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Developers across Kenya are slowing new projects as political uncertainty ahead of the 2027 elections reshapes investor behavior. Capital is shifting toward safer, demand-backed assets like housing, SEZs, and logistics.
Nairobi’s once-hot prime property market is losing momentum as prices flatten in core zones. Buyers are now shifting capital toward peri-urban towns with better infrastructure and lower entry costs.
Standard Chartered is moving to recover over Sh2 billion from Nakumatt-linked assets through the auction of prime land in Nairobi, Nakuru and Mombasa. The case highlights the long financial fallout from one of East Africa’s biggest retail collapses.
Ghana’s real estate market is being reshaped by economic recovery, rapid urbanisation and rising diaspora investment. A widening housing deficit and affordability pressures are redefining who can buy, build, or invest.
A routine land sale has exposed a massive hidden valuation gap inside Sameer Africa’s real estate portfolio. The company’s assets are worth nearly 10 times more than what sits on its books.
Laptrust Imara I-REIT is feeling the squeeze as rental income drops sharply across its portfolio. The decline, paired with property valuation losses, has pushed the fund deeper into the red and pressured investor returns.
East Africa’s property market is moving into a more institutional phase as global investors tighten their focus on scale and resilience. The EAPI Summit in Nairobi is positioning itself as the meeting point for capital and developers shaping this new era.
Home Afrika has swung into profit again, but its financial foundation remains fragile. Despite cost cuts and margin gains, negative equity still weighs heavily on the developer.
Kenya’s property boom is no longer about flashy developments or quick flips. Investors are now chasing logistics hubs, data centres, and infrastructure-linked assets, reshaping the market.