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• Kenya’s Middle-Class Housing: Why Affordable Homes Remain a Challenge

  Kenya’s middle class is expected to grow as the economy expands. And as more people earn more, the need for decent housing is likely to grow too. But there is a difference between wanting a home and being able to afford one. Making middle-class housing more affordable will require more than simply building more homes.First, access to affordable mortgages needs to improve. Kenya’s housing market has a growing gap. There is strong demand for homes, but for many middle-income Kenyans, finding a home they can comfortably afford remains difficult. Developers are also feeling the pressure as they look for financing and try to understand what buyers actually need. According to industry players, this is pushing more developers to fo

• Affordable Housing Levy in Kenya: What the Court Ruling Means

  The ruling, delivered on September 25, 2026, means the government can continue collecting the levy. The Court of Appeal has now dismissed the appeals challenging the law, meaning the levy remains in place. The court did, however, raise an issue around the role of the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) in the law-making process. The Affordable Housing Levy is staying in place after the Court of Appeal dismissed challenges against the law. The ruling, delivered on September 25, 2026, means the government can continue collecting the levy and using it to fund its affordable housing programme. But what does this actually mean for employees, employers and people looking to buy a home? READ ALSO :

• Finding Your Dream Home: What to Look for Before You Buy or Rent

  Finding your dream home sounds simple until you actually start looking. Suddenly, there are dozens of neighbourhoods to consider, hundreds of listings to scroll through and a long list of things you didn't realise you cared about. Is the apartment big enough? Is the neighbourhood convenient? Can you afford it comfortably? And what about parking, security, water and internet? It is easy to get carried away by a beautiful living room or a great view. But before you fall in love with a property, there are a few things worth considering. READ ALSO : The Perfect Match: How to Find Your Dream Home Start With What You Actually Need Before you start searching, make a list of your must-haves. How many bedrooms do y

• Is Kenya’s Property Market Becoming a Buyer’s Market?

  Are Kenyan buyers gaining more negotiating power? When buyers have more options to choose from, sellers may have to compete harder for their attention. As of July 2026, the average commercial bank lending rate stood at 14.39%, down from 17.2% in November 2024. For anyone looking to buy or sell property in 2026, understanding that shift may be just as important as understanding the property itself. I came across a story recently about how the US property market is slowly shifting in favour of buyers. For years, sellers had the upper hand, but new data shows that sellers now outnumber buyers by 58%, the widest gap recorded since Redfin began tracking the data in 2013. Homes are also staying on the market for longer, with almost five months of inventory available. What caught my attention, however, was not just what is happening in the US.

• Real Estate Trends in Kenya in 2026: What Buyers, Renters and Investors Need to Know

  While residential property prices have continued to rise, the pace has been relatively moderate. Road access, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, workplaces and other amenities can make an area more attractive over time. Current market data shows a significant gap between rental prices across different locations, with Nairobi continuing to record some of the country's highest rents. Real estate in Kenya is changing, but not necessarily in the dramatic way headlines sometimes suggest. In 2026, the market is being shaped by a mix of affordability, changing buyer preferences, financing conditions, infrastructure, technology and the continued demand for housing. For anyone looking to buy, rent, develop or invest in property, understanding