The construction of phase one of Kipchoge Keino Stadium in Eldoret, Kenya is almost complete. This is according to the Chinese company working on the first phase of the project.
Weihai International Economic &Technical Cooperative Co., Ltd (WIETC), the company behind the project confirmed that 90% of the work has already been finished and that they will be soon handing over their complete part to the government.
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WIETC Company had initially been awarded the whole tender to construct the VIP pavilion, terraces, changing rooms and the parking lot, but things changed when the country was denied the chance to host 2018 African Nations Championships.
Tender for the work
Tender for the work was again shared out to other contractors in phases and they were allocated the first phase. Phase two is yet to take off but was however allocated to another company- Shiv Construction.
Shiv Construction was contracted to a build VIP dais and parking area but has since stopped work on the project because it has not received money from the government. Also, a third contractor awarded tender to plant grass at the pitch has only graded it and this is also due to the poor allocation of funds from the government.
One of the project managers appealed to Sports Kenya to provide the rest of the money meant for the project so that they can proceed swiftly.
WIETC has accomplished remarkable achievements based on constant expansion in international construction project contracting among other things. They have widespread markets covering 30 countries and regions and dozens of subsidiaries located in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mozambique, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya which has brought their overall strength to top in the industry.
Shiv Construction Company limited has over Forty years’ experience in building and construction industry in Kenya. They are renowned specialists in these areas having worked on housing schemes, Universities & student centres, hospitals, banks, office blocks, factories & civil works.
