The Kenyatta family operates a substantial portfolio of luxury hotels across Kenya through the Heritage Group of Hotels, with properties spanning key tourist regions including the Maasai Mara, the Rift Valley, the Kenyan coast, and northern Kenya The Heritage Group is overseen by Muhoho Kenyatta,…

Kenya’s property valuation sector is facing pressure to digitise, but industry experts warn that automation tools still fall short in capturing the complexities of local real estate markets. Accurate and timely property valuations are critical for banks, developers, insurers, and buyers. These…

The Court of Appeal has ordered Nairobi County to develop and formally adopt a comprehensive zoning and development control framework within six months. In a decision delivered by Justices Daniel Musinga, Joel Ngugi and George Odunga, the court found that Nairobi’s continued use of the 2004 Zoning…

Ruai hosts Nairobi’s main sewage treatment plant, a vast facility that processes waste from across the city and continues to shape the area’s development and land use. Located beyond Donholm, Kayole and Komarock, Ruai marks a transition from Nairobi’s densely populated estates to open, semi-rural…

Tighter government enforcement of noise regulations is driving increased demand for soundproofing materials across Kenya’s urban buildings, particularly in places of worship, entertainment venues, and residential developments. Over the past three years, authorities have intensified efforts to…

Urban centres across Kirinyaga County, including Sagana, Kagio, Kutus, Kerugoya, Kianyaga, Kagumo, and Ngurubani, have undergone major upgrades in infrastructure and economic activity, transforming into thriving commercial zones. The transformation follows the rollout of the Mountain Cities…

A growing number of fraudulent land titles are being uncovered in Kenya, leading to significant financial losses for banks and property owners, and exposing critical weaknesses in the country’s land registration system. The surge in fraudulent transactions has been linked to missing land records…

Kaloleni Estate, one of Nairobi’s oldest residential areas, is facing severe neglect despite its designation as a national heritage site and its deep ties to Kenya’s political and urban history. Located along Jogoo Road in Nairobi’s Eastlands, Kaloleni was built in the mid-1940s by the colonial…

Murang’a town is undergoing a period of renewal, marked by infrastructure upgrades and a growing student population that is reshaping the local economy. Once a key colonial outpost in central Kenya, Murang’a has seen its influence decline over the years, particularly after neighbouring Kenol rose…

Many homeowners rely on informal technicians for renovation work, but construction experts warn that poor planning and unqualified labour can compromise structural safety. Moses Mwaura, construction manager and director at Design Key Builders (DKB), says the problem lies in how homeowners approach…