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AFCON 2027: PREPARING KENYAN CITIES FOR THE BIGGEST SPORTING EVENT IN EAST AFRICA

The confirmation that Kenya will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania represents far more than a sporting milestone. It presents an opportunity to accelerate ur...

24 Jul 2026

Investment

KNBS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PRICE INDEX Q1 2026: A TALE OF TWO HOUSING MARKETS

The latest Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) presents a positive headline for Kenya's residential market. Average residential property prices increased...

21 Jul 2026

Market Reports

POLITICAL STABILITY AND PROPERTY MARKETS: WHY INVESTOR CONFIDENCE MATTERS MORE THAN ELECTIONS

Political events often dominate headlines and public discourse, but not all political developments have the same impact on investment markets. The conclusion of the Ol Kalou by-election has naturally...

17 Jul 2026

Market Reports

KENYA'S CABINET RESOLUTIONS: A QUIET SHIFT IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET?

The Cabinet resolutions issued on 30 June 2026 covered a remarkably broad range of national priorities. From payroll reform and artificial intelligence to infrastructure, healthcare, industrialisation...

09 Jul 2026

Market Reports

FINANCE ACT 2026: IS KENYA'S REAL ESTATE MARKET ENTERING AN INSTITUTIONAL ERA?

The Finance Act 2026 has attracted considerable attention across Kenya, much of it understandably focused on taxation and its immediate implications for businesses and households. However, from a real...

04 Jul 2026

Market Reports

KENYA REAL ESTATE MONTHLY REVIEW - KEY DEVELOPMENTS AND MARKET TRENDS

OverviewOver the past month, Kenya’s real estate sector has been shaped by policy developments, infrastructure expansion, capital market activity, and evolving financing structures. The period reflect...

01 Apr 2026

Market Reports

KENYA REAL ESTATE WEEKLY REVIEW - MORTGAGE MARKET PRESSURES AND INFRASTRUCTURE EXPANSION

Kenya’s real estate sector this week recorded notable developments across mortgage financing, infrastructure investment, and ongoing housing sector dynamics. These trends continue to highlight both th...

31 Mar 2026

Market Reports

KENYA REAL ESTATE WEEKLY REVIEW - HOUSING EXPANSION AND INSTITUTIONAL CAPITAL GROWTH

Kenya’s real estate sector continued to reflect steady activity during the week, supported by economic data releases, government-led housing initiatives, and evolving investment trends within capital...

23 Mar 2026

Market Reports

GREEN FINANCING AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING TAKE CENTRE STAGE

Kenya’s real estate sector continued to register notable developments during the week, particularly in green financing, infrastructure funding models, and capital markets activity. At the same time, e...

18 Mar 2026

Market Reports

WEEKLY REVIEW OF KENYA'S REAL ESTATE

The past week recorded several notable developments across Kenya’s real estate landscape, ranging from regulatory reforms and infrastructure investments to capital market activity in property-backed i...

10 Mar 2026

Market Reports

REAL ESTATE AND LENDING RATES IN KENYA: WHAT IS CHANGING AND WHY IT MATTERS

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) recently cut its benchmark lending rate from 10 % to 9.75 % (June 2025). Yet, commercial lending remains high—around 15 % on average.So, what does this mean for Kenya’s...

02 Mar 2026

Market Reports

2025 NAIROBI REAL ESTATE AT A GLANCE

Kenya’s property market is in transition, with Nairobi and its satellite towns showing divergent trends as of Q1–Q2 2025. Drawing insights from Cytonn Weekly and the HassConsult Property Indices, here...

27 Feb 2026