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NEWS
FBI Traces Stolen Minnesota Welfare Funds to Luxury Nairobi High-Rise
Companies
Why Commuters Face Changing Transport Landscape After Thika Factory Move
6 days ago
Companies
CRBC Kenya Announces Job Opportunities for Rironi-Mau Summit Dualling Project
May 18
Companies
H Young returns to major road contracts in Kenya with Thika-Magumu project
Jan 16
Prime
Kenya Stands at a Crossroads After Court Orders Release of Secret SGR Agreements
May 22 PrimeApplications Open for EBK's Engineering Conversion Programme: A New Pathway to Professional Registration for BTech Graduates
Jan 08 PrimeMombasa Port Expansion Plans Take Centre Stage in KPA Talks With Manufacturers
May 30 PrimeEACC Raid Rocks Nairobi Planning Department as Sh65 Million Probe Deepens
3 days ago PrimeEthiopia and Kenya Lead East African Tarmac Road Expansion
Feb 01Infrastructure
INFRASTRUCTURE
The Rise and Stall of Nairobi's Commercial Property Market
Infrastructure
Kindiki Inspects Kamukunji Recreation Park as Nairobi Rivers Project Clears Lower Corridor
9 hours ago
Infrastructure
Defence PS Inspects 2,000-Bed Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Project
1 day ago
Infrastructure
Multi-Agency Team Inspects Progress on Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera Road Corridor
1 day ago
Prime
Mwache Dam Project Advances in Kwale County With Key Structures Nearing Completion
1 day ago PrimeWasted billions in loans? He is why the Webuye Interchange is sparking a debate online
1 day ago PrimeGovernment Awards China Communications Construction Company Ksh375bn JKIA Upgrade Contract
1 day ago PrimeChinese Firm Reportedly Lands Sh375 Billion JKIA Upgrade Contract
1 day ago PrimeIsiolo-Mandera Highway Completion Pushed to 2030
1 day agoReal Estate
REAL ESTATE
State Reassures Investors Over Affordable Housing Programme Ownership
Affordable Housing Program
Finance Bill 2026: What Kenya's VAT Shift Means for Housing Construction Costs
1 day ago
Real Estate
Makasembo Estate Kisumu: Phase 3 Underway in Landmark LAPFUND Partnership
2 days ago
Affordable Housing Program
Auditor-General Exposes KRA Gaps in Affordable Housing Levy Collection
2 days ago
Prime
Marriott, IHG and Hilton Push Aggressive Expansion in India on Domestic Tourism Boom
3 days ago PrimeGovernment Housing Is Now So Large It Is Pushing Private Developers Out of the Market
6 days ago PrimeHousing Levy Could Stay on Payslips Post-Ruto via Planned Sh100bn Securitisation
Jun 05 PrimeViolence Erupts as Nairobi MCA and Chiefs Clash Over Zoning Rules
May 30 PrimeBlow to Govt as Court Halts Southlands Affordable Housing Project Construction in Langata
May 29Road Safety
ROAD SAFETY
Mombasa Road at Night Is Like Driving Blind: Kenya's Full Beam Problem Has Drivers Furious
Road Safety
Six Killed, Scores Injured in Matatu-Truck Crash on Webuye-Bungoma Highway
2 days ago
Road Safety
KeNHA Launches Major Road Safety Audit on 2,500KM of High-Risk Highways
3 days ago
Road Safety
Woman Killed in Rear-End Motorcycle Crash on Kiaga-Kerugoya Road - The Deadly Physics at Play
3 days ago
Prime
Seven Dead, 27 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Mombasa-Nairobi Highway Near Salama
