Standard Gauge railway line to be extended to Naivasha

The new 471 km Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge railway line in Kenya is set to be extended by 120 km to Naivasha; this is according to a report from State House, Nairobi.

The Chinese contractor (China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC)) has been given the go ahead to carry out all the construction works in the extension project that will see the special industrial zones in Naivasha. read more: constructionreviewonline.com

2nd Mombasa Port container terminal almost complete

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has confirmed that the second container terminal at the Mombasa Port is 85 per cent complete ahead of the March, 2016 completion date. The terminal is projected to enhance the operations at the port of Mombasa.

The port is set to add a capacity of 450,000 twenty feet equivalent units (Teus) and hence bring the total capacity to 1.55m Teus. read more: constructionreviewonline.com

2014 Infrastructure projects in East Africa

Kenya contributed the bulk of large capital infrastructure projects implemented in East Africa in 2014, followed by Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Rwanda respectively, a new study released on Tuesday reveals.

According to the third edition of the annual Deloitte African Construction Trends Report 2014, transport sector accounted for 59 percent of all the projects in Kenya, representing a growth of 17 percent, while 37 percent of projects were focused on energy and power capacity development

SOURCE:www.dailytimes.com.pk/business

New measures enforced to ease Nairobi jams

The Nairobi County Government has partnered with the Central Government in a Sh400 million initiative aimed at decongesting the Kenyan capital.

The plan includes elimination of roundabouts and replacing them with signalised junctions on the county’s main roads.

Speaking during the signing of the agreement on Monday, County Transport Executive Abdullahi Muhamed revealed that plans are underway to remove six roundabouts from Kangemi all the way to Mombasa road to eliminate obstruction which cause traffic jams.

He pointed out that there will be no right turns at the Westlands and Bunyala road intersections once the roundabouts are removed.

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Construction of US$ 2bn coal power plant in Lamu, Kenya to commence in October

Construction of a multimillion coal power plant in Lamu, Kenya is set to commence in October this year, Amu Power Company has confirmed.

Amu Power, a company formed by a consortium of Centum and Gulf Energy, expressed their gratitude to the Kenyan Government for awarding them the tender, and further said that at least 870 acres of land are needed for the development of the 981.5 Megawatts coal project.
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Construction of the US$186m Southern Bypass to end by July 2015

Kenya National Highways Authority (Kenha) has announced that construction of the US$ 186m Nairobi Southern Bypass is expected to be complete by July 2015.

Kenha Special Projects Manager, Paul Omondi confirmed the reports and further stated that the contractor, China Road and Bridge Corporation is working tirelessly to make sure that the road is complete soon and it also plans to hand over section three of the project by mid-February, 2015. READ MORE: constructionreviewonline.com

High speed rail system will raise Kenya’s GDP by 1.5 pc

The modern high speed rail system under construction will raise Kenya’s GDP by 1.5 percent once it becomes operational, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.

Pres. Uhuru Kenyatta inspecting a section of the Standard Gauge Railway at Mtito Andei,on January 23, 2015.

The President said the economic benefits of the high speed trains will be massive and the immediate effects will include decongestion of the port of Mombasa that will lead to higher volumes of national and regional trade.

President Kenyatta said the tens of thousands of jobs that will be created by the construction projects and the many more that will be created once the modern rail system becomes operational will bring prosperity for millions of Kenyans. READ MORE: www.kbc.co.ke/uhuru-high-speed-rail-system-will-raise-kenyas-gdp-by-1-5-pc/

3000 km of roads to be constructed

The government of Kenya will construct 3,000 Km of roads during the initial phase of planned construction of 10,000 Km of road networks launched earlier this August.

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Plans underway for the construction of Mombasa – Kigali superhighway

Plans are being made by the East African states to see construction of a 1,600km six lane superhighway that will connect Mombasa and Kigali towns.



The project is aimed at reducing pressure on the Northern corridor, amidst antipation of an increase in transit cargo to 44 million tons from the 22.9 million tons currently passing through the port of Mombasa. read more: http://constructionreviewonline.com/2014/07/02/plans-underway-construction-mombasa-kigali-superhighway-kenya/

Dongo Kundu bypass: A road for tourism

Approximate new time frames were given yesterday by the Kenyan government for the long overdue bypass road to the South Coast, which is due to connect the international airport as well as the Nairobi to Mombasa highway with Ukunda and Diani. According to information published in the Kenya Gazette, eviction notices have now been served and will be implemented, alongside financial compensation, as soon as possible. READ ON: www.eturbonews.com

End of the line for 'Lunatic Express?' Kenya begins multi-billion dollar railway

(CNN) -- A Chinese-funded railway project in Kenya that could transform transport in east Africa, and strengthen cross-border political and economic ties.

Kenya is known as the region's logistics, trade and transport hub. Yet, its railway dates back to the colonial era and the 300-mile (483 kilometer) journey from Mombasa to Nairobi currently takes 12 hours for passengers -- freight trains take up to 36. The railway is old and large parts of the tracks remain unused, while roads are crowded and traffic is slow.

