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The Nairobi Securities Exchange is preparing to sell its own headquarters in Westlands. The move signals a notable shift in how major institutions are managing valuable commercial property assets.
Kenya’s apartment market is losing ground, with prices falling 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026. Buyers are increasingly favouring standalone houses, reshaping demand across the residential property market.
Kenya’s anti-corruption agency is pursuing the recovery of prime Kisumu land valued at about KSh4.5 billion. The case alleges that 7.6 acres belonging to the Kenya Prisons Service were fraudulently acquired, putting public property and land governance under renewed scrutiny
Kenya’s construction sector is expanding, but the biggest challenge may be finding workers with the right technical skills. New data shows skilled labour is becoming increasingly valuable as developers adopt more specialised and mechanised building methods.
Kenya’s wealthiest investors are moving away from direct property ownership. Instead, they’re chasing liquid assets, passive income, and emerging sectors with stronger long-term growth prospects.
Kenya’s high-net-worth investors are changing how they build wealth. Instead of buying more property, many are prioritising liquid, income-generating assets while keeping real estate for lifestyle and long-term value.
Kenya's wealthy are looking beyond their borders—but not too far. South Africa has emerged as their preferred destination for overseas commercial property investments, according to new research.
Kenya’s real estate developers are turning to capital markets to solve a long-standing financing challenge. Centum and Mi Vida are exploring asset-backed securities to unlock longer-term funding for property development.
One of Kenya’s biggest mixed-use developments has entered the construction phase. Tatu City has appointed China Road and Bridge Corporation to deliver the landmark Jabali Towers project.