Dubai firm eyes share in Kenya’s booming construction sector

Lands and Housing Cabinet Secretary Jacob Kaimenyi (centre) chats with National Construction Authority Board Chairman Steven Oundo (right) and Vice Chairman Loice Kipkiror (left) during the launch of the National Construction Week in Nairobi. (PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/ STANDARD)

The National Construction Authority (NCA) will partner with DMG Dubai Construction Company to boost small enterprises with capital and training.

Currently, close to 80 per cent of operators in the construction industry are SMEs, but most of them lack capital and technology.The Dubai firm representative attending the launch of the Kenya Construction Week scheduled to take place in November promised to actively engage local players in the industry.