4 days ago Prime27 Critically Injured in Head-On Bus-Trailer Crash on Busy Mombasa Road
4 days agoKenyan Trucker Killed in DRC Moments After Distress Call to Family
Apr 15 PrimeMatatu Driver Slows to 20km/h After Passengers Complain of Speeding
Apr 09Ten Killed As Matatu Rams Stalled Truck In Gilgil Highway Horror
Apr 05Industry Insights
INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
UK Campaign Pushes to Make Women in Engineering the Norm, Not the Exception
Industry Insights
China's $295 Billion AI Data Centre Grid Has a Supply Problem That Money Cannot Fix
4 hours ago
Industry Insights
Shoe Shop Raid Exposes Devastating Reach of Counterfeit Trade Across Kenya
2 days ago
Industry Insights
Parliament Threatens to Blacklist Contractors Stalling Ksh 45.5B Water Programme
2 days ago
Prime
Iconic Flatiron Building Enters Next Phase of Heritage Restoration in New York City
3 days ago PrimeParliament Moves to Separate Architects and Quantity Surveyors in New Regulatory Push
Jun 05 PrimeMjengo Hub Congratulates Newly Elected IQSK Council 2026-2028
Jun 03 PrimeFor the First Time in Kenya's History, Housing Spending Has Overtaken Roads
Jun 02 PrimeNairobi's Sh7.6 Billion BRT Project Was Restricted to Korean Firms Only and a Local Contractor Went to Court Over It
Jun 02Alerts
ALERTS
CBD Shake-Up: Sacco Unloads 13-Storey Commercial Building
Alerts
KeNHA Announces 24-Hour Closure On Mombasa Road For Airtel Footbridge Installation
1 day ago
Alerts
KURA Announces Extended Partial Closures on Key Nairobi Roads for Bridge and Culvert Works
4 days ago
Alerts
Where Does the Money Go? EACC Explains Handling of Recovered Millions Following High-Profile Cash Raid
5 days agoPrincipals ordered to postpone mock exams as school unrest flares
5 days agoQuestions Mount Over Death of Kenyan Student in Sydney Hotel
6 days agoLate-night blaze guts Chianda High School dormitory
6 days agoKisii School ordered closed indefinitely after night dormitory fire
6 days agoNCA Launches Mandatory Construction Safety and Green Building Clinics
6 days ago
Finance
FINANCE
Borrowing, Taxes and Tough Choices in Kenya's New Budget
Finance
Mbadi Signals End of Debt-Heavy Model for Kenya's Roads, Power Lines and Dams
20 hours ago
Finance
Zero-Based Budgeting Takes Over Kenya's KSh 4.8 Trillion Spending Plan
20 hours ago
Finance
KSh 4.8 Trillion Budget: Mbadi Pushes Earlier Nil Return Filing to Plug Tax Leaks
20 hours ago
Prime
Kenya's KSh 4.8 Trillion Budget: Education, Security & Infrastructure Dominate Allocations
20 hours ago PrimeKSh 4.8 Trillion 2026/2027 Budget: How It Will Be Financed and the Proposed Tax Measures
20 hours ago PrimeGood or Bad? Finance Bill 2026 Proposes VAT Exemption for Approved PPP Infrastructure Projects
3 days ago PrimeMinority Investors Lose Sh2bn Stake Battle in Tatu City Court Ruling
3 days agoContractor deserts site of Sh20bn Soin-Koru dam project
5 days agoEngineering
ENGINEERING
Japan Opens Asia's First Osmotic Power Plant Using Two Waste Streams Nobody Wanted
Engineering
The Engineering of Destruction: Why Modern Demolition Demands Precision Over Speed
1 day ago
Engineering
Why Engineers Avoid Straight Lines in Mountainous Road Projects
2 days ago
Engineering
Asphalt vs Concrete Roads: Which One Is Better?
