Kenya Engineer

Africa’s infrastructure sector is entering a defining period, shaped by rapid urbanisation, industrial expansion, and the accelerating transition toward cleaner and more resilient energy systems. These forces are driving rising demand for transport networks, power generation and transmission, water systems, and digital infrastructure — while also exposing gaps in funding, regulation, and climate resilience. Against this backdrop, Infrastructure Africa 2026...

The West Africa Industrialisation, Manufacturing & Trade Summit & Exhibition will take place from 3 to 5 March 2026 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos, bringing together manufacturers, engineers, technology providers, and trade stakeholders from across the region. The event comes at a time when West Africa is intensifying efforts to strengthen local manufacturing, deepen industrial value chains, and reduce...

Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure solutions, has expanded its Vertiv™ CoolPhase Perimeter PAM portfolio with new air-cooled configurations targeting small, medium and edge data centre environments across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The expanded range responds to growing demand for cooling systems that balance energy efficiency, regulatory compliance and operational resilience, particularly as data centres...

As mobile operators accelerate the rollout of 5G Standalone (SA) networks, network slicing is emerging as one of the most significant shifts in how connectivity is designed, delivered, and monetised. Unlike previous generations of mobile networks, 5G allows operators to run multiple virtual networks—each with defined performance characteristics—on a shared physical infrastructure. In January 2026, NETSCOUT Systems outlined how its...

Kenyan maritime organisations, training institutions, community groups and NGOs have been invited to apply for a new global safety funding programme aimed at strengthening safety across the maritime sector. The call has been issued by Lloyd's Register Foundation, an international safety-focused charity, following the launch of Maritime Connected—a grant initiative designed to support projects that identify and address safety gaps...

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) workloads is forcing a fundamental rethink of how data centers are powered. Traditional power architectures—largely designed around alternating current (AC) systems and relatively modest compute densities—are increasingly misaligned with the demands of modern AI infrastructure. In this context, Hitachi and Hitachi Energy have announced technical support for an 800-volt direct-current (VDC) power architecture,...

The most recent collapse of Nigeria's national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the country, underscored once again the disruptive energy issues that local industries face on a regular basis.  For sectors central to Nigeria's economy, particularly oil and gas and the country's growing mining segment, an inconsistent power supply can halt operations, compromise safety and limit output. In...

In construction, some of the most expensive mistakes are not dramatic failures—they are quiet defects hidden inside concrete. Honeycombing in columns is one such example. Let’s break this down using simple logic, practical site experience, and best engineering practice. Understanding Honeycombing: Why Concrete Must Act as One Imagine you put ice cubes in water and pour the mixture from a height. Which...

As artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) workloads continue to reshape global data centre design, the pressure on power and cooling infrastructure has never been greater. In response, Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has introduced new configurations of its Vertiv MegaMod HDX—a prefabricated, hybrid power and liquid cooling infrastructure designed to support the world’s most...

As climate variability intensifies and rainfall patterns become increasingly unpredictable, Kenya’s agricultural sector is facing a defining moment. For millions of smallholder farmers who rely on rain-fed agriculture, irrigation is no longer a luxury—it is a necessity. Yet the success or failure of small-scale irrigation schemes often hinges on one critical factor that is frequently overlooked: sound mechanical engineering...