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In Kenya, tenant rights are safeguarded by a comprehensive legal framework designed to ensure fair treatment and protection for individuals renting residential and commercial properties. These rights are enshrined in the Constitution and various statutes, including the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments) Act (Cap 301), the Rent Restriction Act (Cap 296), and the Distress for...

Real estate has long been seen as one of the most secure pathways to wealth, but the barriers to entry—high capital requirements, property management challenges, and liquidity constraints—have kept many would-be investors at bay. In 2025, however, REITs in Kenya are changing the game. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) offer a simplified, tax-efficient, and affordable way for individual and...

In a sweeping move aligned with his “America First” economic vision, President Donald Trump has slapped tariffs on a wide range of countries, Kenya included. These US tariffs, aimed at correcting trade imbalances and shielding American industries from foreign competition, are now having ripple effects across developing economies—especially in sectors that rely on foreign trade and investment. One...

In today’s fast-evolving property market, real estate companies are facing complex operational, financial, and customer-service challenges. From document overload and communication gaps to inefficient property showings and skyrocketing maintenance costs, the industry is under pressure to streamline, scale, and stay competitive. Fortunately, real estate technology solutions—collectively known as...

The Kenya Real Estate Market 2025 is poised for significant transformation, with forecasts projecting a total market value of KES 773.02 billion. Driven by rapid urbanization, a growing middle class, and renewed government efforts toward affordable housing, the sector is evolving at an unprecedented pace. Residential developments continue to dominate, as demand for well-located, modern, and affordable...

Bila Maneno Mingi, Willstone is Home. At Willstone Homes, we’ve always believed in going above and beyond—not just in building homes, but in building bridges. Our journey has now taken a bold leap across continents, empowering our diaspora clients to finally make those long-awaited investments back home with ease, trust, and confidence. And now, the good news? We’re officially making it easier...

If you’re looking to buy a house in Nairobi, Kiambu, Juja, or Thika, chances are you've asked yourself: Do I really need a real estate agent? With property listings available online and countless developers advertising directly to buyers, many first-time homebuyers wonder whether a real estate agent is a luxury or a necessity. In reality, choosing whether to work with a real estate agent in Nairobi...

At Willstone Homes, we understand that a home is more than just a roof over your head—it’s where your life unfolds. Whether you're buying your first property, relocating, or upgrading your lifestyle, Kenya offers a diverse mix of residential building types designed to suit every stage of life and every kind of budget. From sleek apartments in Nairobi’s fast-growing suburbs to serene villas in...

In recent years, Kiambu real estate development has transformed the county’s once-pastoral landscape into a patchwork of gated communities, apartment blocks, and commercial centers. What was formerly the green lung of Nairobi — a bastion of tea farms, dairy projects, and horticultural estates — is increasingly giving way to tarmac, tiles, and towers. This tension between agriculture and real estate...

In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate investment in Kenya, a quiet revolution is taking shape — led not by banks or developers, but by tightly knit communities of Kenyans living abroad. Known as Diaspora Housing Saccos, these structured financial cooperatives are redefining how property is bought, built, and owned by Kenyans abroad. Once driven by informal remittances and word-of-mouth land...