Colin

My whole life is a ministry.

Valuer, Public policy and Administration enthusiast.

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Whether a lot or a little, what you have is less important than what you do with what you have.

[KAM @KAM_Kenya]

Kenya is East Africa’s largest furniture market, valued at approximately $452 million. The government’s Affordable Housing Project, which aims to deliver 250,000 housing units annually, presents a transformative opportunity to strengthen local manufacturing through the preferential procurement of locally produced goods. By embedding local sourcing into the project’s framework, Kenya can simultaneously address housing needs and catalyze industrial growth.

The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) Timber, Wood and Furniture Sector recently convened a meeting with officials from the State Department of Housing to explore collaboration on integrating locally manufactured furniture and wood products into the Affordable Housing Project.

During the meeting, Sector Chair Kaberia Kamencu urged government to source from Kenyan manufacturers to drive industrial expansion and economic resilience, saying, “Kenya stands as the largest furniture market in East Africa with a production value of $452 million. Sourcing from local producers could generate up to 60% more direct manufacturing jobs and an additional 20% in logistics and distribution, creating a multiplier effect across the economy.”

He further stated that Kenya’s forest cover has expanded, and this means that there is an adequate supply of Cypress, Pine and Eucalyptus trees because of the ongoing sustainable forest management. Local sourcing would support the national tree-planting initiatives while providing high-grade timber for industrial use.

Officials from the Affordable Housing Project highlighted their intention to promote 100% local sourcing of any products available locally. The immediate products required included doors and frames, which the sector indicated capacity to manufacture and supply in full.

The sector showcased its robust capacity to supply a diverse range of wood-based products, including boards for cabinetry, integrated kitchens, and furniture. This demonstrated readiness underscores the ability of Kenyan manufacturers to meet both quality and volume requirements for the housing initiative.

Beyond job creation, local sourcing offers a range of strategic benefits that extend into broader economic and social development. By strengthening domestic industries, Kenya reduces reliance on imports and ensures that capital continues to circulate within the local economy, fostering economic empowerment.

#KAMAdvocacy

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Haha awa majamaa ni monsters

[Lightcast TV Kenya @Lightcasttvke]

The moment Gachau passed out after a lethal TKO by Phil, rushed to hospital on a stretcher || VURUGU 2

[Fox News @FoxNews]

Not every postgame moment is about the highlights.

After securing a 2-0 win over Australia, Team USA gathered in a huddle and shared a powerful moment of prayer on the field.

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

🤣

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

POLL…

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Absurd

[Nicolò Schira @NicoSchira]

#Newcastle ask €120M to sell Sandro #Tonali. #transfers #NUFC

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

@kipmurkomen RESIGN!!!

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Good

[indykaila News @indykaila]

Exclusive 💣

Mateus Fernandes has already agreed personal terms with Manchester United.

The player wants to be a star midfielder at Old Trafford.

[Lea @Lea_EFC]

✅ 9 Man South Africa vs Mexico - TWO shots on target

❌ 11 Man Arsenal vs PSG - ONE shot on target

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Way to go!

[UEFA @UEFA]

🏆 Referee announced for 2026 #SuperCup!

We're pleased to share that Somali referee Omar Artan will officiate the highly anticipated match between PSG and Aston Villa in Salzburg.

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Absurd

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 Manchester City verbal proposal to Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson was worth £106m + add-ons, taking it above £120m. #NFFC want British record fee guaranteed, not after bonuses. No fresh talks with #MCFC over 23yo England midfielder @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/DdanEQcqnz

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

More madness

[indykaila News @indykaila]

BREAKING: 💣

Chelsea are preparing a potential £100M move for Real Madrid midfielder Arda Güler

[Twilight @the_marcoliboy]

Perez if Atleti accepted his fake €150 million bid for Alvarez

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Woi woi

[Nicolò Schira @NicoSchira]

#RealMadrid and #ManchesterUnited are in the race to try to sign #WestHam’s midfielder Mateus #Fernandes (born in 2004). #WHUFC ask 90M to sell him. #transfers

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Another 80. This is madness

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

Understand Bournemouth value Alex Scott at around £80m and plan to offer the midfielder a new deal.

Yet Liverpool and Manchester United have Scott on their radar. Spurs also hold appreciation.

Bournemouth owner Bill Foley is intent on keeping Scott with hope he'll sign a new contract, likely with a release clause. This was the case when Antoine Semenyo extended last summer.🍒

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

Cmon man

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨🇵🇹 Understand Matheus Fernandes price tag has been fixed by West Ham in a meeting with his camp: £85m.

Manchester United in contact with player side, more clubs also attentive and keen.

🎥➕ https://t.co/amCOmcAM9C

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

🤣 this is interesting

[Moe @moneyacademyKE]

KRA now warns that if you don’t file your tax return by June 30, it will file for you using its own data.

If the figures are wrong, you will have to explain and correct them.

[NTV Kenya @ntvkenya]

Housing Levy Locked Forever:

A bold fiscal manoeuvre could lock the controversial housing levy into Kenyan payslips for generations.

Government plans to use the housing levy as loan security to borrow Sh100 billion.

#NTVTonight @MichelleNgele_ @Karanja_Ibrah

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

250 MILLION?

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

this will be a proper signing for us if it happens!

[Marcó Alcaraz @MarcoAlcaraz_]

🚨💣𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Man Utd’s board have made direct contact with West Ham to enquire about Mateus Fernandes & are keen to understand the price. #MUFC have spoken with his camp, and the 21yo is more than open to the move. Concrete interest, further developments are expected. 🇵🇹

[Colin @_Ngigi_]

We're now too idle

[Yimzy @oyimzy]

Chelsea and Manchester United fans did an open top bus celebration in Kenya to celebrate Arsenal’s Champions League defeat 😭😂