Construction, infrastructure, engineering and property development news from Kenya, Africa and international markets.
Egypt’s Benban Solar Park continues to operate as one of the largest solar installations globally. This reflects the country’s long-term commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity. The project, located in Upper Egypt near Aswan, has…
Africa has a steady and gradual growth rate in the last 15years. This is with an average GDP growth rate estimated at 4.5% in 2015. However, this is yet to show in corresponding job creation or significant economic transformation.…
Updated August 29, 2025: The 50 MW Alfanar solar PV plant at Benban has been in continuous operation since its completion in 2019. It has steadily delivered clean energy under its PPA over the past seven years. It continues to contribute…
Rural electrification agency (REA) a semi- self-governing entity that was established by an act of parliament. It was established to operationalize government rural electrification task. REA’s responsibilities and mandate are enshrined and…
Africa’s infrastructure backlog is well-documented, with the World Bank placing it at an annual value of approximately $93 billion a year, writes Gerald Gondo, RisCura. Globally, infrastructure is increasingly being considered as an…
The Government of Zambia has purchased 2,000 solar-powered milling machines. This is under the Presidential Solar Milling Plant Initiative. According to Chanda Kasolo, Eastern Province Permanent Secretary,”In Eastern Province, there has…
Short supply of alternative affordable housing poses a major challenge for residents of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The overwhelmingly rising demand, makes it necessary to come up with alternative low-cost housing projects. There is a huge gap…
When specifying for timber construction, it is imperative to make a thorough study of elements, such as specific designs, site conditions, the National Building Regulations as well as timber quality, to ensure a successful project. The…
Technically, there is significant potential for hydropower in Africa. There are, however, two constraints to realizing this potential, commercial viability and lack of political structures. The current demand for power in sub-Saharan…
Updated 8th September 2025- Construction work on El Hamdania port in Algeria was given a green light after the government approved construction of the new deepwater port. The $4.7 billion project, which envisages a task for an overseas…
The Ethiopia to Djibouti Railway which is also known as the Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway is a modern, 752-756 kilometre standard gauge, electrified rail line that serves as a vital economic artery for landlocked Ethiopia. Completed in…
Most people would agree that Nairobi is one of the most pedestrian-unfriendly cities in the world, there is little planning for pedestrians. It is a city built for the motor vehicle, not for people who ride bicycles or walk. Few of the new…
Rapid urbanization will create both new opportunities and problems for Africa’s real estate market. Modular building could solve a few of those. Experts expect roughly 860 million people to migrate to cities between 2010 and 2050 in…
Global Concrete Admixtures Market: Overview Concrete admixtures are a range of chemicals added to concrete in order to enhance various characteristics of the concrete mixture. The primary properties of concrete targeted by concrete…
With booming construction industry in Africa the need for skilled labour force is badly needed to economically propel the continent forward By Anthony Kiganda A growing skilled labour shortage in Africa’s construction sector continues to…
Egypt’s proposed Phoenix Energy solar project remains part of the country’s expanding renewable energy pipeline as authorities continue accelerating utility-scale solar and battery storage investments. While the project has not yet reached…
Clients throughout Africa want more ‘bang for their buck’ from suppliers of towers and masts for their telecommunication projects. They prefer the convenience of turnkey solutions under one roof, from conceptualisation to commissioning.…
Geothermal energy is coming to Africa’s aid to meet its greatest challenge which is the provision of electricity to power its industries and stimulate socio-economic growth amongst its population. When you consider that 12percent of…
Although African countries are registering impressive economic growth, the continent has been facing several challenges that are deterring its upward trajectory. Key among them is inadequate road construction in Africa. In recent years…
Updated October 10, 2025: The New Administrative Capital is taking shape as Squares Developments announces the launch of its third real estate project. The move reinforces the firm’s presence in one of Egypt’s and the region’s most…
The Sharm El Sheikh Airport upgrade project in Egypt continues to evolve in 2026 as authorities push forward with phased expansion works aimed at increasing capacity, improving passenger handling, and modernizing airside infrastructure at…
Swahili Gem is an intimate residential development of 14 luxury apartments set on the beautiful Tudor Creek of Mombasa. The project is exceptionally innovative in its architecture, skillfully combining the finest elements from the…
The proposed Kenya-Uganda Crude Oil Pipeline was intended to transport crude oil from Uganda’s fields through Kenya’s Turkana region to a new port in Lamu. However, the project was abandoned in 2016 when Uganda chose the rival route…
The latest development for the Kipeto Wind Farm involves a major strategic expansion through the launch of the €200 million Siruai Wind and Storage Project, officially inaugurated on May 10, 2026. This new initiative, spearheaded by…
