Venue: KICC, Nairobi, Kenya
Dates: 05 - 07 June 2024
Timing: 10.00 am to 06.00 pm
Business Visitors Only
Kenya has a well-developed building and construction industry with quality engineering, building and architectural design services being readily available. This industry is currently on an upward trend following re-habilitation and reconstruction of roads and bridges etc.
With increase in population, and growing demand for affordable housing, opportunities exist in the construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings including prefabricated low-cost housing. Investors can also manufacture and supply construction materials and components for the sector.
Kenya: Row Rocks New Wilson Airport Fencing Project
CONTROVERSY has hit the new fencing project at Wilson Airport with claims that some land has hived off for private development. The Kenya Airport Authority project is being funded by the World Bank. Despite the concerns over the genuine boundary, the fencing of the airport is continuing as scheduled.
Kenya: Iron and Steel Manufacturers Get Boost
Local manufacturers have welcomed the introduction of a 10 per cent duty on imported galvanised wire, saying this will cushion the industry from cheaper imports.
Kenya: Government Set to Build Fertiliser Factory
Plans of constructing a fertilizer plant by the government are on high gear, Agriculture Assistant minister Kareke Mbiuki has said. Mbiuki said soon farmers will start benefiting from cheaply priced fertilizer after the government implements the plan of building the fertilizer factory. He lamented that high prices of farm inputs including artificial fertilizer have been a big drawback to farmers in producing high quality and adequate produce to feed the nation and also for export.
Kenya halts recruitment of workers to Middle East over abuse
Kenya has suspended the recruitment of its citizens to work in the Middle East following rampant cases of abuse.
Kenya: NEMA Given EIA Report for Proposed Steel Mill
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has received an environmental impact assessment report for a proposed steel factory in Isinya, Kajiado County.
Kenya Refinery secures Sh21bn from bank for crude imports
Kenya Petroleum Refineries Ltd (KPRL) has secured a Sh21.2 billion loan from Standard Chartered Plc, giving it the financial muscle to start importing its own crude from July 1.
Kenya Invites Bids for Coal Exploration Blocks
Kenya has invited investors to bid for the exploration and development of two coal blocks in the country's eastern region, the energy ministry said, as it pushes to diversify energy sources to meet growing demand for power.