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SPECIAL REPORT

Partnership Projects Between Baugewerbliche Verbaende Nordrhein-Westfalen (BGV) with Ethiopia (CCAE), Kenya (KFMB) & Uganda (UNABCEC)

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

A Joint Venture is commonly defined as a collaboration between two or more persons/ companies through an agreement in any form to pool their capital and resources together to jointly manage their business for a specific or defined purpose and to share costs and profits.

PROFILE: NGAO ROOFING SYSTEMS

Mr. Joseph Mburu Muigai: The founder of Ngao Roofing Systems Limited and his journey with roofing tiles.

COVER STORY

Contractorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guarantee Fund (CGF): Building Capacity for Local Contractors. The logical solution to addressing the capacity gap, is to establish a financial instrument, through the National Construction Authority (NCA) to be managed by Board of Trustees.

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CONTENTS BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

Local Construction Companies and SMEs should not be Condemned to Fail: SMEs are faced with a dilemma when required to finance bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts.

LAW AND POLICY

Legislative Developments and their Effect on the Financing of Construction Projects. SMEs are faced with a dilemma when required to finance bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts.

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Occupational Health & Safety Challenges on Construction Sites: Hazards, illness and injuries associated with construction industry may result to unplanned financial overheads.

ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN

Architecture as a Profession in Kenya: Architecture in Kenya is as mysterious profession as the professionals themselves. Rarely talked about, many wonder how to start it, let alone, how to go about it.

KFMB ANNUAL EVENTS

KFMB Inclusive Plan for Women, Youth and Contractors with Disability: How KFMB has Planned a number of public-private dialogue meetings to address these challenges.

KFMB MEMBER CONTRACTORS

A list of all KFMB member contractors in Kenya.

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CHAIRMANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EDITORIALâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NOTE

Kenya in the Middle of a Construction Boom as she Asserts Herself as the Economic Hub and Dominant Regional Powerhouse railways, roads, oil infrastructure, ports, airports, power generation, dams, water pipelines and its own buildings, not forgetting the works by county governments and quasi-government organizations.

elcome to the third edition of UJENZI, a publication of the Kenya Federation of Master Builders. We strive to give our members and readers up-todate news and information as a support structure to help them navigate the maze that is the construction industry. We bring to the reader topical issues as well a technological advancement in the industry, new products and methods as well as selected projects available in the market. Kenya is in the middle of a construction boom as she asserts herself as the economic hub and dominant regional powerhouse. The government is itself the largest player as it is actively involved in public projects like UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

However, there has been a worrying influx of foreign contractors especially from the orient that has witnessed a huge uptake of projects which previously were undertaken by our members. As KFMB we wish to see a distinct borderline between what contracts will be accessible to the foreign contractors and those that must remain reserved for the local categories. The USA is in the throes of a campaign to give Americans jobs as opposed to letting them be gobbled up by foreigners. This way, they intend to make America great again. Make Kenyans great now, should be our rallying call. With the National Construction Authority at the helm as a regulatory body and worthy partners, we would like to be actively involved in formulation of policies that would enhance the position and visibility of the locals and provide the expected pathways and impetus especially in the implementation of the government policy of support to the local contractors, youth, women and persons with disabilities. These budding entrepreneurs who also form the bulwark of the KFMB must be accorded every opportunity to advance in their businesses as well as improving their lot.

Editorial Board Chairman S.K. Mwaura. skmwaura@ujenzimagazine.com

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

2016, an eventful year for KFMB; We Remain Focused on Our Core Mandate to Empower Contractors in 2017

016 was an eventful year for KFMB. It started with the signing of a partnership agreement with the Chamber of Skilled Crafts of Frankfurt Rhein-Main (HwK) under Kenya Initiative for Vocational Education &Training (KeVET). The project’s aim is to introduce a more demand – practice oriented vocational training to improve the employability of young persons in Kenya and the diaspora. Our partner, The Association of German Contractors of Northline Westfalia (BGV) has continued to be our inspiration in bringing together KFMB, UNABCEC of Uganda and ACCAE of Ethiopia The management of Kenya Federation of Master Builders (KFMB) remains focused on its core mandate of advocating for the empowerment of its members as well as training to improve efficiency in their businesses. Together with our two leading partners, KFMB has over the past year, 2016 trained members in -: • Bidding and pricing for profit and claims management. • Improved business efficiency through proper site coordination, organization and management. • Soil and Earthworks Engineering.

2017 is poised to be a busy and interesting year! We are focused in empowering our members through trainings to improve efficiency in their businesses. Karibu sana!

• ISO 9001- Quality Management and

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM • Scaffolding as a trade and year. The association seeks to cement its position as the market leader in advocacy and • Health and safety on construction sites. capacity building. It will work closely with • The board relentlessly worked to all stake holders in the construction industry publish the second and third editions to ensure ease of doing business for local of the flagship construction journal contractors and create global competitiveness. (UJENZI) which is the medium through A number of interesting training which construction stakeholders programmes are lined up through the year. exchange information The association will intensify the lobby to KFMB participated in several construction ensure the establishment of a Construction forums and trade exhibitions including; Guarantee Fund that caters for all SME’s and The Annual Construction Research local contractors. WELCOME TO 2017! and Conference (ARCOCE) organized by the NCA; Construction Infrastructure and Building Exhibition (CIBEX) 2016; Totally Chairman-KFMB Concrete EA- Nairobi; NCA Contractors Mr. Moses Muihia, Annual Training sessions and the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference in muihia@ujenzimagazine.com Korea” among others. 2017 is poised to be a busy and interesting

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SPECIAL REPORT

Partnership Project between Baugewerbliche Verbande Nordrhein-Westfalen (BGV) and East African Construction Associations in Ethiopia (CCAE), Kenya (KFMB) and Uganda (UNABCEC) Report of the Regional Meeting held at the Addissinia Hotel in Addis Ababa 25th and 26th November 2016.

By Anna Fuchsmann

Objectives of the Assignment: n inclusive and relevant platform to support regional and international cooperation is developed by the Associations. During the two day’s Workshop, the following topics were discussed: • Creating an East African Platform for easy communication • Construction Software • PPD topics and forming of an East African Contractors Association • Tax issues • Review of the Objectives and Project Result 1. East Africa Website The workshop started with a short review of the Regional Partnership meeting held in Kampala in February 2016. During that first Meeting, it was decided to create an East African Contractors website which is flexible and other East African associations might have an interest to join this platform. The website is under

development and KFMB and other associations will update her members once it’s ready. The following are expected Content portals for EA Website • • • • • • • • • • •

Construction rates Suppliers of materials Checklist of a good bid Standard specific documents List of other bodies Specification of works Safety in construction Industry Construction exhibition Method statements Code of ethics Construction frameworks

2. Construction Software Solution As part of the Partnership program, the Partner Associations need to come up with new services for their members. During previous Regional meetings, it has been discussed that the Construction Industry needs to be more professional and modern construction software programs should be introduced. The software will cover aspects of construction such as Tendering, Procurement, Site supervision, UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

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To offer the Contractors a platform for information sharing within and beyond the East African Region in order to promote good professional practices within the Industry.

Claim Management, Project Management and Budget control. The software will also have capability to send data from the construction site and integrate it through mobile phone. 3. Public Private Dialogue topics and forming of East African Contractors Association The East African Construction Associations are recognized partners in Public Private Dialogue (PPD) and are able to influence the regulatory conditions of theConstruction Sector. The initiative will ensure that: 1. At least 3 mutual harmonized Queries, Petitions and Statements to constructionrelevant issues concerning all Partner Associations are submitted to the relevant authorities. 2. The Associations work closely to identify topics and connect to the bodies responsible for a certain topic. The members proposed that they form an East African Contractors Association to advance the interests of the three countriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; contractorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; association and explore ways of legally registering the proposed East African Contractors Association, the domicile country, taxes and other local legislation.

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The responsibilities of the East African Contractors Association were proposed as follows; I. To advance the agenda of the Contractors in the East African Region with enhancing Collaboration in the form of Joint Ventures. II. To offer the Contractors a platform for information sharing within and beyond the East African Region in order to promote good professional practices within the Industry. III. Board members to list their expectations from the East African Contractors Association. These expectations will be spearheaded by the select Board members to the East African Contractors Association. 4 Tax issues Although Associations in East Africa are exempted from Tax, there are issues with income created from services and exhibitions. Review of the Objectives and Project Result Project Objective Transnational co-operation between the East African Associations and their members to contribute to the East African integration process

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM Project Result The East African Associations expand their capacity and enhance the competitiveness of their members through international exchange and experience. Indicators: 1. Membership growth minimum 25% during the second phase.

a) Increase in turnover b) New customers c) Decrease in production costs d) Launch of new products e) Launch of new technologies 3. At least two decisions, made by a public authority, where influenced by the Association and have a positive impact on the business environment for SME.

2. At least 30 SME per Association confirm It is anticipated that there will be further that the new services offered by the trainings for representatives of Partner Association had a positive impact on their associations in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia business performance. A minimum of 2 of the following criteria and Germany which shall include high level conferences and increased Public Relations must be achieved: drive for visibility of the partnership project.

