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Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Dr. Gordon Kihalangwa the Principal Secretary, State Department Of Public Works speaking during the research dissemination workshop. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]
Lack of funds is hindering research in the construction sector and subsequent dissemination of research findings to help guide public policy.
Public Works Principal Secretary Gordon Kihalangwa said lack of funds has led to poor construction and handling of waste management, among other challenges bedeviling the sector.
“Sometimes the funds which have been allocated for research or training to these institutions is limited or not considered a priority yet our institutions of higher learning are required to have a backbone of research,” he said Tuesday during a three-day construction research forum in Nairobi hosted by the National Construction Authority.
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Wainaina Wambu |
January 21st 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
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An aerial view of the on-going Nairobi Expressway project along Mombasa Road
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In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic which has seen massive job losses, infrastructure projects including the construction of the Nairobi Expressway have helped in job creation for Kenyans.
According to a year-end review by the National Construction Authority (NCA), the Ksh 65 Billion elevated road saw to the creation of 3,000 jobs.
NCA director general
Maurice Akech noted that the employment opportunities from the 27KM road were helping many households earn income.
National Construction Authority (NCA) Executive Director Maurice Akech speaking at a past event.
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“The expressway employs about 3,000 workers during its construction and will employ about 500 workers during operation.