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Watch where you build
Somewhere in Mlolongo on the outskirts of Nairobi, a major apartment block development is fast coming up only a stone-throw away from a recently completed bungalow. With hundreds of units envisaged, some of which have been sold on-plan, the housing development promises to be a major landmark in the area when completed. However, its completion … Continue reading
The Leaning Tower of Mombasa
The image on the above, sent to the newsroom last weekend by Mombasa-based photographer Gideon Maundu, was as shameful as it was provocative. Somewhere in the Spaki neighbourhood of Mombasa a building under construction had given up a corner of its foundation and leaned precariously on one side, endangering the lives of both construction workers … Continue reading
Why local architects are losing jobs to their SA counterparts – Kathuli Patrick
During a recent regional conference held in Nairobi, my fears were confirmed that Kenyan architects were gradually losing jobs to fellow African competitors, especially South Africans. This is not a surprise as local architects seem to have resigned themselves to designing bad buildings. The days of good architecture in Nairobi and other towns are well … Continue reading
Cities key to sustaining Africa’s growth – ARNOLD MEYER
Africa is abuzz. Good governance and democracy are taking root, backed by an increasingly literate and aspiring population. Policy reforms over the last 20 years are generating good results, with Africa recording an average of over 5 per cent GDP growth over the past 10 years. Investor sentiment towards the continent is turning and riding … Continue reading
The Dangers of Buying a House Before it is Built
When Elizabeth Lwali decided to buy a house, she looked for a bargain and found one that she has never regretted. Located in Embakasi, Nairobi, Ms Lwali’s house is a three-bedroom apartment with an en suite master bedroom. Unlike many people who go for a completed house, Ms Lwali, an investment officer with a Nairobi-based … Continue reading
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