Kenya Engineer

As artificial intelligence continues its rapid march from research labs into mainstream business, the world’s data centres are undergoing one of the most significant transformations since the rise of cloud computing. According to a new report by Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, the convergence of AI workloads, extreme densification, and unprecedented scaling requirements is...

For years, the South African construction industry has defined its success through hard infrastructure, the kilometres of new roads, the tonnage of steel, and the height of our high-rise buildings. These achievements are remarkable, and we must continue to celebrate them. Yet, as I reflect on last year’s accomplishments, one is reminded that the greatest challenge, and the greatest opportunity,...

Kenya Engineer is pleased to announce that the January–February 2026 issue of Kenya Engineer Magazine—the first issue of Volume 54—is now officially in circulation. For more than five decades, Kenya Engineer has served as a trusted platform documenting the evolution of engineering practice, industry, and policy in Kenya and across the region. This latest issue continues that tradition at a...

When we think about sustainable energy solutions for the future, renewable energy inevitably takes center stage. In line with the global 2030 goals, much attention has been placed on solar, wind, and hydropower as critical contributors to a cleaner energy mix. This reflection takes me back to “technologies of yesterday.” As a child, I often visited relatives in the countryside,...

The sun, an infinite source of energy, helps fuel our transition to a sustainable future. Photovoltaic (PV) panel farms, sprawling across landscapes, particularly in South Africa, are the physical manifestation of this shift. As these installations grow in size and number, so does the need to ensure their long term viability. While the PV panels themselves are a marvel...

East Africa’s energy revolution — booming renewables, expanding grids, new oil-and-gas plays, and nascent green-hydrogen projects — promises jobs, investment and cleaner power. It also brings complex, high-risk workplaces: live electrical networks, high-pressure gas systems, heavy-lift construction, chemical hazards and confined-space works. Protecting workers in this fast-moving environment depends on strong occupational safety and health systems — the laws,...

Before breaking ground on any construction project in Kenya, it is important to appreciate that construction is not just about bricks, concrete, and steel. It is a highly regulated process where documentation and statutory approvals play a central role. Whether you are developing a single residential bungalow, a multi-storey apartment, a petrol station, or an industrial facility, compliance with...

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has successfully energized the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation, marking a major milestone in the upgrade of Kenya’s high-voltage transmission infrastructure and significantly enhancing power reliability along the Coast region. Located in Mariakani, Kilifi County, the substation forms a critical node on the Mombasa–Nairobi transmission corridor, acting as a power gateway between the Coast and the national...

Construction is underway on what is set to become East Africa’s largest data centre, a landmark digital infrastructure project that will significantly strengthen Kenya’s position as a regional technology and connectivity hub. The multi-million-dollar facility is being developed at Tatu City Special Economic Zone, on the outskirts of Nairobi, by Nxtra, the data centre arm of Airtel Africa. Once completed,...

Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has released a new sector overview detailing its advanced CONET technology. The asset addresses the key benefits of CONET and its applicability for safety-critical industries such as nuclear, petrochemical and oil & gas. Offering an alternative to costly cable installations, CONET works across existing cabling thus saving costs, minimising waste production and disruption to the...