NAIROBI, Kenya- Chinese construction giant China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has secured another major project in Kenya after being appointed the main contractor for the Jabali Towers development at Tatu City, just days after signing the Sh154 billion Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) modernisation contract.
In a statement issued on Monday, Tatu City confirmed that CRBC will oversee the construction of Jabali Towers, a flagship mixed-use development within Tatu Central, the business and lifestyle district of the 5,000-acre master-planned city.
“Tatu City has appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) as the main contractor for Jabali Towers, marking the commencement of construction of two landmark residential towers, offices and shops in Tatu Central, the city’s vibrant business and lifestyle district that is shaping the future of sustainable living, working and leisure in Africa,” the developer said.
The project will comprise two residential towers rising 25 and 36 storeys, alongside Grade A office space, retail outlets and hospitality facilities.
Once complete, Jabali Towers will feature a 150-room hotel, 35 commercial units and a range of residential apartments, including studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. Tatu City said sales of the residential units are already underway.
Officials described the groundbreaking as a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Tatu City’s integrated live-work-play ecosystem, which has attracted both local and international investors.
The latest contract strengthens CRBC’s footprint in Kenya’s infrastructure and real estate sectors.
Last week, the Chinese state-owned contractor signed a Sh154 billion agreement with the Kenyan government to modernise JKIA.
The Ministry of Roads and Transport described the airport expansion as a strategic national investment aimed at increasing passenger capacity, improving safety and operational efficiency, and reinforcing Kenya’s position as East Africa’s leading aviation hub.
The JKIA project will include the construction of a new passenger terminal, rehabilitation of existing airport facilities, expansion of airside and landside infrastructure, and improvements to cargo handling capacity.
The airport modernisation programme has, however, attracted legal scrutiny, with a court petition challenging aspects of the procurement process.
CRBC has been involved in several high-profile infrastructure projects in Kenya over the past decade, including highways, bridges and sections of the Standard Gauge Railway, making it one of the country’s largest foreign construction contractors.