Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
The Channel Tunnel, often called the ‘Chunnel’ or ‘The Channel Fixed Link’, is one of the most significant engineering marvels of the modern world. Running between Folkestone in England and Coquelles near Calais in France, it has…
Africa’s infrastructure gap remains a critical barrier to the continent’s development. With an estimated $130-170 billion needed annually to meet infrastructure demands, the challenge is both significant and complex. However, bridging this…
The new university funding model in Kenya no longer relies on direct government funding through HELB.
Today, Ørsted is among the world’s largest renewable energy companies and the global leader in offshore wind. Quite a U-turn for the company that just some years ago was one of Europe’s most coal-dependent energy producers. Ørsted has…
As Luyanda Mgqamqo, labour spokesperson for the Western Cape-based Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) points out, decent work can only be realised when there are meaningful benefits for employees. “This has advantages for both…
Emojis help us express ideas and emotions in the workplace, particularly as the lines between generational communication increasingly blur and the tone of digital communication can be misconstrued.
The tragic collapse of an apartment building in George earlier this year, which resulted in the loss of 34 lives, serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of adhering to best practices in construction to manage risk and ensure…
The U.S. Department of Energy has made a significant breakthrough by unveiling a new 3D-printed wood floor cassette that can replace concrete and steel floors. Researchers at the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory…
Titans Stadium workforce challenges: The project needs 1,400 more employees to get the work done. Nashville’s grand $2.1 billion Titans stadium project is set to establish a landmark for the city. Yet the team behind the construction is…
By Tamara Rajic The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has captured the world’s attention, permeating businesses across all sectors at an astonishing pace. Embracing AI technologies is essential for businesses to remain…
A construction building material is any material that is used in erecting a structure to be used as a residential or commercial building. The construction industry uses different types of materials when building structures and these…
In the recent budget announcement, South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana committed R943.8 billion to Public infrastructure in South Africa over the next three years. This investment is poised to rejuvenate and expand the nation’s…
The recent $400 million funding injection for GlobalWafers to expand its semiconductor wafer manufacturing facilities in Texas and Missouri is a significant step toward revitalizing U.S. chip production. But while the investment is a…
Major upgrade in Los Angeles International Airport is currently underway, this upgrade is a large scale multi-billion dollar airport redevelopment project, with the aim to improve greatly the facilities and accommodation for passengers.…
Construction projects are getting more intricate prompting project managers and construction experts to utilize AI driven tools for streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency and making decisions based on data. In this article we will…
In the contemporary world of soaring cities and emerging technologies, large-scale initiatives in High-Speed Rail Revolution (HSR) are reshaping the geography of mobility. These projects have set a goal to cut down on the travel time,…
Tshwane aims to produce 1000 MW of energy from alternative sources over the next three years. This was revealed during the recently held inaugural Tshwane Energy Summit, held on 19 – 20 June in Pretoria. The summit focused on innovation,…
Crossrail now known as the Elizabeth line is one of the most complex infrastructure project in the Europe and one of the largest ever undertaken. This large railway project is in London and designed to change the pattern of any sort of…
Women and the youth constitute a majority of the world’s population; however, we often find that a good number of them especially in the African continent are not able to fully participate in the economy. This situation is due to various…
The state Department of Accounting and General Services and the Stadium Authority announced on Oct. 31 that they selected Aloha Halawa District Partners as the preferred offeror for the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. According…
The United States’ International Development Finance Corp. (DFC) announced it approved $412 million in financing and political risk insurance for a 126.5-MW West Africa LNG/combined cycle power plant project, Sierra Leone. The Western Area…
The Panama Canal Expansion or the third set of locks project is undoubtedly one of the largest and more important infrastructural projects of the twenty first century. This challenging task was to increase the capacity and efficiency of…
Updated on 19th September 2025 – Launched in 2021, Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund commits more than $3.6 billion in below-market loans and grants to preserve and create over 35,000 affordable homes for moderate- to low-income individuals and…
By Nzola Miranda As the world marks the Word Environment Day today, it is important to note that in recent months, Kenya has faced two extreme climate events – devastating droughts and deadly floods – severely impacting its citizens. At…
