Nairobi satellite towns real estate

The Real Story Behind Ruiru’s Exploding Housing Developments

Ruiru has rapidly transformed from a quiet Kiambu town into one of the most active construction zones in the Nairobi satellite towns real estate market. For many real estate investors in Nairobi, Ruiru is no longer just an alternative to the city—it is now a serious contender among the leading Nairobi property hotspots. But what is really driving this construction boom, and how does it fit into the...

Land Banking in Kenya

The Dark Side of Land Banking in Kenya: How Dormant Plots Distort Housing Supply, Infrastructure and Prices

Kenya is urbanising fast, but a surprising amount of land inside and around our cities sits idle—bought by investors who wait for roads, metros or new zoning to push prices up. This practice—commonly called land banking—is often presented as a sensible long-term investment. Yet when scaled across peri-urban Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu and fast-growing satellite towns, it becomes a structural drag on...

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