REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Many homeowners rely on informal technicians for renovation work, but construction experts warn that poor planning and unqualified labour can compromise structural safety.
Moses Mwaura, construction manager and director at Design Key Builders (DKB), says the problem lies in how homeowners approach…
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Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme is facing delays and underperformance, with the Controller of Budget reporting low completion rates and misalignment between funding and project delivery across key sites.
In her August 2025 Budget Implementation and Review Report, Controller of Budget Dr…
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The Nairobi County Government has begun demolishing ageing housing estates as part of a major redevelopment programme aimed at increasing residential capacity across the city.
The Nairobi Urban Renewal Project is targeting several estates built in the mid-20th century, which officials say are no…
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Delays in issuing title deeds are disrupting housing projects across Kenya and discouraging both local and foreign investment, according to developers and real estate professionals.
Despite recent progress in digitising land registries, stakeholders say that inefficiencies within land…
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Kenyan courts are increasingly revoking land titles obtained through illegal transfers made shortly after property owners die, as fraudsters exploit delays in succession processes and gaps in land registry systems.
Despite existing laws meant to protect property rights, a growing number of cases…
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Pipeline Estate in eastern Nairobi faces severe overcrowding, crumbling infrastructure, and widespread public health risks, despite being established as an affordable housing solution.
Conceived in the late 1990s to accommodate workers travelling to the Industrial Area, Jomo Kenyatta International…
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Once considered for Kenya’s capital, Machakos has struggled to regain its early prominence despite repeated government proposals and high-profile development plans that have failed to materialise.
Founded in 1887 by the Imperial British East Africa Company, Machakos was the first inland…
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A recent investigation found that a building materials supplier working with a property developer was involved in serious misconduct.
Although the developer had no direct role in those activities, the absence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) clauses in their contract left the…
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Kenya is considering the introduction of temporary land titles to speed up housing unit transfers and reduce delays in the affordable housing sector.
The proposal was presented by Chris Chege, Director of Credit and Operations at Shelter Afrique Development Bank, during the 2025 Kenya Mortgage…
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Nairobi recorded a lower rental yield on prime warehouse assets in the first half of 2025 compared to Kampala and Dar es Salaam, according to new data from Knight Frank.
Knight Frank’s report shows that Nairobi’s average yield stands at 9.5 percent, falling behind Kampala’s 13 percent and Dar es…
