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“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...

Kenya’s construction industry is entering a new phase of robust growth, with the market now valued at over $20 billion (KSh 2.6 trillion) and projected to expand by 7.5% annually, according to new industry data. This upward momentum is being powered by rising demand for housing, infrastructure, and sustainable urban development — all key drivers of Kenya’s long-term economic transformation. The...

When Abdiweli Hassan — the visionary behind Eastleigh’s iconic BBS Mall — announced a KSh 65 billion mega development inside Tatu City, it wasn’t just another big-ticket headline. It was a signal flare in the evolving story of property investment Kenya in 2025: a story of how wealth, infrastructure, and serious capital are quietly moving away from Nairobi’s congestion toward the order and...

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...