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Kisumu Ndogo · August 30th, 2009, 12:50 AM

Name: Radisson Blu Hotel
City|Country: Nairobi, Kenya
Use: Leisure/Hospitality
Status: Approved

Kisumu Ndogo · August 30th, 2009, 01:00 AM

To Contain
78 fully furnished Executive Hotel Apartments for rent:
• 1bed-roomed 24 units, 2 bed-roomed 30 units and 3 bed-roomed 24 units.
• Common room, laundry, caretaker, etc.
• Reserved basement parking spaces per apartment
• Separate entry/exit on Chyulu road.

Kisumu Ndogo · August 30th, 2009, 01:09 AM

Date: Wed 12th August 2009
Mediahouse: Nairobi Star

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BY FRANCIS MUREITHI
THE government wants to build a new Sh1.6 billion complex for the President in the upmarket area of Upper Hill to keep the head of state out of the congested Nairobi city centre.The proposed Office of the President complex to be named New Harambee House will be built on land originally earmarked for the construction of the Capitol Hill police station at Upper Hill. The project is unlikely to start this year after Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta failed to allocate the Cabinet Office the Sh500 million it had requested to start the project.

According to minutes of a July meeting held between the Office of the President Principal Administrative Secretary Samuel Mwale and the parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, the new complex is aimed at "easing pressure" at Harambee House.

Mwale told the committee chaired by Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi on July 16 that the Sh500 million sought this financial year had not been allocated so the project had been postponed until the next financial year. Mwale with three other officials from the Cabinet office had appeared before the committee to explain how the office will be spending its Shi billion allocation this financial year. The other officials were William Karani, JW Hanjari and deputy secretary Brown Otiya. Also present were two Treasury officials.

The final report by the committee was tabled in Parliament last week so that MPs can debate it when endorsing the Cabinet budget this week or next week. Since independence, Kenya's presidents have been working at Hammbee House on Haramhee Avenue in the city centre. After succeeding Daniel Moi in December 2002, President Kibaki preferred to work from State House Nairobi.

Last year Kibaki changed tack and has shifted most of his daily meetings to Harambee House. Pending completion of the new presidential complex, the Cabinet office plans to shift some staff to the new offices of the Prime Minister at the fivestorey Shell and BP House which is also on Harambee Avenue.

The government bought the building in January for Sh700 million for the Prime Minister's office and renovations are expected to cost Sh 100 million. Since Raila Odinga was sworn in as PM in 2008, he has been based on the 14th floor of Treasury building also on Harambee Avenue. "The Prime Minister is about to move to the newly acquired BP Shell house so pressure will ease at Harambee House," Mwale told the MPs according to the tabled report.

Harambee House presently provides offices for the President, Head of Public Service, Ministry of Internal Security and Provincial Administration, Ministry of Public Service, Administration Police headquarters and the Directorate of Personnel Management.

Some of these offices are expected to be relocated to Upper Hill once the Office of the President Complex is completed in Upper Hill. Big companies and foreign missions have also started running away from the congested Central Business District and its traffic Jams. Last month, the Tanzania government acquired a plot in the Upper Hill for the construction of its chancery. Other-Upper Hill offices include the British High Commission, European Union, Coca Cola, Rahimtullah Towers, Citigroup and Old Mutual.

The government has recently been criticised for budgeting to renovate the private residence of the Prime Minister at a cost of Sh33.4 million this year. Another Sh200million has been spent on a palatial official residence for the Vice-President in Karen although the project has since stalled.

Kisumu Ndogo · August 30th, 2009, 10:07 PM

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Wayan Vota's photostream

Kisumu Ndogo · August 31st, 2009, 03:57 AM

A Nairobi hotel offering exceptional value to business and vocational travellers. Very affordable without any compromise on comfort, safety, quietness, cleanliness and detail. Country lodge Nairobi upper hill has family rooms that come as double room with an adjoining room with kiddie bunk beds max number of people is 4. This room is designed for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Children over the age of 12 will require a room of their own.

