Construction

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...

Nairobi’s skyline is growing, but so are the challenges of resource scarcity. As sand reserves diminish and murram extraction faces stricter regulation, the construction industry is rethinking its foundation—literally. Today, sustainable construction materials in Kenya are shaping the next phase of development, as property developers in Kenya champion smarter, cleaner, and longer-lasting building...

Redefining Landscapes, Reinvigorating Economies, Reshaping Futures In the grand symphony of national development, where sectors compete for primacy in shaping the contours of economic ascendancy, the real estate domain emerges as both a foundation and a fulcrum. At the confluence of infrastructural ambition and socio-economic evolution stands Willstone Homes—not merely a developer of properties, but...

At Willstone Homes, we believe everyone deserves a place they’ll love to call home. From beautifully crafted bungalows to elegant maisonettes and serviced plots, we’ve built our reputation on offering gated community houses for sale in Nairobi that balance security, affordability, and luxury. Find a Place You’ll Love to Call Home Our vision is simple — to help you find the perfect home or...