By JAMES KARIUKIMore by this AuthorDevelopers eyeing government-fronted contracts on low-cost housing projects have been warned against using unapproved alternative building technologies. Kenya Bureau of Standards (Kebs) managing director Charles Ongwae said while they’ve has allowed use of new alternative technologies to fast-track building of housing units, these must adhere to laid-down standards and regulations. Under the government-fronted housing projects, 500,000 affordable houses are slated for construction in different parts of the country especially in major towns to alleviate housing challenges blamed for proliferation of slums. The government has since invited firms to bid for implementation of the project with greater emphasis placed on use of alternative technologies that could see them deliver houses faster. In the first lot, Nairobi’s Starehe A and B, Muguga Green, Shauri Moyo (A,B,C,D) Makongeni and Mavoko totalling 36,840 housing units are set for ground-breaking this year.

Source: Daily Nation May 31, 2018 19:18 UTC