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Off-Plan Property Scams in Kenya: Understanding the Risks and How to Protect Yourself

The Kenyan real estate market has witnessed a troubling surge in off-plan property scams, with...
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How Construction in Kenya Teaches Patience: A Professional’s Journey Through Industry Challenges

The Unexpected School of Patience Construction in Kenya is more than laying bricks and...
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The Competitive ROI of Small Trade Businesses in Kenya: A Data-Driven Analysis of Plumbing, Electrical Installation, and Roofing

By Makao Bora Research Team | February 2026 Kenya's construction and trade services sector...
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Critical Structural Error: Why You Cannot Place Columns on Machine-Cut Masonry Walls in Kenya

Critical Structural Error: Why You Cannot Place Columns on Machine-Cut Masonry Walls

In Kenya's rapidly growing construction sector, one dangerous practice continues to appear on...
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Merica Hotel Nakuru: A Comprehensive Review and Critical Analysis

Merica Hotel is a 94-room establishment situated along Kenyatta Avenue in the heart of Nakuru...
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill: A Comprehensive Review & Guide (2026)

The Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill stands as one of Kenya's premier luxury...
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Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi

Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi: Kenya’s Premier Hospitality Development

Ole Sereni Hotel, which opened in 2009, represents one of Kenya's early strategic luxury...
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Exposed Brickwork Finish in Kenya: Facts, Benefits, and Critical Considerations

Exposed Brickwork Finish: Facts, Benefits, and Critical Considerations

Exposed brickwork has emerged as a distinctive architectural finish in Kenya's construction...
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Truss-members

Understanding Truss Members and Axial Loads in Construction

In Kenya's rapidly evolving construction industry, trusses have become an essential structural...
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Underpinning of Existing Boundary Walling: Creating Building Space and Preventing Collapse During Excavation

In Kenya's rapidly urbanizing landscape, construction sites are increasingly characterized by...
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Beyond Subsidence: The Hidden Causes of Diagonal Cracks in Kenyan Buildings

Beyond Subsidence: The Hidden Causes of Diagonal Cracks in Buildings

An Evidence-Based Guide for Property Owners and Construction Professionals When...
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Understanding Cement Strength Classes: Why 32.5N and 32.5R Are Not Interchangeable in Kenyan Construction

Understanding Cement Strength Classes: Why 32.5N and 32.5R Are Not Interchangeable in Kenyan Construction

When you walk into a hardware store in Nairobi, Mombasa, or any other Kenyan city looking for...
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