Facilities at country lodge include.
Availability of Wi-Fi
Imported duvet
Fan
Satellite TV
Imported window with ultimate sound and mosquito proofing
Imported door with ultimate sound proofing
Large desk
Accessible power sockets with Euro, US and British outlets
Tea / coffee maker in rooms
Granite vanity around the basin
Electronic safe
Electronic Door Lock
Voice mail
Automated wake up call facility

The Upper hill country lodge Kenya, is located in a quiet Up hill section of Nairobi and is more with more garden than many 5 star Nairobi city Hotels, with its modern look and feel. Passes as Nairobi's newest hotel with top security and a modern gym with new equipment and a business centre.

desert burner · August 31st, 2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Kisumu Ndogo

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Wayan Vota's photostream

what is the first project ? if you have any idea about it and hiyo ngamia ni ya nini?

Kisumu Ndogo · August 31st, 2009, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desert burner

what is the first project ? if you have any idea about it and hiyo ngamia ni ya nini?

DB I think someone has taken notice of the Upperhill's growing potential and is now offering camel rides around those slopes for some cool cash...

Kisumu Ndogo · August 31st, 2009, 03:27 PM

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Not sure which building this is...

KQV208 · September 1st, 2009, 03:54 AM

That last picture is beautiful!

Kenguy · September 1st, 2009, 05:01 PM

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Kenguy · September 2nd, 2009, 04:28 PM

Another new block, opposite the National Library.

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Kenguy · September 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM

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Kisumu Ndogo · September 3rd, 2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenguy

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Nice Pictures

I & M Bank|Community Centre
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1. CoopBank: UpperHill
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Kenguy · September 4th, 2009, 02:54 PM

Shelter Afrique.

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Kenguy · September 5th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Another shot of the NSSF project.

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desert burner · September 5th, 2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenguy

Another shot of the NSSF project.

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what kind of project, is it car park?

Kisumu Ndogo · September 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM

Kisumu Ndogo · September 7th, 2009, 09:29 AM

Kisumu Ndogo · September 10th, 2009, 01:37 AM

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Kisumu Ndogo · September 10th, 2009, 01:45 AM

Coke Opens Sh700m City Base
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Workers put the final gloss on Coca Cola East and Central Africa’s new office building in Upperhill. Photo/ANTHONY KAMAU

By WASHINGTON AKUMU
Posted Thursday, September 11 2008 at 20:58

When soft drink giant Coca Cola unveils its Sh700 million office complex in Nairobi today, it will be evidence of the Atlanta-based transnational’s continuing thirst for more business in the region.

President Kibaki is expected to preside at the launch of the building, one of the latest additions to Upperhill’s changing skyline. “Kenya is a gateway to East Africa. We chose Kenya because of its current and future economic growth potential. It has human capital strength. The communication infrastructure is continually improving. This also happens to be one of our priority markets,” said Nathan Kalumbu, president of Coke’s operation in East and Central Africa.

The Nairobi office, a two-storey affair with room for a further two floors, is a regional base that is expected to serve the firm’s operations in at least 27 countries in East and Central Africa. Hitherto, it has been operating from three rented locations within the city. “By coming together, we have an opportunity to strengthen and improve our ways of working. We believe that we are building strong relationships within the workplace that are critical to our continued success,” argued Mr Kalumbu.

In Kenya, the Coca Cola system consists of six bottling plants. The oldest is Mombasa-based Coastal Bottlers, which started operations way back in 1948 and is owned by the family of Navin and Suresh Shah.

Local investors
The Shahs also own Kisumu’s Equator Bottlers. Others are Nairobi, Rift Valley (Eldoret), Mount Kenya (Nyeri) and Kisii Bottlers. In the early 2000, the local franchise went through a cataclysmic consolidation that saw South African transnational Sabco take a major stake in Nairobi Bottlers.

As part of its then “anchor bottler” policy, Sabco (in which Coca Cola retains significant shareholding) got a foothold into Kenya, while some two plants were closed (Nakuru’s Flamingo and Machakos’ Mount Kenya Bottlers) and consolidated under the Nairobi plant.

The move invited strong nationalistic posturing with the feeling that it would scuttle small local investors in the franchise. Even then, a strong local component remains in the shareholding of three of the other bottlers, largely thanks to investment firm Centum and parastatals ICDC and
and IDB.

