REAL ESTATE NEWS

77.1% of Kenyan Rentals are Flats and Apartments
77.1% of Kenyan Rentals are Flats and Apartments
A new study by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), as part of the Kenya Housing Survey… read more...
Hyatt Regency's Grand Opening Boosts Nairobi's High-End Hotel Sector
Hyatt Regency's Grand Opening Boosts Nairobi's High-End Hote…
Nairobi's hospitality sector has welcomed its latest luxurious offering with the grand opening of… read more...
Karen & Westlands Join List of Nairobi Estates with Falling Rents
Karen & Westlands Join List of Nairobi Estates with Falling Rents
In the final quarter of last year, Nairobi's real estate market underwent a notable shift,… read more...
13 Million Kenyans in the Dark About Government's Affordable Housing Initiative
13 Million Kenyans in the Dark About Government's Affordable Hous…
A substantial segment of the Kenyan population remains largely uninformed about the government's… read more...
Kenyan Malls See 98% Occupancy While Office Buildings Face Mounting Vacancies
Kenyan Malls See 98% Occupancy While Office Buildings Face Mounting Va…
The commercial real estate market in Kenya is experiencing a notable decline, particularly in the… read more...
Kenya's Largest Mixed-Use Project 'LV Marina' Launches in Kisumu with Sh120B Investment
Kenya's Largest Mixed-Use Project 'LV Marina' Launches…
GulfCap Real Estate has officially launched construction on the LV Marina, anticipated to become… read more...
47% of Kenya's Real Estate Firms Operate Without Professional Registration
47% of Kenya's Real Estate Firms Operate Without Professional Reg…
According to the recently released 2023-24 Real Estate Survey conducted by the Kenya National… read more...
Kenya Property Report: Larger Units Outperform Studios in Rental Returns
Kenya Property Report: Larger Units Outperform Studios in Rental Retur…
Investors are witnessing substantial returns from large townhouses and maisonettes, as highlighted… read more...
Kenya's Construction Sector Gets Major Safety Overhaul with New Code
Kenya's Construction Sector Gets Major Safety Overhaul with New C…
The National Construction Authority (NCA) in Kenya has announced a series of stringent measures… read more...
Nairobi Real Estate Faces 41% Drop in Building Plans
Nairobi Real Estate Faces 41% Drop in Building Plans
The recent wave of youth-led protests in Kenya, predominantly driven by Generation Z, has… read more...
Kenyan Landlords Face New Challenges as Urban Rental Preferences Change
Kenyan Landlords Face New Challenges as Urban Rental Preferences Chang…
As of 2022, more than 15 million Kenyans, representing approximately 29 percent of the nation's… read more...
How Kenyan Tenants Can Sue Landlords for Sh200,000 Over Illegal Utility Cuts
How Kenyan Tenants Can Sue Landlords for Sh200,000 Over Illegal Utilit…
As many Kenyans face the burden of rent payments in January, conflicts with landlords often arise,… read more...
Nairobi's Poor Risk Exclusion from Affordable Housing Program
Nairobi's Poor Risk Exclusion from Affordable Housing Program
Recent findings from the Nairobi County Assembly’s Land Committee indicate a grim reality for the… read more...
Expert Architect Reveals Critical Checks for Kenyan Home Buyers
Expert Architect Reveals Critical Checks for Kenyan Home Buyers
As the Kenyan housing market continues to expand, potential homebuyers are faced with the daunting… read more...
Murang'a County Unveils Master Plan for 1,312-Acre Industrial and Commercial Hub
Murang'a County Unveils Master Plan for 1,312-Acre Industrial and…
Murang’a County is poised for a significant transformation following the ceding of 1,312 acres of… read more...
Tatu City Sets New Safety Standards with Tech-Driven Urban Planning
Tatu City Sets New Safety Standards with Tech-Driven Urban Planning
Tatu City, a 5,000-acre urban development located near Nairobi, has recently implemented a series… read more...
Revealed: Kenya's Construction Industry Relies Heavily on Unregulated Foremen
Revealed: Kenya's Construction Industry Relies Heavily on Unregul…
In small-scale construction in Kenya, foremen commonly assume a role akin to that of a project… read more...
Kenyan Architects Challenge Ruto's Affordable Housing Completion Figures
Kenyan Architects Challenge Ruto's Affordable Housing Completion…
The completion figures for Kenya's affordable housing program have sparked a significant debate,… read more...
Poor Planning Transforms Kajiado into an Urban Mess
Poor Planning Transforms Kajiado into an Urban Mess
The rapid growth of Kajiado town has emerged as a considerable challenge for the county government… read more...
Tourist Boom Drives Kenya's Largest Hotel Building Spree
Tourist Boom Drives Kenya's Largest Hotel Building Spree
Kenya's tourism industry is experiencing a notable surge as evidenced by the Kenya National Bureau… read more...
Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025
Top 5 Kenyan Cities Attracting Highest Real Estate Investment in 2025
Kenya's real estate market is characterized by rapid urbanization, significant infrastructure… read more...
Exact Prices and Locations for Kenya's Affordable Housing Units
Exact Prices and Locations for Kenya's Affordable Housing Units
The government of Kenya has officially launched the sale of 4,888 newly completed Affordable… read more...
Resident Groups Urged to Spearhead Nairobi's Smart City Initiatives
Resident Groups Urged to Spearhead Nairobi's Smart City Initiativ…
Nairobi's ambition to evolve into a modern smart city is increasingly bolstered by the proactive… read more...
Majority of Kenyan Buildings Fail Critical Safety Inspections
Majority of Kenyan Buildings Fail Critical Safety Inspections
A newly released report by the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has raised concerns… read more...
Flat Roofs Push Kenyan Homeowners to Seek Innovative Solutions
Flat Roofs Push Kenyan Homeowners to Seek Innovative Solutions
Kenya’s construction sector experienced a notable slowdown in growth during 2023, as reported in… read more...
Revealed: Why Homeownership Fails to Excite Kenyan Households
Revealed: Why Homeownership Fails to Excite Kenyan Households
Despite the Kenyan government’s substantial commitment to expanding affordable housing, the… read more...
Kenya's Construction Industry Battles Proposed 35% Excise Duty on Building Materials
Kenya's Construction Industry Battles Proposed 35% Excise Duty on…
Concerns are mounting within Kenya's building and construction industry as stakeholders unite… read more...
Kenyan Professionals Abandon Urban Centers for Rural Opportunities
Kenyan Professionals Abandon Urban Centers for Rural Opportunities
The traditional migration pattern in Kenya has long been characterized by a steady movement from… read more...
Woodley Estate Residents Seek Foreign Intervention Over Forced Evictions
Woodley Estate Residents Seek Foreign Intervention Over Forced Evictio…
The residents of Woodley Estate in Nairobi are mounting an urgent international campaign against… read more...
New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive
New Construction Hub Binaa to Boost Kenya's Housing Drive
Kenya's Housing Secretary Said Athman has lauded the private sector's instrumental role in… read more...