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How higher statutory deductions have cut mortgage affordability

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
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
Suitable crops in the region included grains, vegetables, and fruits.
By Ben Ahenda 2026-01-22 06:00:00
The manufacturer will install a new energy-efficient clinkerisation plant as part of the Sh26 billion allotted for EAPC.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-22 06:00:00
After a turbulent 2024 marred by high interest rates, costly construction inputs, and sluggish sales, industry executives reported a market stabilisation in 2025.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-22 06:00:00
The National Construction Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2025, seeks to integrate climate change responsiveness, renewable energy use, and environmental sustainability, into construction regulations.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-01-20 08:00:00
Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.
By James Wanzala 2026-01-15 09:00:00
The stability of the shilling, while advantageous to the sector, has not been of much relief to cushion the increasing cost of construction.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-15 06:00:00
They have also described the statement as alarming and could cause unnecessary panic to Kenyans.
By Irene Githinji 2026-01-15 00:00:00