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Inside Nanyuki's rise as Mt Kenya's property magnet

While the development is primarily a financial sector decision, property analysts observe that institutional expansions of this nature often mirror maturing real estate markets.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-02-19 08:20:00
The urgency with which the loans are applied discourages borrowers from depending on guarantors, as they may fail to come through at short notice.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-19 08:10:00
As Zanzibar steps up its plan to become the ultimate tourist attraction destination in EAC, investors have stepped in as they seek to blend a contemporary lifestyle with the unique cultural outlook.
By Peter Muiruri 2026-02-16 16:25:00
Kenya needs about 260,000 new housing units annually, yet it only delivers fewer than 60,000 formal homes, widening a deficit that now stands at more than two million units.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-02-12 09:00:00
For decades, the Kamiti area in Nairobi was a place where few dared to live. It was an area where people passed through hurriedly.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-02-12 08:20:00
The report notes that the complexities around tax benefits are among the pieces of information Sacco staff are either unfamiliar with or totally unaware of.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-12 08:00:00
With the contributions to NSSF  going up further this month, loans amount for housing will even reduce further. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-02-05 08:00:00
Along the streets or pavements are trees and plants of various species. In some places, trees are surrounded by concrete seating spaces. 
By James Wanzala 2026-02-05 06:00:00
The programme has enabled the government to establish the number of professionals in the building and construction industry.
By Boniface Gikandi 2026-02-04 16:05:03
Improved road infrastructure in Nyeri County is reshaping land ownership patterns, driving up land prices and accelerating the subdivision and succession of ancestral land.
By Amos Kiarie 2026-01-29 08:20:00
Buying a piece of land in Juja or Ruiru in Kiambu County could be the most profitable real estate venture for an investor.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-29 08:10:00
European cities dominate the rankings, taking seven of the top 10 spots for balancing quality of life with safety.
By James Wanzala 2026-01-28 17:13:31