Government
"Professional regulatory body for Kenya's construction industry since independence."
The establishment of a regulatory body for Kenya’s construction sector traces its roots to the post-independence era, when African contractors advocated for a state agency to advocate for their rights and safeguard their interests in an industry largely controlled by British and Indian firms. This advocacy culminated in the National Construction Corporation Bill of 1972, which proposed the registration of the National Construction Corporation (NCC)—a predecessor entity—as a parastatal. The NCC’s primary objectives were to enhance industry capabilities through training initiatives and provide financial support to contractors, facilitating their growth and stability.
Regrettably, despite concerted efforts, the NCC dissolved in 1988 as industry challenges evolved and intensified. Persistent industry lobbying ultimately led to the enactment of the National Construction Authority Act in 2011, receiving presidential assent on December 2, 2011, and becoming operational on June 8, 2012. Complementary regulations, formally adopted on June 6, 2014, were later introduced to implement the Act.
