Nairobi is changing in ways that are sometimes easier to see through major construction projects, institutional investments and infrastructure plans than through property advertisements. One of the latest developments is taking place in Gigiri, where the Kenyan government is seeking land to construct a new office complex for its Permanent Missions to the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), UNEP...
Buying a home is supposed to be one of life's most reassuring milestones. You find a property. You inspect it. You imagine your children growing up there. You calculate the mortgage or payment plan. You picture the day you finally receive the keys and walk through the front door knowing that the house is yours. But what happens when the home you worked so hard to acquire suddenly becomes a source of...
Co-op Bank is offering young Kenyans an opportunity to finance up to 100 per cent of the cost of a residential property through a mortgage facility of up to Ksh10.5 million. The facility, offered under the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) mortgage solution, has an interest rate of 9.5 per cent and a repayment period of up to 25 years for salaried borrowers. Evan Mwangi, Acting Head of Retail...
Reports regarding demolitions along river corridors in Nairobi have generated widespread discussion across social media. Misleading claims recently surfaced suggesting ethnic targeting and forced displacement during ongoing operations in the Parklands area. To clear the air, the Parklands Residents Association (PRA) alongside the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) issued an official joint clarification...
The recent headline from the Business Daily—"Diaspora cash in biggest fall since global financial crisis"—serves as a stark signal for the macroeconomic landscape in Kenya. Grounded in data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), monthly remittance inflows dropped sequentially from a high of KSh 58.2 billion ($450.3 million) earlier in the year down to KSh 48.5 billion–49 billion ($375 million–$397...
Nairobi landlords and real estate developers are facing a major shift in the city’s construction landscape following the release of the Nairobi City County Development Control Policy 2026. The policy introduces a new mandatory development tax, reduces the number of zoning areas, and sets strict green building standards for future construction projects. 1. The Development Impact Fee (DIF) The...
Invest Before Completion — And Position Yourself Ahead of Kenya’s Next Real Estate Boom Kenya’s real estate landscape is evolving at extraordinary speed. Across Nairobi’s most prestigious neighborhoods — from Parklands and Westlands to Kilimani and emerging satellite cities — discerning investors are increasingly turning toward off-plan property investment as the smartest pathway to...
If you are a real estate enthusiast keeping an eye on the Nairobi Metropolitan Area, Kiambu County has likely been on your radar for a while. Now, a major infrastructural shift is underway that is set to unlock incredible value along one of the county's most critical transit corridors. The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has officially issued a 30-day notice (starting July 10, 2026) for...
There are milestones, and then there are defining moments that reshape communities, inspire confidence, and reaffirm a promise kept. On 27th June 2026, Willstone Homes proudly celebrated one of the most remarkable achievements in its journey—the successful handover of its 20th and 21st housing developments, Elgon Estate and Lenana Estate, to 71 proud homeowners. The atmosphere was electric. Every...
This Saturday, June 27th, history will once again be written as Willstone Homes proudly hands over its 20th and 21st residential projects, welcoming an impressive 71 new homeowners into the thriving Elgon and Lenana Estates located along the fast-growing Kenyatta Road corridor. More than just a handover ceremony, this is a celebration of vision, resilience, community, and the fulfillment of dreams. It...
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