For years, Kenyans have evaluated land using the usual checklist — roads, water, schools, security, and proximity to towns. But a new, often overlooked force is quietly reshaping the property market in Kenya: the expansion of the national electricity grid. As demand for stable power surges across Nairobi’s fast-growing suburbs, new Kenya Power substations are emerging as powerful engines of land...
For decades, the 50×100 plot has symbolised the Kenyan dream: a small piece of land, a perimeter fence, and a slowly rising family home built over the years. This model worked well when land was cheap, population densities were low, and infrastructure pressure was manageable. But by 2025, a major shift is underway. The classic 1/8-acre plot is no longer the economic or urban ideal it once was. Across...
A quiet revolution is shaping Nairobi’s residential landscape. Across once-uniform estates dotted with pitched roofs, a new skyline is emerging—one defined by flat roof houses Kenya homeowners are increasingly drawn to. These modern silhouettes, once associated with luxury villas and high-end apartments, are now redefining the middle-class estate aesthetic from Ruiru to Kitengela. Flat roofs have...
As Kenya’s cities continue to grow vertically, apartment living has become the new normal for middle-class families. Yet, an often-overlooked question quietly shapes tenant choices: Which floor is better — the cool, accessible ground floor or the bright, airy top floor? In most five-storey apartments across Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, residents have observed a simple truth — ground floors are...
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 Tug of War Between Urgency and Caution Kenya’s real estate market—especially in Nairobi—has reached a defining moment. While some potential homebuyers are rushing to secure property before prices escalate further, others are cautiously holding back, waiting for interest rates to ease or for economic clarity. So, should you buy a house in Nairobi now or wait? This article dives into this...
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