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Why Nairobi performed poorly in latest global cities ranking
The prevalence of more slums and poor sanitation services in Kenya’s capital has hurt the city’s outlook on the global stage, making Nairobi rank 56 in global attractiveness.
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-03-26 06:00:00
Across Kenya, smart home technology is slowly reshaping how people live, offering homeowners greater security, convenience, and energy efficiency.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
2026-03-26 06:00:00
All formal settlements in Mombasa will receive a facelift through the KISIP, a county-led partnership with the World Bank.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-03-26 00:00:00
Kenya faces a housing deficit running into millions of units, with demand far outstripping supply, particularly in urban centres such as Nairobi.
By Esther Dianah
2026-03-24 17:51:55
Equity Group Holdings owns the Equity Afya chain of health facilities through Equity Group Foundation
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-03-19 06:00:00
The rising cost of building materials has pushed those in the built environment to engage in cost-cutting measures.
By Paul Kariuki
2026-03-19 00:00:00
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a shortfall of nearly 150,000 construction project professionals by 2035, even as governments pour billions into infrastructure, PMI research shows.
By David Njaaga
2026-03-19 00:00:00
The recent floods in Nairobi have exposed serious drainage problems within the city centre and its suburbs.
By James Wanzala
2026-03-19 00:00:00
Kenya’s REITs market capitalisation has nearly tripled in five years, reflecting rising investor interest in property through alternative, low-hassle investment channels.
By Brian Ngugi
2026-03-18 19:00:00
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a shortfall of nearly 150,000 construction project professionals by 2035, even as governments pour billions into infrastructure, PMI research shows.
By David Njaaga
2026-03-17 15:39:00
Kenya is next month ready to host the continental forum on the future of Africa’s cities as the continent faces rapid urban population growth.
By Selina Mutua
2026-03-12 17:33:38
If floods were once a weather headline, they are now a market signal one demanding stronger planning, smarter construction, and property decisions that value resilience as much as price.
By Amos Kiarie
2026-03-12 09:00:00
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