The Skills Pipeline: How 5,500 Interns Are Reshaping Site Dynamics in 2026
If you have walked onto a construction site in Kenya recently, you may have noticed something different. Among the seasoned foremen and experienced artisans, there are younger faces. They carry notebooks. They ask questions. They are learning. They are part of something deliberate. In January 2026, President William Ruto hosted 5,500 graduate interns at State […]
The Business of Demolition: Who Profits When Buildings Collapse?
I’m a Kenyan construction worker, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in this industry, it’s that nothing happens by accident—especially not collapsed buildings. When a structure crumbles, the news cameras come, the government makes noise, and people shake their heads in disbelief. But behind the scenes, there’s a well-oiled machine waiting to cash in. […]
The Underground Economy of Kenyan Construction: Who Really Makes the Money?
I’m a construction worker. Been in this game for over a decade, working with Lanny Builders Limited. I’ve laid bricks, mixed concrete, and seen things that don’t make it to the headlines. If you think developers, engineers, and contractors are the biggest winners in construction, let me tell you—there’s a whole underground economy running this […]