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New public land use guidelines deal blow to encroachers, speculators and land grabbers
The Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC) have spelt out new, tougher rules for State agencies on the use of public land.
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Kenya's dilemma in balancing power shortages, UN green goals, and a data centre real estate boom
Amid a new push by the United Nations for data centres to transition to renewable energy and disclose their environmental footprints, Kenya appears to be at the crossroads.
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Kenya is set to harmonise training in surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering, following a landmark consultative meeting that resolved to establish a unified professional training framework.
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The government is considering constructing a new runway at Wilson Airport instead of demolishing buildings that have encroached on the facility’s airspace.
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Small construction businesses and contractors across Kenya can now acquire heavy machinery with as little as a 10 per cent upfront deposit.
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Kenya's most significant real estate opportunity is not solely dependent on capital, market sentiments, or a favourable interest rate cycle.
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A partnership to promote vocational training and improve youth employability prospects in the construction sector has been launched.
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A new report on relocation costs found that restarting your life in major cities like Singapore requires over $10,500 (Sh1.4 million) to cover rent deposits.
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A new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com analysed nighttime safety, light pollution, social media popularity, night tours, and viewing platforms across global destinations.
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Solar panels, batteries, double-glazed windows, correct insulation, good ventilation and better materials have been thought to be too expensiveand too niche to include in new homes.
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