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6pc growth for construction sector 'a result of big projects'

A commercial section of the modern Upper Hill, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The construction sector grew by 6.6 per cent in 2021 as the roads sub-sector received “a significant boost” from Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs).

The length of paved superhighways, international trunk roads and national roads increased from 11,000 kilometres as of mid-year 2020 to 11, 100 kilometres as of June 30, 2021, the Economic Survey 2022 indicates.

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