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For generations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) have promoted social-cultural growth, economic progress and recovery and restoration practices all over the world. In Kenya, NGOs actively engage in advancing human rights, child care, women’s welfare, social responsibility, health and education, disaster management and environmental conservation. For instance, NGOs provide food, clothing and shelter for communities affected floods, …

7 Ways NGOs are Benefitting from Container Fabrication Technology in Kenya Read More »

We have been in the business of marketing and selling used shipping containers for over a decade here in Nairobi, Kenya. One question that you can’t escape, especially when doing social media marketing has to do with the pricing of used shipping containers. The price question keeps coming over and over again, no matter how …

How Much Does a Used Shipping Container Cost in Kenya? (Latest Price) Read More »

Kenya is experiencing a housing crisis that requires immediate attention. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), the country has an annual housing demand of 250,000 units but only 50,000 are constructed, creating a deficit of 200,000 units per year. The housing crisis has led to an increase in informal settlements and slums, …

Shipping Container Fabrication in Kenya: The Promise of a Brighter Tomorrow Read More »

Every day, Kenyans are embracing the alternative home construction using shipping containers. You have probably seen them in your area or in those fancy Airbnb vocation condors. They are part of the remarkable transition from the traditional heavy and bulky brick and mortar to the light and flexible glass and steel. Now, the constant question …

Current Cost of Shipping Container Homes in Kenya Read More »

Sometime in 2017, a close friend remarked “today, buying a shipping container is riskier than buying a car.” And boy was he right. That same week, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) had arrested individuals who had purchased used containers that lacked valid documentation. The sellers were regular cons who had been defrauding unsuspecting container …

5 Important Documents When Buying a Shipping Container in Kenya Read More »

If you haven’t considered owning a shipping container home, you might want to think again. With the current ridiculous surge in property prices in the country, home ownership remains a pipe dream for an average Kenyan. Even so, many still remain optimistic in their quest to owning a private home. Today, rental apartments bridge the …

Why You Should Build a Shipping Container Home in Kenya Read More »

So, you have closed that lucrative deal and earned some unexpected money, made savings over time, or taken a loan, and would like to reinvest it on something legit and profitable. The first thing that comes into your mind is purchasing a used shipping freight container and fabricating it into something that will generate you …

5 Steps to Safely Buy Used Shipping Containers in Kenya (Beginner Guide) Read More »

When looking for a cargo container to build a container house, set up a business premise, or a container office in Kenya, you have to consider the type of container to go for. There are two types you can choose from; Used cargo containers New one trip shipping containers. New One Trip Shipping Containers Usually, …

New, One Trip or Used Shipping Containers in Kenya; Which One Should You Choose? Read More »