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Fred Obura

Policy and Real Estate Analyst

The Kenyan Wall Street

Fred Obura is a seasoned author with extensive expertise in business journalism. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Fred has honed his skills in business content creation, search engine optimization (SEO), social media, and web analytics. His unwavering passion for the industry has continuously fueled his drive for success and innovation.

Previously, Fred served as Sub-Editor at Standard Media Group for a period of over 7 years. In this role, he was in charge of online business news.

Latest articles by Fred Obura

Real Estate Powers Kenya’s Most Competitive Counties

Real Estate Powers Kenya’s Most Competitive Counties

Real estate and construction drive Kenya’s most competitive counties, with Nairobi, Kiambu, and Nakuru leading in growth, investment, and transformation.
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How Sameer Africa Evolved from a KSh 4 Billion Tyre Empire to an Industrial Landlord

How Sameer Africa Evolved from a KSh 4 Billion Tyre Empire to an Industrial Landlord

Once a tyre giant, Sameer Africa reinvented itself in real estate. Tyres are gone; rentals now drive 99% of revenue — smaller top line, but stronger profits.
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Aleph Hospitality, Hilton to Open Kenya’s First Tapestry Collection Hotel

Aleph Hospitality, Hilton to Open Kenya’s First Tapestry Collection Hotel

Aleph Hospitality will manage Kenya’s first Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel in Nairobi’s Lavington, marking Hilton’s entry into Kenya’s lifestyle segment.
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Integrate Home Security Early, Developers Told

Integrate Home Security Early, Developers Told

Kenya’s property sector is pushing developers to build security into homes from day one, proving safety and modern design can — and should — go hand in hand.
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Wage Pressures Add Heat to Construction Costs as Steel, Sand Prices Surge

Wage Pressures Add Heat to Construction Costs as Steel, Sand Prices Surge

Construction costs rose 1.27% in Q3 2025, driven by higher steel, sand, and fuel prices, outpacing modest wage gains for workers, KNBS data shows.
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Kenya’s Building Boom: Strong Demand, Credit Growth, and Rising Real Estate Markets

Kenya’s Building Boom: Strong Demand, Credit Growth, and Rising Real Estate Markets

Kenya’s construction sector rebounds with 5.7% growth in Q2 2025, fuelled by demand, credit expansion, and rising real estate investment hotspots.
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Kenya’s Wealthy Get Smart Homes While the Poor Are Left Behind

Kenya’s Wealthy Get Smart Homes While the Poor Are Left Behind

Kenya’s latest survey reveals a sharp digital divide: smart home tech adoption remains limited to wealthier, urban households with electricity access.
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Meet the Team Powering Superior Homes’ Real Estate Vision: Shiv Arora, CEO

Meet the Team Powering Superior Homes’ Real Estate Vision: Shiv Arora, CEO

Kicking off the series, TKWS's Fred Obura chats with Superior Homes CEO Shiv Arora on milestones, growth plans, and shaping East Africa’s real estate future.
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