Joint Ventures in Construction Industry A Joint Venture is commonly defined as a collaboration between two or more persons/companies through an agreement in any form to pool their capital and resources together to jointly manage their business for a specific or defined purpose and to share costs and profits. By Qs. David Mathu, Manager, Research & Business Development National Construction Authority (NCA)

he practice of joint ventures between the foreign and the local investors within the confines of Kenyan construction industry is not well developed. However, in the economies where the practice of joint venture (JV) type of contracts is well evolved, the practice has been used as a means of rapidly enhancing skills, experience, and technology and unlocking financial capital within the construction industry. Proper structuring and utilization of JVs has a UBC 8 | JAN - MARCH 2017

major potential of stimulating socio-economic development of any country. Their unique characteristics, benefits, challenges and procedures for application should thus be appreciated by all players in the industry with a view to fostering its development in Kenya. Amongst the global best practices, joint ventures in the construction industry have been necessitated by one or more of the following reasons: 1. The project is too large, or complex, for UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017 8

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Close-up of a business handshake Photo: Created by Javi_indy/ Freepik.com a single company to undertake with its available resources, 2. The project requires specialist skills, or abilities, which a single company is unable to provide, 3. In developing countries, the skills and expertise of emerging firms have been developed through their association in joint ventures with well-established experienced companies. If the above justifications about JVs are anything worth emulating, Kenya is therefore just on time in developing a policy in trade and investment regarding joint ventures between foreign and local investors. Currently joint venture firms in Kenyan construction industry are unincorporated bodies, regarded in law as partnerships in which the partners are jointly and severally liable for the acts, neglects and omissions of the partnership. The level of infrastructure expansion in Kenya is generally on the rise as the country seeks to transform to a middle income economy by the year 2030. Infrastructure development has been singled-out as the main UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

support pillar to the socioeconomic prosperity aspired in the vision 2030. In actualizing the vision, several flagship infrastructural projects cutting across various sectors have been earmarked for development. Definition A Joint Venture is commonly defined as collaboration between two or more persons/ companies; through an agreement in any form; to pool their capital and resources together; to jointly manage their business; for a specific or defined purpose; and to share costs and profits. The Construction Industry Development Board of South Africa (2014) defines a joint venture as a speculation for profit in which the risks and rewards are shared by two or more parties, which have formed an ad hoc association to combine their expertise, capital, property, skills and knowledge in order to execute a specific project. Registration of Foreign Contractors and Joint Ventures Under the National Construction Authority Act, 2011 Regarding registration of a foreign contractor the law under Section 18 provides

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Currently joint venture firms in Kenyan construction industry are unincorporated bodies, regarded in law as partnerships in which the partners are jointly and severally liable for the acts, neglects and omissions of the partnership

for as follows: 1) A foreign firm may be eligible for registration in prescribed form and payment of fee 2) The application is accompanied by contractorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial statements, completed construction works and capacity to carry them out, undertaking to transfer skills to local staff, undertake not to source construction works/contracts and any other Board requirements 3) Registration is valid for period of construction works contract/project, renewable annually on joint ventures registration, NCA regulations require that the Authority shall register joint ventures on application made in writing by person intending to enter the Joint Venture Agreement. Such application should include: a) Sum of annual takeover of all joint venture members, b) Sum of available capital c) Number of qualified employed persons

d) Category of works for joint venture application e) Plant and equipment base f) Ownership structure of joint venture. At least 30% local shareholding must be a Kenyan firm. Common Joint Ventures in Construction Industry 1. Integrated Joint Venture The members of the joint venture pool their resources and the contract is executed by the joint venture using the pooled resources. In this instance parties share profits and losses and combine resources and personnel in an agreed manner. A good example is where one contractor would be providing financial resources and technical know-how while the other supplies the plant, equipment and labor force requirements of a venture. 2. Non-Integrated Joint Venture The work and obligations making up the contract are broken down into discrete elements, or sections, usually on the basis of locality, the nature of the work, or the capabilities and resources required. Each UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM element is assigned to a specific member of the joint venture who assumes full responsibility for its execution, under the direction of the joint venture. This type does not have the sharing of profits and losses. Each member undertakes a specific scope of work and is responsible for all the profits and losses associated with that portion. Though not out rightly defined as a JV, this venture is common in the building sector where we have the main contractor undertaking the main works while other specialized portions of works are undertaken by specialized subcontractors such as mechanical, electrical, landscaping etc. Combination Joint Venture This type combines aspects of integrated joint ventures with some aspects of nonintegrated joint ventures. Important Considerations in a Joint Venture The following are the most salient items of consideration within a joint venture: 1. Ownership 2. Control 3. Management responsibilities 4. Risks 5. Profits/losses Joint Venture Agreements A well-structured joint venture agreement has the potential to mitigate disputes that might arise as a result of the foregoing factors. Some countries like South Africa have developed standard forms of joint venture agreement for application in construction industry JVs. These include: 1) The CIDB Joint Venture Agreement, which is intended for use by all types of contractors including professional service providers

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2) The South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) Joint Venture Agreement and Heads of Agreement, which is intended only for joint ventures between established contractors and is not suitable for use by professional service providers 3) The International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Joint Venture Consortium Agreement, which is intended only for joint ventures between professional service providers and is not suitable for use by contractors. A good joint venture agreement should address the following: a) Clearly and comprehensively set out the contributions to be made by each member towards the activities of the joint venture in securing and executing the contract and should allocate monetary values to such contributions. b) Record the percentage participation by each member in all aspects of the fortunes of the joint venture, including risks, rewards, losses and liabilities c) Provide for meaningful input by all members to the policy making and management activities of the joint venture d) Provide for the establishment of a management body for the joint venture; e) Provide measures to limit, as far as possible, losses to the joint venture by the default of a member f) Promote consensus between the members whilst ensuring that the activities of the joint venture will not be unduly hindered by failure to achieve it g) Provide for rapid, cheap and easy interim dispute resolution and for effective final dispute sufficiently flexible

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Silhouette of men in a construction site during sunset. Photo: FILE to allow for joint ventures which differ in nature, objectives, in puts by members, management systems etc. International Joint Ventures Agreement Joint Venture Agreements structured between countries partners will be different from those meant for international partnership. The most important areas to protect through an International Joint Venture agreement are security and confidentiality, legal compliance, fees and payment terms, proprietary rights, auditing rights and dispute resolution process. The legal systems in some countries might claim jurisdiction over any agreement regardless of which system the agreement specifies, and that other legal systems might have little respect for intellectual property rights. Challenges of the Joint Ventures Joint venture agreements must be preceded by thorough due diligence exercise which should focus on the following: 1. Financial strength of the proposed joint venture partner 2. Past joint venture experience 3. Bonding capacity

4. Legal claims history Where information on companies and individuals is difficult and expensive to obtain, proper due diligence may not be possible to carry out. This can then lead to joint ventures which are formed on weak foundations and parties who are poorly matched. This is a likely situation usually when the JV is between a local and an international partner. Joint venture requires time for due diligence among the parties, formulation of the agreements and joint preparation of bids. The time required for this exercise is usually longer than in the case where a contractor or a consultancy firm prepares a bid as a single company. Due to the rigid time frame for tendering, this process is normally rushed leading to difficulties or even failures in the project. JVs by their very nature require a close working relationship between the partners. Therefore bonding between the key staff of the companies involved is essential for the success of the project. This can be difficult if the working cultures of the partner companies are very different leading to problems in project delivery. Local and international partners UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM in a JV can be particularly vulnerable to this challenge. The complexities of risk sharing between the parties may require expert assistance in formulating JV agreements especially in integrated joint ventures. Most contractors may not have the necessary expertise to do this and may therefore enter agreements without discussing the issue thoroughly thereby exposing the JV to unnecessary conflicts. Some unscrupulous international contractors may sign JV agreement with a local partner and then take advantage of the weaker local partner. On paper the shareholding for the particular contract may satisfy the legal requirements but in practice the situation may be different. The local partner in some cases can end up with a peripheral role in the project and denied their share of benefits from the project. Proposals for Addressing the Challenges 1) The Policy on joint ventures between the foreign investors and the locals currently being spearheaded by the Ministry of East Africa, Commerce and Tourism should be fast tracked 2) To live up to the spirit of the NCA Act, there is need to develop clear guidelines for monitoring and measurement of the performance and execution of the joint ventures in the construction industry 3) Develop standard forms of contracts for purposes of forming joint venture agreements in the construction industry. The basis to be the global best practices such as South Africa. 4) It is important to train contractors and consultants on the different types of JVs and how to address the salient issues involved such as their corporate structure, UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

ownership, control, governance, capital, operational, risk management and tax issues. Joint ventures will play a major role in execution of the recently proposed PPPAnnuity Program in roads construction and therefore training should be considered a necessary investment for the sustainability of the program and future similar PPP initiatives. 5) For JVs between local and international partners, proper safeguards should be put in place to ensure that the agreements made are adhered to and local partners are not vulnerable. Additionally all members in such contracts should be named as parties to the contract irrespective of their shareholding or the type of a JV contract and should all execute the contract. 6) The tendering period needs to be addressed with a view to providing adequate time for the formation of viable JVs. This period should be agreed on with industry and should take into account the time needed for a JV between a local and international partner. Conclusion Joint ventures offer many advantages for contractors and consultants in the construction industry including enlarging the partnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pool of resources, technology transfer, sharing of risks, as a competition strategy, sharing of control and management responsibilities, providing access to new markets, additional financing, new customer contacts among others. All stakeholders should be prepared to use it as a way to build the capacity of local contractors and professionals and facilitate the emergence of our own international construction champions as well as expanding the economy.

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PROFILE: NGAO ROOFING SYSTEMS IQSK (Institute of Quantity surveyors of Kenya),IAK (Institute of Engineers of Kenya) and the Ministry of Public Works. However the uptake by the home owners was slow as its cost was five times more than the conventional tiles (clay & concrete). Eventually there was a breakthrough and acceptability of the product into the market and more players joined. Steel prices went up in South Africa and that led to his loss of market share in the industry as he was competing with international brands. He finally developed his own product after doing an intense research on the raw materials. He acquired an OEM agreement with Linyi Jinhu a Chinese company that has since been manufacturing his product.