6 days ago
Prime
Norway Bypasses Historic Fjords With Record Breaking Subsea Highway Link
6 days ago PrimeEngineering cutaway reveals underground systems supporting 80-storey mega towers
Jun 01 PrimeWhy building safe structures requires discipline far beyond concrete and steel
May 31 PrimeEngineering Insights: Ranking World Longest Suspension Bridges
May 27 PrimeCS Mugaa Calls For Semi-Autonomous Operations To Secure Water Utility Sustainability
May 16Opinion
OPINION
Kenya Developers Face Tough Sell in Buyer's Market as Demand for Transparency Grows
Opinion
Kenya School Fires Expose Decades of Dormitory Design Failures
May 29
Opinion
Kenyans Split Over Renovated State House Modern Look as Architect Brands It Mediocre
May 13
Opinion
Inside the NSSF Twin Towers: Why Regulatory Bodies are Under Fire Over the Project Team.
Apr 21
Prime
Who Stopped Reggae? An Insider Details the Confusing Politics Behind the Suspended IEK 2026 Elections
Apr 18 PrimeWhy Widows Risk Losing Inherited Property if they Remarry
Apr 05 PrimeKUCCPS Clarifies Key Differences Between Cut-off and Cluster Points
Mar 23 PrimeNairobi's "Uji Power": A Natural Fuel for the Construction Sector and Beyond
Feb 24 PrimeKenya's Singapore Dream is Real. Here is the Evidence
Feb 08Architecture
ARCHITECTURE
Massive new architectural replica breaks records to mirror historic basilica construction
Architecture
Zaha Hadid: The Female Architect Critics Called Impossible Before She Conquered the World With Daring Designs
6 days ago
Architecture
10,000 Architects From 130 Countries Are Gathering in Barcelona in 26 Days
Jun 02
Architecture
New architectural concept moves away from traditional vertical columns
May 31
Prime
Seven Engineering Feats Redefining Global Skylines Revealed
May 30 PrimeAAK Is Calling for Abstracts for Its 2026 Annual Convention
May 22 PrimeCAA Extended Its 2026 Awards Deadline and Kenyan Architects Should Take Note
May 20 PrimeWhy Nairobi's Buildings Are Making People Sick
May 18 PrimeKenyan Architecture Debate Highlights Growing Gap Between Design Intent and Built Reality
May 18Companies
COMPANIES
SpaceX Makes History With Record $75 Billion IPO
Companies
Welcome to the Future: Simba Corp Invests Sh1bn in Electric Vehicle Assembly Line
1 day ago
Companies
Court suspends CS Wandayi's KETRACO board appointments
1 day ago
Companies
Denmark Approves Tesla Full Self-Driving Supervised System Ahead of Scheduled Rollout
2 days ago
Prime
iOS 27 Code Reveals Leaked Details of Upcoming Foldable iPhone
2 days ago PrimeFoster Partners Unveils Designs for Miami 75-Storey Waterfront Tower
2 days ago PrimeSwiss Architects Clench Victory in Contest to Overhaul Albania's Historic Palace
2 days ago PrimeToyota Dealer CFAO Seizes Near-Total Control of Thika Assembler KVM in Sh2.4bn Deal
3 days ago PrimeDangote pitches 650,000 bpd East Africa oil refinery to regional leaders
6 days agoCounties
COUNTIES
Kabunde Airstrip Terminal Construction Advances in Homa Bay as Runway Upgrade Supports New Flights
Counties
Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret Almost Halfway Done After a Decade of Delays
1 day ago
Counties
Ministry of Defence to Restart Work on Eldoret 64 Stadium for Completion in Under Three Months
1 day ago
Counties
Panda Pilis-Kampala-Bakoyot-Mabasi Road Works Advance in Bomet as Upgrade Gains Pace
1 day ago
Prime
Masaba Substation Energized to Strengthen Power Supply in Migori County
2 days ago PrimeMadaraka Day celebrations trigger fresh infrastructure demands in historic Lokitaung
