REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Land prices in Nyeri County have continued to rise sharply, with new infrastructure and flexible ownership models driving demand, particularly among younger buyers.
Previously known for its agricultural economy, Nyeri is undergoing significant change. The expansion of road networks, growing…
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More than 49 modern markets under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) are nearing completion across the Mt Kenya region, with key sites in Nyeri and Murang’a counties now in the final stages of construction.
The initiative, led by the Housing and Urban Planning department, is being implemented in…
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Syokimau residents continue to face severe water shortages despite government investments and infrastructure projects aimed at resolving the crisis.
Syokimau, once a quiet suburb on Nairobi’s outskirts, has developed rapidly into a middle-class residential area with rising property values. However…
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Nairobi County has begun a formal regularisation process requiring owners of unauthorised buildings to apply for compliance through the Nairobi Planning and Development Management System (NPDMS).
The initiative is part of the newly enacted Regularisation Act 2025 and is led by Patrick Mbogo, the…
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Kerarapon is experiencing a sharp rise in residential development, with flexible zoning laws and competitive land prices drawing increased interest from developers, professionals, and diaspora investors.
Once a quiet area neighbouring Karen, Kerarapon, located in Kajiado County, has become one of…
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The Kenyatta family operates a substantial portfolio of luxury hotels across Kenya through the Heritage Group of Hotels, with properties spanning key tourist regions including the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley, the Kenyan coast, and northern Kenya
The Heritage Group is overseen by Muhoho Kenyatta,…
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Kenya’s property valuation sector is facing pressure to digitise, but industry experts warn that automation tools still fall short in capturing the complexities of local real estate markets.
Accurate and timely property valuations are critical for banks, developers, insurers, and buyers. These…
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The Court of Appeal has ordered Nairobi County to develop and formally adopt a comprehensive zoning and development control framework within six months.
In a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Joel Ngugi and George Odunga, the court found that Nairobi’s continued use of the 2004 Zoning…
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Ruai hosts Nairobi’s main sewage treatment plant, a vast facility that processes waste from across the city and continues to shape the area’s development and land use.
Located beyond Donholm, Kayole and Komarock, Ruai marks a transition from Nairobi’s densely populated estates to open, semi-rural…
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Tighter government enforcement of noise regulations is driving increased demand for soundproofing materials across Kenya’s urban buildings, particularly in places of worship, entertainment venues, and residential developments.
Over the past three years, authorities have intensified efforts to…