PROFILE: Mr. Joseph Mburu Muigai

he founder of Ngao Roofing Systems Limited attributes his journey with roofing tiles to a trip he took to South Africa back in 1993. He attended a building Expo and came across metal stonecoated roofing tiles manufactured by Harvey Roofing Products PTY Limited. He found that an interesting technology and carried a tile sample which he brought back home. He consulted the professionals and got encouraged by AAK (Architectural Association of Kenya), UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

He prides himself with being the first person to introduce the technology to Kenya out of South-Africa. He also designed the Thatch Profile that is a substitute of the traditional Makuti (Thatch) roof with a modern touch. Being the pioneer, he was involved in the setup of the KEBS Standard for metal stonecoated roofing tiles in Kenya. A lot of personalities in the industry have gone through his hands. Ngao products have been tested and met the SGS import requirement as required by KEBS. Among his past clients include the American Embassy Residential houses, International School of Kenya, Nakumatt Nyali, Mombasa, Diani Reef Beach Hotel and Travellers Beach Hotel among other commercial and residential properties.

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Contractors’ Guarantee Fund (CGF) Building Capacity for Local Contractors

The logical solution to addressing the capacity gap, is to establish a financial instrument, through the National Construction Authority (NCA) to be managed by Board of Trustees.

By Moses Muihia he National Construction Authority (NCA) carried-out a research in SriLanka to ascertain the viability of the Contractors’ Guarantee Fund. For several decades, contractors in Sri-Lanka, particularly the SME’s, were faced with a dilemma when they required furnishing bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts. The most acceptable source of providing such bonds and guarantees were commercial banks. Commercial banks on the other hand, considered construction funding as a very high-risk investment

and thus provided bonds & guarantees only against cash margins or against a high valued collateral. The Trust was setup by a declaration of Trust and a Deed of Trust was entered into Act between the Secretary to the Treasury (ST) as the Settler and five Trustees appointed by virtue of the office held both from the Public and Private Sectors. The Trustees have declared and accepted to hold the current/future Trust Property for the sole object of the fund. The powers vested with the Trustees have been clearly defined in the Deed of Trust and has UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

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Small and medium sized local construction companies can be able to easily access big bank loans and win more tenders maintenance contracts following the establishment of the Construction Guarantee fund.

been accepted and signed by the Settle and the Trustees.

success story in Sri-Lanka. Its rate of failure is only 0.40% and the

The declaration and the Trust Deed, which is termed the “Instrument of Trust”, are governed by the Trust Ordinance.

government has given the fund authority to guarantee 10times of its asset base value. Tanzania has established a contractor’s assistance fund.

The government has instructed all Ministries, all Provincial Councils, Departments, Boards, Corporations and the Government owned Companies to accept Bonds & Guarantee issued by the Construction Guarantee Fund. The logical solution to addressing the capacity building gap in Kenya, is to establish a financial instrument, through the National Construction Authority to be managed by a board of trustees (5) appointed by virtue of their knowledge of the industry and office held, both from the private and public sectors. This is necessary to support the emergence of competitive national construction companies through procurement and provision of start up financing to build their capacity. There should be a continuous upgrading of skills of construction workers. Justification Contractors’ Guarantee Fund – CGF is a UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

The Construction Guarantee Fund Features i. The CGF operates joint accounts with the guarantees. ii. The guarantee should be given authority by Treasury to guarantee ten (10) times its asset base value. iii. Training of knowledge sharing programme that contractors must go through before the fund starts issuing guarantees- “capacity building”. iv. The fund employs professionals for the purpose of carrying out due diligence and monitoring of the projects and their performance. CGF steps in to complete any construction project, which the contractor is unable to complete for whichever reason (this offers guarantee not only to the contractor, but also to the Principal). v. Monitoring defaults

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A backhoe and a bulldozer at a construction site. Photo: File BENEFITS TO THE CONTRACTOR i. Avail performance guarantee at affordable arrangements. ii. Avail a revolving guarantee to the clients of up to 20% of the contract value in case of advance payment or construction finance at affordable interest. The guarantee is given upon the clients undertaking to pay all proceeds to the guarantee fund – not collaterals. iii. Train SME’s and domestic contractors in preparing realistic works programmes. iv. Train SME’s in preparing realistic cash flows statements. v. Monitoring of bank account to promote financial discipline. vi. The 10% contractors’ retention is held in a joint escrow account with the guarantee over the construction period. It earns interest for the contractor and further supports the guarantees. Benefits to the Principal i. Additional professionalism in monitoring the physical financial progress of the project. ii. Ability to forecast the contractors’ disbursement patterns. iii. Ability to monitor contractors’ cost overruns due to variations and change orders. iv. More confidence in timely completion of projects.

v. Guaranteeing total project performance. Various Sources of Start-up Finance for CGF i. Seed money from the Exchequer. ii. National Construction Authority (NCA) Annual Contribution (contractors’ assistance fund). iii. Contractors’ contributions. iv. Donor funding. v. 10% currently held by procurement entities as retention from payment certificates. vi. Fees and charges for services rendered. The above arrangements can be instituted through the National Construction Authority – NCA Act N0. 41 of 2011, part II Section 6(1) (c). Small and medium sized local construction companies can be able to easily access big bank loans and win more tenders maintenance contracts following the establishment of the Construction Guarantee fund. Unlike big contractors, small ones are always faced with problems of raising funds for performance bond guarantees and bid security to banks before they can access loans. This leads to unfair competition in the sector because local firms lack enough funds. However, with this Fund, there will be a 50-50 sharing of risks. The SME’s and local contractors in the industry are unanimous that this would be the preferred solution to address growth, capacity and implementation of contracts. UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

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LOCAL CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES AND SMEs SHOULD NOT BE CONDEMNED TO FAIL

SMEs are faced with a dilemma when required to finance bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts.

By S.K. Mwaura

n the absence of Construction Industry Policyâ&#x20AC;? would specifically guide and enforce public procurement guidelines, foreign contractors-(in particular Chinese supported companies) tend to dominate all lucrative construction projects in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Government that Kenya. The government has since recognized this fact and has variously attempted to address the challenges with little success. It is noteworthy to state that the President, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta has given various directives to the public procuring entities to reserve as much as 30% of all procurement to women, youth and persons with disabilities. This however, has largely been ignored by the public officers responsible for implementation. The government first attempted to seal procurement loopholes by overhauling UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

the Exchequer and Audit Act, 2001 which gave birth to the enactment of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act-2005 and Regulations 2006. Clause 39 of the Act and Clause 28 of the Regulations gave the Minister discretion to consider economic and social development factors and prescribe preferences and reservations in public procurement for targeted groups (read citizen contractors). All public procuring entities were directed to comply with the provisions of the act and its regulations. Unfortunately, this directive was only implemented sparingly, and at the whims of the implementing officers. The directives never produced the expected results. The Jubilee government, in an effort to implement its manifesto, has recently enacted the much more progressive Public Procurement and Assets Disposal Act of 2015

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM SMEs are faced with dilemma when required to finance bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts. The general legislative frameworks benefit the larger and more established companies, effectively excluding SMEs and new enterprises. The Act has comprehensively addressed preferences and reservations in procurement under Part XI, Clauses 155; 156 and 157 and in pursuance to Clause 227 (2) of the constitution of the Republic of Kenya. The Act emphasizes that:- Reservations of contracts for local contractors are absolute for all projects valued up to Ksh 500 million. All procurement entities shall comply with the provision of this part and; i. The procuring entity shall have in its tender documents a “MANDATORY” requirement, of a preliminary evaluation criteria for all foreign tenders, and particularly all international tenders, to source at least 40% of their supplies from local contractors prior to submitting a tender. ii. Despite the above every procuring entity shall ensure that at least 30% of its procurement value, in every financial year, is allocated to the youth, women and persons with disability. All procuring entities shall report proceedings to the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) every six months and the PPRA shall report to the Parliament, through the relevant Committee on implementation of the Act. The reports were to commence within 90

days after commencement of the Act (which was the 7th of January 2016). It remains to be seen whether the procuring entities shall comply and whether the PPRA has capacity to monitor procuring entities that integrate preferences and reservations in their procurement. The President has over and again prevailed upon the procuring entities to implement the AGPO directive (Access to Government Procurement Opportunities). His government introduced The Youth Fund, The Uwezo Fund and The Women Enterprise Fund, but it appears that there are inherent problems with the implementation of these initiatives. The National Construction Authority on the other hand was established in 2012 through the NCA Act 2011 and “mandated to generally oversee the construction industry and to build capacity for the citizen and local contractors among other specific functions.” The NCA Act gives power to the Authority to demand and get proof from the foreign contractors that they undertake to:i. Enter into joint ventures with local firms for not less than 30% of the value of the contract work and the profit shall be shared in line with these arrangements. ii. Transfer technical skills not available UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

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An excavator doing construction work at a site. Photo: FILE locally to a local person or firm and The Authority is also mandated to facilitate and promote the establishment or expansion of citizen and local construction companies. Implementation All the forgoing initiatives are highly commendable, but they all lack focus to address the reasons citizen and local contractors fail to complete their projects on time and grow to efficiently compete with foreign and better established companies. The main handicap to be appreciated is that contractors are the ones who fund government projects; rather than the government funding the contractors to carry out the contracted works, contractors borrow from banks and other financial institutions to fund government projects upfront. This should not be the case. The government does not guarantee prompt payments which many a time lead to blacklisting of contractors who fail to meet loan repayment timelines. This arrangement is untenable. Funding for the projects must be by the clients.

required to finance bonds and guarantees for the purpose of bidding and executing construction contracts. The general legislative frameworks benefit the larger and more established companies, effectively excluding SMEs and new enterprises. They slow down the profitability of small entities as financial services are more costly and sometimes they are all together unavailable to them. The procuring entities further retain 10% from all payments. The money retained does not earn any interest for the contractors for the entire period of the contract. (All these retained funds add to much more than the contractor would earn as profit). To add to the myriads of problems, the government takes inordinately long time to pay. This situation has locked SMEs from accessing construction business and unless these areas are comprehensively addressed, the local contractors will ever remain small and medium enterprises, executing small assignments at a time.

