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Mega road project gives Nyeri's real estate new lease of life

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
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
Professional associations in the built environment have painted a grim picture of construction safety in Nairobi, warning that only 15 per cent of buildings in the city are structurally safe.
By Jacinta Mutura 2026-01-09 00:00:00
Due to the nature of a majority of Kenyans’ incomes – which is largely below Sh100,000 – its easier if loans are issued to joint accounts which would make many afford mortgages.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-08 08:00:00
Amid an aggressive plan by the government to build houses, behind the curtain, job seekers in the built environment are getting a cold reception from the sector that is outwardly thriving. 
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-08 08:00:00