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Thika Road BRT Project Gets New Lifeline After Years of Stagnation After years of delay, the Thika Road BRT project is finally moving forward, revived by a fresh policy shift and renewed urgency to fix Nairobi’s traffic nightmare. Kenya Revives Sh5.6 Billion Plan to Ease Traffic on One of Nairobi’s Busiest Highways The long-stalled Thika […]
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Thika Road BRT Project Draws Criticism Over Sh5.6bn ‘Waste’ Kenya’s ambitious Thika Road BRT project 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 Road
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Top 5 Chinese Tipper Trucks Dominating Africa and Emerging Markets Chinese tipper trucks dominate construction and mining logistics across Africa and emerging markets, offering a powerful combination of affordability, durability, and strong after-sales support. This guide analyses the top 5 Chinese tipper truck brands—SINOTRUK HOWO, FAW, SHACMAN, FOTON AUMAN, and DONGFENG—covering their engine performance, payload
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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 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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Age-in-Place Bathroom Design: 6 Expert Tips for a Safer Future Age-in-place bathroom design is about creating a safe, adaptable, and visually appealing space that supports independent living as homeowners grow older, without the need for frequent or costly renovations. By combining universal bathroom design principles with modern aesthetics, these bathrooms improve comfort, accessibility, and long-term
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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 Sells 70% SDLG Stake in Bold Premium Shift 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 strategy overhaul. The company
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6 Innovative Technologies in Modern Construction Projects It is impossible to underestimate the impact of innovative technology on infrastructure and structural planning, design, construction, and operation today. However, many existing processes in modern construction are several hundred years old and, hence, outdated. As work-site needs change and technology progresses, new methods will positively address modern
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USA Tops Global Ranking of World’s Most Expensive Cities to Build In The USA 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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