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LAW AND POLICY

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Legislative Developments and their Effect on the Financing of Construction Projects From about 2002, the Kenyan economy was expanding and there was an upsurge in the purchasing power of middle income households. There was a growing demand for housing units especially in the satellite towns such as Rongai and Kitengela. The financing of these construction investments by commercial banks was very lucrative.

By: Jennifer Kabiru imply put, providing funds for business activities, making purchases or investing. Financing can also be viewed as the purchase and sale of money through attracting and pooling funds and then giving it out as loans for a return. Funds may be pooled or attracted for this purpose in various ways such as deposits through commercial banks, premiums through insurance companies, units/shares through mutual funds or shares and bonds through investments banks. Principally, financial markets in Kenya comprise commercial banks, nonbank financial institutions, mortgage companies, development finance institutions, pension schemes, SACCOs, the insurance sector etc.

Nonbank financial institutions are not technically banks but provide some of the same services as banks. In Kenya, nonbank financial institutions are nonetheless licensed under the Banking Act, while those that are deposit-taking are obligated to comply with all requirements of banks such as holding deposits and maintaining cash ratio reserves. Savings and loan, microfinance institutions and SACCOs are examples of nonbank financial institutions. Construction investments include anything from housing improvements such as roofing and flooring to construction of large scale projects such as gated residential communities and office blocks. Within context, each of these may be capital intensive ventures that require UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM financing from the most appropriate financial institutions. Regulating the Institutions According to Section 4(1) of the Banking Act (Cap. 488 Laws of Kenya), every institution intending to transact banking business, financial business or the business of a mortgage finance company in Kenya shall, before commencing that business, apply in writing to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) for a license. The legal status of each financial institution determines the regulator responsible for supervising its functions. The Central Bank of Kenya The CBK supervises commercial banks, nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs), mortgage companies, Forex bureaus, building societies and microfinance institutions and ensures the enforcement of the Central Bank of Kenya Act (Cap. 491 Laws of Kenya) as well as the Banking Act. The CBK supervises activities including interest rates, information and reporting requirements, inspection and control of financial institutions. For instance, according to Section 10 of the Banking Act, in order to

Principally, financial markets in Kenya comprise commercial banks, nonbank financial institutions, mortgage companies, development finance institutions, pension schemes, SACCOs, the insurance sector.

avoid overexposure, institutions (other than mortgage finance companies) are not allowed to grant a loan, credit facility or financial guarantee to an individual borrower in excess of 25% of the bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s core capital. In that regard, therefore, where a borrower requires a construction loan facility whose amount would exceed that statutory requirement, two or more banks may come together to raise the required amount. SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority The SACCO Societies Act, 2008 and the SACCO Societies (Deposit Taking SACCO Business) Regulations, 2010 provide for the establishment of the SACCO Societies Regulatory Authority to regulate savings cooperative societies (SACCOs). Capital Markets Authority It was established in December 1989 under the then Capital Markets Authority Act. All companies that issue securities are regulated under the Capital Markets Act, 2000. The CMA supervises security exchanges, fund managers, central depository systems, custodians, investment banks, investment schemes, credit rating agencies and venture capital firms

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM Legislation and its Impact on Financing Construction Investments Commercial Banks From about 2002, the Kenyan economy was expanding and there was an upsurge in the purchasing power of middle income households. There was a growing demand for housing units especially in the satellite towns such as Rongai and Kitengela. The financing of these construction investments by commercial banks was very lucrative. Today, however, this property boom has gradually slowed down. What banks expected as a medium term

were inserted into the Banking Act. They read as follows: 31A. A bank or financial institution shall, before granting a loan to a borrower disclose all the charges and terms relating to the loan. 33B (1). A bank or financial institution shall set: (a) The maximum interest rate chargeable for a credit facility in Kenya at no more than four per cent of the base rate set and published by the Central Bank of Kenya; and (b) The minimum interest rate granted on a deposit held in interest earning in Kenya to at least seventy per cent of the base rate set and published by the Central Bank of Kenya;

turnover on the money they had given out as loans has not materialized because of a mismatch between supply and demand for housing then and now. There is an oversupply of certain types of housing and office units yet contractors will not lower their prices to guarantee sales. As a result, investors may find themselves unable to fully service loans. Further, investors who may wish to transfer their loans to other banks for one reason or another find that commercial banks are not willing to do so. With the recent capping of interest rates, it is even worse. The Banking (Amendment) Act, 2016 came into force on 14th September 2016 to regulate interest rates that are applicable to banksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; loans and deposits. Sections 31A and 33B

(2) A person shall not enter into an agreement or arrangement to borrow or lend directly or indirectly at an interest in excess of that prescribed by law. (3) A bank or financial institution which contravenes the provisions of subsection (2) commits an offence and shall, on conviction, be liable to a fine of not less than one million shillings, or to imprisonment for a term not less than one year, or to both. Positives 1. As a reaction to the then impending legislative changes, on 10th August 2016 the banking sector presented a Memorandum UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM of Understanding to the CBK committing to: a. Reduce their lending rates in line with the reductions set by the CBK: and b. Eliminate some non-interest charges that hinder customers from gainfully benefitting from positive market developments. 2. Banks are now required to be more transparent during loan negotiations by clearly informing its clients of all the charges that would be charged on the loan before the particular loan is taken. Previously, this was covered in the fine print and was often subsequently the subject of litigation. 3. Runaway interest rates on loans, which were exceedingly high a couple of years back have now been capped at 14% (until reviewed later by the CBK). 4. The new Act sets a minimum rate of interest earned on deposits. Banks cannot go below this. 5. The new legislation applies to all existing bank loans from the effective date. Challenges 1. One of CBKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concerns with these legislative developments is the promotion of informal lending channels such as â&#x20AC;&#x153;shylocksâ&#x20AC;? that are unregulated, to the detriment of the borrowers. 2. According to commercial banks, the capping of interest rates at 14% means poor return on the cost of funds. The new legislative environment has meant that lending towards medium to long term investments such as construction is not as attractive as it was. 3. The capping of interest rates on loans means that the yield on, say, Government UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

securities (bonds) is much higher. 4. Banks are feeling the pressure of the new legislation, which sets out a minimum rate of interest on all customer deposits, which are placed in interest earning accounts. 5. In the real estate sector, banks demand a high degree of reassurance when dealing with construction investments. They require costly, time consuming due diligence when dealing with financing of construction investments generally. For instance: a. Proof of ownership of the property to be developed is required. b. Building plans must have met all the regulatory compliances such as County office approvals etc. before the approval of the loan. c. Projected valuation of proposed development. d. Bills of quantity for construction loans. e. Insurance premium to cover the facility. 6. In addition, the close monitoring of commercial banks by the CBK in recent years has seen several banks being placed under receivership. In November 2015, following the closure of Imperial Bank Limited (now under receivership), the CBK placed a moratorium on the licensing of new commercial banks until further notice. Nonbank Financial Institutions Nonbank financial institutions (NBFIs) were set up to fill a gap in the financial market by complimenting the activities of commercial banks. In the 1980s and 1990s, they grew rapidly and, because they were loosely regulated, undertook risky practices, which contributed

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM to the collapse of several institutions. Today, NFBIs are licensed under the Banking Act. Today, nonbank financial institutions have distinguished themselves from commercial banks by creating innovative and customized services for specific target markets. Positive 1. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) are an example of NBFIs. They have developed innovative products to fill the gap in financing housing and related construction projects. Through these specialized products, MFIs seek to: a. Provide financing to their target customers; b. Provide value addition services such as basic construction technical assistance;

projects, some SACCO housing products may include financing of land purchases. 6. Due diligence requirements for these products may be less stringent. For instance, proof of ownership of the property may be satisfied by way of allocation letters or share certificate for land holding companies. Challenges 1. The target market for many NBFIs is middle to lower income earners, micro, small and medium enterprises. These products are not tailored to large scale construction projects or investors. 2. When compared to conventional microlending, there are lower margins and most likely higher delivery costs for the institution.

c. Provide partnership assistance. For instance, suppliers and skilled workers;

3. As a business strategy, the ability to scale to wider target markets is required in order to make these products viable and sustainable.

2. There will always be a demand for housing within the low and middle income brackets.

4. There are usually higher default levels by borrowers thereby compromising the future of these specialized products.

3. MFI housing finance products, when packaged in a sustainable and profitable manner, are a readily available and accessible source of financing. 4. The inclusion of non-financial housing support services such as construction advice, assistance with plan approval processes and linkages with service providers resonate positively with borrowers. 5. Other nonbank financial institutions such as SACCOs are continually offering new range of products for both rural and urban members, which are customized to meet membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; specific needs. For instance, in addition to financing of construction

Conclusion Financing construction investments continuously evolves. Investors find creative ways to finance their projects, for instance, through joint ventures, foreign financiers or perhaps pooled funds from informal settlements groups. Either way, the cost of money should be reasonable and the legal environment within which this is done should provide safety, efficiency and support. In the real estate sector, banks demand a high degree of reassurance when dealing with construction investments. They require costly, time consuming due diligence when dealing with financing of construction investments.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY FOCUS

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Occupational Health & Safety Challenges on Construction Sites Hazards, illness and injuries associated with construction industry may result to unplanned financial overheads. By: Ujenzi Writer

he construction industry is one of the largest industries and economic boosters in any given country. Though a big section of economic growth here in Kenya, it is marred with many challenges of health and safety risks as well. Accidents take place regularly on building sites although many go unreported. They are financially, physically and emotionally costly to individual workers, their families, their organizations and the nation as whole. These risks can be minimized by use of personal protective equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s if properly selected and worn by the workers. Creating a safe and healthy workplace is therefore crucial hence occupational health and safety is important to everyone at the workplace.

