Real Estate
Kenyan Landowners Must Provide Clear Evidence to Challenge Fraudulent Transfers, Court Says
The Environment and Land Court has ruled that allegations of fraud in land transfers must be supported by clear and compelling evidence, saying suspicion alone is not enough to invalidate a registered transaction.The…
Government Raises Affordable Housing Prices by Up to Ksh600,000
The cost of purchasing a home under Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme has risen, with the government introducing new prices that increase the cost of some units by as much as Ksh600,000.The State Department for Hou…
Malindi Court Reveals How Tenants Can Lose Millions Despite Paying Rent
The Environment and Land Court in Malindi has ordered a commercial tenant to pay Ksh21.9 million after finding the tenant in breach of several obligations under a lease agreement.The judgment, delivered on 22 Septembe…
KRA Sets 30% Tax on Rental Income Earned by Landlords Living Abroad
Kenya has introduced a 30 per cent tax on gross rental income earned by non-resident landlords from property in the country under the Finance Act 2026.The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) confirmed on 25 September that i…
Kajiado Landowners Get Relief as Court Suspends Land Rates Collection
The Environment and Land Court has suspended the collection of land rates on freehold and leasehold properties in Kajiado County pending the hearing and determination of a petition challenging the legality of the Kaji…
Kenyans Have Two Weeks to Secure Affordable Homes Before Prices Rise
Kenyans seeking homes under the Affordable Housing Programme have until the end of September to apply before new prices take effect on 1 October 2026.The State Department for Housing and Urban Development announced on…
Nairobi Leads as Prime Office Demand Strengthens Across Africa
Modern Grade A offices are outperforming older buildings across several African cities, with stronger occupancy and more stable rents as businesses increasingly prioritise quality and efficiency.In Nairobi, average oc…
Tatu City Unveils Sh7 Billion Towers Set to Become Tallest Buildings Outside Nairobi
Kiambu County is set to gain two high-rise towers after Tatu City unveiled plans for Jabali Towers, a project that would create the tallest buildings outside Nairobi.The development will be located in Tatu Central’s e…
Ruto’s Housing Programme: 220 Homes Delivered as Millions Await Affordable Units
Ruto’s Affordable Housing Programme Expands as Delivery Targets Remain ElusivePresident William Ruto has handed over 220 affordable homes in Bomet County as his administration expands its housing programme across Keny…
Why More Kenyan Women Are Buying Land
Women, particularly younger investors, are becoming an increasingly important force in Kenya’s property market as they buy land to build financial security and long-term wealth.For decades, land ownership in Kenya has…
300 Mukuru Residents Set to Get Affordable Houses After Missing Out
About 300 Mukuru residents who missed out on affordable housing units will be prioritised in a fresh allocation exercise, the Affordable Housing Board has said.Board chief executive officer Joe Mutugu said the applica…
Kisumu Court Explains Limits of Compensation for Victims of Land Fraud
The Environment and Land Court in Kisumu has awarded a buyer Ksh784,000 after a fraudulent land transaction left her unable to acquire the property she had agreed to purchase.The case involved a woman who agreed to bu…
The Hidden Rules Kenyan Homeowners Face in Gated Estates
Homeowners in Kenya’s gated estates can face restrictions on changes to their properties, including repainting, installing carports, keeping pets and listing homes on platforms such as Airbnb.The rules can also cover…
Nairobi’s Expansion Puts Kiambu Families Under Growing Land Pressure
A new book by anthropologist Peter Lockwood examines how Nairobi’s rapid expansion into Kiambu County is reshaping smallholder communities, driving land sales and deepening tensions within families.In Peasants to Paup…
Ruto’s Housing Programme Builds Momentum as 274,000 Homes Rise Across Kenya
Kenya’s affordable housing programme completed 7,148 residential units in 2025, while more than 274,000 additional homes were under construction by August 2026.The figures highlight a sharp increase in construction ac…
Why Limuru Is Becoming Kenya’s New Luxury Property Hotspot
Kenya’s prime residential market recorded higher rents and sale prices in the first half of 2026, with Limuru emerging as an increasingly attractive alternative to Nairobi’s established high-end neighbourhoods.Monthly…
How Membley Changed From Empty Plots to a Sh35 Million Property Hotspot
Membley has rapidly developed from a sparsely populated estate into a densely built residential area, with apartment blocks, hardware shops and gated courts replacing many of its former vacant plots.The estate has lar…
Nairobi High-Rise Rules Face Supreme Court Challenge
Kenya’s Supreme Court has reserved its decision in a dispute over a proposed 16-storey apartment development in Lavington, Nairobi, with the case centred on which zoning rules applied when the project was approved.A f…
Karen Land Prices Surge 10% as New Zoning Rules Boost Investor Demand
Land prices in Karen and Langata recorded the strongest growth among Nairobi’s prime suburbs over the past year after new zoning rules allowed higher-density developments in parts of both areas.The gains followed the…
Nairobi’s Property Boom Loses Steam as Satellite Towns See Falling Prices
Nairobi’s satellite towns are recording falling house prices and weaker land values, signalling a slowdown in the property market after years of strong growth, according to the latest HassConsult quarterly property in…