By Linus Otieno Demand for gated communities is reshaping not only the housing market, but also…
Tag: Housing
Why Kenyans in Diaspora are heavily investing in real estate back home
By Beatrice Musonye If you have ever spoken to a Kenyan living abroad, you might have…
How KISIP2 is transforming the once-sleepy Marimanti Town
By Alex Njeru Marimanti, a quiet town in Tharaka Nithi County, is undergoing a remarkable transformation,…
Absa earmarks Ksh 4 billion for supporting affordable housing
Absa Bank Kenya has ring fenced Ksh 4 billion for onward lending to the retail segment…
How KISIP’s Urban Fabric Initiatives will transform lives in Nairobi’s Kayole-Soweto
In the heart of Nairobi’s sprawling Kayole-Soweto informal settlement, a beacon of hope has emerged for…
Over 800,000 Kenyans register for affordable housing units
More than 800,000 Kenyans have registered on the Boma Yangu website, a government portal designed to…
Government building 542 housing units for the police in Kilimani
At least 542 housing units are under construction in Kilimani, Nairobi County for police officers under…
Why World Urban Forum in 2026 will focus on housing
The thirteenth session of the World Urban Forum will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 17…
Factors influencing the pricing of property in Kenya
By Clive Ndege Kenya’s real estate market—especially in urban centers like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu—has increasingly…
What most Kenyans consider before buying a house
By Samuel Koinange Kenya’s real estate sector has evolved into one of the most dynamic markets…
How affordable housing is building hope, one home at a time
By Liban Mohamed Housing is a fundamental aspect of a nation’s development, affecting the well-being of…
Opportunities and challenges in Kenya’s residential market boom
Kenya’s residential market is experiencing remarkable growth across the income spectrum, driven by increasing demand from…
Why Absa Bank Kenya has rolled out 110% home loan financing
Absa Bank Kenya has unveiled an enhanced home loan solution offering 110% financing to help Kenyans…
How Mi Vida Homes deal with HF Group will support home ownership
Real estate developer, Mi Vida Homes, has sealed a strategic partnership with HF Group Kenya in…
What you should know about Superior Homes’ Kanzi Springs
Superior Homes Kenya has started selling quarter-acre plots at its new gated-community housing project in Ruiru,…
South Africa-based firm starts building Kshs 5.2m houses at Tilisi
IHS Kenya, a Southern African Private Equity fund manager, has started constructing 240 green housing units…
How KISIP 2 is transforming settlements in Bungoma
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka says the Second Kenya Informal Settlement Improvement Project (KISIP 2) will be…
How Shelter Afrique plans to support housing projects in Kenya
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has committed to foster its impactful efforts in Kenya, particularly in…
NHC affordable housing project receives World Bank approval
The National Housing Corporation Managing Director QS. David Mathu says the Homa Bay Affordable Housing project…
Kibera slums being transformed to decent housing estate
The Government has begun the process of transforming Kibera slums into an a decent housing estate…
Shelter Afrique AGM Bureau gets new chairperson
Nigeria’snewly appointed Minister for Housing and Urban Development, Architect Ahmed Musa Dangiwa,has taken over the chairmanship…
Demystifying housing finance access barriers
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) in partnership with Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) and the Association…
How technology is shaping decisions and driving real estate growth
By Daniella Nyakuraya, Housing Unit Manager, Safaricom Investments Co-operative Technology has in the last decade disrupted…
Kenya seeking support for housing project
By DPCS Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has welcomed the financial support from international partners for the…
President Ruto asks MPs to pass the Finance Bill
President William Ruto has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to support the Finance Bill 2023. He…
No public participation in 3pc housing development levy
Azimio Leader Raila Odinga has criticized the decision by the Kenya Kwanza administration to slash 3%…
Shelter Afrique reviewing key statutory documents to harmonize operations across Africa
Pan-African housing development financier – Shelter Afrique is seeking to review and harmonize the statutory documents…
HFC signs deal to loan Jua Kali contractors
Even though the Jua Kali sector has been allocated preferential contracting of doors, windows and other ringfenced…
Shelter Afrique tailors housing product for African in the Diaspora
Pan African housing development financier, Shelter Afrique is targeting the African Diaspora to enhance affordable housing…
LG East Africa unveils energy saving, sustainable innovations
LG Electronics East Africa has launched innovative solutions that are helping to shape the way people…
Purshottam Developers, Stanbic Bank Kenya seal mortgage financing deal
Property developer Purshottam Developers Ltd, and Stanbic Bank Kenya have entered a structured mortgage finance partnership…
LG East Africa empowering thousands of Kenyans
Backed by the belief that LG should serve as a foundation for the prosperity of the…
What to consider when opting for a mortgage
By Beatrice Wacuka, Superior Homes Kenya Owning a home is one of the major milestones an…
Absa Bank Kenya unveils a 25-year mortgage facility
Absa Bank Kenya has introduced a 25-year mortgage facility targeting middle income families seeking affordable homes…