Construction workers face the risks of health because of exposure throughout the building process, which may result to unplanned financial overheads. A report by World Health Organization (WHO, 2002) identifies the risks faced by workers in the construction industry, exposes work related diseases and injuries which have been intensified, augmented or exacerbated by workplace exposure and which may impede working capacity. Construction workers are exposed to a wide variety of health hazards at work and these exposures differ from job to job and are classified into three classes; Chemical, physical and biological hazards. Health and safety at construction sites deal with both physical and psychological wellbeing of workers

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM It is a factor of primary concern to employers, employees, governments and project participants to ensure that the health and safety acts are followed to the letter. Health and safety measures on construction sites are inadequate and effective enforcement mechanism of health and safety measures is lacking. Due to this it was established that accidents are rampant, as most respondents had witnessed an accident on site. This has also served as a factor of unfinished construction projects on time. Various challenges are faced in the management of health and safety, the major being inadequate enforcement. Consequently, health and safety are often neglected on construction project sites and are rarely managed. Moreover, compliance with health and safety requirements is wanting, since employers in Kenya rarely observe the provisions of the law leaving employees exposed to unsafe and unhealthy working conditions. The enforcement mechanism for health and safety is weak since there lacks clear and well-defined supervisory authority in most construction sites. Directorate of occupational

health and safety services should step up inspections and penalize those who fail to observe the provisions of the Act. Further, all parties in construction project sites must work together and contribute their rightful parts towards making construction sites healthy and safe. The construction industry business in Kenya, as in other countries, cannot be tackled effectively without harnessing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), to safeguard the health of the workers and the entire community. Unmanaged Construction Sites Health and safety in any construction site can lead to unplanned financial overheads if not managed properly. A study conducted to ascertain the importance of health and safety showed that â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the cost of labourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is the most expensive section in any construction project plan. If not planned or managed properly, it can cost any construction project financial overhead and project time lapse. Unfortunately in this Industry, assessment of the impacts of health and safety developments to the workers, surrounding environment and

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Compliance with health and safety requirements is wanting, since employers in Kenya rarely observe the provisions of the law leaving employees exposed to unsafe and unhealthy working conditions.

the community are rarely considered. Hardly has any construction project been completed without having a fatal accident. At the construction workplaces, the workers are exposed to hazards of occupational diseases and injuries and the adverse effects of excessively long hours of work. Machines, plant and other sophisticated construction equipment pose dangers to the operators, who in most cases do not have prior skills for operating such machines or plant. Occupational health services should be concerned with the preventive measures laid down to guide the employers, the workers and their representatives on the requirements for a safe, healthy working environment. A worker should be assigned duties in relation to his physical and mental health and skills. Construction can be a safe occupation when workers are aware of the hazards, and an effective safety and health program is used. However through National Construction Authority (NCA) whose officers keep a regular check on ongoing projects, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a current improvement in ensuring safety of workers at construction sites.

Safety can be enhanced by ensuring thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a safety officer on site on occasional basis, and ensuring workers are in their safety boots, reflector jackets, helmets, harness, googles and railings whenever they are on site. Although not all adhere to the safety rules, hence accidents still occur on sites â&#x20AC;&#x201C; even fatal ones. Over the decades, construction industry has geared its efforts towards improving its health and safetyperformance. However, these efforts have been shifted from monitoring safety performance to preventive measures of improving safety performance. The health and safety performance of the industry remains a glaring challenge in its effort to tackle the developmental initiative of our country. Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) plays a prominent role in ensuring overall health and safety on construction sites. PPEs include the clothes offering protection against the weather which are intended to be worn or held against a person at work and which provides protection against risks to his health or safety.

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Health and Safety Performance Cost

onstruction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities involving construction, alteration, and/or repair. Examples include residential construction, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, and large scale painting jobs. Construction workers engage in many activities that may expose them to serious hazards, such as falling from rooftops, unguarded machinery, being struck by heavy construction equipment, electrocutions, dust, asbestos etc. In order to maintain a healthy working environment, the costs of safety are those incurred in order to comply with legal requirements with respect to accident prevention, to implement measures to prevent accidents during construction work and to improve health and safety conditions in all areas of the work performed. The issue of the cost of construction work is one that is rarely far from the minds of construction clients, design teams, contractors UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

and, of course, quantity surveyors. The cost of constructing a building project is a primary concern for the vast majority of construction clients. Indeed one of the most common initial questions a client has is “what is it going to cost me?” often followed closely by “can we do it any cheaper?” Health and safety failures might ultimately impact on the financial performance of an organization through any of the higher level factors like customers and client expectation, workers’ morale, productivity, efficiency and service delivery etc. In view of the above position, argue that safety investment cannot be absolute. Why choose health, safety and environment management? Whether you are a building commissioner, main contractor or construction company, it is advisable to adhere to regulations that prevent incidents before they manifest as accidents by; • Coordinating all health and safety aspects

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and safety plans

• Drafting health and safety plans and verifying any existing or proposed plans

• Internal licence controls

• Complying with all relevant construction regulations and requirements

• Access controls for designated areas

• Ensuring the health and safety of workers, decreased accident risks and improving on-site productivity

• Verification of access permits • Certificate control for cranes and operators • Control of collective protection

• Gaining expert advice and recommendations for future safety maintenance and creating a long-term safety culture

• Control of personnel protection equipment (including helmets, gloves and shoes)

• Ensuring full compliance with OSHA health and safety directives

• Determination routes

Health, safety and management include:

• Supply of external HSE coordinators

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• Safety coordination during the design, fabrication and construction phases • Recommendations measures

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• Guidance/coordination concerning Occupational Health and Safety regulations • Regular recording and reporting, focused on non-conformities, corrective/ preventive actions and statistical data

• Coordination documents

• Safety training courses

• Safety risk analysis

• Rescue and Evacuations

• Verification and development of health

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Architecture as a Profession in Kenya

Architecture in Kenya is as mysterious profession as the professionals themselves. Rarely talked about, many wonder how to start it, let alone, how to go about it! By Ujenzi Writer

rchitecture is lucrative in that it has numerous job opportunities and after individuals’ gain more than 3 years’ experience, they can decide to start their own firm. If you compare architecture, electrical, civil and structural engineering, you will realize that architects and software engineers are twice more likely to get employed upon completion of degree program than electrical and mechanical engineers. It emerges as the best pursuit for any person whether male or female, followed by Software engineering, Civil Engineering, structural engineering and finally electrical and electronics engineering. It is a field that is barely serviced. Rarely would you hear of an unemployed graduate architect and their entry salaries mostly match those of their seniors in most other professions. Opportunities to venture into personal business either as an individual or corporate entity are vast UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

and come early in one’s career. When it comes to legal processes, no building in the city may be constructed without the input of a registered architect. Control exists at county office where a registered architect who should include their registration certificate in the submission must sign all plans for approval. However, due to corruption, this rule is barely applied. A larger proportion of all buildings in the city have the input of registered professionals. This means that a large percentage of Nairobians are living in spaces that can be considered ‘dangerous’. Who is an Architect? An architect is someone who plans, designs, and reviews the construction of buildings; whilst to practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings, that have as their principal purpose human occupancy

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An architect, in consultation with engineers ensures that the buildings are structurally sound, properly energized through proper electrification systems, fully serviced with clean water and properly drained of foul and waste water. or use e.g. of hospitals, schools, community centers or private corporations. Architects assist clients in drawing up a brief and plan for their needs. Together with quantity surveyors, engineers and project managers, they then prepare sketch designs and models, cost projections, project documentation, submit plans for approval by the authorities. They prepare tenders and administer the building contract. Besides the time spent in the office, the architect moves around between various building sites and is in constant contact with clients and the many disciplines active in the building process. What is Architecture? Architecture can be described as the design of the human environment, mostly buildings, groups of buildings and often the spaces between the buildings. The design, the documentation of designs, the inspection of the construction of buildings, but also their urban context, their gardens, their interiors and sometimes their furniture, all form part of the activities of the architect. Architectural design projects range in size and complexity from small alterations for a single house to large, multi-level commercial, industrial or public buildings and building

complexes or even parts of cities. Architects are expected to develop and practice a wide variety of skills. Except for design and planning skills, architects should have technical, problem-solving, managerial, social-literacy, communication, co-ordination and entrepreneurial abilities. Since not every person has all these skills, many architects work in groups in which they concentrate on those aspects in which they are best. How does One Qualify to be Architect? Qualifications in architecture are subject to accreditation and must meet the standards set through legislation and by the profession. Kenya qualifications are highly regarded and many of the degrees and diplomas also enjoy international recognition. In the midst of all that clouds this profession, getting into it simply requires an education of five or more years from a recognized institution of higher learning, practice of 18 months under a registered architect and passing of a board examination. This is a requirement of Architects and Quantity Surveyorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Act Cap 525 of the laws of Kenya. In exact terms, one must undergo through a degree of Bachelor of Architecture available at the University of Nairobi or the Jomo Kenyatta University of UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

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An illustration of a construction plan. Photo by FreePik Agriculture and Technology among others. Thereafter, work under a registered architect for 18 months and sit for a professional exam administered by the Board of Registration for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS). Passing the exam entitles one to a practice certificate and a registration number. The board also regulates the practice by disciplining errant professionals. What you require to be a Professional Architect • Imagination. • The ability to organize ideas and communicate them to others • Creativity • Problem solving skills and an interest in human behavior, our habitat and the natural environment. In a normal building operation, the architect’s duties largely include but are not limited to the following: UBC | JAN - MARCH 2017

• To receive instructions from building developers and to prepare sketch proposals on the basis of which feasibility study can be carried out; • To prepare feasibility studies on building developments; • To carry out schematic designs and to submit the drawings to Local Authorities for approval on behalf of developers; • To advise developers on the need for design consultants like Quality Surveyors, Structural, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects etc; • To carry out detailed designs of buildings and prepare drawing on the basis of which Bills of Quantities can be prepared for tender action; • To supervise building construction works during the construction period; • To coordinate the activities of all other consultants in any given building project; • To act as an arbitrator between the developer and the building contractor in case of any disputes during or after the construction period.

