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 & […]

Kenya’s luxury housing market is demonstrating remarkable resilience in 2025, defying broader economic headwinds and emerging as a bright spot in the nation’s property sector. New industry data reveals that affluent buyers continue to drive robust activity in Nairobi’s most exclusive neighborhoods, with cash-rich investors absorbing price increases that would be unsustainable in the middle-market […]

Kenya has emerged as a continental leader in climate adaptation and urban development, earning international acclaim for two groundbreaking initiatives that are reshaping how developing nations address environmental challenges while lifting vulnerable populations out of poverty. The country’s affordable housing programme and the ambitious Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Initiative have been recognized by United Nations agencies […]

Lodwar town in Turkana County has emerged as the pioneering recipient of an innovative modular containerized solar hybrid system that could fundamentally transform how millions of Kenyans living beyond the reach of the national grid access clean, reliable, and affordable electricity. This groundbreaking installation by Davis & Shirtliff, one of East Africa’s leading water and […]

Willstone Homes has recorded remarkable progress in recent weeks, solidifying its position as one of Kenya’s most trusted and dynamic real estate developers. The company has demonstrated impressive execution across its housing and land projects, underscoring a strong commitment to quality, transparency, and timely delivery at a time when Kenya’s real estate market is experiencing […]

LOBO Technologies Ltd (NASDAQ: LOBO), a Chinese developer and manufacturer of electric mobility and smart energy solutions, has announced a significant breakthrough in Kenya’s renewable energy sector with a bulk purchase order worth approximately KSh154.3 million (US$1.194 million) from Terrian Town Limited, a Kenyan real estate company pioneering sustainable urban development. The deal, announced on […]