Despite a booming demand for housing, office space, and retail infrastructure, a troubling number of real estate projects in Kenya never reach completion. Drive through Nairobi, Kiambu, or Machakos, and you’ll likely see idle cranes, abandoned apartment shells, and fenced-off plots labeled “Project Coming Soon” for years on end. Why do so many promising developments collapse before they can...

High interest rates are reshaping Kenya’s commercial real estate sector, sending ripples across developers, investors, and banks alike. As the Central Bank tightens monetary policy to curb inflation and stabilize the Kenyan Shilling, the cost of borrowing continues to rise—creating profound implications for commercial property development, investment, and lending behavior across the country. In...

Kenya's real estate industry in 2025 is experiencing a profound transformation. From aggressive regulatory crackdowns to explosive growth in affordable housing and tech-driven innovations, the property landscape is being reshaped by both opportunity and oversight. Whether you're a homebuyer, investor, developer, or real estate agent, the market signals are loud and clear—adapt or get left behind. A...

The Promise and Price of Gated Living As Nairobi’s urban sprawl accelerates, many homebuyers and investors are turning to gated communities in Nairobi for safety, status, and stability. These controlled developments—from the leafy lanes of Karen and Runda to the fast-growing zones of Kitengela and Syokimau—offer a curated lifestyle with perks like private security, central amenities, and...

The Nairobi skyline is rising higher than ever before, with glass-and-steel towers reshaping the city’s profile. Nowhere is this transformation more evident than in Upper Hill and Westlands, two high-demand neighbourhoods experiencing a vertical living revolution. From luxury apartments to high-density mixed-use towers, vertical urbanism is fast becoming the new frontier for real estate investment in...

Vipasho News16 minutes ago0 CommentsHomeNEWS By John Kariuki Ejidio Kinyanjui, the Managing Director of Willstone Homes, once again demonstrated his hands-on leadership and unwavering commitment to client satisfaction during the recently held Manna Annex Investors Site Clinic. The event, hosted at the Manna Annex project site along Kenyatta Road in Ruiru, brought together investors and...

Crackdown on Illegal Developments Set to Boost Nairobi Land Rates In a bold move aimed at boosting revenue and restoring order to the city’s chaotic construction sector, the Nairobi City County government is now targeting an additional KSh 5 billion in land rates from property owners developing land without proper approvals. City Hall says it is tightening enforcement measures in a crackdown on...

News By TV47 KenyaJuly 5, 2025 Share it     Topics: Willstone Homes has firmly continued to establish itself as a frontrunner in Kenya’s real estate sector, setting the pace for affordable, quality housing and community centred development. With a proven track record of delivering value driven projects. Willstone continues to lead by example in a space where...

The land prices in Nairobi's satellite towns are rising sharply as buyers seek more affordable alternatives to city living. From Kitengela and Ngong to Juja and Kamulu, land has become one of the most sought-after investments, thanks to improved infrastructure, growing population spillovers, and the rising cost of urban housing. Why the Shift Away from the City Core? With Nairobi’s central...

Understanding the forces driving real estate decisions goes beyond interest rates and square footage. Behavioral economics in real estate reveals how deeply human psychology, driven by cognitive biases, influences whether we buy, sell, invest, or hold – often in ways that defy pure logic. Mastering these hidden forces is crucial for navigating the market wisely. What is Behavioral Economics...