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KFMB Inclusive Plan for Women, Youth and Contractors with Disability

he overall responsibility of Kenya Federation of Master Builders Association is to lobby the government, on behalf of small and medium scale enterprises and local contractors, to support the sustainability of growth and sustainability of their businesses. The President has consistently directed all public procurement institutions to offer at least 30% of all the infrastructure projects to the youth, women and people with disability. Businesses owned under the categories, especially in construction, have not benefitted from the Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directives. This is due to some of the inherent challenges in the nature of the construction business. Some of the challenges faced by the categories include the need for huge capital investment outlay requirements, lack of skills, delayed payments, low access to finance and failure of implementation by the government agencies. In view of the setbacks,

the Kenya Federation of Master Builders has been working with various stakeholders and interested parties to ensure full exploitation of this opportunity. In year 2017, KFMB has planned a number of public-private dialogue meetings to address these challenges. KFMB seeks to empower these groups of business people through training, facilitating partnership and joint ventures and lobbying compliance of the 30% rule by all government institutions. KFMB also is committed to ensure access to financing by the businesses in this particular group. KFMB has lined up a number of meetings with the said groups beginning February 2017 to discuss and recommend actions and steps to be taken to enforce the Presidential directive. The calendar of events will be sent to each of registered AGPO member.

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KFMB CONTRACTOR MEMBERS’

The National Construction Authority (NCA) requires contractots to have “Proof of registration with an association of contractors,” according to NCA Regulations 2014 (3)(2)(d).

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A ABETOZ CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O. Box 75684-00200 Nairobi 0725-4833/0735036679 abetozconstructionco.ltd@gmail.com AKMIRA ELECTRICALS Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 42289, Mombasa 0733-627019 nazimkasoo@hotmail.com ALBERT K. BUILDING CONTRACTORS Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 79279-00200 0722705608 albertcon2008@gmail.com

Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.O 142-10100 Nyeri 0722803919 info@arclifeconstruction.co.ke ASHBRO INTERNATINAL LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 66327-00800 0722919184 waitapm@hotmail.com ASOMA ENTERPRISES Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 34991-00100, Nairobi 0722306438 asomaenterprises2016@gmail.com ATIKO ELECTRICALS Electical Engineering Services P.o Box 317-00100 0722811206/0733811206 atiko.onditi@gmail.com

BATUDA COMPANY LTD P.O Box 165-80300, Voi 0724733075; 0726323129 gkhirachili@gmail.com BEAZY BIZ VENTURES Building Works P.o box 37210-00100 0725606026 baeazybizventures@gmail.com BECAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, road works P.o box 8918-00200 0721905990 info@becan.co.ke BEN FILES ENTERPRICES Building Works P.O Box 81-80300, Voi 0724732463 benbabu50@yahoo.com

ALLSQUARE SERVICES LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 20154-00100 0722638406 info@allsquareservices.com

ATLAS PLUMBERS & BUILDERS (K) LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering P.O Box 10661-00400,Nairobi info@atlaspbb.com

BENEPHA LIMITED Civil Engineering/Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 1758-10101 Karatina 0722674082 info@benephalimited.com benephalimited@yahoo.com

ALRONET IVESTMENTS LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, mechanical Engineering Services, Po Box 82044-80100 0713802180/1 info@alronet.co.ke

AVCO BUILDERS LIMITED Building Services P.O Box 17523-0050, Nairobi 0727300450; 0786300450 asb_avco@yahoo.com

BENISA LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineeering P.O Box 12618-00400, Nairobi 0722523014/ 0722853884 benisa@yahoo.com

ANISHA ENTERPRISES LTD P.O Box 13991-00800, Nairobi 0722703576 ANKSHWI CONSTRUCTION Building Works P.O. Box 31570-00600 Nairobi 0722-936051 ARCHISTRA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD Building Works P.O. Box 56752-00200 Nairobi 0733-950226 / 0723448272 archistracc@gmail.com ARCLIFE CONSTRUCTION LIMITED

B BACHEW ENGI. WORKS LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Services P.O Box 6559-00300, Nairobi 0722106062 info@bachewengineering.com BARTEGAN ENTERPRISES LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works p.o Box 1622-20200 Kericho 7253544671 barteganentrepriseS@yahoo.com

BENMOORE CIVILS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 1261-00606 0721868694 info@benmoorecivils.co.ke BESTDEALS HARDWARE & CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 57619 00200 Nairobi 0723722910 bestdeals.contractor@gmail.com BIDPAC LOGISTICS LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 852-00511 ongata Rongai 0721561652

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM bidpac@gmail.com BLUE NILE KENYA LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services, P.o Box 6523-00200 072044828 bluenilekenyaltd@gmail.com BPC AND ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 20598-00100 Nairobi 0721-394530 bpcengineering@gmail.com; info@ bpcengineering.com

P.o Box 2835-60200 0715760000 capitonconstructionltd@gmail.com CAUSEWAY CONSTRUCTION Building Works P.O. Box 3762-00200 Nairobi 0722670931/0774931670 causycon@yahoo.com CEYTUN INSAAT SANAYI VE TICARET AS Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering P.o Box 38071-00100 0771622040/0711804528 charles@ceytun.com

KENYA LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services, Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 30558-00600 0701742618,0725836535 kenyaoffice@cjic.cn CHINA NATIONAL AERO- TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR Building Works P.o box 561-00521 0711455970 liyong@aviceng.cn

CAPITON CONSTRUCTION LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering,Electrical Engineering Services, Mechanical Engineering Services

CHINA WU YI CO LTD CHAITA TIMBER & GENERAL Building Works, Civil Engineering/ WORKS Water Works, Electrical Engineering chandi construction & Services,Mechanical Engineering Equipment Co. Ltd Services Building Works,Electrical Engineering P.o box 49282-00100 Services 0202660999 P.o Box 7411-00200 chiawuyikenya2013@gmail.com 0710433761 i nfo@ CHITUGUL MERCHANTS chandiconstructionandequipmentcoltd. LIMITED com Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works CHARTERED ENGINEERING P.o Box 7545-30100 ELD SERVICES LTD 0722838516 Building Works / Civil Engineering / chitugulmerchant@gmail.com Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 21494-00100 Nairobi CHONGQING INTERNATIONAL 020-2540171 / 0722-358397 CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD ces@charteredengineering.com Building Works, P.o Box 56941-00200 CHARTERED ENGINEERING 0722814685 SERVICES LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering / COCRETE INSTALLATION Mechanical Engineering Services LIMITED P.O. Box 21494-00100 Nairobi Building Works, Civil Engineering/ 020-2540171 / 0722358397 Water Works, Electrical Engineering ces@charteredengineering.com Services P.o Box 9998-00100 CHELATING REFRIGERATION & 0723785688,0722529545 STEAM SERVICES concreteconsult@gmail.com Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 6201 - 00200 Nairobi COMACON LIMITED 0722723502, 0763723502 Building Works/ Civil Engineering/ crestservices.ke@gmail.com Electrical Engineering Services/ Mechanical Services CHINA HONG TAI ENGINEERING P.O Box 275-00507, Nairobi 020 2687970/ 0722675477 CO. LTD info@comaconltd.com P.o box 25306-00100 Nrb 0722814685/0722312165 CONCEPT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED CHINA JIANGXI INTERNATIONAL

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BREMAR LIMITED Building works P.O 504-01000, Thika 0722621815; 0733753678 admin@bremar.co.ke BRITA LIMITED BROTHER ELECTRONICS LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 11901-00400 0724448448 dhindsa_africa@yahoo.com BRYKES AGENCIES Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 138-00605 0722465254 monik.wam@gmail.com

C CADG EAST AFRICA LTD Building works P.O Box 405-00502 0717295985 cmutua@cadg.com

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O. Box 16891-00620 Nairobi 020-445422415 / 0708-241224 concept.construction@yahoo.com CONTOUR CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering P.o Box 9829-00100 Nairobi 0722510090, 0722858787 schongoti@gmail.com CORICOM LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works P.o box 3479-00506 Nairobi 0715312312, 0728925259 sales@coricom.co.ke CORNERSTONE CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES LTD nicholasmateli83@gmail.com COST BUILDING AND GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering P.O Box 90642-80100, Mombasa 0722410460; 0733410460 kuldipsoar@africaonline.co.ke COUNTY ENGINEERING & CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Po Box 124-60202 0703381035 mutsmk2000@yhoo.com COUNTY HOMES LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 1984-00621 0722402783 countyhouses2@gmail.com COWITCH INVESTMENTS LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o box 59631-00200 0722676745 cowitch2012@gmail.com COYER CONTRACTORS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 52470-00100

0722108003 coyercontractors@gmail.com CRJE (EAST AFRICA) LIMITED Building Works, mechanical Engineering/Water Works P.o Box 51476-00100 0736326329 crjekenya@gmail.com

DANRICK LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering 0726937809 danricklimited@yahoo.com DASHATU COMPANY LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works P.o Box 4164-00200 0727777595 dashatulimited@yahoo.com

D.T CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Building Works P.O Box 44472-00100, Nairobi 0722396691 dthoithi.dt@gmail.com

DATON ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O Box 80060-80100, Nairobi 0734984861 willysokello@yahoo.com

DABASIA BUILDERS LIMITED Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O Box 66524-00800, Nairobi 0733535841 kinangoamin@yahoo.com

DAVID J.MALIDADI CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLIES LTD P.O Box 3291-80100 Mombasa 0713 363848 jomelimalidadi@yahoo.com

DAJE ENTERPRICES LIMITED Building Works P.O Box 69926-00400. Nairobi, kenya 020-2398842/ 020 6006353 infodaje@yahoo.com

