Real Estate

In Nairobi’s property market, it has become common to hear friends, colleagues, and relatives say: “I booked a unit in a project that’s still under construction.” For many, this is more than a financial decision — it is a psychological one. Buying off-plan homes in Kenya—committing to a property before it is completed—has surged in Kenya over the past two decades. But why do so many buyers...

In Kenya, the idea of a household is rarely limited to a nuclear family. Traditionally, homes have been places where grandparents, parents, and children live under the same roof or within the same compound. What was once seen purely as a cultural norm is now being reimagined as a modern housing solution: the multi-generational home. From Nairobi’s leafy suburbs to the growing satellite towns of Ruiru...

Kenya’s real estate market has always been a favorite for investors, homeowners, and developers. But in today’s economy — with Nairobi property prices climbing, coastal holiday homes attracting attention, and bank lending rates hovering around 15% — many wonder: how many houses should you really own in Kenya in 2025? Contact Us  Park Suites, 44 Parklands Road, Ground Floor, Suite 1,...

Where Challenges Are Met with Vision, and Every Home Is a Testament to Endurance, Craft, and Integrity. The Unyielding Spirit Behind Every Foundation In a market besieged by uncertainty—where financing remains elusive, costs climb relentlessly, and housing grows increasingly unaffordable—Wilstone Homes does not merely survive. We rise. We rise above economic headwinds, we rise above systemic...

The demolition of apartments in Umoja 2 Kwa Chief recently reignited debate about encroachment on public land in Nairobi. For years, road reserves, riparian zones, and utility corridors have been treated as free land by opportunistic developers and desperate buyers. But the bulldozers always return. And when they do, millions of shillings in investments are lost, tenants are displaced, and trust in the...

Kenya’s housing debate often focuses on youth and affordable housing, but another demographic is quietly reshaping demand: an aging population. With life expectancy rising from 49 years in 1990 to 66 years in 2025 (World Bank), the number of Kenyans over 60 is projected to hit 6 million by 2050. This shift is raising an important question: is the real estate market ready to provide senior living...

The dream of smart homes in Kenya is quickly becoming a reality — but only for a small, wealthy segment of the population. The latest Kenya Household Survey (KHS) paints a picture of a growing digital divide: while affluent urban households are adopting smart lighting, security systems, and CCTV, low-income and rural households remain almost entirely excluded. The findings are not just about...

Nairobi’s skyline is changing fast. In Parklands, Upper Hill, and Kilimani, luxury towers rise with rooftop pools, marble finishes, biometric access, and gyms that rival private clubs. These projects are marketed to high-net-worth buyers, expatriates, and corporates — but their impact goes far beyond the luxury bracket. Luxury real estate in Nairobi is setting new benchmarks for design, amenities,...

Nairobi is densifying fast — highrises are reshaping Kilimani, Westlands and Kileleshwa while the metropolitan fringe keeps sprawling. The expansion answers a land-scarcity problem, but it raises a central question: are infrastructure, green space and traffic planning keeping pace with vertical growth — or are we building tall at the expense of livability? This piece examines the challenges, points to...

Nairobi’s housing market has long been shaped by affordability, demand, and proximity to jobs. But a new factor is reshaping real estate decisions: climate resilience. With recent floods sweeping through estates in South C, parts of Ruiru, and even affluent areas like Riverside Drive, weak planning in Nairobi’s housing sector has been exposed. Nairobi’s rapid urbanization — the city now has over...