Nakuru is no longer just a stopover between Nairobi and the Rift Valley; it’s fast becoming one of Kenya’s most desirable cities to live in. With improved infrastructure, a growing urban population, and rising demand for secure, modern homes, gated communities in Nakuru are capturing the attention of families, investors, and lifestyle seekers alike. If you’re considering making the move to Nakuru,...

In a fast-urbanizing Kenya where high-rise apartments dominate new developments, single-family homes are holding their ground not just as traditional housing models, but as symbols of privacy, independence, and long-term value. For many Kenyans, owning a standalone home remains a dream closely tied to social identity, stability, and generational wealth. What Are Single-Family Homes? A single-family home...

As Kenya’s urban population continues to surge, driven by rural-to-urban migration and rapid demographic shifts, housing demand in cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Eldoret has never been higher. In this context, multi-family investment has emerged as one of the most strategic and profitable real estate opportunities for both individual and institutional investors. What Is Multi-Family...

Commercial real estate (CRE) plays a pivotal role in the economic landscape of Kenya, especially in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu. From office towers and retail centers to warehouses and mixed-use developments, commercial properties are the engines that power employment, trade, and investment. As Kenya’s urban population continues to grow and infrastructure improves, commercial real...

In Nairobi’s high-end suburb of Karen, a quiet revolution is underway. Once considered a playground for legacy investors and large-scale developers, the area’s real estate landscape is increasingly being shaped by female investors entrepreneurs, professionals, and visionaries who are redefining what property ownership and development look like in Kenya. From purchasing land to launching boutique...

Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and a rapidly growing metropolitan hub, has faced immense urban challenges in recent decades from traffic congestion and unplanned settlements to strained public services and environmental degradation. To address these issues strategically, the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan (NIUPLAN) was developed as a comprehensive urban planning tool for the city’s...

In the fast-paced world of urban development and real estate investment, the term Master Plan often surfaces as a central concept. But what exactly is a master plan, and why is it so critical to the success and sustainability of real estate projects? A master plan is a long-term planning document that provides a conceptual layout to guide future growth and development. It is the foundational blueprint...

Urbanization in Kenya has grown at an unprecedented rate, and with it, the proliferation of informal settlements or slums across major towns and cities. These settlements are often characterized by poor housing, inadequate sanitation, limited access to basic services, and tenure insecurity. In response to these challenges, the Kenya Slum Upgrading Programme (KENSUP) was launched as a long-term...

As cities around the world grapple with rapid urbanization, one of the most critical but often overlooked issues is security of tenure. In Kenya and many developing countries, access to safe, adequate housing is often undermined by a lack of legal or formal recognition of land and property rights. What is Security of Tenure? Security of tenure refers to the degree of certainty that a person or household...

As urban populations grow rapidly across developing countries, the rise of informal settlements commonly referred to as slums has become one of the most pressing urban challenges of the 21st century. In Kenya, it is estimated that over 60% of urban dwellers live in informal settlements, often characterized by overcrowding, poor sanitation, insecure tenure, and lack of basic services. Slum upgrading...