Infor: www.nation.co.ke/.../-/rn4qa2z/-/index.html

August 30th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#61
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August 30th, 2009, 01:00 AM	#62
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August 30th, 2009, 01:09 AM	#63
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	NEW KIBAKI COMPLEX TO COST SH1.6B Date: Wed 12th August 2009 Mediahouse: Nairobi Star image hosted on flickr BY FRANCIS MUREITHI THE government wants to build a new Sh1.6 billion complex for the President in the upmarket area of Upper Hill to keep the head of state out of the congested Nairobi city centre.The proposed Office of the President complex to be named New Harambee House will be built on land originally earmarked for the construction of the Capitol Hill police station at Upper Hill. The project is unlikely to start this year after Finance minister Uhuru Kenyatta failed to allocate the Cabinet Office the Sh500 million it had requested to start the project. According to minutes of a July meeting held between the Office of the President Principal Administrative Secretary Samuel Mwale and the parliamentary Committee on Administration and National Security, the new complex is aimed at "easing pressure" at Harambee House. Mwale told the committee chaired by Mt Elgon MP Fred Kapondi on July 16 that the Sh500 million sought this financial year had not been allocated so the project had been postponed until the next financial year. Mwale with three other officials from the Cabinet office had appeared before the committee to explain how the office will be spending its Shi billion allocation this financial year. The other officials were William Karani, JW Hanjari and deputy secretary Brown Otiya. Also present were two Treasury officials. The final report by the committee was tabled in Parliament last week so that MPs can debate it when endorsing the Cabinet budget this week or next week. Since independence, Kenya's presidents have been working at Hammbee House on Haramhee Avenue in the city centre. After succeeding Daniel Moi in December 2002, President Kibaki preferred to work from State House Nairobi. Last year Kibaki changed tack and has shifted most of his daily meetings to Harambee House. Pending completion of the new presidential complex, the Cabinet office plans to shift some staff to the new offices of the Prime Minister at the fivestorey Shell and BP House which is also on Harambee Avenue. The government bought the building in January for Sh700 million for the Prime Minister's office and renovations are expected to cost Sh 100 million. Since Raila Odinga was sworn in as PM in 2008, he has been based on the 14th floor of Treasury building also on Harambee Avenue. "The Prime Minister is about to move to the newly acquired BP Shell house so pressure will ease at Harambee House," Mwale told the MPs according to the tabled report. Harambee House presently provides offices for the President, Head of Public Service, Ministry of Internal Security and Provincial Administration, Ministry of Public Service, Administration Police headquarters and the Directorate of Personnel Management. Some of these offices are expected to be relocated to Upper Hill once the Office of the President Complex is completed in Upper Hill. Big companies and foreign missions have also started running away from the congested Central Business District and its traffic Jams. Last month, the Tanzania government acquired a plot in the Upper Hill for the construction of its chancery. Other-Upper Hill offices include the British High Commission, European Union, Coca Cola, Rahimtullah Towers, Citigroup and Old Mutual. The government has recently been criticised for budgeting to renovate the private residence of the Prime Minister at a cost of Sh33.4 million this year. Another Sh200million has been spent on a palatial official residence for the Vice-President in Karen although the project has since stalled. __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™ Last edited by Kisumu Ndogo; August 30th, 2009 at 10:18 PM.

August 30th, 2009, 10:07 PM	#64
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr Wayan Vota's photostream __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™

August 31st, 2009, 03:57 AM	#65
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	Country lodge Nairobi A Nairobi hotel offering exceptional value to business and vocational travellers. Very affordable without any compromise on comfort, safety, quietness, cleanliness and detail. Country lodge Nairobi upper hill has family rooms that come as double room with an adjoining room with kiddie bunk beds max number of people is 4. This room is designed for 2 adults and 2 children under the age of 12. Children over the age of 12 will require a room of their own. Facilities at country lodge include. Availability of Wi-Fi Imported duvet Fan Satellite TV Imported window with ultimate sound and mosquito proofing Imported door with ultimate sound proofing Large desk Accessible power sockets with Euro, US and British outlets Tea / coffee maker in rooms Granite vanity around the basin Electronic safe Electronic Door Lock Voice mail Automated wake up call facility The Upper hill country lodge Kenya, is located in a quiet Up hill section of Nairobi and is more with more garden than many 5 star Nairobi city Hotels, with its modern look and feel. Passes as Nairobi's newest hotel with top security and a modern gym with new equipment and a business centre. __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™

