REAL ESTATE NEWS

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...
How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes
How to Avoid the Most Common Construction Mistakes
In real estate development, cost-cutting measures can often lead to catastrophic consequences,… read more...
Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percent
Government Moves to Cap Property Rate Interest at CBK's 12 Percen…
The Kenyan government has proposed to cap interest rates on defaulted property rates.
Mobile Money Emerges as Preferred Payment Method for Kenya's Construction Sector
Mobile Money Emerges as Preferred Payment Method for Kenya's Cons…
A recent report by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (Kippra) has… read more...
Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Affluent Lang'ata
Purple Dot Unveils Luxurious Marigold II Project in Nairobi's Aff…
Purple Dot, a prominent residential and commercial property developer, has embarked on an ambitious… read more...
Construction Sector Dominates Economic Activity in Kenya's Drylands, KIPPRA Report Reveals
Construction Sector Dominates Economic Activity in Kenya's Drylan…
The Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) has revealed that the… read more...
Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market
Political Uncertainty Shakes Kenya's Property Market
The Kenyan real estate sector is experiencing the consequences of political instability, with… read more...
Kenya's Property Sector Struggles as Construction Growth Slows
Kenya's Property Sector Struggles as Construction Growth Slows
Kenya's real estate sector has encountered substantial headwinds during the recent two-year period… read more...
From CCTV to Guest Logs: How Nakuru Airbnbs Are Raising Safety Standards
From CCTV to Guest Logs: How Nakuru Airbnbs Are Raising Safety Standar…
As the festive season approaches, Airbnb accommodations in Nakuru City are experiencing heightened… read more...
Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Long Property Dispute
Telposta Pension Evicts Former Telkom Kenya Employees After Decades-Lo…
The Telposta Pension Scheme has initiated the eviction of approximately 100 former Telkom Kenya… read more...
Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition
Global Construction Giants Converge in Nairobi for Big 5 Exhibition
The prestigious Big 5 Construct Kenya exhibition will return to Nairobi's Sarit Expo Centre from… read more...
Sh1.9B Loan Raises Questions Over Jabavu Village's Housing Projects
Sh1.9B Loan Raises Questions Over Jabavu Village's Housing Projec…
Jabavu Village, a subsidiary of the Hass Petroleum Group, has found itself embroiled in controversy… read more...
High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline
High-End Homes Transform Kisumu's Skyline
The city of Kisumu has struggled to accommodate its growing population which has far exceeded the… read more...
Tenants Get Relief as 7 Nairobi Estates See Rent Decrease
Tenants Get Relief as 7 Nairobi Estates See Rent Decrease
The real estate market in Nairobi saw a decline in rental prices in several suburbs during the… read more...
Kenya's Innovative Approach to Solving Housing Scarcity
Kenya's Innovative Approach to Solving Housing Scarcity
The Affordable Housing program in Kenya has emerged as a transformative initiative that brings… read more...
Kenya's E-commerce Boom Transforms Warehouse Demand and Rental Rates
Kenya's E-commerce Boom Transforms Warehouse Demand and Rental Ra…
The industrial property sector in Nairobi experienced a notable upswing in rental rates during the… read more...
The Rise of Ngata, Kiamunyi, and Lanet as Residential Hotspots
The Rise of Ngata, Kiamunyi, and Lanet as Residential Hotspots
The journey of establishing oneself after completing education often begins with temporary… read more...
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
Kenyan Landlords Face Sh100bn Bill in Ambitious Tax Plan
The Kenyan government is poised to implement a comprehensive overhaul of its tax system aiming to… read more...