
Nairobi’s skyline has long been defined by the steady rise of glass towers and high-density blocks stretching across Kilimani, Kileleshwa, and Upper Hill. But as the city grows upwards, a quieter counter-trend is taking shape on its edges, reshaping how urban living is imagined.
Across the city, a new wave of low-rise residential development is emerging, signalling a shift towards modern suburban living at a time when vertical construction dominates much of Nairobi’s housing supply.