Caption for the landscape image: Why property investors are losing money and where returns still hold Thursday, April 23, 2026 Scroll down to read the article Overcrowded developments, poor layouts, limited natural light, and inadequate parking are making some apartments less attractive to tenants. Photo credit: Shutterstock By Winnie Onyando Contributor Article Related For years, real estate in Nairobi was seen as a safe bet; buy, rent, and watch the value grow. But that equation is increasingly under strain. PREMIUM Fraud in Kenya’s property sector and how it can be nipped at the bud... The woes experienced in Kenya with regard to land issues are not from lack of sufficient laws but from the lack of proper enforcement, greed and graft. PREMIUM Eyeing a career in construction and property? We interview three experts in different sectors who share their experiences, challenges and nuggets of wisdom. PREMIUM How to handle property that won’t sell When property, especially houses take too long to sell, it becomes a stale property. PREMIUM Is this a good year to invest in property? What a recessed economy or prolonged inflation means for the property industry. PREMIUM Why real estate is declining despite huge investments Analysts feel the market is deeply saturated. . Recommended for you PREMIUM Learn the art of failing upwards PREMIUM Temidayo, Burna Boy’s sound man: ‘Every day I step out for a job, it costs them Sh86,600’ PREMIUM Reflection on the culture of theft in Kenya PREMIUM US TV presenter just one of many foreign broadcasters Kenyans have ‘greeted’ Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Fraud in Kenya’s property sector and how it can be nipped at the bud... The woes experienced in Kenya with regard to land issues are not from lack of sufficient laws but from the lack of proper enforcement, greed and graft.
PREMIUM Eyeing a career in construction and property? We interview three experts in different sectors who share their experiences, challenges and nuggets of wisdom.
PREMIUM How to handle property that won’t sell When property, especially houses take too long to sell, it becomes a stale property.
PREMIUM Is this a good year to invest in property? What a recessed economy or prolonged inflation means for the property industry.
PREMIUM Why real estate is declining despite huge investments Analysts feel the market is deeply saturated.
PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
