REAL ESTATE NEWS

A growing number of fraudulent land titles are being uncovered in Kenya, leading to significant financial losses for banks and property owners, and exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s land registration system. The surge in fraudulent transactions has been linked to missing land records…

Kaloleni Estate, one of Nairobi’s oldest residential areas, is facing severe neglect despite its designation as a national heritage site and its deep ties to Kenya’s political and urban history. Located along Jogoo Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands, Kaloleni was built in the mid-1940s by the colonial…

Murang’a town is undergoing a period of renewal, marked by infrastructure upgrades and a growing student population that is reshaping the local economy. Once a key colonial outpost in central Kenya, Murang’a has seen its influence decline over the years, particularly after neighbouring Kenol rose…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…