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.
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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.
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.
Business and CostsNewsBaidoa
Gredo Tender for Baidoa: Tarpaulins or Water Drums?
Gredo's tender notice invites bids for 200-litre water drums in Baidoa, but the headline says tarpaulins for 750 households. Deadline 2 Nov 2026.
NODO Opens Tender for Galdogob Health Facility Rehabilitation
NODO seeks bids for rehabilitation of two static health facilities in Galdogob District, Mudug; deadline 23 October 2026.
World Vision Opens Prequalification for Construction in Jubaland
Details of World Vision International's prequalification tender for construction companies in Dollow, Luuq and Dhobley, Jubaland.
Open tenders and jobs across Somalia, week 40
The work open for bids and applications this week: 19 tenders and twelve open roles across Mogadishu, Hargeisa, Galkayo and beyond, with issuers and closing dates where the notices state them.
Dangote Announces 40-Month Delivery for $16bn Kenya Refinery
Dangote Industries plans to complete a $16 billion refinery and petrochemicals complex in Lamu, Kenya, within 40 months, according to AllAfrica: Kenya.
Ground Broken for East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu
AllAfrica: Kenya reports President Ruto and Aliko Dangote broke ground for the East Africa Oil Refinery in Lamu on September 30, 2026.
Business and CostsSomaliland
Construction quality control checklist
Use the construction risk analyzer to find the missing quality controls on a project, then set the hold points, tests and documents that close them.
Foundation stone laid for UK-funded Somaliland justice ministry offices
Somaliland Sun reported on 5 December 2012 that President Silanyo laid the foundation stone for a two-storey justice ministry building in Hargeisa…
Raysut Cement plans cement terminal at Berbera Port
Somaliland Sun reported on 2013-06-11 that Raysut Cement announced plans for a cement terminal at Berbera Port, but no evidence shows construction since.
Qatari-funded complex inaugurated in Hargeisa, 2013 report says
Somaliland Sun reported on 2013-05-08 that a Sheikh Thani Foundation-funded complex was inaugurated in Hargeisa. No follow-up record is supplied.
Iraq Sets Designs for Three $15 Million Projects in Somalia
Wardheer News reported on May 26, 2013 that Iraq's Ministry of Construction and Housing announced designs for three projects in Somalia valued at $15 million.
Somaliland government evaluates construction machinery options in China
Somaliland Sun reported on 2013-08-20 that a three-member team was in China comparing prices and quality of road-building machinery.
$1.8m bribery claim in Somalia airport deal
Somaliland Sun reported on 15 September 2013 that Somalia clinched an airport management deal with Favori LLC amid a $1.8m bribery headline.
Somalia Building Surge Reported After 21 Years of Anarchy
Global Construction Review reported on 2014-01-15 a surge in building projects, with a planned airport terminal and $2.5bn facility…
HWA Denies Diverting Water, Says EU Manages Funds
Hargeisa Water Agency manager Ibrahim Siad Yonis refutes claims of diversion and misappropriation, says EU managed 15 million euros for water projects.
Garadag Women Donate to Erigavo Road Fund: What the 2014 Report Shows
On 2014-01-22 Somaliland Sun reported Garadag women donated an unspecified sum to the Erigavo road fund; the amount and any subsequent progress remain unknown.
Business and CostsNewsSomaliland
Justice Ministry Building Opened in Hargeisa in 2014
Somaliland Sun reported on 22 January 2014 that a new Ministry of Justice building was opened in Hargeisa. No cost, contractor or follow-up is recorded.
Foundation Laid for Wajalle Hospital
Somaliland Sun reported on 23 February 2014 that First Lady Amina Mohamed Jirde laid the foundation brick for Wajalle Hospital.
Somaliland VP unveils IDP shelters on Hargeisa edge, 2014
Somaliland Sun reported on 23 February 2014 that the Vice President unveiled housing units near Mohamed Mooge, while no cost…
Saraar Judicial and Police HQs Groundbreaking Reported
On 4 March 2014 ministers laid the first cornerstone for a planned judicial and police headquarters in Saraar region, per Somaliland Sun.
Chinese Company Wins Hargeisa–Baligubadle Road Contract
Somaliland Sun reported on 28 February 2014 that Hono-Group signed a contract for the 10km Hargeisa–Baligubadle road.