Ten policy priorities for transforming manufacturing and creating jobs in kenya foreword by the kenya association of manufacturers the significance of industrialisation to any economy in the world cannot be understated. Kenya industry available data for the fourth quarter of last year is mixed, after the economy lost traction in the third quarter. Construction and infrastructure industry in kenya 2. The industry is expected to grow as investors rush to meet rising demand for affordable housing. The construction industry in kenya 2017 pr newswire.
Construction is a strategic industry in developing economies like kenya. Request for proposals for the survey kenya association of manufacturers kam is requesting for submission of the proposals for consultancy services in respect to kenya manufacturing sector survey 2017. Ten sectors in kenya to invest in ministry of industry. The objective was to assess contractors capacity by focusing on skills profiles, equipment ownership models, material source. Nature of the construction industry, its needs and its development. A recent survey by financial consultancy firm deloitte revealed that kenya had the highest number of infrastructure deals in east africa in 2015 the africa construction trends report 2015 says that there were some 61 reported infrastructure projects in the region worth sh5. Kenya is one of the fastest growing african nations in terms of the it sector. Ten policy priorities for transforming manufacturing and. Influence of regulatory framework on performance of. Kaaa kenya agribusiness and agroindustry alliance kam kenya association of manufacturers. With infrastructural aid from india, egovernance services were launched in 2008. With industry contributing 18 percent of gdp 1998 est. Many economic development success stories owe a great deal to the role of the manufacturing sector. The group shares the latest research and points of view on emerging industry trends and develops industryspecific.
It aims to briefly inform players in the construction industry in kenya of the existing law which they are called upon to observe in order uplift quality standards. The manufacturing industry in kenya only accounts for 14 percent of her gross domestic product gdp despite the fact that kenya is the most industrially developed country in east africa. Kenya industry, information about industry in kenya. Pdf informal labour in the construction industry in kenya. The state of kenyas private sector government of kenya. Labour demand elasticities in manufacturing sector in kenya. Labour demand elasticities in manufacturing sector in kenya anthony wambugu university of nairobi school of economics p. The sector, which is dominated by subsidiaries of multinational corporations, contributed.
The 14 percent is just a slight increase since independence as the sector has stagnated since the 1980s. Kenyas construction industry plays a big role in socioeconomic development. There is no common definition, and there are even arguments about whether it is an industry or a sector that comprises many industries. Kenya approached independence under conditions of high racial inequalities. Limitations on the part of supervisory authority in the construction industry means such guide lines exist but only on paper leaving the safety and well being of construction workers in kenya at the mercy of employers. Manufacturing is key sector in kenyas economic development, in both its contribution to national output and exports, and for job creation. Overview of kenyas construction sector, now and its. A survey of gated communities innairobi county kihoro, m.
State of the manufacturing industry in kenya soko directory. The industry contributes greatly to the countrys gross domestic product given its linkages to the various sectors of the economy. Short summary of kenyas construction growth and development plans. This report is a comprehensive research of building industry in kenya. The industry contributes greatly to the countrys gross domestic. An act of parliament to provide for the establishment, powers and functions of the national construction authority and for connected purposes l. Regulating building contractors in kenya and challenges of. The construction industry competition authority of kenya.
The ministry of transport and infrastructure is responsible for policy initiatives and actions with respect to roads, aviation, maritime, rail, housing and urban development. Growth rates of private sector activities % by industry figure 18. Agroprocessing and light manufacturing kenya an overview the republic of kenya is regarded as the regional hub for finance and trade in east africa. In order for construction to ably perform this role, there is a need to provide information on its various economic aspects. The tendering process in the construction industry. Authority regulations on performance of building construction projects in nairobi county and to determine the influence of national construction authority regulations on performance of building construction projects in nairobi county. The highest exports in 2006 came from mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products. Kenya is a net importer, driven particularly by petroleum. This outline discusses the legal, regulatory, policy and institutional framework that guides the construction industry in kenya. Some of the major industries include smallscale consumer goods producers plastic, furniture, batteries, textiles, soap, cigarettes, and flour, agricultural products processing, oil refining, and cement. Pdf short summary of kenyas construction growth and. Kenya infrastructure sector analysis trademark east.
