CURRENT AFFAIRS

[Nina Ndichu]

Hey People...

now that BORAQS has told us that they will definitely bring what is current in the market right now aka current affairs...well here is some of the things we need to prepare for int he next meeting.

1. National Construction Board
2. Amended Architects and Quantity Surveyors Bill
3. updated Cap 525
4. updated Building Code

Ok those are the ones I think I know...please add and comment about the ones above...

Cheers!

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Nina Ndichu

B.A.S.(Hons), B.Arch(Hons)
Graduate Architect
tel: +254 775 563 525

[Andrew Tirop]

So we need to go through both the old and new documents and know what additions or omissions there are...

[Nina Ndichu]

Yup I am guessing that would be the best place to start...

On 23 July 2012 09:30, Andrew Tirop <andre...@gmail.com> wrote:

So we need to go through both the old and new documents and know what additions or omissions there are...

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[Nina Ndichu]

Find attached the national construction authority act 2011 for your perusal and discussion.

[Nina Ndichu]

http://expogr.com/buildexpokenya/ 

some of the current construction current affairs

[Opil]

Building approvals : article on a daily  http://www.standardmedia.co.ke/?articleID=2000062654&story_title=Make-building-approvals-easy-made-easy

[amy namwakira]

Good article

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[Tuesday Nyakango]

Angalieni hapa..

[THOMAS OGATO]

Explain how the following contributes to Building Industry;

a) The Antiquities and Monuments Act, 1983 Cap 215

b) The Registered Land Act Chapter 300 

c) The Limitations of Actions Act (Cap. 22)

d) Land Acquisition Act (Cap. 295)

e) Way Leaves Act (Cap. 292) of Laws of Kenya

[THOMAS OGATO]

The Antiquities and Monuments Act, 1983 Cap 215

The Act aim to preserve Kenya’s national heritage. Kenya is rich in its antiquities, monuments and cultural and natural sites which are spread all over the country. The National Museums of Kenya is the custodian of the country’s cultural heritage, its principal mission being to collect, document, preserve and enhance knowledge, appreciation, management and the use of these resources for the benefit of Kenya and the world. Through the National Museums of Kenya many of these sites are protected by law by having them Gazetted under the Act.

 

The Registered Land Act Chapter 300

This Act provides for the absolute proprietorship over land (exclusive rights). Such land can be acquired by the state under the Land Acquisition Act in the project area.

 

The Limitations of Actions Act (Cap. 22)

This Act provides for recognition of squatters and the conditions under which they would have rights for compensation for loss of land. If squatters have been in occupation of private land for over twelve (12) years, then they would have acquired rights as adverse possessors of that land as provided under the limitation of Actions Act, section 7.

 

Land Acquisition Act (Cap. 295)

This Act provides for the compulsory or otherwise acquisition of land from private ownership for the benefit of the general public. Section 3 states that when the Minister is satisfied on the need for acquisition, notice will be issued through the Kenya Gazette and copies delivered to all the persons affected. Full compensation for any damage resulting from the entry onto land to things such as survey upon necessary authorization will be undertaken in accordance with section 5 of the Act. Likewise where land is acquired compulsorily, full compensation shall be paid promptly to all persons affected in accordance to sections 8 and 10 along the following parameters:

• Ø  Area of land acquired,
  
• Ø  The value of the property in the opinion of the Commissioner of land (after
  
• Ø  valuation),
  
• Ø  Amount of the compensation payable,
  
• Ø  Market value of the property,
  
• Ø  Damages sustained from the severance of the land parcel from the land,
  
• Ø  Damages to other property in the process of acquiring the said land parcel,
  
• Ø  Consequences of changing residence or place of business by the land owners
  
• Ø  Damages from diminution of profits of the land acquired
  

 

Way Leaves Act (Cap. 292)

The Act provides for certain undertakings to be constructed e.g. transmission lines, pipelines, canals, pathways etc, through, over or under any lands. Section 3 of the Act states that the Government may carry any works through, over or under any land whatsoever provided it shall not interfere with any existing building or structures of an ongoing activity.

[Nina Ndichu]

Last year paper one both the compulsory questions were on current affairs!

One: thika super highway

Two: falling buildings

Maybe we shld cover more of current affairs!  

Sent from my iPhone

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[Nina Ndichu]

http://www.slideshare.net/FrostandSullivan/kenyas-infrastructure-sector-increased-trade-driving-transport-infrastructure-development 

[THOMAS OGATO]

Current affairs: a Question can be framed on how to respond to unapproved/contradicting RFP.

Attached is an example from AAK Chairman, Arch. Steve Oundo.

[Nina Ndichu]

Btw there have been several of these letters to members from AAK.

Sent from my iPhone

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<ICPAK Secretariat - RFP Issue.pdf>

[THOMAS OGATO]

Current affairs:

a Question can be framed on how to respond to unapproved/contradicting RFP.

Attached are examples from AAK Chairman, Arch. Steve Oundo to ICPAK Secretariat & ACK.