The announcement that Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel in Nairobi marks more than the launch of a new hotel. It signals the arrival of an entirely new brand concept, the strengthening of Kenya’s position as a regional hospitality hub, and a calculated expansion move by one of the […]

Along the heavily trafficked Nairobi–Nakuru Highway, a corridor that links Kenya’s capital to the Rift Valley and western regions, stands one of the country’s most strategically positioned retail developments: Buffalo Mall Naivasha. More than a decade after opening its doors, the mall has evolved from a regional shopping centre into a symbol of how location, […]

The approval to list East Africa’s first U.S. dollar–denominated industrial real estate investment trust (REIT) in Nairobi represents a quiet but profound milestone for Kenya’s capital markets. At its centre is Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited, an industrial and logistics real estate developer founded by British-born entrepreneur Toby Selman. With regulatory clearance secured, the company […]

Kenya’s housing challenge is no longer defined solely by numbers. While the national housing deficit remains substantial, the conversation has evolved beyond simply delivering more units. Today, the real test lies in how those homes are designed, financed, priced, and sustained over time. Against this backdrop, Mi Vida Homes is emerging as a key player […]

The African digital real estate sector is undergoing a profound structural realignment, underlined by the recent, high-stakes acquisition of Kenyan online property marketplace BuyRentKenya by the regional proptech specialist, Rushbox Ltd. The transaction, the value of which remains undisclosed, is far more than a simple corporate sale; it represents a calculated move that strategically positions […]

Centum Investment Company, once celebrated as the quintessential Berkshire Hathaway of East Africa, finds itself grappling with a crisis of confidence as its flagship real estate project, Two Rivers Development, continues to hemorrhage capital. The ambitious mixed-use development, envisioned as a transformative urban hub and a cornerstone of Centum’s long-term value strategy, has instead become […]

The ambitious journey to deliver quality, affordable shelter to Kenya’s rapidly expanding urban population scored a major victory recently as GulfCap Real Estate was honored with the coveted Affordable Housing Project of the Year Award for its transformative Buxton Point development in Mombasa. The prestigious recognition was conferred by the Kenya Professional Realtors Association (KPRA) […]

The Malaysian government has announced plans to make significant investments in Kenya’s ambitious affordable housing program, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation between the Southeast Asian nation and East Africa’s economic powerhouse. This strategic partnership, spearheaded by Kenyan President William Ruto and Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, represents a convergence of development […]

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued an urgent demand for the immediate suspension of demolition activities at Makongeni Estate in Nairobi, citing the government’s failure to compensate residents before eviction as a fundamental violation of their constitutional rights. The call comes as hundreds of families found themselves displaced over the weekend, with many […]

Username Properties, widely recognized as one of Kenya’s leading real estate firms, has once again solidified its position at the forefront of the country’s property investment sector by capturing the prestigious Best Land & Property Investment Company in Kenya award at the Star Brands Awards 2025. The ceremony, held yesterday at the Sarit Centre & […]