Eastleigh Building Collapse: Second Body Recovered, Investigation Continues
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Islamic Relief Invites Bids for Warsheikh Well Solarization
Islamic Relief seeks bids to rehabilitate a water well with solarisation in Warsheikh, with documents available in Mogadishu and bids due 16 Nov 2026.
MaterialsPuntland
How do you read a cement bag's label and batch number in Puntland?
Check the strength class, packing date and batch number on every cement bag before it goes into concrete, and record them so a suspect batch can be traced.
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you re-test materials when a Somaliland supplier changes source?
When a supplier switches plant, quarry or mill, the old test record no longer covers the material. Re-test before the next pour and file the new result.
Gachagua: Railway Financing Halted Over Sh50bn Kickback Demand
Former Deputy President claims Chinese lenders refused Narok-Kisumu-Malaba railway after Sh50bn commission demand; no documents corroborate.
Infrastructure and ServicesNews
Israel Embassy Cornerstone Laid in Hargeisa
Somaliland Sun reports a cornerstone ceremony for an Israeli embassy in Hargeisa, but no construction start is confirmed.
People and SkillsPuntland
How do you keep a training log that a Puntland engineer will accept?
A training log an engineer will accept records the task, the standard, who watched the work and what was corrected, dated and signed on site.
MaterialsPuntland
How do you keep cement usable on a Puntland site in the rainy season?
Stack cement bags off the floor and away from walls, rotate stock oldest first, and cover loads in transit so Gu and Deyr rain never reaches the paper.
Open tenders and jobs across Somalia, week 44
The work open for bids and applications this week: nine tenders and 16 open roles across Mogadishu, Baidoa, Bosaso and beyond, with issuers and closing dates where the notices state them.
Infrastructure and ServicesNews
Somalia Announces $70 Million Borama–Lowya-Cadde Road Proposal
Wardheer News reports a $70 million proposed road linking Borama and Lowya-Cadde, announced at a ministry strategy conference…
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you check delivered cement bags for lumps in Somaliland?
Open, feel and weigh bags on arrival, record the batch, and reject bags that have set before they reach the mixer.
MaterialsNews
EAPCC Profit After Tax Drops 68.6% to Sh1.58bn
East African Portland Cement reports profit after tax of Sh1.58 billion for the year ended June 2026, down from Sh5.02 billion, and recommends no dividend.
People and SkillsPuntland
How do you build a skills record for a Puntland site crew?
A skills record lists each worker's tasks, evidence and sign-off, so a Puntland foreman can prove who can do what before work starts.
Infrastructure and ServicesNews
Somaliland, Burjeel Discuss Accelerating Burao Hospital Construction
Horn Diplomat reports talks in Abu Dhabi focused on construction progress, specialist services, but no dates, costs or contract details disclosed.
MaterialsPuntland
How do you check delivery paperwork for materials in Puntland?
Match every delivery to the order before unloading: check the delivery note, bag markings, steel tags and block counts against what the contract specifies.
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you mark and trace cement bags across a Somaliland site?
A bag of cement that loses its batch marks cannot be traced to a delivery, so mark batch, date and store position on every stack.
People and SkillsPuntland
Who signs off an apprentice's work on a Puntland site?
A named person should inspect and sign each apprentice task before it is covered or paid for. Here is how to set that sign-off on a Puntland site.
MaterialsNews
Ruto announces Sh70bn cement plant for Kitui
Kenya's president announced a Sh70bn cement and clinker factory in Mwingi North, Kitui County, to be developed by Devki Group, with a Tuesday launch.
Somalia House Speaker inspects Villa Hargeisa renovation
Somalia's House of the People Speaker inspected renovation and modernisation works at Villa Hargeysa in Mogadishu, per AllAfrica…
MaterialsPuntland
How do you compare two cement brands for the same Puntland job?
Compare cement brands by the same checks on both: bag marking, batch date, storage, a set test and the mill certificate, then hold one rule for both.
MaterialsSomaliland
How do you check a supplier's test certificate in Somaliland?
Read the certificate against the delivery: check the grade, the batch number, the date and the test method, then confirm what the certificate actually covers.
Open tenders and jobs across Somalia, week 43
The work open for bids and applications this week: nine tenders and 16 open roles across Mogadishu, Somaliland, Puntland and beyond, with issuers and closing dates where the notices state them.
Nairobi 12-Storey Collapse: Penalties Call, Evidence Gaps
AllAfrica reported a 12-storey building collapse in Eastleigh, Nairobi. Governor Sakaja called for tougher penalties, but key facts remain unconfirmed.
People and SkillsPuntland
How do you check an apprenticeship is working in Puntland?
Track an apprentice on a Puntland site with a signed task log, weekly observed checks and a named supervisor, so progress is proven rather than assumed.
