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Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall as Demand for Standalone Homes Rises

Apartment prices in Nairobi’s prime neighbourhoods and satellite towns have declined over the past three years, while the value of standalone houses has continued to rise. Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statis…

May 12, 2026

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Land Prices Fall in Kenya's Coastal Towns Despite Strong Demand for Beachfront Property

Land prices in several coastal towns declined slightly in the final quarter of 2025, although areas such as Diani and Lamu continued to record growth, according to the latest Hass Property Index.In Bamburi, Mombasa, l…

May 12, 2026

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NEMA Invites Public Comment on Three High-rise Developments Planned for Nairobi and Mombasa

Kenya’s environmental regulator has invited the public to comment on three proposed high-rise developments in Nairobi and Mombasa, including large residential and mixed-use towers planned for Kileleshwa, Kilimani and…

May 10, 2026

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Why Nairobi's Premium Offices Are Winning While Older Buildings Struggle

Nairobi’s office market recorded a sharp improvement in 2025, with vacancy rates falling and demand rising for modern Grade A developments in areas such as Westlands and Upper Hill.According to Cytonn Research, the Na…

May 9, 2026

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Naivasha’s Portable Homes You Can Dismantle and Relocate

A factory in Naivasha is producing prefabricated housing units that can be installed within weeks, offering an alternative to conventional construction methods.A factory-based approach to building homes is gaining gro…

May 6, 2026

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How Utawala Went From Sh12,000 Plots to One of Nairobi's Hottest Property Markets

On a rainy day, Githunguri in Utawala is marked by traffic congestion, flooded paths, and difficult movement for residents and visitors.Githunguri has undergone significant change over the past three decades. In the 1…

May 5, 2026

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Nairobi Apartment Prices Fall as Demand Shifts to Standalone Homes

Apartment prices across several Nairobi suburbs have declined over the past year, with Westlands and Upper Hill recording the steepest drops at 7.9 percent and 6.8 percent respectively, according to the latest HassCon…

May 2, 2026

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Kibera Housing Project 80% Complete, Set to Deliver 4,465 Units

The Soweto East Zone B Affordable Housing Project in Kibera is more than 80 per cent complete and will deliver 4,465 housing units and key social amenities at a cost of Sh7.4 billion.The project, led by the State Depa…

Apr 28, 2026

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ILAM Fahari I-REIT Plans Mixed-Use Redevelopment of Greenspan Mall

ILAM Fahari Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) plans to redevelop Greenspan Mall in Donholm into a mixed-use complex by adding residential units to its existing retail and office spaces.The project marks a shift in s…

Apr 28, 2026

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Nairobi City County Assembly Probes Ngara Housing Delays as Buyers Wait Years for Units

Nairobi MCAs have called for an investigation into delays affecting a housing project in Ngara, where buyers are yet to receive units years after construction began.The Nairobi City County Assembly is responding to gr…

Apr 23, 2026

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Kenyan Homebuyers Turn to AI for Land Prices and Investment Insights

Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by Kenyan property buyers to assess land prices and identify investment options, though it remains limited to advisory roles rather than actual transactions.AI tools…

Apr 20, 2026

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Molo Becomes a Property Hotspot as Land Values Surge

Molo is recording steady growth, with rising land prices, increased business activity and a growing population reshaping its economic outlook.Land values highlight the pace of change. In 2015, an eighth-acre plot cost…

Apr 20, 2026

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Relief For Land Owners as County Waives All Land Rates Penalties

The County Government of Uasin Gishu has announced a full waiver on penalties and interest for unpaid land rates, provided property owners settle the principal amounts by 30 April.Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim confir…

Apr 20, 2026

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Court Steps In to Stop Housing Project on Contested Mau Mau Site

The High Court of Kenya in Kiambu County has ordered the immediate suspension of a housing project in Githunguri, directing that all construction works on the disputed land stop.In a ruling delivered by Justice Bahati…

Apr 16, 2026

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No Exceptions: Johnson Sakaja Says Riparian Demolitions Will Hit Embassies, Churches, and Mansions

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that buildings constructed on riparian land will be demolished, including those in high-end estates.Speaking after leading a multi-agency team from the Nairobi Rivers Commiss…

Apr 15, 2026

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How Andrew Muriungi Built a Profitable Eco-Estate in Kajiado

Elmun Nature Escapes, a 15-acre development in Kajiado owned by entrepreneur Andrew Muriungi, combines pre-engineered housing with environmentally conscious design to create a self-sustaining real estate model.Located…

Apr 14, 2026

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Majority of Registered Kenyans Have Not Paid Affordable Housing Deposits

Nearly 80 percent of Kenyans registered for the government’s affordable housing programme have not made the mandatory five percent deposit required to secure a unit.As of May 2025, 816,780 people had signed up on the…

Apr 11, 2026

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Why Owning a Home in Kenya Remains Out of Reach for Many

Many Kenyans face significant barriers to homeownership due to substantial upfront costs required before mortgage repayments can begin.The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2024 Annual Supervision Report shows that the average…

Apr 9, 2026

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IMD 2026: Nairobi Fails to Keep Pace With Leading Smart Cities

Zurich has topped the IMD Smart City Index for the seventh consecutive year, with Oslo, Geneva, London, and Copenhagen completing the top five, according to the 2026 report released on Tuesday by the IMD World Competi…

Apr 6, 2026

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Kikuyu Elders Secure Court Order Halting Development on Githunguri Sacred Site

The Environment and Land Court has halted construction on a government housing project in Githunguri, Kiambu County, pending the hearing of a constitutional petition.Justice Ann Mogeni issued conservatory orders stopp…

Apr 4, 2026