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How legal loopholes are hurting Kenya's property sector

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Robert Kaniu Gitonga, a Senior Associate in the Real Estate Law, and Finance and Banking practice areas at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). [Wainaina Wambu, Standard]

Over the years, Kenya's real estate sector has experienced a significant boom to become one of the key drivers of economic growth.

The vibrant sector accounted for 9.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, according to official data.

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