As Kenya's housing boom reshapes its cities, researchers and child development experts are raising an uncomfortable question: what is the built environment doing to the children growing up inside it? According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, approximately 1.5 million children in Nairobi wake up and go to school every morning. Before any teacher has said a word, these children have already spent eight to ten hours inside homes that, according to a growing body of

By Geoffrey Ongaya, General Manager, Buxton Point 1. What are the core benefits of working with a one stop shop real estate company? The primary benefit is a de-risked and seamless customer journey. The team that built the homes understands the original plan, so service delivery aligns with how the development was meant to function. The company maintains value and consistency by vertically integrating every stage, from initial concept, design and construction, to the ongoing

By Caroline Njeru, GulfCap Real Estate, General Manager, Starehe Point. There’s a false assumption that communities in low income zones don’t long for taste, for a good finish, for pride. Who decided that someone trading in Gikomba doesn’t want a bachelor pad worth showing to their peers? Or a courtyard their children can invite friends to? We have confused low income areas with lack of preference. But dignity lives everywhere, and design can either honour it or erase it. In

By Hamud Alwi Hamud, ACCA – Tax and Internal Auditor at Gulf Cap Real Estate On 27th December 2024, the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024 was assented into law, introducing significant changes across Kenya’s tax framework. Among the provisions that have drawn considerable attention and concern within the Affordable Housing sector is the removal of the 90-10 rule in the Value Added Tax (VAT) Act. While the amendment aimed at tightening VAT compliance and reducing leakage, its ripp

by Benard Ojwaya Cities are more than just buildings and roads, they're places where people live, work, and connect. And for a city to truly thrive, it must be built around its most valuable asset: People. In today’s competitive urban landscape, cities must offer opportunity, comfort, and fairness to attract and retain talent. This is where social equity comes in - ensuring everyone has a fair chance to succeed, regardless of background or income. So how do we strategically a

By May Waihenya, Chief Development Officer, GulfCap Real Estate. Like ships on the horizon, Kenya’s housing targets shimmer with promise,...