A quiet revolution is shaping Nairobi’s residential landscape. Across once-uniform estates dotted with pitched roofs, a new skyline is emerging—one defined by flat roof houses Kenya homeowners are increasingly drawn to. These modern silhouettes, once associated with luxury villas and high-end apartments, are now redefining the middle-class estate aesthetic from Ruiru to Kitengela. Flat roofs have...

When embarking on a construction or property development project in Nairobi County, one of the most critical steps is navigating the building approvals Nairobi process. Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or an investor working with a developer, understanding the law, timelines, fees and documentation can save time and money — and reduce the risk of costly delays or non-compliance. Contact...

Willstone Homes celebrates Kenya’s queens of resilience, unity, and triumph. A Nation Reawakened After nine long years of waiting, hope has returned to Kenyan football — radiant, fearless, and feminine.The Harambee Starlets have qualified for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) with a breathtaking 4–1 aggregate victory over The Gambia, marking their grand return to Africa’s...

As Kenya’s cities continue to grow vertically, apartment living has become the new normal for middle-class families. Yet, an often-overlooked question quietly shapes tenant choices: Which floor is better — the cool, accessible ground floor or the bright, airy top floor? In most five-storey apartments across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, residents have observed a simple truth — ground floors are...

A New Era for Property Selling in Kenya A decade ago, selling a house in Nairobi meant newspaper ads, posters on gates, or agents handing out flyers at malls. Today, a single Instagram Reel can do what weeks of advertising once couldn’t. The rise of digital real estate marketing in Kenya has rewritten the rules of property sales — and turned content creators into unexpected power brokers in the...

A New Wave in Kenya’s Hospitality Scene Across Kenya’s countryside, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Traditional family homes — once occupied seasonally or left empty after urban migration — are being reborn as short-stay destinations for local and international travelers. This emerging trend, known as rural Airbnb in Kenya, is redefining how tourism functions outside major cities. From...

Unmasking the Real Gatekeepers of the Nairobi Rental Market Behind every “To Let” sign in Nairobi, there’s often an unseen hand guiding what tenants pay, who gets approved, and how quickly apartments move. While landlords remain the legal owners, it’s caretakers and rental agents who often determine how the Nairobi rental market truly functions day-to-day. Their influence is so deep that they...

A quiet revolution is unfolding in Kenya’s property market — led not by local buyers, but by diaspora buyers in Kenya real estate. For decades, Kenyans living abroad have been sending money home to build or buy property, often through relatives or friends. But that model is changing fast. The new generation of diaspora investors is demanding transparency, verified ownership, and digital financing...

Few names in Kenya's developing real estate landscape ring as true with as much promise, inventiveness, and architectural vision as Willstone Homes. The organisation is more than just a home developer; it is a lifestyle curator, a community sculptor, and an advocate for sustainable urban living. Willstone Homes is painstakingly creating a tapestry of creativity, affordability, and aesthetic beauty with...

The construction industry in Kenya is evolving fast — and at the center of this transformation are interlocking bricks and EPS panels in Nairobi. As the cost of cement and steel continues to rise, more builders and developers are searching for affordable, sustainable, and faster ways to put up quality structures. These new building materials are quietly redefining how homes, schools, and commercial...