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The Finance Act 2026 is now in force. Real estate is one of the many sectors that will feel the effects. Removing Capital Gains Tax on qualifying transfers lowers one of those barriers. The Finance Act 2026 isn’t a housing policy, but it is a reminder that tax policy and real estate are closely linked. The Finance Act 2026 is now in force, and while most peop...

Drive through Westlands today and you’ll notice one thing almost immediately. Crane after crane. On one street, a new apartment block is just about complete. A few metres away, another one is rising. Around the corner, a billboard promises “Luxury Living Coming Soon.” Then another. And another. It’s hard not to wonder: Who is buying all these apa...

Nairobi has been growing at an incredible pace. While launching the Development Control Policy 2026, Sakaja described the framework as “a bold step toward restoring order, sustainability and dignity in Nairobi’s built environment. Instead of developments springing up wherever land is available, the new framework sets clearer guidelines on what can be built, whe...

Homeownership could become much more achievable thanks to lower borrowing costs and flexible financing. For many Kenyans, the biggest obstacle isn’t finding a home. It’s accessing a mortgage with interest rates and repayment terms that fit their income. A mortgage with a lower interest rate can make a significant difference over the life of a loan. Improving...

When news broke that Aliko Dangote is planning to build an oil refinery in Lamu, most people immediately thought about jobs, fuel and what it could mean for Kenya’s energy sector. Fair enough. But there is another conversation worth having. What happens to a town’s property market when an investment of this size comes knocking? Real estate has a funny way of...