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Kenya courts foreign contractors to boost affordable housing projects
Kenya is seeking to attract foreign building materials manufacturers to establish local production plants
By Noel Nabiswa
2026-10-22 10:02:47
By Standard Correspondent
2026-10-22 08:00:00
From poorly maintained buildings to inadequate facilities, tenants have taken to social media to share their frustrations with rental housing conditions.
By Paul Kariuki
2026-10-15 10:15:00
While rats may seem like a niche election issue, they can point to broader societal concerns about housing, public services and civic engagement.
By The Conversation
2026-10-15 10:00:00
You & Me Housing Co-operatives is reshaping homeownership through flexible financing, financial discipline and a new member-focused identity.
By Jackline Inyanji
2026-10-09 10:10:00
More than half of Kenyans accept housing safety risks because safer homes are unaffordable or unavailable, with informal settlements facing even greater insecurity amid rising housing shortages.
By Amos Kiarie
2026-10-08 08:00:00
Nakuru is experiencing a skyline boom after gaining city status, with landmark high-rise projects expected to reshape the city’s identity, attract investment and spur infrastructure upgrades.
By Paul Kariuki
2026-10-08 07:15:00
Lamu is rebuilding after years of Al-Shabaab attacks, with the new port, Dangote refinery plans and affordable housing projects driving fresh investment and development.
By Philip Mwakio
2026-10-08 07:00:00
Kenya has launched a national green-building repository to connect sustainable projects, technologies and investment opportunities while accelerating climate-resilient construction.
By James Wanzala
2026-10-08 06:30:00
Kenya Power is pushing for mandatory battery-storage standards and tighter controls on grid-connected rooftop solar, citing risks to infrastructure, grid stability and maintenance workers.
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-10-01 09:00:00
Mortgage accounts with more than one missed payment more than doubled in 2025, pointing to the financial strain a majority of Kenyans are experiencing amid prevailing economic conditions.
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-10-01 08:00:00
Murang’a County is set to build an industrial city on land that Delmonte Kenya ceded to the Murang'a County, based on the proposed development activities across the 1,400 acres of land.
By Boniface Gikandi
2026-10-01 00:00:00
Kenya’s mortgage market expanded in 2025, with lower average mortgage rates and longer repayment periods, although affordability and high property costs remain major barriers to homeownership.
By Graham Kajilwa
2026-09-24 08:00:00
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