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From breadbasket to brick and mortar: The death of Nakuru farmlands

Suitable crops in the region included grains, vegetables, and fruits.
By Ben Ahenda 2026-01-22 06:00:00
After a turbulent 2024 marred by high interest rates, costly construction inputs, and sluggish sales, industry executives reported a market stabilisation in 2025.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-22 06:00:00
The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to integrate climate change responsiveness, renewable energy use, and environmental sustainability, into construction regulations.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-01-20 08:00:00
Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.
By James Wanzala 2026-01-15 09:00:00
The stability of the shilling, while advantageous to the sector, has not been of much relief to cushion the increasing cost of construction.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-15 06:00:00
They have also described the statement as alarming and could cause unnecessary panic to Kenyans.
By Irene Githinji 2026-01-15 00:00:00
Professional associations in the built environment have painted a grim picture of construction safety in Nairobi, warning that only 15 per cent of buildings in the city are structurally safe.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-01-09 00:00:00
Due to the nature of a majority of Kenyans’ incomes – which is largely below Sh100,000 – its easier if loans are issued to joint accounts which would make many afford mortgages.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-08 08:00:00
Amid an aggressive plan by the government to build houses, behind the curtain, job seekers in the built environment are getting a cold reception from the sector that is outwardly thriving. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-08 08:00:00
As investigations into the collapsed building in South C intensify, the project’s architect has exposed a pattern of developer-driven failures that point to impunity and disregard for safety.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-01-08 07:00:00
Beyoncé and Jay Z own seven properties worth $500 million (Sh64.4 billion), making them the biggest celebrity investors in real estate.
By James Wanzala 2025-12-25 08:32:00
The programmes listed for the community include expanding schools and building new ones.
By Boniface Gikandi 2025-12-25 07:50:00