REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Nairobi’s planning authorities have been accused by the Ombudsman of unlawfully approving a high-rise development in Eastleigh and failing to enforce key planning and environmental laws.
A report by the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) found that senior officials in Nairobi City County…
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Registrations on the government’s Boma Yangu housing platform have exceeded one million, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme.
The achievement reflects strong demand for affordable homes and growing participation in the state-backed initiative, which is a core component…
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Construction work at the Shauri Moyo Affordable Housing Project in Nairobi has slowed after workers reported delayed wages and shortages of building materials.
Workers at the site say they were promised weekly pay but have now gone two weeks without full payment. Some artisans have received partial…
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Nairobi County has intensified enforcement of long-standing building regulations in the Central Business District, issuing compliance notices and warning of prosecutions and closures for persistent violations.
County officials say the recent inspections are not introducing new requirements but…
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Nairobi’s housing market recorded strong rental growth in the final quarter of 2025, while land prices in several prime estates declined, according to new data from Hass Consult released on 27 January.
Rental prices rose across most Nairobi suburbs between October and December, with growth…
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Kenya’s housing sector is under growing pressure to prioritise health and well-being, as experts warn that poorly designed homes are contributing to preventable illness and long-term public health risks.
The homes people live in are increasingly understood as environments that directly affect…
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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…
