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Trump aid cuts: Expats' exodus leaves leafy suburb developers in limbo

USAID is a major funder of NGOs in the country, according to 2023 figures, with its budget for programmes in Kenya standing at $435 million (Sh56.6 billion).
By Graham Kajilwa 3 days ago
Trump aid cuts: Expats' exodus leaves leafy suburb developers in limbo
The making of Nairobi as a hub for global professionals
By Peter Muiruri 3 days ago
Finance Bill threatens housing, jobs and Investment, warns lobby
Finance Bill threatens housing, jobs and Investment, warns lobby
By Mike Kihaki 3 days ago
'Race for the skies' shifts to smart buildings
'Race for the skies' shifts to smart buildings
By Graham Kajilwa 10 days ago
Inside State's plan to power 2.3m additional households by 2027
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to connect 2.3 million more households to electricity by 2027 as it seeks to increase electrification to 95 per cent.
By Graham Kajilwa 10 days ago
Inside State's plan to power 2.3m additional households by 2027
KCB Bank and Superior Homes pen deal to offer flexible mortgages
Property developer Superior Homes Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KCB Bank Kenya to provide customised mortgage products to prospective home owners. 
By Graham Kajilwa 10 days ago
KCB Bank and Superior Homes pen deal to offer flexible mortgages
Real estate firms to build mixed-use facility in Westlands
Property developer Mi Vida Homes has signed a strategic partnership with Space Master Properties for the commercial and construction devt of Habitat, a 24-story mixed-use development.
By Esther Dianah 10 days ago
Real estate firms to build mixed-use facility in Westlands
Kenya's wealthy cut investments in commercial property sector
Kenya’s super-rich are cutting back on the billions of shillings spent on commercial property.
By Graham Kajilwa 17 days ago
Kenya's wealthy cut investments in commercial property sector
Langa Langa: From racing track to real estate complex
Mansions, multi-million storey buildings and modern residential houses are the hallmark of a piece of land that surrounds a racing track in Nakuru city.
By Ben Ahenda 17 days ago
Langa Langa: From racing track to real estate complex
How Gen Zs are redefining the blueprint for urban property ownership
Gen Zs are exploring land ownership in emerging urban nodes where land is relatively affordable, infrastructure is improving, and the promise of lifestyle-friendly living is real.
By Amos Kiarie 17 days ago
How Gen Zs are redefining the blueprint for urban property ownership
Kenya attains key milestone in sustainable buildings
Kenya has reached a milestone of one million square metres of green-certified floorspace, saving energy and water and reducing harmful emissions.
By Peter Muiruri 24 days ago
Kenya attains key milestone in sustainable buildings
Clinker imports dip 93pc as construction sector growth slows
According to the 2025 Economic Survey, the amount of clinker imported stood at 10.3 million tonnes compared to 148 million tonnes in 2023.
By Graham Kajilwa 24 days ago
Clinker imports dip 93pc as construction sector growth slows
Airbnb's fund boost Sh1b to 160 entities
Airbnb Community Fund has raised more than Sh1 billion to support over 160 non-profit organisations in its grants globally in over 30 countries across the six continents.
By James Wanzala 24 days ago
Airbnb's fund boost Sh1b to 160 entities
Leafy suburbs property prices drop on Trump budget cuts effect
Property prices in Juja saw the highest increase in the last year at 13.8 per cent when considering all houses, followed by Loresho at 11.7 per cent and Kiserian at 11.4 per cent.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Leafy suburbs property prices drop on Trump budget cuts effect
Why you are likely to lose your land to family, not fraudsters
This is considering the major method of land acquisition in the country is through inheritance, according to the Kenya Housing Basic Survey Report 2023-2024.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Why you are likely to lose your land to family, not fraudsters
Low incomes, few houses: How high rent prices leave tenants with empty pockets
The proximity of Kajiado County to the country’s capital is one of the reasons tenants are spending more than half of their incomes on rent.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Low incomes, few houses: How high rent prices leave tenants with empty pockets
Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking
Basic amenities, health services, unemployment and security are major concerns of Nairobi city’s over five million residents.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking
Will new KRA system bring more landlords into the tax net?
The lack of data on the number of landlords and rental properties in the country has been cited as a major hindrance to bringing them into the tax net.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Will new KRA system bring more landlords into the tax net?
Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator
The announcement has sparked an uproar among practitioners, who say they were not consulted and no explanation was provided for the increase.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
The new facility is available at competitive interest rates, with a repayment period of up to 25 years. 
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Absa Bank's home loan financing to tackle home affordability and access
State vs private sector: Who should drive affordable housing agenda?
The affordable housing programme driven by the Kenya Kwanza regime to deliver an average of 200 units in every constituency is backed by a public land bank and an unpopular housing levy.
By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago
State vs private sector: Who should drive affordable housing agenda?
Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities
The New Cities Summit 2025 will showcase pioneering urban development projects and connect developers with top financiers, policymakers, and experts for strategic guidance.
By Esther Dianah 1 month ago
Nairobi June forum to accelerate development of new cities
Why tenants can't purchase their dwelling units
Majority of tenants would rather build their units - a bungalow or maisonnette – rather than purchase the unit they are renting at the moment.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Why tenants can't purchase their dwelling units
Lack of written tenant-landlord agreements hampers tax collection
The lack of tenancy agreements between landlords and tenants as detailed in the KHS Basic Report 2023-24 explains why this section of businesses has been a challenge for the taxman.
By Graham Kajilwa 1 month ago
Lack of written tenant-landlord agreements hampers tax collection
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