REAL ESTATE NEWS
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Once considered for Kenya’s capital, Machakos has struggled to regain its early prominence despite repeated government proposals and high-profile development plans that have failed to materialise.
Founded in 1887 by the Imperial British East Africa Company, Machakos was the first inland…
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A recent investigation found that a building materials supplier working with a property developer was involved in serious misconduct.
Although the developer had no direct role in those activities, the absence of environmental, social and governance (ESG) clauses in their contract left the…
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Kenya is considering the introduction of temporary land titles to speed up housing unit transfers and reduce delays in the affordable housing sector.
The proposal was presented by Chris Chege, Director of Credit and Operations at Shelter Afrique Development Bank, during the 2025 Kenya Mortgage…
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Nairobi recorded a lower rental yield on prime warehouse assets in the first half of 2025 compared to Kampala and Dar es Salaam, according to new data from Knight Frank.
Knight Frank’s report shows that Nairobi’s average yield stands at 9.5 percent, falling behind Kampala’s 13 percent and Dar es…
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The planned estates of Donholm, Tena, Tassia, Savannah, and Pipeline were meant to be a model of orderly, middle-income housing in Nairobi.
Instead, they stand as a testament to political mismanagement and financial mishandling, their promise unfulfilled for decades. In the 1970s, Joseph…
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Halifax Estate Agency Limited has remained operational for over two decades in Kenya’s property market, navigating economic instability, shifting tenant expectations, and changing investment trends.
Founded in the early 2000s by Kunal Pattni, Halifax was established to address inefficiencies in…
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Supermarkets in Kenya are shifting their focus to residential neighbourhoods, challenging traditional shopping malls as consumer preferences move towards convenience and affordability.
Kenya’s retail sector is undergoing significant changes, influenced by rising living costs and limited growth in…
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Occupancy rates in Nairobi’s prime office market have risen to 77.7 percent as of mid-2025, up from 72.7 percent at the beginning of the year, according to a new report by Knight Frank Kenya.
The increase signals a steady recovery in the commercial real estate sector, particularly within Grade A…
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The Kenyan government is set to introduce a new loan scheme offering up to Sh4 million to individuals seeking to build affordable homes in rural areas.
This initiative marks a major expansion of the Affordable Housing Fund, following the recent approval of new regulations by Parliament aimed…
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Kenya is facing rapid urban population growth and a severe shortage of affordable housing.
In response, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €21.5 million to the IHS Kenya Green Housing Fund, an initiative focused on developing sustainable and energy-efficient homes for low- and…
