The CMK Insights
Materials guides, pricing trends, and machinery advice for builders and suppliers in Kenya.
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Mabati Roofing Sheets in Kenya and Roofing Types
Choosing the right mabati is one of the biggest decisions in any Kenyan construction project, since the roof protects everything built beneath it. With dozens of brands and profile types on the market, it helps to under…
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Cost of Quarry Dust (Vumbi) Guide for All 47 Counties
Quarry dust, commonly known as vumbi, is the most affordable aggregate in Kenyan construction and the go-to material for cabro paving beds,…
Cost of Foundation Stones (Quarry Stones) Per Foot for All 47 Counties
Foundation stones, also known as quarry stones or kiganjo stones, are the hard non-porous stones used to build the section of a wall below …
Cost of Machine Cut Stones (Dalugo) Per Piece for 9 Inch 6 Inch and 4 Inch Stones in All 47 Counties
Machine cut stones, commonly known as dalugo or Ndarugo stones, are the most preferred walling material for residential construction in Ken…
Cost of River Sand With Sources for All 47 Counties
River sand is the most used sand type in Kenyan construction, valued for its fine rounded particles that make it ideal for plastering, conc…
Cost of Ballast in Kenya
Ballast is one of the most bought construction materials in Kenya. Every foundation, slab, driveway and concrete column needs it, which mak…