2 days agoKitale Court Rejects Fresh Claim on Family Land After 23-Year Wait
2 days ago PrimeNairobi Suspends Building Approvals After EACC Arrests Urban Planning Chief
5 days ago PrimeCabinet Secretary John Mbadi Launches Major Transport Corridor in Migori
5 days agoConstruction Technology
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY
Zoomlion Unveils World's Tallest Tower Crane Built to Install Next-Generation Wind Turbines
Construction Technology
Kenya Recycles Plastic Waste Into Fence Posts Replacing Traditional Timber
6 days ago
Construction Technology
China Poured Concrete for 60 Hours Straight to Build the World's Largest Bridge Caisson
May 29
Construction Technology
China's Newest Train Station Is Bigger Than 170 Football Fields
May 29
Prime
Future Mega Bridge to Carry Roads and Rail Across Record-breaking Span
May 28South African Coating Product Enters Kenya Promising to Outlast Paint and Tile Refurbishment Cycles
May 25 PrimeContainer Construction Gains Traction in Kenya as Developers Eye Faster, Cheaper Build Solutions
May 18 PrimeWhy Builders Are Reconstituting Manual External Plastering Standards
May 16 PrimeEngineers develop concrete that heals own cracks to cut maintenance costs
May 12Site Safety
SITE SAFETY
Why Scaffolding Safety Depends on Serious Engineering, Not Guesswork
Site Safety
Construction Kills More Workers Than Any Other Industry and Kenya's Numbers Are Among the Worst
May 11
Site Safety
Language Barrier on Construction Sites Is Now Being Treated as a Safety Hazard and Here Is Why
May 11
Site Safety
Turner Construction Built an AI Safety Tool, Tested It 25,000 Times, Then Gave It Away for Free
May 11
Prime
Fatal Shauri Moyo Building Demolition Collapse: Who is to Blame?
Mar 17 PrimeShocking: Illicit Alcohol Now Holds 60% of East African Market
Feb 11 PrimeFatal Fall at Embakasi Construction Site Claims Life of Veteran Painter
Feb 04 PrimeMastering Fire Safety on Site: A Critical Drill for Kenyan Builders
Nov 23Africa
AFRICA
How Zambia Pulled Off a Debt Buyback No African Nation Has Done Before
Africa
Dangote Refinery Begins Major Expansion in Nigeria
2 days ago
Africa
Security Concerns Halt Plan to Reopen Kenya-Somalia Border Postings
5 days ago
Africa
Europe's 3D-Printed Earth Homes Revive Techniques Long Used Across Africa
6 days ago
Prime
Tanzania Trial Shows Star Home Design Slashes Child Malaria by 44 Percent
6 days agoArmed Men Seize Merchant Ships off Coast of Somalia
6 days ago PrimeKenya and South Africa Reach Pacts to Harmonise Infrastructure Standards
Jun 05 PrimePan-African Biennale Has Named Its Participants and the Roster Spans the Entire Continent
Jun 02 PrimeSuper El Nino Threatens Global Infrastructure After Rapid Pacific Warming
Jun 01World
WORLD
Guadalajara Stadium in Mexico: Second-Smallest World Cup Stadium Hosts Opening Day Match Two
World
Estadio Azteca Opens World Cup 2026 as First Stadium to Host Three Editions
1 day ago
World
19 Workers Feared Trapped as 9-Storey Building Collapses in Philippines Construction Site
May 25
World
Swiss Solar Plane Crashes into Sea During Test Flight
May 15
Prime
Princess Elisabeth Energy Hub: Europe's New Renewable Power Gateway
May 13 PrimeChina Builds World's Largest Train Station in Just 38 Months
May 08America Just Broke Ground on the Largest Private Construction Project in Its History
May 07 PrimeThe Unusual Story Behind a Hotel That Gets Demolished Every Year and Has Been Since 1989
May 07 PrimeWhat? Britain Launches Satellites That Can "See" Inside Buildings!
