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Nairobi Property Owners Turn to Global Hotel Brands to Boost Returns
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Nairobi Property Owners Turn to Global Hotel Brands to Boost Returns

Property owners in Nairobi are increasingly partnering with international hotel brands to strengthen their position in the serviced apartment market.Nairobi’s serviced apartment sector is undergoing a significant shif…

Apr 2, 2026
Floods Expose Hidden Structural Weaknesses in Kenya’s Real Estate
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Floods Expose Hidden Structural Weaknesses in Kenya’s Real Estate

Weeks of sustained rainfall have caused severe flooding across Nairobi, damaging homes, disrupting transport, and leading to structural failures in several buildings.Streets have been submerged, residential areas inun…

Apr 1, 2026
Inside Karen’s Mwitu Estate: Home to Kenya’s Wealthiest
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Inside Karen’s Mwitu Estate: Home to Kenya’s Wealthiest

Karen continues to attract Kenya’s political and business elite, with land prices rising and demand remaining strong.Located on Nairobi’s outskirts, Karen is defined by large homes on expansive plots, tree-lined stree…

Mar 28, 2026
How Affordable Housing in Thika Is Transforming Lives Through Jobs and Infrastructure
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How Affordable Housing in Thika Is Transforming Lives Through Jobs and Infrastructure

The Kings Orchid Affordable Housing Project in Thika is 72 percent complete, with construction progressing under a Sh3.07 billion contract awarded to Kings Developer Limited.The development is located on a 2.61-hectar…

Mar 27, 2026
TelPosta Pension Scheme Lists Flats, Bungalows and Plots from Ksh600,000
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TelPosta Pension Scheme Lists Flats, Bungalows and Plots from Ksh600,000

The TelPosta Pension Scheme is selling its real estate holdings, offering residential units and land to buyers through a competitive tender process.The sale, detailed in a tender notice dated 12 March 2026, is in resp…

Mar 26, 2026
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PS Hinga Urges Judges to Lift Ban on Lang’ata Affordable Housing
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PS Hinga Urges Judges to Lift Ban on Lang’ata Affordable Housing

The government has asked the Environment and Land Court to lift an order stopping construction of the Southlands Affordable Housing Project in Lang’ata, warning that further delays could lead to financial losses and l…

Mar 25, 2026
Kenyan Builders Turn to Cheaper Walling Methods as Construction Costs Rise
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Kenyan Builders Turn to Cheaper Walling Methods as Construction Costs Rise

Builders and homeowners in Kenya are adopting alternative walling methods as construction costs rise, turning to cheaper materials and techniques to reduce expenses.The increasing cost of cement, sand, and quarry ston…

Mar 22, 2026
When Rent Hits Sh100K: Inside Nairobi’s Urban Transformation
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When Rent Hits Sh100K: Inside Nairobi’s Urban Transformation

Nairobi’s residential areas are changing rapidly, as high-rise developments replace older homes and reshape long-established neighbourhoods.Across the city, streets once defined by low-density housing are giving way t…

Mar 17, 2026
Thika on the Brink of City Status
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Thika on the Brink of City Status

The Senate will hold public hearings on Friday to collect residents’ views on a proposal to grant Thika city status.The session, organised by the Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations…

Mar 4, 2026
Memusi: A 700-Home Estate Designed for Ownership, Not Rentals
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Memusi: A 700-Home Estate Designed for Ownership, Not Rentals

Land values in Memusi, a quiet neighbourhood in Kajiado County, have surged dramatically, with a quarter-acre plot now priced at Sh6 million, up from Sh500,000 a decade ago.Memusi, located just beyond Ngong town, is c…

Mar 3, 2026
Court Rules Land Sellers Are Responsible for Brokers’ Deals, Even Without a Written Agreement
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Court Rules Land Sellers Are Responsible for Brokers’ Deals, Even Without a Written Agreement

A High Court ruling has held that land sellers remain legally responsible for brokers they authorise to act on their behalf, even in the absence of a written agreement.Land transactions in Kenya often involve brokers…

Mar 1, 2026
Kikuyu Estate Nears 60pc Completion With 1,140 Units Planned
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Kikuyu Estate Nears 60pc Completion With 1,140 Units Planned

Construction of a Sh3.25 billion affordable housing estate in Kikuyu Constituency, Kiambu County, has reached 58 per cent completion, with 1,140 units planned on a 6.9-acre site at the Kabete/Kikuyu interchange.The pr…

Mar 1, 2026
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Oyugis Emerges as Homa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Economic Hub
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Oyugis Emerges as Homa Bay’s Fastest-Growing Economic Hub

Oyugis Town has rapidly transformed into Homa Bay County’s leading economic hub, outpacing the traditional administrative capital, Homa Bay Town, in infrastructure and growth. Its strategic location along the Ahero–Is…

Feb 26, 2026
Rosslyn, Muthaiga Top List of Nairobi’s Most Expensive Neighbourhoods
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Rosslyn, Muthaiga Top List of Nairobi’s Most Expensive Neighbourhoods

Rosslyn has been ranked Nairobi’s most expensive neighbourhood for both renting and buying homes, according to BuyRentKenya’s Property Index covering January to December 2025.The report, released on 12 February, shows…

Feb 13, 2026
Why Skipping Experts Can Ruin Your Building Project
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Why Skipping Experts Can Ruin Your Building Project

Skipping professional expertise in construction often leads to financial losses, structural failures, and halted projects. The absence of key professionals such as quantity surveyors, engineers, and architects increas…

Feb 12, 2026
Nairobi City Planners Under Fire Over Eastleigh Rogue Development
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Nairobi City Planners Under Fire Over Eastleigh Rogue Development

Nairobi’s planning authorities have been accused by the Ombudsman of unlawfully approving a high-rise development in Eastleigh and failing to enforce key planning and environmental laws.A report by the Commission on A…

Feb 10, 2026
One Million Kenyans Sign Up on Boma Yangu as Housing Plan Gains Momentum
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One Million Kenyans Sign Up on Boma Yangu as Housing Plan Gains Momentum

Registrations on the government’s Boma Yangu housing platform have exceeded one million, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.The achievement reflects strong demand for affordable homes an…

Feb 5, 2026
Shauri Moyo Housing Project Slows as Workers Protest Delayed Pay
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Shauri Moyo Housing Project Slows as Workers Protest Delayed Pay

Construction work at the Shauri Moyo Affordable Housing Project in Nairobi has slowed after workers reported delayed wages and shortages of building materials.Workers at the site say they were promised weekly pay but…

Jan 29, 2026
Are You a Nairobi Landlord? Follow These Rules or Face Jail
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Are You a Nairobi Landlord? Follow These Rules or Face Jail

Nairobi County has intensified enforcement of long-standing building regulations in the Central Business District, issuing compliance notices and warning of prosecutions and closures for persistent violations.County o…

Jan 29, 2026
Nairobi Estates With the Fastest Rising Rents in the Past Three Months
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Nairobi Estates With the Fastest Rising Rents in the Past Three Months

Nairobi’s housing market recorded strong rental growth in the final quarter of 2025, while land prices in several prime estates declined, according to new data from Hass Consult released on 27 January.Rental prices ro…

Jan 27, 2026
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