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Why construction sector is vibrant in semi-arid counties

Workers at a construction site. [File, Standard]

Construction is the most vibrant sub-sector in arid and semi-arid counties according to a recent ranking by Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra).

The agency attributes this to rapid urbanisation and increased development allocations by devolved units.

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