REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Land experts in Kenya are urging property owners to take stronger measures to protect their title deeds, warning that ownership is only secure if the document is properly registered, stored, and regularly monitored.
The Ministry of Lands has stressed that registration is the foundation of lawful…
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Nairobi County has begun installing modern litter bins across residential estates as part of a city-wide expansion of its waste management programme.
Governor Johnson Sakaja announced the rollout on Saturday, saying the initiative aims to reduce littering, curb illegal dumping, and promote cleaner…
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Residents of Marigoini estate in Nairobi’s South B are protesting planned evictions tied to the government’s Affordable Housing programme, citing concerns over compensation, transparency, and the relocation process.
The government has offered affected households a facilitation payment of Ksh30,000…
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A recent court ruling in Mombasa has raised concerns about the reliability of title deeds as proof of land ownership in Kenya.
The case involved a parcel of land originally designated as a public road reserve. Despite this status, the land was surveyed, allocated to private individuals, and…
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Kenya's flagship affordable housing programme is facing growing concerns after official data revealed fewer than 300,000 citizens had registered for housing units by mid-2025, significantly falling short of the government's claims of nearly one million registrations.
By June 2025, only 292,326…
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Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari has outlined the legal steps for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged land title deeds, referencing Section 33 of the Land Registration Act, Chapter 300.
Omari addressed growing concerns over the security of title documents, which are central to property ownership in…
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Construction costs in Kenya have surged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many aspiring buyers.
New data from the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that the cost of building…
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Eldoret is struggling to meet key obligations a year after its elevation to city status.
City officials report progress in infrastructure and basic services but admit that solid waste management, sewage systems, traffic regulation, and the activation of cultural facilities remain unresolved. City…
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The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu is reshaping the city’s urban landscape and advancing the government’s Affordable Housing Programme.
Set for completion in June 2026, the development includes 2,384 housing units across social, affordable, and market-rate categories, with…
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Homeowners in Nairobi suburbs challenge high-rise developments over sunlight and ventilation concerns
Residents in Nairobi’s Parklands and Lavington have filed legal cases to stop the construction of tall apartment buildings they say block daylight and reduce ventilation in their homes. In…