Mar 25Technology
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk AI Satellite Data Center Concept Sparks Global Tech Debate
Technology
China Beats Elon Musk's Neuralink to World's First Commercial Brain Chip Approval
3 days ago
Technology
Why Classic Game of Battleship Taught AI to Hunt Hidden Answers 82 Percent Better
6 days ago
Technology
Beijing Blocks Overseas Travel for Elite AI Engineers at Private Firms
May 30
Prime
Why Indian Government and Tech Firms Are Stress-Testing Sensitive Public Infrastructure Software
May 30 PrimeChina Ships World Largest Offshore Converter Station for Sea Installation
May 30The Auto Race: Can Traditional Carmakers Catch China?
May 28 PrimeTouching the Sun Without Burning: The Parker Solar Probe Story
May 28 PrimeWorld's Longest Single-Mast Bridge Now Open in Taiwan
May 28Events
EVENTS
3rd Kenya Buildcon Expo Starts Next Week at Sarit Centre - Register Now
Events
39th Kenya Homes Expo Opens at KICC Next Week With Major Sponsors
Jun 04
Events
Deputy President Kindiki Opens Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo in Nairobi
Jun 03
Events
KIHBT Conference Day 2 Wrap: Excursions Deliver Practical Insights Before Final Closing Sessions
May 20
Prime
The Highly Anticipated 1st KIHBT International Research Conference Opens Tomorrow in Mombasa
May 19 PrimeMombasa to Host KIHBT International Research Conference on Road Transport Skills
May 01 PrimeUrban Mobility on Display at ISK Conference in Mombasa as KURA Showcases Road Management Expertise
Oct 31
News
NEWS
Another Level: SpaceX IPO Positions Elon Musk on Verge of Trillionaire Status
News
Canada Proposes Strict Online Safety Rules for Children
1 hour ago
News
Audit Flags Hundreds of Retirees Still Drawing Salaries in Eight Counties
3 hours ago
News
Trump Claims Iran Deal Near As Tehran Plays Down Progress After Fresh Threats
3 hours ago
Prime
Kenya Flags Off Laptops and Smart Boards to 10,382 Junior Secondary Schools
4 hours ago PrimeScientists Warn Powerful El Niño Could Be Strongest in 140 Years
4 hours ago PrimeA Nation Remembers: Requiem Mass Honours Utumishi Girls Academy Fire Victims
5 hours ago PrimeRuto Courts Finnish Investment for Kenya Fibre Expansion and Digital Infrastructure at Helsinki Forum
7 hours ago PrimeStudent Unrest Hits 204 Schools as Ministry Rules Out Calendar Overhaul
1 day agoLifestyle
LIFESTYLE
Inside Garden of 2,000 Plants Built Room by Room by Kenyan Homeowner
Lifestyle
Paris Lounge & Grill Shuts Down After Five Years in Roysambu
Jun 01
Lifestyle
Nairobi Historical Hub Expands as New Coffee Museum Quietly Welcomes First Visitors
May 31
Lifestyle
Africa's Fastest Man: A Look Inside Omanyala's Luxury Home
May 26
Prime
From Classroom to Hustle: Why Boys Are Quitting School Early
May 15 PrimeHeritage Hotels: Examining the Kenyatta Family's Quiet Dominance in Luxury Hospitality
May 07 PrimePrime Mall with Sh100 Million Annual Rental Income Put Up for Sale
Apr 24 PrimeCaroline Njunge:Open Plan Kitchens Look Nice But I Will Never Want One In My House
Apr 20 PrimeAn Engineer and a Birthday
Apr 14Trending
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FBI Traces Stolen Minnesota Welfare Funds to Luxury Nairobi High-Rise
May 31
Why Commuters Face Changing Transport Landscape After Thika Factory Move
6 days ago
CRBC Kenya Announces Job Opportunities for Rironi-Mau Summit Dualling Project
May 18
H Young returns to major road contracts in Kenya with Thika-Magumu project
Jan 16
Kenya Stands at a Crossroads After Court Orders Release of Secret SGR Agreements
May 22
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