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The County Government of Uasin Gishu has announced a full waiver on penalties and interest for unpaid land rates, provided property owners settle the principal amounts by 30 April.
Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim confirmed the measure in a public notice issued on Monday, 20 April. The waiver applies…
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The High Court of Kenya in Kiambu County has ordered the immediate suspension of a housing project in Githunguri, directing that all construction works on the disputed land stop.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, the court instructed the contractor to vacate the 58-acre site and…
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Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has warned that buildings constructed on riparian land will be demolished, including those in high-end estates.
Speaking after leading a multi-agency team from the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Sakaja said a section of the State House perimeter wall had been marked for…
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Elmun Nature Escapes, a 15-acre development in Kajiado owned by entrepreneur Andrew Muriungi, combines pre-engineered housing with environmentally conscious design to create a self-sustaining real estate model.
Located a short drive from Nairobi, the site has been transformed from bare land into a…
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Nearly 80 percent of Kenyans registered for the government’s affordable housing programme have not made the mandatory five percent deposit required to secure a unit.
As of May 2025, 816,780 people had signed up on the Boma Yangu portal, but only 163,598 had made any contributions, leaving 653,182…
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Many Kenyans face significant barriers to homeownership due to substantial upfront costs required before mortgage repayments can begin.
The Central Bank of Kenya’s 2024 Annual Supervision Report shows that the average mortgage interest rate is 14.9 percent, with typical loan terms of 11 years.…
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Zurich has topped the IMD Smart City Index for the seventh consecutive year, with Oslo, Geneva, London, and Copenhagen completing the top five, according to the 2026 report released on Tuesday by the IMD World Competitiveness Centre.
The IMD Smart City Index 2026, titled The Quest for Trust and…
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The Environment and Land Court has halted construction on a government housing project in Githunguri, Kiambu County, pending the hearing of a constitutional petition.
Justice Ann Mogeni issued conservatory orders stopping all activity on the 58-acre site. The court directed that the status quo be…
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Property owners in Nairobi are increasingly partnering with international hotel brands to strengthen their position in the serviced apartment market.
Nairobi’s serviced apartment sector is undergoing a significant shift as more developments align with global hospitality brands. What was once…
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Weeks of sustained rainfall have caused severe flooding across Nairobi, damaging homes, disrupting transport, and leading to structural failures in several buildings.
Streets have been submerged, residential areas inundated, and some structures have collapsed after prolonged exposure to water.…
