Kenya’s property market is at a critical turning point. While the broader economic landscape remains complex, the real estate sector has proven its mettle, recording a 5.3% growth in early 2025, outpacing the national GDP expansion of 4.9%.
The trends of the last six months offer a strategic roadmap for the future:
- The Shift in “Prime” Value: In traditionally high-demand hubs like Kilimani and Westlands, apartment prices have softened by 2–3%, signaling a much-needed correction due to increased supply.
- The Rise of Satellite Towns: As buyers seek affordability and community living, infrastructure-rich areas like Ruiru, Kitengela, and Juja have seen house values appreciate by 4–6%.
- The Rental Reality: With 73% of urban dwellers currently renting and only 4% of Kenyans able to afford a mortgage above Ksh 10 million, the demand for strategic rental investments has never been higher.
- Policy & Land: From the proposed annual land tax to the shifting investor sentiment in Eastleigh, where land prices have seen minor dips, the rules of land banking are changing.
As we look toward 2026, new apartment hubs in satellite towns like Ruaka and Syokimau are poised to reshape the investor portfolio.
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