Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company's H1 Profits Slip by 2.7%, Loans Drive Asset Growth
Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) profit after tax fell 2.7% to KSh 544.3 million in the first half of 2025, down from KSh 559.4 million for the same period in [...]
Kenyan Women in Rural Areas are Twice as Likely to Own Homes as Urban Counterparts-KNBS
Four in ten Kenyan women in rural areas report owning a house, compared to just two in ten urban women, according to a new report from the Kenya National Bureau [...]
Tatu City’s Investment Value Hits $3 Billion as Half of Kenya’s SEZ Firms Set Up at the City
Tatu City, Africa’s leading new city development and a Rendeavour flagship urban investment in Sub-Saharan Africa, has reached a total investment value of $3 billion. The figure comprises $2.2 billion [...]
Kenya's Wealthy Get Smart Homes While the Poor Are Left Behind
In a new report, the 2023/24 Kenya Household Survey (KHS) data reveals a stark digital socioeconomic divide in the adoption of smart home technologies across the country. “The increasing integration [...]Trust is the Main Currency in Kenya’s Property Market
Acorn REITs Post Strong HY 2025 Profits on Higher Rents and Valuations
Both of Acorn's student housing REITs' reported higher net profits, rental income growth, fair value gains, and improved portfolio metrics in the first half of 2025. ASA D-REIT Net profit [...]Landlords Slow Down on Increasing Rent Prices in Q2
Landlords are increasingly holding off on raising rent prices in response to a more cautious tenant market, according to Property Price Index for the second quarter of 2025. “The detached housing [...]Occupancy Gains Drive ILAM Fahari I-REIT Profit Jump, Long-Term Growth Still Subdued
Listed real estate firm ILAM Fahari I-REIT has posted a double-digit profit growth in the half-year ending 30th June 2025, driven by improved mall occupancy and disciplined cost control. Metric [...]Kenya’s Real Estate Rises as Satellite and Coastal Hubs Soar
Kenya's real estate market is buzzing with activity, exhibiting dynamic trends that are reshaping investment landscapes and offering opportunities across various regions. A closer look reveals that satellite towns and [...]How Sameer Africa Evolved from a KSh 4 Billion Tyre Empire to an Industrial Landlord
Sameer Africa PLC has undertaken a significant pivot over the last decade, shifting from tyre manufacturing and distribution to becoming a key player in the industrial real estate sector. By [...]Nakuru, Tigoni, Runda Lead Kenya's Real Estate Surge, Coastal Rentals Take Off
A new market analysis by real estate firm BuyRentKenya reveals a dynamic and evolving real estate landscape across Kenya, with several regions demonstrating remarkable growth in land value. Some areas [...]How Superior Homes is Navigating Macro Challenges to Deliver Quality Middle-Class Housing in Kenya
Superior Homes Kenya, established in 2003, was founded on the foresight of a burgeoning need for middle-income housing in Kenya, driven by a new political environment stimulating investment. A pivotal [...]