In November 2013, Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new standard gauge railway line in Mombasa that will connect the coastal city with the Kenyan capital Nairobi. "The project will define my legacy as president of Kenya," Kenyatta told local media. "What we are doing here today will most definitely transform ... not only Kenya but the whole eastern African region," Kenyatta said. read on: edition.cnn.com/

AFDB approves funds for Nairobi Outer Ring road project

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has agreed to provide US$120 million in funding towards the Nairobi Outer Ring road project. The 13-kilometer project will see the current single carriageway road upgraded to a 2-lane dual carriageway complete with service roads, grade separated junctions, pedestrians foot-over bridges, walkways and cycle tracks over the whole length of the road.
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The phoenix-like return of Nairobi’s international airport

When east and central Africa’s busiest airport burst into flames last month, it was just the latest in a series of disasters and scandals afflicting Jomo Kenyatta International. But from the ashes came a swift, professional response – and the promise of something new. African travellers, rejoice!

When travelling within sub-Saharan Africa, there’s no way to avoid JKIA. Along with OR Tambo in Johannesburg and Bole International in Addis Ababa, it is one of the continent’s three main aviation hubs, and the busiest airport in east and central Africa. read more: www.dailymaverick.co.za

Mega shopping mall commissioned in Kenya

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The Kenyan capital Nairobi's status as an economic and infrastructure powerhouse in East Africa was given a boost on Wednesday with the construction of the region's largest and most expensive shopping mall commissioned.

Garden City, to be based along the newly constructed Thika Superhighway, is Nairobi's flagship retail, residential and commercial property development.

The mall will house a 50,000-square-meter retail centre, over 420 apartments and town houses, commercial offices and a stunning three acre central park open to all. It is being built on a 32- acre-piece of land. read more: www.globaltimes.cn

Tenders for railway line project

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Kenya kicked off the process of the construction of a 500km high-speed standard gauge railway line at the weekend, floating a tender for consultancy services to oversee the design and construction of the project.

The railway line is part of the proposed 820km track that the government intends to lay in the next three years, running from the coastal city of Mombasa to the lake side city of Kisumu.

The first phase of the project will be the Mombasa-Nairobi track, according to the tender document floated by state agency Kenya Railways Corporation.
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Modern, Efficient Rail Transport For Kenya and East Africa Region
A key mandate of Kenya Railways Corporation is to promote, facilitate and participate in national and metropolitan railway development. Our objective is to provide modern and efficient rail transport and logistics services for Kenya and the region. read more: www.gvpedia.com/Territories/Kenya

Garden City construction to begin in July

Construction on a multi-billion shilling property development on Thika Road will commence next month. A statement released to newsrooms on Thursday by Actis, a private equity firm backing the project, said that construction of phase one on Garden City will begin in July.

Garden City is a Sh21.3 billion ($250 million) property development that incorporates a 50,000 square meter retail mall, at least 600 residential units and a park. The project is located on a 32-acre piece of land previously owned by East African Breweries Limited.
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ABOUT: Garden City is a mixed use greenfield development which has the scale and scope to change the horizon of north west Nairobi. The site, which is expected to open for business in 2014, is located on a prime 32 acre plot of land adjacent to the upgraded Thika Road. It will incorporate the largest mall in East Africa. source: www.act.is/portfolio/

26 New Railway Stations planned for Nairobi

Plans to decongest Nairobi city have gathered steam with the proposed construction of 26 new railway stations in the Nairobi metropolitan area.

The decongestion process in Nairobi area, which will also include the construction of a modern railway line from the city centre to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, will cost taxpayers at least Sh10 billion.

“These stations are part of a wider Nairobi Commuter railway project which aims to build about 26 similar stations around the Nairobi Metropolitan area so that we can provide commuters with an option and work towards easing congestion in the city,” Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) managing director Nduva Muli said on Monday.
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Proposed Sh150 billion High Grand Falls Dam

Construction of Kenya’s biggest dam is set to start soon along River Tana. The proposed Sh150 billion High Grand Falls Dam will be the single largest undertaking by the government in the water sector and will supply water to the Lamu resort city and port.

The 165 square kilometre dam will also be used to generate between 500MW and 700MW of electricity and help to control flooding in the Tana delta that displaces thousands of people every year.

Its construction will be funded through a public private partnership with firms from the People’s Republic of China and the Export-Import Bank of China providing the finances.


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read more: 
www.nation.co.ke/Features/smartcompany/...Kenyas-largest-fresh-water-dam/
www.constructionkenya.com/.../government-approves-high-grand-falls-dam/
ae-africa.com/Kenya Completes High Grand Falls Dam Feasibility Study

2013 poised to be a boom year

The emergence of innovative, multi-billion-shilling gated communities and mini cities has seen a rise in demand for quality house and office space in Kenya. First-time investors are also enjoying huge capital appreciation

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If you want to make some good money this year, invest in real estate developments incorporating golf courses, which have proven to be popular with the upwardly mobile.

Local investors, first-time home owners, and Kenyans in the diaspora are investing in these properties and reaping over 30 per cent in capital appreciation, industry players say.
read more: www.nation.co.ke/Features/DN2/2013 poised to be a boom year

5th undersea fibre optic cable to land

Plans to land a fifth undersea fibre optic cable in Kenya are underway, a move that would see the country more than quadruple its current bandwidth capacity. Information Permanent Secretary Bitange Ndemo said increased uptake of the existing cable capacity will only multiply once the country goes into 4G in the near future. At the moment Kenya has four undersea cables including EASSy, TEAMS, SEACOM, and LION-2, which hold more than 2.8 terabytes of bandwidth.
The cables also service all of Kenya’s neighbouring countries and provide over 5,261,919 Mbps international connectivity. read more: www.capitalfm.co.ke/business