November 2011

Houses Submerged As Ewaso Nyiro River Floods Merti Area

November 30, 2011 - 17:25

MORE than 30 houses in Merti district were yesterday submerged in water after Ewaso Nyiro river burst its bank following heavy rain upstream.The residents were caught unawares when the raging water from the river flooded the areas and cut down transport network in the region. Merti civic ward councillor Halake Fayo said hundreds of families are affected.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301394.html

Realtor Says Mega Projects Beneficial

November 30, 2011 - 17:19

As house and rental prices show signs of shooting up, industry experts now recommend that developers build houses in huge projects to firewall returns against market forces. Increased housing supply is expected to create stability of prices and rentals which will make it attractive to both buyers and renters, property managers Azizi Realtors say. The firm said yesterday that investors should mega projects to harness the benefits of mass supply.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301375.html

Survey to Show Status of Housing Demand

November 30, 2011 - 17:19

The Ministry of Housing has constituted a Joint Committee to steer preparations for the National Housing Survey whose timeline lies within the 2011/2012 financial year. The committee draws membership from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) and real estate consultancy Scion Real.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301371.html

Southern Bypass Work to Start in 10 Days, Says Bett

November 30, 2011 - 17:17

THE construction of a new road that will divert traffic from Mombasa Road all the way to Kikuyu is likely to start in 10 days. The government yesterday secured close to Sh17 billion from China for the construction of the Southern Bypass that will come as a big relief to motorists using Mombasa Road to Uhuru Highway.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301354.html

Rate Hikes Will Have Ripple Effects On Building Sector

November 30, 2011 - 16:46

The massive leap in interest rates from an average of 13.5 per cent to 24-25 per cent within a six-month period will have drastic effects on the real estate industry as a whole: it will affect every stakeholder.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301309.html

New Policies for Built Environment

November 30, 2011 - 16:46

Stakeholders in the housing industry are now harmonising laws governing the built sector to clear duplicity has continually made it difficult to rest responsibility on enforcement agencies.

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November Inflation Rises to 19.72 Per Cent

November 30, 2011 - 16:26

The cost of living rose again this month with the inflation rate reaching 19.72 per cent up from 18.91 in october. According to Kenya Bureau of Statistics figures released yesterday, continued increase in prices across all goods and services categories was recorded during the month. Even though this is the 13th month to mark an increase, the rise by 0.81 per cent is lower than recorded between previous months.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301287.html

We Did Not Disobey Demolition Order, Say Police Bosses

November 30, 2011 - 16:25

Top police officers have denied disobeying court orders instructing them to stop demolitions in Nairobi.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301283.html

New Lime Plant to Be Built in Masaiti

November 30, 2011 - 15:08

NEELKATHI Group has invested about K10.5 billion in the construction of a lime plant in Masaiti district set to begin production in June next year. Once completed the company is expected to have a production capacity of 120 tonnes of lime per day.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301072.html

Works On Freedom Park Mall to Resume

November 30, 2011 - 15:08

THE construction of Freedom Park shopping mall in Kitwe which stalled for more than a year will start in the next three months after owner, Platinum Gold Equity (PGE), restructures the finances with Barclays Bank.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301069.html

'Damning' Report On City Solid Waste Out

November 30, 2011 - 14:53

AN edited version of a 'damning' forensic audit report on the outsourcing of the City of Windhoek Solid Waste Division will be presented to the City Council at its last meeting of the year tonight.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301020.html

Government, the Disabled and the New Foot Bridges

November 30, 2011 - 14:47

The Network of Journalists for the Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (PROMOAFRICA), wish to draw Government's attention of the omission of its commitment to provide the necessary structures to aid persons with disabilities with regard to the various new footbridges being constructed from the Tetteh Quashie Roundabout to Mallam Junction.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111301010.html

The IFP Is Concerned About the Lack of Technical Skills in the Department of Public Works

November 30, 2011 - 14:05

The Inkatha Freedom Party has applauded the MEC for Public Works for his greening program with the Wildland's Conservation Trust while the World focuses on COP17 and Climate change.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300900.html

Fashola Gives Quit Notice to Encroachers On Alma Mater

November 30, 2011 - 13:28

Lagos State governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, yesterday ordered the immediate eviction of residents and demolition of buildings erected within the compound of his alma mater, Birth Freeman High School, located in Surulere area of the state.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300775.html

