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Why private developers are racing to hit 260,000 homes target

Kenya needs about 260,000 new housing units annually, yet it only delivers fewer than 60,000 formal homes, widening a deficit that now stands at more than two million units.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-02-12 09:00:00
The report notes that the complexities around tax benefits are among the pieces of information Sacco staff are either unfamiliar with or totally unaware of.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-12 08:00:00
With the contributions to NSSF  going up further this month, loans amount for housing will even reduce further. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-05 08:00:00
Along the streets or pavements are trees and plants of various species. In some places, trees are surrounded by concrete seating spaces. 
By James Wanzala 2026-02-05 06:00:00
The programme has enabled the government to establish the number of professionals in the building and construction industry.
By Boniface Gikandi 2026-02-04 16:05:03
Improved road infrastructure in Nyeri County is reshaping land ownership patterns, driving up land prices and accelerating the subdivision and succession of ancestral land.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-01-29 08:20:00
Buying a piece of land in Juja or Ruiru in Kiambu County could be the most profitable real estate venture for an investor.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-29 08:10:00
European cities dominate the rankings, taking seven of the top 10 spots for balancing quality of life with safety.
By James Wanzala 2026-01-28 17:13:31
Suitable crops in the region included grains, vegetables, and fruits.
By Ben Ahenda 2026-01-22 06:00:00
The manufacturer will install a new energy-efficient clinkerisation plant as part of the Sh26 billion allotted for EAPC.
By Graham Kajilwa 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