← Back to Home

News by Country

Kenya

Published stories attached to Kenya.

73 items

Page 3 of 9

Article

Audit Flags Missing Rail Revenue and 529 Grabbed Kenya Railways Land Parcels

Kenya Railways is struggling to account for hundreds of land parcels and millions in rental income. A new audit raises fresh concerns about governance, asset management, and public property protection.

Article

Qwetu, Qejani Operator Posts KSh1.52bn Profit Despite Rental Pressures

Kenya’s largest student housing operator grew profit even as rental income softened. Lower borrowing costs and expansion into new university towns helped offset market challenges

Article

Kenya Pushes REIT Reforms to Unlock Property and Infrastructure Capital

Kenya is considering major REIT reforms to attract more investors and unlock billions for real estate and infrastructure. Industry leaders say outdated tax rules and regulatory uncertainty are holding the sector back

News

Sameer Africa Unlocks KSh 9.19bn Property Value Amid Major Asset Sale

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.

News

Rental Income Slump Drags Laptrust Imara I-REIT Into Loss

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.

News

EAPI Summit Signals Shift Toward Institutional Real Estate Capital in East Africa

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.

Article

Court Splits Ruling on Poacher’s Assets, Seizes Mercedes but Saves Property

A high-profile asset recovery case ended in a split decision that stunned legal observers. While authorities secured a luxury Mercedes tied to poaching, they lost a bid to seize valuable Nairobi real estate.

News

KMRC Launches KSh 3bn Bond to Fund Affordable Housing Loans

Kenya’s mortgage market is tapping fresh capital again. KMRC has launched a KSh 3 billion bond aimed at boosting affordable home lending across the country.

Article

Home Afrika Profit Masks Deep Balance Sheet Stress as Equity Gap Persists

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.