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Retirees boost demand for gated communities amid housing supply imbalance

Gated communities are being preferred for their safety and security selling point, while prime apartments are suitable for retirees seeking to downsize after their children grow out.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-09-10 09:00:00
The changing character of Chaka is already evident in the spread of homes, businesses and residential estates beyond the original trading centre.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-09-10 06:00:00
According to Knight Frank, beyond the traditional landlord-tenant model, flexibility is emerging as one of the defining features of Africa’s evolving office market.
By Esther Dianah 2026-09-09 18:14:40
Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya’s property industry as more young investors buy land to build financial security and accumulate assets they can control.
By David Njaaga 2026-09-03 11:00:00
Interlocking hollow concrete blocks are emerging as key alternatives to conventional stone construction, with housing developers saying the technology could reduce the materials
By Amos Kiarie 2026-09-03 08:00:00
 A report from real estate consultancy Knight Frank has singled out Goodlife Pharmacy as one of these healthcare providers.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-09-03 08:00:00
In a race to grow business and expand Nairobi’s skyline, Galleria Mall has launched a Sh2.2 billion investment for its phase two expansion.
By James Wanzala 2026-09-03 06:00:00
For months, Veronique and Faustin Kla have looked for a home in Abidjan, tired of juggling their finances in the hunt for a place to raise their one-year-old son, Junior.
By AFP 2026-08-31 09:37:48
Uproar has greeted the affordable housing programme in Mukuru slums in Nairobi after some of buyers were informed that the units that had been paying had been sold out.
By Gentrix Osano And Newton Kimaiyo 2026-08-28 08:10:00
Tyres can withstand heat, rain, heavy impacts, and don't rot or discolour like ordinary mabati, and have a long lifespan
By Paul Kariuki 2026-08-27 09:00:00
Concerns are growing over overstretched services around Nanyuki's urban setup, owing to the influx of visitors and a surge in population.
By Boniface Gikandi 2026-08-27 09:00:00
Successive regimes have not been able to crack Kenya’s housing demand, even with the current 1.5 per cent housing levy imposed on workers.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-08-27 06:00:00