The project entails the development of a multipurpose convention centre, with a contemporary design to ensure large scale meetings, events and conferences can be facilitated in kenya. London, july 17, 2017 prnewswire the construction industry in kenya. In 2011 the industrial sector in kenya contributed 16% of the countrys gdp. Kenya s main port, mombasa, is the largest seaport in east africa that serves as a gateway to many other east and central african nations as well, many of which are landlinked. About 15% of kenyas total land area is fertile and receives adequate rainfall making it suitable for farming. This work underscores the importance of the construction industry and outlines the existing regulatory framework in kenya. Transforming kenyan industry an issues paper iii executive summary while kenya ranks among the pioneers of the postcolonial effort to industrialise africa, its industrial development has not been equal to its recent growth or its national aspirations. The chapter concludes with a reflection of factors that have shaped industrial development in kenya. A good economy is equally important as it creates demand for its services. The construction industry in kenya is promising thanks to mega projects under construction. Pricewaterhousecoopers kenya has recognised these challenges and has an infrastructure industry group focused on the sector unique needs. Kenya industrial property instituteindustrial designs.
February 2017 kenya manufacturing sector survey 2017 dear sir madam, re. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. Overview of kenyas construction sector, now and its future growth by david indeje september 27, 2017 6. There has been tremendous growth in the costruction industry in kenya with the housing sector recording double digit profit margins in recent times. This report provides a comprehensive industry profile, analysis and outlook of kenyas infrastructure sector. Reportsworldwide has announced the addition of a new report title kenya infrastructure aug 2016 to its growing collection of premium market research reports.
Kenya s construction industry plays a big role in socioeconomic development. The construction industry in kenya is driven primarily by two key infrastructure sectors. According to industrial property act 2001, an industrial design is defined as any composition of lines or colours or any three dimensional form whether or not associated with lines or colours, provided that such composition or form gives a special appearance to a product of industry or handicraft and can serve as pattern for a product of industry or handicraft. Kenya s vision 2030 recognizes construction as an enabler that will drive thcountry to become e. An empirical analysis oa by odhiambo, walter in tfft n. The agriculture industry includes forestry and fishing, and it is the second biggest contributor to the countrys economy.
Consequently, there has been an increased number of property developers bringing in different products into the real estate market. An outline of construction law in kenya by alfred oseko. Kenya witnessed a thriving building and construction sector in 2015 registering a growth of. Construction as a sector of society is characterized by. Since achieving independence in 1962 kenyas economy has remained largely agriculture based, so industrialisation remains a key factor in kenyas development plans. Top 3 key drivers of construction industry in kenya. The first two chapters of the report feature the country profile by giving general information on kenya and by thoroughly studying its economic state, including key macroeconomic indicators and their development trends.
The real estate sector in kenya has seen a boom that begun somewhere in the mid to late 2000s because the property. Like many developing countries, kenyas early years of. Box 3019700100 nairobi, kenya abstract job creation and reduction of poverty are often goals of policy reforms that involve removal of input price distortions and acceleration ofoutput growth. The jbcc was founded by the architectural association of kenya aak and the kenya association of building and civil engineering contractors kabcec to arrange and promote the adoption of equitable forms of contracts and other documents used in the building industry. The structure of the construction industry in kenya. Kenya has a large manufacturing sector serving both the local market and exports to the east african region. Foreword objective to conduct research on construction infrastructure and realestate market in kenya and insurancereinsurance market opportunity scope to gain insights into overall construction market size, structure and segmentation, competitive intelligence, sector trends, challenges. A quick overview of kenyas construction industry the construction industry is a major contributor to the gdp in the kenyan economy and plays a leading role in determining economic growth. Presents findings of a study of construction workers in a low income settlement on the outskirts of nairobi, kenya. The strategic situation the tendering process within the construction industry is a firstprice sealedbid auction with multiple stages, and involves interaction between the employer, main general contractors, and subcontractors. Features, challenges and opportunities a scoping exercise anzetse were. This document looks at the features, challenges and opportunities in manufacturing in kenya.
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