DAVKON BUILDING & CIVIL ENG. CONTRACTORS Building Works P.O Box 98536-80100,Nairobi 0727787323 daudionege@yahoo.com

DAMPANS COMPANY LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 55330-00200 0723903899 damspan.company@gmail.com

DEO BUILDERS LIMITED Buidings Works P.o Box 31798 - 00600, nairobi 0720445072 deobuilders@gmail.com

DANDINGI CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING COMPANY LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 74092-00200 0722444351 dandingiconstruction@yahoo.com DANJA BUILDERS & CIVIL ENGINEERING LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 1676-20117 0722620113 danjabd@gmail.com

DEPCO CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 4730-00200 Nairobi 0720427137/0715946267/0722588464 depcoconstruction@yahoo.com DERKIMS BUILDERS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering Services, Water Works P.o Box 1502 - 20117 0727778047 derkimsbuilderslimited@gmail.com DIDAR CONSTRUCTION (K) 1986 LIMITED

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM Building Works/ Metal Work/ Civil Works/ Plumbing / Renovating & Joiners P.O Box46674, Nairobi 020-553865; 0728838185 didarconstruction@yahoo.com DIESEL LINK ENTERPRISES LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 10928-00400 0733722889/0724808321 info@diesellinke.com DITTMAN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Civil Engineering P.O. Box 3811 Eldoret 0722-517998 info@dittman.co.ke DOMALEX TECH AGENCIES LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineering P.O Box 9804-00100, Nairobi 0722700863

E EARTHEN MACHINERY LIMITED Building Works P.O Box 874-00502,Nairobi 0722759368 EARTHLINE VENTURES Building Works P.o Box 12369-00100 0725520427 earthlineventure@gmail.com ECO HOMES LIMITED Building works P.O Box 66195-00800, Nairobi 020-3591988/2693731 sales@ecohomeskenya.com ECOSMART CONSTRUCTION (E.A) LIMITED Building Works P.O Box 63735-00619, Nairobi 0717100720 ecosmart2005@yahoo.com EDNON LIMITED

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Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o box 9314-30100 Eld 0723374964 rosenroses.rotichj@gmail.com EDWARDS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED P.O Box 60517-00200, Nairobi 0202088216;2013638/0722521241 info@edwards.co.ke; edwardselectricals@gmail.com EDWARDS ELECTRICAL SERVICES LTD Electrical Engineering Services P.O Box 60517-00200, Nairobi 0202088216;2013638/0722521241 info@edwards.co.ke; edwardselectricals@gmail.com EDWARDS ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services,Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 27549-00500 jkmuriungi@gmail.com ELDAD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION LTD General Building Contractors P.O Box 51994,Nairobi 0721 209319 opondodavid@gmail.com ELEVATORS TECHNICS ELIKA ENGINEERING LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services,Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 5948-00200 0722763670 elikaeng@gmail.com info@elika.co.ke EMELCON BUILDERS LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering P.O Box 13981-00800, Nairobi 0722302333 mlaxman@safaricom.ke ;emelconbuilders2000@gmail.com EMJOMO CONTRACTORS LTD Electrical Engineering Services P.O. Box 15224 Nakuru 0725-390879

/ 020-2618202 emjomocontractors@yahoo.com ENDROOF BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O Box 73366-00200,Nairobi 0722743097;0731743097 info@endroof.co.ke ENDROOF BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O Box 73366-00200,Nairobi 0722743097;0731743097 info@gapfabricators.co.ke EPICENTER AFRICA LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O Box 5978-00200, Nairobi 0202346431 info@epicenterafrica.com mary.njue@ epicenterafrica.com EPICENTER AFRICA LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O Box 5978-00200, Nairobi 0202346431 info@epicenterafrica.com mary.njue@ epicenterafrica.com ERE-BUILD SYSTEMS LIMITED Building Works / Civil Works P.O Box 44946-00100, Nairobi 0722702528; 0202430877 eretobuilders@yahoo.com ERIME CONTRACTORS CO. LTD Building Works, P.o Box 360-60200 0724357090/0738357090 erimecontrats@gmal.com ESAKAM CIVIL LIMITED Civil Engineering/Water Works P.o Box 1450-00232 0722603163, 0710616006 esakamcivil@gmail.com EUNITECH ENGINEERING LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works P.o Box 6052900200, Nairobi 0722898510,0724773400 info@eunitechenginnering.co.ke

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM EUROMAT LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services,Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 1473-00600 0722946097 euromatafrica@gmail.com EXCEL CONSTRACTION LIMITED Building Works P.O Box 46156001000, Nairobi 0722751102 excelconstruction1@gmail.com EXECUTIVE CONTRACTORS & OUTSOURCING LIMTED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 4821-00506 Nb 0705475000 ex.contracts@gmail.com

F FABUREX CONSTRUCTION (K) LTD Building Works P.O Box 66672-00800, Nairobi 4442576; 0722526719 faburex@iconnect.co.ke FAIRLANE ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION CO. LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Po Box 80811 Mombasa 0722852669 fairlaneengineeringconstltd@gmail.com FAMACO GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works P.O Box 597-90200, Kitui 0725008477/0727730012 famacobuilders@gmail.com FANTACON LIMITED Building Works P.O. Box 122-00606 Nairobi 0717-605419 fantacon@gmail.com

FASTIGHT AGENCIES LTD Building Works / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O Box 60442-00200, Nairobi 0724301301; 0208007845 fastightaltd@gmail.com FATAH CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL WORK LIMITED 2015/2016 FINE ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, mechanical Engineering Services, P.o Box 32512-00600 0728310886,0735222236 fineeng1983@gmail.com FIREFOX KENYA LIMITED Electrical Engineering services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 81737 Mombasa 2226309 admin@firefoxkenya.com FIRST PRECIOUS PLANNERS COMPANY LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 19000507 0722640414 info@firstpreciousplanners.com FLAXCOM ENTERPRISE LIMITED Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O. Box 6535-30100 Eldoret 0724-173176 flaxcomentltd@gmail.com FORECAST ELECTRONIC SOLUTION LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services P.O Box 49928-00100, Nairobi 0722462297; 0202248869 wkagoiya@forecast.co.ke ;pkagoiya@ yahoo.com FOREMOST LIMITED FOURTH DIMENSION ENGINEERING LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works, Mechanical Engineering Services P.o box 56056-00200 Nairobi 0722851963, 0725450360 wakaamu@gmail.com

FRANVI CONSTRACTION COMPANY LTD FRARIC CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Building Works, P.o Box 1014 0722425422 fraricltd@yahoo.com FRERA ENGINEERING LIMITED P.O Box 78574-00507 Nairobi 0722858444 info@frera.co.ke FRONTIER HAULAGE & CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 73504-00200 0714303200/0206829252 info@frontierhaulageconstruction.com FUJIAN INSTALLATION (K) COMPANY LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services,Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 49282-00100 Nrb 0202653333/0795438605 fieikenya@gmail.com

G G. PUTTON CONTRACTORS LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 47385-00100 Nairobi 0728602437 construction@puttonltd.com GAIT-JEL ENTERPRISES LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Services P.O. Box 99448-80100 Mombasa 0727-303600 gaitjel@yahoo.com GATHII CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM P.o Box 6760-00200 0721561310 gathiiconst@gmail.com GATHURA INVESTMENT LTD Building Works P.O Box 100692-00101, Nairobi 0705215235; 0202734773 hannah@gathura.co.ke GATU BUILDING CONTRACTORS LIMITED Gelpha Limited Building Works/Civil Engineering P.O. Box 44225-00100 Nairobi 0723-708736 info@gelpha.co.ke GEOKARMA CONSTRACTION LIMITED GEOTAXA CONSULTANTS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 465-01100, Kajiado 0722352702, 0735171561 geotaxaconsultants@yahoo.com

LIMITED Civil Engineering P.O Box 10539-00100, Nairob 0702070081/0202485602 fatherndex@yahoo.com GNK CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLIES LTD GOLDA TECHNOLOGIES LTD Building Works P.O Box 328-40600, Siaya, Industrial Area 0721917735 goldatech@yahoo.com GOSHEN ROYAL ENTERPRISES GOTECH CONSTRUCTION Building Works P.o Box 73283-00200 0700050607 gotechconstruction@outlok.com GRAVITY CONTRACTORS LIMITED General Building Contractors P.O Box 51034-0200, Nairobi 0722980801/ 0721335749

GEOTHA GENERAL SUPPLIES Building Works / Electrical Engineering Services P.O Box 25229-00100,Nairobi 0713258594 george.nganga@yahoo.com

GREAT DANNE LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 22244-00400 0723914222,0723907333 greatdanneltd@gmail.com

GIDBONG GENERAL CONSTRUCTION Building Works P.o Box 2709-00100 0722744061,0733404049 gideon.obongo@yahoo.com

GREEN HOMES CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD Building Works P.O. Box 1183-00618 Nairobi 0720-255234 sales@greenhomesconstructionco.com

GISHI BUILDING CONTRACTORS & CIVIL ENGINEERING CO. LTD Building Works P.O Box 6595-00100, Nairobi 0722378681 gishiconsult2012@yahoo.com GLOBAL ENGINEERING CONSORTIUM LIMITED Building Works,Civil Works P.O Box 60135-00200,Nairobi 0722717014 GMAS INVESTMENT

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GREEN LEAF ENTERPRISES Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 101437-00101 271649867 greenleaf@gmail.com GREENCRAFT CONSRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Building Works,Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering P.o Box 296-60200 0722333967/ 0727275123 replanningltd@gmail.com Gulf Fabricators

