REAL ESTATE NEWS
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A recent court ruling in Mombasa has raised concerns about the reliability of title deeds as proof of land ownership in Kenya.
The case involved a parcel of land originally designated as a public road reserve. Despite this status, the land was surveyed, allocated to private individuals, and…
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Kenya's flagship affordable housing programme is facing growing concerns after official data revealed fewer than 300,000 citizens had registered for housing units by mid-2025, significantly falling short of the government's claims of nearly one million registrations.
By June 2025, only 292,326…
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Nairobi lawyer Danstan Omari has outlined the legal steps for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged land title deeds, referencing Section 33 of the Land Registration Act, Chapter 300.
Omari addressed growing concerns over the security of title documents, which are central to property ownership in…
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Construction costs in Kenya have surged at the fastest pace in nearly two years, pushing homeownership further out of reach for many aspiring buyers.
New data from the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that the cost of building…
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Eldoret is struggling to meet key obligations a year after its elevation to city status.
City officials report progress in infrastructure and basic services but admit that solid waste management, sewage systems, traffic regulation, and the activation of cultural facilities remain unresolved. City…
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The Lumumba Affordable Housing Project in Kisumu is reshaping the city’s urban landscape and advancing the government’s Affordable Housing Programme.
Set for completion in June 2026, the development includes 2,384 housing units across social, affordable, and market-rate categories, with…
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Homeowners in Nairobi suburbs challenge high-rise developments over sunlight and ventilation concerns
Residents in Nairobi’s Parklands and Lavington have filed legal cases to stop the construction of tall apartment buildings they say block daylight and reduce ventilation in their homes. In…
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Kenya’s drive to build two million affordable homes continues to be held back by high land costs and limited infrastructure.
At the Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) Affordable Housing Conference, industry leaders said land prices remain a major factor in pushing up the cost of new units.…
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Nairobi is seeing a marked rise in low-rise townhouse developments as more homebuyers seek space, privacy, and controlled density in well-connected suburbs.
For years, the city’s urban growth has been defined by high-rise apartments in areas such as Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Upper Hill. A quieter…
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A small convenience shop and eatery at a petrol station has grown into one of Kenol’s largest commercial centres.
Annabelle Njambi Wamunyu and her husband opened the original shop nearly twelve years ago to serve motorists travelling to Murang’a and Nyeri. Initially, business was slow, but the…
