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Of demand and supply: Why affordable housing uptake has slowed down

The lack of a pool of potential homebuyers from which the market can draw whenever units are ready is the biggest setback derailing affordable housing delivery in the country. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-04-23 08:50:00
More than 600 million people in the world have no access to electricity today, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the largest share of the energy gap. 
By Esther Dianah 2026-04-23 08:00:00
State’s affordable housing project: Why Kenyans are sceptical
By Paul Kariuki 2026-04-16 00:00:00
Nairobi has launched a Sh672.6 million greening initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon, climate-resilient urban development and improving living conditions in informal settlements.
By James Wanzala 2026-04-16 00:00:00
Mortgage model of home ownership is increasingly being viewed as unsuitable for Kenya’s economic structure.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-04-15 17:46:00
Demand for warehouses is now being driven by purpose-built industrial facilities and green building certification as tenants shy away from older facilities.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-04-09 08:00:00
Singaporean lodging firm to manage new hotel in Nairobi’s Kilimani.
By James Wanzala 2026-04-09 00:00:00
Remittances from Kenyans living abroad are increasingly reshaping the country’s real estate sector.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-04-09 00:00:00
Experts warn on off plan purchase of property especially for diaspora investors .
By Paul Kariuki 2026-04-09 00:00:00
Mtwapa Creek is home to various high-end luxurious accommodations and waterfront dining options, like the Marina Seafood Restaurant The Moorings, Kenya’s first floating restaurant.
By Philip Mwakio 2026-04-09 00:00:00
Residents in high-performing cities tend to perceive more transparency in their habitats and want to be actively engaged in the processes that shape their quality of life.
By James Wanzala 2026-04-02 06:00:00
Kenya’s hospitality real estate sector is undergoing a structural shift as developers increasingly design properties around experience
By Amos Kiarie 2026-04-02 00:00:00