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Kenya's Competition Authority (CAK) is intensifying scrutiny of exclusive agreements between internet service providers (ISPs) and property developers, a practice that locks many urban residents into costly and restrictive internet service contracts.
The CAK’s intervention follows a surge in…
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Megna Homes has become the first real estate developer in Mombasa, Kenya, to receive EDGE certification from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) for its resource-efficient Santana estate in Mtopanga.
The accolade highlights the project's commitment to environmentally conscious…
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Kenya's real estate sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, driven by technological advancements, stricter government regulation, and evolving consumer demands.
This shift is diminishing the influence of traditional, often unregulated, brokers, as transparency and…
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A chromatic wave is sweeping across Kenya's urban centres, transforming the once-monochromatic skylines of its cities into vibrant tapestries of colour.
This aesthetic shift, particularly evident in Nairobi and other expanding metropolises, signals a profound evolution in the country's…
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Kenya's Resident Associations (RAs), initially established for local concerns such as security and road maintenance, are increasingly wielding influence in urban governance.
These grassroots organisations, while lauded for fostering community resilience, find themselves in a precarious position,…
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HotelOnline, established by Norwegian entrepreneurs Håvar Bauck and Endre Opdal, has emerged as a pivotal technology provider in the African hospitality sector.
What began as a small experiment with airport apartments in Nairobi has grown into a continent-wide operation, transforming hotel…
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Nairobi's social scene is witnessing a shift as singles are increasingly turning to in-person dating events, shunning the perceived superficiality of online dating apps.
Thursday nights at the 270 rooftop bar in Nairobi have become a focal point for this movement, where urban…
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Mombasa's Buxton Point, a Ksh 6 billion public-private partnership, stands as a significant example of affordable housing and urban regeneration in Kenya, with all 584 first-phase residential units sold and occupied as of late 2023.
The project, a collaborative effort between the Mombasa…
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Nairobi's Westlands district continues to solidify its position as a prime destination for hospitality investment, punctuated by the recent announcement of Le Mirage Residences, a 33-storey hospitality-residential hybrid project.
Unveiled at the 2025 Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape…
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Kenya's real estate sector is undergoing a significant shift as developers increasingly adopt modern construction technologies to address the nation's housing shortage.
Driven by the need for speed, efficiency, and affordability, innovative approaches such as aluminium and tunnel formwork and…
