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Why student housing is the next big thing in real estate

Kenya is lagging behind in unlocking the business potential in student accommodation despite the high returns it attracts in developed countries, says real estate management firm JLL. Currently, student accommodation shortfall accounts for 40 per cent of Kenya’s housing shortage. This has strained on-campus accommodation facilities, forcing students to seek private accommodation.

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