Construction

“The modern Nairobi gate isn’t just locked — it’s connected.” A quiet revolution is unfolding behind the walls of Nairobi’s gated communities. What began as simple barriers of security guards and boom gates has evolved into a high-tech ecosystem powered by sensors, apps, and artificial intelligence. Today, smart gated communities in Nairobi are not only safe — they are smart, connected,...

Kenya’s affordable housing agenda has received a major boost following the conclusion of the 41st African Union for Housing Finance (AUHF) Conference, held at Nairobi’s Radisson Blu Hotel, Upper Hill from October 13–16, 2025.Under the theme “Blended Finance for Affordable Housing: Making the Numbers Work,” the gathering brought together policymakers, financiers, and developers to discuss new...

When the Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) held its annual conference in September under the theme “Reset, Reform, Rise,” the message to the market was unmistakable: the old rhythm of Kenya’s property sector is changing. Behind the corporate speeches and panel sessions was a quiet acknowledgment that something deeper is shifting — from how developers build to how investors think. The...

The land market in Nairobi and its growing satellite towns—Kamulu, Joska, Juja, and Thika—is witnessing a pivotal shift following the recent assent of the Land Amendment Act Kenya 2025 by President William Ruto. The new law, which modifies sections of the Land Act (No. 6 of 2012), introduces stricter transparency requirements and fresh safeguards against unlawful allocations and fraudulent land...

A Regulatory Wake-Up Call for Kenya’s Property Market Kenya’s property sector is entering a new era of accountability. As of late 2025, the Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) has directed all real estate agencies and related property managers to register on its goAML platform by 14 November 2025. This order, issued under the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA), marks a...

A Soulful Journey Through the Craftsmanship of Willstone Homes — In Honour of Raila Amolo Odinga "In the heart of a grieving nation, as we lower our flags in remembrance of Raila Amolo Odinga — the lion of Kenyan democracy — we are reminded of one enduring truth: that what we build outlives us. And it is in the spirit of legacy, purpose, and permanence that Willstone Homes continues its sacred...

Kenya’s property market in 2025 stands in rare company — not merely growing, but outpacing some of the world’s biggest real estate economies. According to the September 2025 HassConsult report, Kenya’s property prices rose 7.8 percent year-on-year to June 2025, outperforming global benchmarks in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.This performance underscores a remarkable reality:...

The construction sector in Kenya is under mounting cost pressure. Growing complexity, global supply chain tension, and local market dynamics have combined to ramp up budgets, squeeze margins, and delay project delivery. From soaring material prices and wage inflation to foreign-exchange swings and labour bottlenecks, the forces at play are multiple — and unless they’re proactively managed, they...

In Eternal Memory of Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga — The Indomitable Flame of Freedom, The Father of the People's Dream "Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Man — A Nation Mourns, A People Remember, A Dream Lives On." In the silence that follows the passing of giants, we often find the deepest echoes of their footsteps. This Mashujaa Day 2025 is not like any other. It arrives draped in both solemn...

The Kenyan Real Estate Market 2025 has shown remarkable resilience and measured recovery, defying last year’s economic slowdown and signaling renewed investor confidence. According to the Knight Frank Kenya Market Update – H1 2025, released on August 18, 2025, the sector grew by 5.6% year-on-year in the first half of 2025. This growth marks one of the strongest rebounds since 2020, underscoring...