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New public land use guidelines deal blow to encroachers, speculators and land grabbers

The Ministry of Lands and the National Land Commission (NLC) have spelt out new, tougher rules for State agencies on the use of public land.
By James Wanzala 2026-07-09 09:00:00
Surging land costs and rapid population growth have driven Nakuru City's public and private developers to embrace high-rise residential projects to combat affordability challenges.
By Ben Ahenda 2026-07-09 07:00:00
Amid a new push by the United Nations for data centres to transition to renewable energy and disclose their environmental footprints, Kenya appears to be at the crossroads.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-07-09 06:00:00
Kenya is set to harmonise training in surveying, geomatics and geospatial engineering, following a landmark consultative meeting that resolved to establish a unified professional training framework.
By Nanjinia Wamuswa 2026-07-09 00:00:00
The government is considering constructing a new runway at Wilson Airport instead of demolishing buildings that have encroached on the facility’s airspace. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-07-02 08:00:00
Small construction businesses and contractors across Kenya can now acquire heavy machinery with as little as a 10 per cent upfront deposit.
By Esther Dianah 2026-07-02 06:00:00
Kenya's most significant real estate opportunity is not solely dependent on capital, market sentiments, or a favourable interest rate cycle.
By Shiv Arora 2026-07-02 00:06:00
A partnership to promote vocational training and improve youth employability prospects in the construction sector has been launched.
By James Wanzala 2026-07-02 00:00:00
A new report on relocation costs found that restarting your life in major cities like Singapore requires over $10,500 (Sh1.4 million) to cover rent deposits.
By James Wanzala 2026-07-02 00:00:00
Some experts have weighed in, saying that instead of an individual living in a huge bungalow alone, it would make economic sense to partition it into rental units and earn some income.
By Paul Kariuki 2026-07-02 00:00:00
A new study by the digital entertainment platform JB.com analysed nighttime safety, light pollution, social media popularity, night tours, and viewing platforms across global destinations.
By James Wanzala 2026-06-25 07:00:00
Solar panels, batteries, double-glazed windows, correct insulation, good ventilation and better materials have been thought to be too expensiveand too niche to include in new homes.
By The Conversation 2026-06-25 07:00:00