Construction costs rise 20pc on skyrocketing cement prices

The consistent increase in the price of cement over the years has been a major contributor to the rising cost of construction in the country, which now stands at Sh54,730 per square metre for a simple bungalow.In 2024, this figure stood at Sh48,750, an increase of 12.27 per cent.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

In 2024, this figure stood at Sh48,750, an increase of 12.27 per cent.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log in

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