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...

A Willstone Homes Signature Guide to Building an Unshakeable Legacy In the intricate world of real estate—where fortunes are built not in haste but in disciplined, deliberate strides—the difference between mediocrity and mastery lies in character. At Willstone Homes, we have observed a profound truth: successful investors are not born; they are shaped—by habits, by principles, and by an...

Building a house has become one of the most closely watched financial decisions, especially as the Real cost of building a home in Nairobi keeps rising alongside shifting Kenya real estate market trends. Across the capital, aspiring homeowners and private property developers in Kenya are grappling with unpredictable material prices, labour shortages, stricter compliance fees, and the ripple effects of...

Kenya’s real estate landscape is shifting — and in 2025, the strength of private property developers in Kenya is more visible than ever as investment flows into both Nairobi and its fast-growing counties. While Nairobi real estate remains dominant, emerging county markets are creating new opportunities for developers, homeowners, and investors alike. Why County Markets Matter in Kenya Right...