in ongoing construction projects around the country has created new opportunities for local engineers, attracting thousands to national development initiatives that were formerly dominated by foreign specialists. A growing pattern not only enhances professional expertise at home, but also offers the impetus required to fulfil the country's Vision 2050 for the construction sector.Eng David Manga, chairman of the Engineers.... Read more »

Posted on : Thursday , 2nd October 2025