Construction Kenya

https://constructionkenya.com
Construction Kenya is a specialist trade publication serving East Africa’s construction and real estate ecosystem. Founded in 2008 by Samscom Media and headquartered in Nairobi, it explains the forces shaping the built environment through in-depth reporting rather than quick headlines. Its editorial team produces a monthly magazine and daily coverage that tracks commercial and residential building, design innovation, green construction, major contracts and deals, and regulatory shifts. Editors publish practical, data-rich service journalism—materials price guides for cement and steel, step‑by‑step how‑to features, and equipment briefs—that help contractors, developers, architects, engineers, and public agencies make timely decisions. The outlet also profiles landmark projects and companies, and examines infrastructure, energy and housing programs that drive demand across the sector. Distribution spans digital publishing and a print‑on‑demand magazine, complemented by The Blueprint, a weekly newsletter read by 15,000+ professionals. Construction Kenya’s clear, explanatory approach has earned recognition from industry trackers, and its consistent focus on sustainability keeps readers attuned to low‑carbon methods and standards. With its blend of reporting, analysis and practical pricing intelligence, the publication functions as a reference point for Kenya’s construction market and a touchstone for a broader regional audience.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2008
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Other
Other countries of coverage:

Content

Editorial coverage:
A single topic (such as education, environment or criminal justice)
Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Solutions or constructive journalism
Explanatory journalism
Collaborative journalism
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Podcast
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
20,000
Twitter number of followers:
13,500
Instagram number of followers:
2,435
YouTube number of followers:
42
Tiktok number of followers:
291

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Samscom Media
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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