August 31st, 2009, 03:27 PM	#68
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	image hosted on flickr Not sure which building this is... __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™ Last edited by Kisumu Ndogo; August 31st, 2009 at 04:29 PM.

September 1st, 2009, 03:54 AM	#69
KQV208 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ADL/NRB/LON Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 0	That last picture is beautiful! __________________ VISIT THE KENYAN FORUM

September 1st, 2009, 05:01 PM	#70
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	image hosted on flickr __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 2nd, 2009, 04:28 PM	#71
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Another new block, opposite the National Library. image hosted on flickr __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 3rd, 2009, 04:20 PM	#72
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	image hosted on flickr __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 4th, 2009, 02:54 PM	#74
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Shelter Afrique. image hosted on flickr __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 5th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#75
Kenguy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: East Africa. Posts: 7,507 Likes (Received): 46	Another shot of the NSSF project. image hosted on flickr __________________ The African Renaissance.

September 5th, 2009, 06:16 PM	#77
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September 7th, 2009, 09:29 AM	#78
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	The Imposing NSSF Complex __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™

September 10th, 2009, 01:37 AM	#79
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	Upper Hill image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™

September 10th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#80
Kisumu Ndogo 美国: Rep KE Join Date: May 2007 Location: @penguins.nhl.com  Posts: 3,550 Likes (Received): 1	Coca Cola Head Quarters -Upperhill Feature Coke Opens Sh700m City Base image hosted on flickr Workers put the final gloss on Coca Cola East and Central Africa’s new office building in Upperhill. Photo/ANTHONY KAMAU By WASHINGTON AKUMU Posted Thursday, September 11 2008 at 20:58 When soft drink giant Coca Cola unveils its Sh700 million office complex in Nairobi today, it will be evidence of the Atlanta-based transnational’s continuing thirst for more business in the region. President Kibaki is expected to preside at the launch of the building, one of the latest additions to Upperhill’s changing skyline. “Kenya is a gateway to East Africa. We chose Kenya because of its current and future economic growth potential. It has human capital strength. The communication infrastructure is continually improving. This also happens to be one of our priority markets,” said Nathan Kalumbu, president of Coke’s operation in East and Central Africa. The Nairobi office, a two-storey affair with room for a further two floors, is a regional base that is expected to serve the firm’s operations in at least 27 countries in East and Central Africa. Hitherto, it has been operating from three rented locations within the city. “By coming together, we have an opportunity to strengthen and improve our ways of working. We believe that we are building strong relationships within the workplace that are critical to our continued success,” argued Mr Kalumbu. In Kenya, the Coca Cola system consists of six bottling plants. The oldest is Mombasa-based Coastal Bottlers, which started operations way back in 1948 and is owned by the family of Navin and Suresh Shah. Local investors The Shahs also own Kisumu’s Equator Bottlers. Others are Nairobi, Rift Valley (Eldoret), Mount Kenya (Nyeri) and Kisii Bottlers. In the early 2000, the local franchise went through a cataclysmic consolidation that saw South African transnational Sabco take a major stake in Nairobi Bottlers. As part of its then “anchor bottler” policy, Sabco (in which Coca Cola retains significant shareholding) got a foothold into Kenya, while some two plants were closed (Nakuru’s Flamingo and Machakos’ Mount Kenya Bottlers) and consolidated under the Nairobi plant. The move invited strong nationalistic posturing with the feeling that it would scuttle small local investors in the franchise. Even then, a strong local component remains in the shareholding of three of the other bottlers, largely thanks to investment firm Centum and parastatals ICDC and and IDB. Infor: www.nation.co.ke/.../-/rn4qa2z/-/index.html __________________ isupportsouthsudanselfdetermination™

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