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Many cities buried urban streams but here's how to bring them back

As many cities developed, streams that once flowed on the surface were buried underground to make way for growing infrastructure.
By The Conversation 2026-09-17 09:00:00
KMRC chief finance officer Nyale Yanga called for the use of alternative credit scoring models that consider non-traditional data such as rental payments or utility bills to assess creditworthiness
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-09-17 06:00:00
Architects have been urged to consider sustainability while designing and developing buildings and houses for the sake of environment and for the community.
By James Wanzala 2026-09-16 15:40:00
Gated communities are being preferred for their safety and security selling point, while prime apartments are suitable for retirees seeking to downsize after their children grow out.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-09-10 09:00:00
High land costs, costly titling processes, and regulatory frictions all compound the problem, inflating the final price of housing. Demand is not absent; it is simply priced out.
By Mwaura Mwangi 2026-09-10 07:40:00
The changing character of Chaka is already evident in the spread of homes, businesses and residential estates beyond the original trading centre.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-09-10 06:00:00
According to Knight Frank, beyond the traditional landlord-tenant model, flexibility is emerging as one of the defining features of Africa’s evolving office market.
By Esther Dianah 2026-09-09 18:14:40
Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya’s property industry as more young investors buy land to build financial security and accumulate assets they can control.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-03 11:00:00
Interlocking hollow concrete blocks are emerging as key alternatives to conventional stone construction, with housing developers saying the technology could reduce the materials
By Amos Kiarie 2026-09-03 08:00:00
 A report from real estate consultancy Knight Frank has singled out Goodlife Pharmacy as one of these healthcare providers.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-09-03 08:00:00
In a race to grow business and expand Nairobi’s skyline, Galleria Mall has launched a Sh2.2 billion investment for its phase two expansion.
By James Wanzala 2026-09-03 06:00:00
For months, Veronique and Faustin Kla have looked for a home in Abidjan, tired of juggling their finances in the hunt for a place to raise their one-year-old son, Junior.
By AFP 2026-08-31 09:37:48