HABU GENERAL CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works P.O BOx 4026-00100. Nairobi 0700121113 habucontractors@yahoo.com HAJAR SERVICES LIMITED General Building Contractors P.O Box 11429-00100, Nairobi 020 2346758 info@hajar.co.ke HALL EQUATORIAL LTD Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 30603-00100 nrb 0202430481 info@halls.co.ke Hamden limited HARLEY TIMBER ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD Building Works P.O Box 185, Karen Nairobi 0722518197; 020-2528613 htes@africaonline.co.ke HARVERD BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works P.O Box 65938-00607 0722478770;0723703827 harverdbuilders@gmail.com HENRAYS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 78630-00507 0722730785 henraycon@yahoo.com HIRANI EMEN CONTRACTORS HOMEBAY PROPERTY LTD P.o box 25306-00100 Nrb 0722814685/0722312165 HOMELAND EAST AFRICA LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 1233-50200 0724884211,0726648783 info@homelandmerchants.co.ke

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM HOMESCOPE PROPERTIES LIMITED P.O Box 11429-00100, Nairobi 020-2346758

P.O. Box 04782-00620 Nairobi 0722-544497 / 0721-928777 nabilmunyendo@gmail.com; zsmotor@vip.163.com

HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES (KENYA) COMPANY LIMITED Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 66430-00800 0724259785 richard.gowi@huawei.com

J. TREVORS LIMITED JAGAB CONTRACTORS LTD Building Works P.O Box 343- Lodwar 0734772798; 0724521278 jagabcontractors@yahoo.com

HUBS ENGINEERING CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 9459-00300 0723971169, 0722934679 hubsengineering@yahoo.com

I INTERCODE AGENCIES INTERGRATED TECHNOLOGIES ENTERPRISES LIMITED Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 9023-00200 0720371488 intergratech@gmail.com INTERLINK INDUSTRIES Building Works P.O. Box 45229-00100 Nairobi 0722-898591 interlink@interlink-intl.com INTERLINK INDUSTRIES Building Works P.O. Box 45229-00100 Nairobi 0722-898591 wideviewtraders@gmail.com ISLAND HOMES DEVELOPERS LTD

J J&K INVESTMENTS (K) LIMITED BUILDING WORKS/CIVIL ENGINEERING

JAGES ENGINEERING & GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED JAGGI RENOVATORS LIMITED Building Works P.O Box 61380-00200, Nairobi 0722827435 jagi162000@hotmail.com JAJA CONTRACTORS BUILDING WORKS P.O Box 7963-00300 0721826375 jajacontractors@gmail.com JAMAN ENGINEERING WORKS LIMITED Electrical Engineers JAMIKA CONSTRUCTION CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works, Mechanical Engineering Services, Electical Engineering Services P.o Box 7823-00300 Nairobi 0720496721 jamakahmuiruri@gmail.com JAPAWA INVESTMENTS LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineering P.O Box 587-90100, Machakos 0205217384; 0716857194 Japawainvest@gmail.com JAWILCO AGENCY LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering P.O Box 828, Kapsabet 0722790980/ 0725478293 JAY VIJAY BUILDERS CO. LTD Building Works P.O Box 98334-80100, Mombasa

0722854441; 0735337785; 0735903336 jvjbuilderscoltd@gmail.com JENCO INVESTMENT LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works 0721954282,0721706874 JENEL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED Building Works / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 22219 - 00100, nairobi 0723959640/0720366065 vickyaluoch@gmail.com JEPCOM VENTURES LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering P.O Box 1774-20200,Nairobi 0719-482129 JERAM LIMITED Building works / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 905-40500 Nyamira +254701562654 nyagwachi@yahoo.com JON-NAMA ENTERPRISES LTD Civil Engineering P.O. Box 2321-30100 Kakamega 0726-284992 ayagaagutu@yahoo.co.uk JOVENARI VENTURES LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 12211-10100 Nyeri 0720240853 jovenari12@gmail.com JOYANG ENTERPRISES LTD JOYLEX BUILDING & RENOVATORS Building Works P.O Box 372-00511, Ongata Rongai 0726153563; 0700649094 missionscelebrationministry@yahoo. com JUMBA MNGINEERING SERVICES LTD Electical Engineering Services Po Box 8528-00300 0722266799

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UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM jumbaengineering @yaho.com

K KAB VENTURES LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 9459-00300 0723971169, 0722934679 kabventures@yahoo.com KABIRU DEVELOPERS LTD Building Works P.O Box 5098-00100, Nairobi 0722407253; 0733438297 kabirudevelopers2010@gmail.com KAFRIB ENTERPRISES LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 2881-10140 0722803919 kafrib@yahoo.com

CONSTRUCTION CO.LTD KENYA PUXIN RENEWABLE ENERGY CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 2153-00502 Nairobi. 1051-20300 Nhahururu 0727980192 kompetens@gmail.com KENYA PUXIN RENEWABLE ENERGY CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 2153-00502 Nairobi. 1051-20300 Nhahururu 0727980192 marthapleijei@yahoo.se KEWA E.A LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 89160200 0722914504 thimanguj@gmail.com

KAIME BUILDERS Building Works P.O Box 41441-00100, Nairobi 0721831439 kaimebuilders@yahoo.com

KHANETT ENTERPRISES LTD Building Works,Civil Engineering P.o Box 2157-60100 Embu 0422877152/0721229796 info@khanett.co.ke

KALOLWANGA ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED P.O Box 63485-00619, Nairobi 0208591002 kalolwangaesl@gmail.com

KIANS ENGENEERING LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works P.o Box 746-00900 0724789108 kianengltd@gmail.com

KALOLWANGA ENGINEERING SERVICES LTD P.O Box 63485-00619, Nairobi 0208591002 njoma@kalolwanga.com ;info@ kalolwanga.com KARAHEZ ENTERPRISES LTD Building Works P.O Box 14113-00800, Nairobi 0722300804 hezronkaranja19@hotmail.com KARAKANA OUTLETS LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 1995-00100 0725672816/0732200038 info@karakanaoutlets.com KAWANGI BUILDING

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KIDOLE GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering Services P.o Box 50188 - 00200 Embu 0725795605 justinmbogo@yahoo.co.uk KIMANGA CONTRACTORS LTD BUILDING WORKS p.o Box 1150-00621 0202017262 kimangacontractor@gmail.com KINGS BUILD CONTRACTORS CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works P.O. Box 181-60200

0720335129, 0735161131 kingsbuildltd@gmail.com KINGWAYS CONSTRUCTION & SUPPLIES LTD Building Works / Civil Engineering / Electrical Engineering Services / Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 99985-80107 Mombasa +254-41-2317759 / +254722410181 info@kingwayscons.com KITECO BUILDIG & CONSTRUCTION Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 7573 Eldoret 0721893412 nyaberijoseph206@gmail.com KITWAMBA CONTRACTORS KOKOATT LIMITED BUILDING WORKS, Civil Engineering/Water Works P.o Box 1233-50200 0724884211,0726648783 info@homelandmerchants.co.ke KOMPETENS ENTERPRISE Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 60466-00200 0722817320,0723971169 kompetens@gmail.com KULAMAWE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 2248-10140 0726678998 info@kulamaweconstruction.co.ke KUVERJI GOVID PATEL & SONS LTD Buildng Works P.O Box 45-10100,Nyeri 0722517200/0722828881 kgp@gmail.com

L LAMAHURAAN COMMUNICATION LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/

UJENZIMAGAZINE.COM Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services,Mechanical Engineering Services P.o Box 2557-40200 Kisii 0728028282 Lamahuraancomm@yahoo.com LE BUNEEI DIVERSITY LTD BUILDING WORKS P.O Box 45128-00100, Nairobi 0722745886; 0202228240 lebuneeidiversity@yahoo.com LIQUID REFRIGERATION CO. LIMITED Mechanical Engineering Services P.O Box 31296-00600, Nairobi 0720594078; 020247074 liquidairservices@gmail.com LISA GENERAL SUPPLIES LTD Building Works,Roads,Civil Engineering P.O Box 1543-80100,Mombasa 0727659208 Lisa.supplies@hotmail.com LISTU GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 68875-00610 0723403339 listugeneral@yahoo.com LISTU GENERAL CONTRACTORS LIMITED Building Works P.o Box 68875-00610 0723403339 listugeneral@yahoo.com LIZLEY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 59186-00200 0722453677 baeazybizventures@gmail.com LIZLEY COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 59186-00200 0722453677 lizleycommunications@gmail.com LOKI TECHNICAL SERVICES LIM ITED

Building Works/ Civil Engineering/ Electrical Engineering services P.o Box 469- 00618, Nairobi 0729772151 / 073604906 LOKI TECHNICAL SERVICES LTD Building Works/ Civil Engineering/ Electrical Engineering services P.o Box 469- 00618, Nairobi 0729772151 / 073604906 LONG SHORE BUILDING CO. LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water works P.o Box 501-00219 0720813065, 072590523 longshoreinv@yahoo.com LUAN GENERAL AGENCIES Building Works P.o Box 0722630706 luanagencies@gmail.com LUBIMBAYA LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, Electrical Engineering Services P.o Box 104060-00100 0723832333 info@lubimbayiltd.co.ke LUCINI INVESTMENT LTD Building Works, Civil Engineering/ Water Works, P.o Box 6331 Thika 0722469721

MAAYA CONSTRUCTION LTD BUILDING ENGINEERING P.O Box 1118-00902, Kikuyu 0733298545 maayacontractors@yahoo.com Mac Designs & Supplies Building Works/Civil Engineering 0733250517;0715174570 bwhite.contractors@gmail.com MALKEN HOUSING SYSTEMS LIMITED Building Works P.O. Box 72468-00200 Nairobi 0734-808793 ssspr8964@gmail.com

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MBIWA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LTD Building Works P.O Box 1843-20300, Nyahururu 0720227779 mbiwaconstruction@yahoo.com

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MISORT AFRICA LIMITED Building Works, Civil Engineering,Electrical Engineering Services, Mechanical Engineering Services P.O. Box 13235-00200 0703913926 info@misortafrica.co.ke

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