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Flights ban takes toll on construction

President of Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) Mugure Njendu.

The suspension of international travel by the government to stop the spread of Covid-19 in March took a huge toll on the construction sector, a new report says.

Research undertaken by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) showed the cost of construction inputs increased significantly in the first six months of the year.

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