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Kenyatta University signs deal to construct Sh5b hostels

Kenyatta University Vice Chancellor Olive Mugenda (right) signs an agreement with Africa Integras Managing Partner Anderea Pizziconi (left) for the construction of 10,000 capacity student hostels at the university’s main campus on Friday as the university’s Chancellor Benson Wairegi (standing right) and Chairman of the institution’s Council Ratemo Michieka (centre) look on. [PHOTO: KAMAU MAICHUHIE/STANDARD]

Kenyatta University has signed an agreement with an American company to construct 10,000 capacity students hostels under the Public Private Partnership (PPP).

The project estimated to cost Sh5 billion will see construction of the hostels to accommodate 9,350 undergraduates and 650 postgraduates at the university's main campus. The hostels will also include 150 special units for married students.

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