D. Njenga

I'm a graduate civil engineer, studied at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT), both in Kenya, and Major Engineering Projects Performance (Uni of Leeds, UK) with an academic background majoring in Highways and Transportation Engineering. Over the years, I’ve also developed a passion for technical writing, sustainability, and emerging construction technologies.

Thika road BRT project bus stop along the superhighway.

Thika Road Project Draws Criticism Over Sh5.6bn BRT ‘Waste’

Thika Road Project Draws Criticism Over Sh5.6bn BRT ‘Waste’ Kenya’s ambitious BRT plan along Thika Road is under scrutiny, with stakeholders calling out missed targets, poor planning, and mounting public frustration. A Project Meant to Transform Urban Transit Faces Harsh Criticism Once hailed as a revolution in Nairobi’s urban transportation system, Kenya’s Sh5.6 billion Thika […]

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Top 5 Chinese Tipper Trucks

Top 5 Chinese Tipper Trucks Dominating Africa and Emerging Markets

Top 5 Chinese Tipper Trucks Dominating Africa and Emerging Markets In the last 15 years, Africa and other developing countries have become some of the best places for infrastructure growth. There exists a huge need for tipper trucks, from roads and buildings construction to mining. The Chinese tipper trucks are a cheap, tough, and dependable

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Bold Plan to Decongest Nairobi and Beat Traffic Jams

Bold Plan to Decongest Nairobi and Beat Traffic Jams Kenya’s government has launched a comprehensive strategy to tackle Nairobi’s chronic traffic congestion, focusing on infrastructure, mass transit, and urban mobility reforms. Government Unveils Ambitious Plan to Decongest Nairobi Roads The Kenyan government has launched a comprehensive new plan to decongest Nairobi, targeting one of Africa’s

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Samsung to Build KSh 7.9 bn Traffic System for Nairobi

Samsung to Build KSh 7.9 bn Traffic System for Nairobi Samsung has been awarded a KSh 7.9 billion contract to develop a smart traffic system for Nairobi, aiming to ease congestion and enhance road safety in the capital. Kenya has awarded Samsung Construction & Trading Corporation a KSh 7.9 billion contract to design and deploy the first

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Sleek contemporary bathroom with bathtub and twin sinks, showcasing minimalist design and luxury.

Bathroom Design for the Future: Expert Tips for Aging in Place

Bathroom Design for the Future: Expert Tips for Aging in Place The primary objectives of aging-in-place design concepts for your bathroom are to encourage you to stay in your house for as long as possible and to reduce the need for expensive and disruptive future alterations. Speaking about becoming old or discussing people’s mortality is

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Korean Firm Wins KSh 7.6 Billion Nairobi’s Outer Ring BRT Contract

Korean Firm Wins KSh 7.6 Billion Nairobi’s Outer Ring BRT Contract A Korean firm has secured a KSh 7.6 billion contract to develop Nairobi’s Outer Ring BRT, a key transit upgrade facing both anticipation and legal hurdles. The Kenyan government has awarded a Korean engineering firm a Sh7.6 billion contract to construct a Bus Rapid

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Volvo’s Strategic Revamp: 70% Stake in SDLG Sold to Refocus on Premium Market

Volvo’s Strategic Revamp: 70% Stake in SDLG Sold to Refocus on Premium Market Volvo has officially sold 70% of its ownership in SDLG (Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery Co.) to Lingong Group, its long-time Chinese joint venture partner. This is a major restructuring step for Volvo, which is making this decision as part of its ongoing

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Innovative Technology in Modern Construction Projects

Innovative Technology in Modern Construction Projects It is impossible to underestimate innovative technology’s impact on infrastructure and structures’ planning, design, building, and operation today. However, many existing processes in modern construction are several hundred years old and, hence, outdated. As worksite needs change and technology progresses, new methods will positively address modern construction issues. Therefore,

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US Tops Global Ranking of World’s Most Expensive Cities to Build In

US Tops Global Ranking of World’s Most Expensive Cities to Build In The US is currently the most expensive country to build in, with New York, San Francisco, and Boston all in the top five. This is exclusive insight, as inflation, labour shortages, and shifting global priorities continue to drive up construction costs. Turner &

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Devki Sh13.7bn Deal Sees Takeover of Rwanda Cement Firm

Devki Sh13.7bn Deal Sees Takeover of Rwanda Cement Firm The Devki Sh13.7bn Deal marks a major milestone in East Africa’s cement market. The Kenyan conglomerate finalised its takeover of Rwanda’s largest cement producer, Cimerwa. Devki Cement Investment in Rwanda In a bold move that underscores its regional expansion strategy, the Devki Group of Companies has

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