REAL ESTATE NEWS

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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 shift as more developments align with global hospitality brands. What was once…
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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 inundated, and some structures have collapsed after prolonged exposure to water.…
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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 streets and well-maintained gardens. The suburb is home to President William Ruto,…
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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-hectare site along Kenyatta Highway and will deliver 975 housing units, including…
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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 response to legal limits that restrict state corporations to property assets…
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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 legal claims. Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga told…
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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 stone is prompting a shift in building practices, particularly in rural areas.…
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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 to apartment blocks, heavier traffic, and ongoing construction. This shift is…
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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 at the Thika Municipal Chambers, is among the final steps before a…
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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 characterised by modest brick-roofed homes built by early settlers. The community…