Many property owners blame flooding in gated communities on heavy rain. Yet the reality for estate roads in Nairobi tells a different story. Engineers explain that rainfall is often just the trigger—the true causes lie in design flaws: mismanaged topography, incorrect road gradients, missing culverts, weak soil compaction, and poorly planned runoff channels Nairobi. In Nairobi’s satellite towns...
In a world where the real estate landscape can sometimes resemble a tempestuous theatre of triumphs, trials, and occasionally, the downright tumultuous, Willstone Homes stands tall—undaunted, unmoved, and unwavering. Through the good, through the questionable, and indeed through the spectacularly ugly, one truth has persisted with the elegance of a well-kept promise:Willstone always finishes what it...
Kenya’s affordable housing dream may be edging closer to reality after years of slow progress, stalled projects, and growing public skepticism. A new multi-billion-shilling injection — backed by the World Bank and commercial lenders — could begin to shift the country’s stubborn homeownership landscape, if the rollout stays disciplined and transparent. For now, the spotlight is firmly back on a...
The government’s clearance and planned redevelopment of the Makongeni Estate has entered a more volatile phase, with eviction notices, compensation debates, and rising legal resistance shaping the narrative. On 22 November 2025, authorities delivered eviction notices giving Makongeni residents five days to vacate, with a final deadline set for 2 December 2025. The stated purpose: to make way for a...
Willstone Homes Foundation, we have always believed that the true architecture of a community is not merely erected in stone, steel, and stately facades—it is constructed in the hearts, hopes, and human experiences of the people who inhabit it. While the world knows us for crafting exquisite residences that flirt elegantly with luxury and functionality, our truest pride lies in our continued, deliberate...
Buying a home for the first time has always been an emotional journey. It starts with excitement, then cautiously shifts into fear, and finally settles into hope. Yet across Nairobi and other growing Kenyan cities, many first-time home owners later admit they wish someone had slowed them down long enough to see what they were walking into. The regrets are surprisingly predictable — and almost always...
Nairobi’s leafy suburbs are undergoing a dramatic transformation. Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Lavington, once defined by quiet streets, gardens, and single-family homes, are now the epicenter of a quiet vertical land rush. In these neighborhoods, the value of a bungalow is no longer measured by the structure itself but by the potential to build upward. For Private property developers in Nairobi Kenya,...
Investing—whether in a business, stocks, or property—can feel like juggling flaming torches on a tightrope. One wrong move and suddenly you're Googling “how to recover from bad decisions fast.” But here’s the good news: when done the right way, real estate stands tall as one of the most secure, profitable, and legacy-building investment vehicles known to humankind. At Willstone Homes, we...
A quiet revolution is taking shape on the outskirts of Nairobi, where a startup called MycoTile is turning mushroom roots into one of Africa’s most promising sustainable building innovations in Kenya. Their product—mycelium-based construction panels—is emerging as a cheaper, greener alternative to traditional bricks and cement blocks, and could reshape the future of affordable housing in rapidly...
The Kenya real estate market is set for a major boost as the World Bank announces a US$1.35 billion public-private financing plan to address the country’s deepening housing deficit. The initiative will support Kenya’s state-owned Mortgage Refinance Company and aims to diversify housing finance sources while introducing innovative ideas for restructuring some of the country’s sovereign debt. Analysts...