Yuguda Bemoans Delay in Completion of NUJ Secretariat

November 30, 2011 - 12:27

Bauchi State Governor, Malam Isa Yuguda, has lamented the delay in the completion of the state Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, secretariat by the contractors handling the project.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300560.html

CCECC Gets Approval to Source for U.S.$500 Million Loan to Finance Abuja Light Rail Project

November 30, 2011 - 12:27

Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Senator Bala Mohammed, has given Chinese construction firm, CCECC, the go ahead to source for $500million loan in their country to finance Abuja light rail project which is being delayed by lack of funds.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300554.html

Seven Cheat Death As Storey Warehouse Collapses in Lagos

November 30, 2011 - 12:12

Not fewer than seven persons narrowly escaped death yesterday when a warehouse situated at No. 144 Oba Akran road in Ikeja area of Lagos collapsed on its occupants.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300476.html

Another Building Collapse - Cold Comfort for Survivors

November 30, 2011 - 11:58

FOR most Lagosians, it was one disaster too many as they woke up on Monday to witness another shocking building collapse.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300424.html

Akwaibom, NPA Set 2015 Target for Ibaka Deep Sea Port

November 30, 2011 - 11:47

The proposed Ibaka Deep sea port would start receiving ocean lines not later than 2015, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Chief Godswill Akpabio and the Managing Director of Nigerian Ports Authority, Mr. Omar Suleiman have hinted.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300388.html

Protestors Burn Tyres in Housing Protest, Demand Meeting With MEC

November 30, 2011 - 11:42

An angry crowd of about 200 residents blocked Pama Road in Khayelitsha Site B with burning tyres, rocks and rubbish yesterday morning in protest against a lack of housing opportunities.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300376.html

Building, Construction Industry Needs Exposure to Modern Equipments - Expert

November 30, 2011 - 11:11

For Nigeria to have modern, durable, reliable construction equipment/building materials and a robust sector, the country's market must be exposed to modern equipment.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300314.html

Good Housing Policies Will Solve Deficit Problem - Pepple

November 30, 2011 - 10:56

If government initiate and implement required policies in the housing sector, millions of Nigerians will be living in their own homes with modern sanitary facilities and functioning infrastructure by the year 2020.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300226.html

Government Releases Gh Â¢18,480,000 for Three Kumasi Markets

November 30, 2011 - 10:32

Central Government has released an 8.3 million Euro facility, the equivalent of GH Â¢18,480,000, for the construction of three satellite markets at Asawase, Tafo and Atonsu in Kumasi.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300181.html

China Eyes Nation's Rail and Roadworks

November 30, 2011 - 09:41

President Yoweri Museveni yesterday held brief talks at State House Entebbe, with China's Defence Minister Gen. Liang Gaunglie and his delegation that is on a five day state visit to Uganda.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300159.html

Mutunga Exposes Fraud in Courts

November 30, 2011 - 08:44

Chief Justice Willy Mutunga on Tuesday revealed corruption at the heart of the judiciary and ordered a stop to construction of court buildings until an audit is done.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300118.html

PSS Deny Role in City Demolitions

November 30, 2011 - 08:41

Four permanent secretaries on Tuesday refused to take responsibility for the controversial demolition of houses in Nairobi.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300111.html

How Contractors Are Exploiting the Public

November 30, 2011 - 08:22

Revelations that the recently-refurbished High Court building in Milimani, Nairobi, is falling apart just eight months after its inauguration is disheartening, but not surprising.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300081.html

I Haven't Visited the Evicted - Nairobi PC

November 30, 2011 - 07:24

NAIROBI PC Njoroge Ndirangu shocked the parliamentary probe on city demolitions by admitting that he has not visited the demolition sites and is therefore not aware of any selective approach to the exercise.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300042.html

Construction of Kibwezi-Kitui Road to Start Next Year, Says Roads Minister

November 30, 2011 - 07:23

The tarmacking of Kibwezi-Kitui-Mwingi Road will start early next year, the minister for Roads Franklin Bett said on Sunday.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300041.html

Kibirichia Slum to Be Upgraded

November 30, 2011 - 07:21

Kenya and Germany have unveiled plans to upgrade the living standards of more than 2,000 people in Machaka slums of Kibirichia in Meru Central district.

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http://allafrica.com/stories/201111300037.html