Project Name Proposed Completion of Wajir County Assembly Phase1-3 Scope of Works Completion of Assembly Buildings, Installation of Building Services & Chambers Equipment Contract Sum (Kshs) 359,221,050.00 Role Project Manager: Design, Documentation & Supervision to Completion Project Status Completed 28th April 2026
Project Name Proposed Renovation Scope of Works Renovation & Refurbishment of 54 No. Residential Units, Swimming Pool Area & Conference/Gymn Estimated Cost (Kshs) 23,912,842.00 Role Documentation, Preparation of Schedule of Dilapidation, Cost Estimates & Financial Feasiblity Project Status Under Feasibility Review
Embarking on the construction of a mid-to large sized residential or commercial building in a major Kenyan town—whether in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, or Nakuru—is a significant capital investment. While it might be tempting to cut costs by minimizing the consultant team, a mixed-use development of this scale requires a high level of precision, legal compliance,…
As of 2026, Kenya’s construction sector remains incredibly dynamic. With fluctuating material prices, new statutory deductions like the Social Health Authority (SHA) and the Affordable Housing Levy, and varying wage expectations across counties, accurately quoting for labor is more critical than ever. For property developers, contractors, and project owners, choosing the right method to price…
The Kenya Planning and Building Regulations 2009 establishes a comprehensive framework for building safety and structural integrity by classifying buildings based on their specific or intended use. This legal designation, known as a Purpose Group, forms the foundation for determining a structure’s structural, safety, and service parameters. The classification system is primarily detailed in Volume…
Key Takeaways Preparing Your Site and Securing Environmental Clearance Before any physical construction begins, developers must lay the groundwork through land verification and environmental approvals. The first step is obtaining a physical survey plan from the Survey of Kenya, which requires requesting a Folio Registry number search to confirm land ownership and boundaries. Once the…
Key Takeaways 1. Primary Objectives Under standard contract forms such as FIDIC, NEC, or JCT, Value Engineering allows the Contractor to submit voluntary proposals aimed at optimizing the project. If adopted, these proposals are designed to achieve several primary objectives. First, they can accelerate the completion of the works, ensuring faster project delivery. Second, they…
Key Takeaways Site Access and Personnel Constraints Construction progression under Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) frameworks relies heavily on unrestricted site access and logistical fluidity. Compensation events are triggered when the Employer fails to grant site access by the stipulated Site Possession Date. Additionally, alterations to the schedule or the roster of concurrent contractors and…
Key Takeaways Primary Triggers for Contractual Claims Under standard conditions, specific events are classified as Compensation Events, which act as the main catalysts for contractual claims. A frequent and significant source of these claims is financial delays, specifically the failure to process interim payment certificates within stipulated timelines. For example, a large regional infrastructure project…
Key Takeaways Baseline Cost Distributions and Inflationary Trajectories The Kenyan construction sector during the 2025–2026 cycle reflects structured stabilization following intense market expansion between 2021 and 2025. By the end of 2026, the aggregate market value is scheduled to hit KES 1.02 trillion, a 7.5% year-on-year elevation driven by demographic urbanization, statutory affordable housing mandates,…
