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Westlands Faces Growth Dilemma as Boom Strains Infrastructure

Nairobi’s most coveted mixed-use district is showing signs of growing pains. As towers rise and demand surges, concerns are mounting that Westlands could lose the character that made it attractive in the first place.

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KBC Opens 2,000 Acres for Leasing in Revenue Diversification Push

One of Kenya’s largest state-owned corporations is turning idle land into a new income stream. The move could unlock fresh opportunities for investors, manufacturers, and developers seeking large-scale sites.

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Molo Emerges as Investor Hotspot as Land Prices Surge Past Conflict Past

A town once defined by political violence is now drawing fresh capital. Molo’s land prices have more than tripled as investors return in force.

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AI Is Helping Land Buyers Save Costs — But Trust Risks Remain High

More land buyers are turning to AI tools to cut costs and speed up research in real estate deals. But experts warn that technology cannot replace due diligence in a market still plagued by fraud risks.

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Kenya Slashes Housing Levy Investments as Project Pipeline Expands

The government is pulling back housing levy funds from Treasury bills—just as construction ramps up. The shift signals a strategic pivot to accelerate affordable housing delivery amid rising project demand.

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Nairobi Land Boom Cools as Rising Prices Freeze Buyers Out

Land in Nairobi’s satellite towns is no longer flying off the shelves. Surging prices are now pushing buyers out, slowing what was once a red-hot market

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Nairobi’s Fringe Boom Leaves Infrastructure Struggling to Keep Up

Housing demand is exploding in Nairobi’s outskirts—but roads, water, and schools aren’t keeping pace. Rapid growth in areas like Utawala and Githunguri is exposing a widening infrastructure gap.

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Centum Lures Homebuyers With Discounted Mortgages

Centum is cutting mortgage costs to unlock stalled home sales. The move signals rising pressure on developers to close deals in a tight property market.

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South Africa’s Biggest Housing Developer Heads for Government-Controlled Buyout

A major South African residential developer is being taken private in a government-backed deal worth billions.