Kenya Engineer

On 19th October 2022 and 3rd June 2023, the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) had the privilege of presenting its views on job creation to H.E. the President, Dr William Samoei Ruto, CGH. During the presentation, we took the President through manufacturing value chains, including Textile and Apparel, Leather and Footwear, Automotive, Chemical and Allied Sectors, among many others, and demonstrated...

The Principal Secretary for Industry, Dr. Juma Mukhwana was on Thursday the 15th of August a Guest during the live launch of the Kenya Skills Development Community of Practice (KSD-CoP) at Boma Hotel in Nairobi. Addressing the audience, Dr. Mukhwana underscored the need for the country’s technical and vocational institutions to produce graduates who meet contemporary needs and aspirations...

The Kenyan government has approved a $900 million Power Transmission infrastructure proposal from power distribution company Adani Energy Solutions. The project aims to construct 371KM of transmission lines and five substations in eastern and western kenya as part of a public-private partnership between the government and Adani Energy. The move is part of the country's broader plan to upgrade ageing infrastructure...

Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), Africa’s premier green energy generator, has been inducted into the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Frontier Markets Small Cap Index. This significant development signals a potential surge in foreign direct investments for the NSE-listed firm, highlighting its strategic importance in the global energy sector. This strategic capital investments milestone enhances KenGen's visibility and attractiveness...

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) is to add 42.5MW of solar energy in Seven Forks area in a move to scale up Kenya’s green energy deployment. The project is expected to last for twenty-eight (28) months and seeks to install a 42.5MW solar power plant in the home of the Seven Forks dams where KenGen generates most of its hydroelectricity....

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC has received its latest achievement in operational excellence, earning ISO 45001:2018 certification for Occupational Health & Safety after successfully going through rigorous audits conducted by Bureau Veritas to confirm the company’s conformity to international standards. This significant milestone underscores the NSE listed company’s unwavering commitment to enhancing safety performance and fostering a robust safety...

Following an exercise undertaken by Kaya Gandini elders, local administration, and officers drawn from Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO), National Museums of Kenya (NMK), and consultants Nippon Koei Kenya, it has been established through ground-truthing and government maps that no part of the Kaya Gandini is impacted by the 220kV Mariakani-Dogo Kundu power transmission project. Kaya Gandini is a...

Construction activities for the Shs. 2.6 billion Shimoni fish port development project in Kwale County is gathering pace. The construction of the new fishing port is expected to serve as a valuable platform for strengthening the local fishing industry and contributing to the overall country’s socio-economic development. The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA), which is spearheading the construction of the facility, is...

President William Ruto inspected the construction progress on Tuesday afternoon and said the sports facility will be completed before the end of next year in readiness to host the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in 2027. “I have come here today to inspect the progress of the construction works of this stadium. We will employ more people to ensure the...

Have you ever thought of why: 1. carpenters fix doors and windows nicely and after some time, the doors will go out of position, making it difficult to open and close them? 2. You align windows properly and after some time, you’ve to forcefully open and close them? 3. Why there are cracks in your walls? In this article, we explain to you...