Kenya real estate investment

In a landmark decision for Kenya's real estate sector, the Tax Appeals Tribunal (TAT) barred the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) from levying Income Tax and Value-Added Tax (VAT) on property service charges collected by management companies and Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs). The case—stemming from a Sh119.8 million back-tax demand against Nextgen Mall Management Company on Mombasa Road—sets a...

Kenya’s real estate sector demonstrated resilience in 2025, maintaining growth momentum despite significant headwinds. The market’s strength was supported by strong housing demand, government-led affordable housing initiatives, improved mortgage financing, and sustained retail and commercial activity. Yet, behind the growth figures lies a less visible story of social displacement and inequality,...

Kenyan investors — especially high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) — are increasingly diversifying their portfolios through offshore property investments beyond domestic borders. Among the most notable trends is a growing appetite for real estate investments in Dubai. This shift reflects broader current market trends in Kenya, where investors seek stable returns, international diversification, and...

The Kenya real estate investment landscape is evolving rapidly. Beyond residential hubs and Nairobi real estate hotspots, significant capital is now flowing into industrial land and logistics infrastructure—fuelled by shifting current market trends in Kenya and changing global investment patterns. A landmark transaction spearheaded by the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) marks a...