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Why interior design now sells homes faster in Kenya

Keith Walumbe is an incredible interior architect whose approach to design is truly inspiring.

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Rising high: How Nyeri's real estate boom is empowering the juakali sector

In the estates of Ruring’u and Blue Valley, two major government-backed affordable housing projects are doing more than changing the physical landscape.

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Murkomen commends DCI for arresting activists posing as militia

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen expressed concern over individuals openly displaying sophisticated weapons while making inflammatory statements online.

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Pain and protest as kin seek justice for Julia Wangui

Julia allegedly died in police custody following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests. The official explanation — that she died of natural causes — is one her family flatly rejects.

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Central Kenya MPs demand full probe into recent regional violence in Mt Kenya

Under the Mount Kenya Parliamentary Caucus, the MPs who are pro-government noted that the violence was instigated by reckless and selfish politics.

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How police officers shot the son of senior cop on Saba Saba day

When 23-year-old James Wambugu Gachara woke up on Monday, July 7, he had no idea that it would be the last time he would walk out of his family’s compound alive.

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Muzzled by state: Father torn between grieving daughter aloud and duty

A chief’s life in Nanyuki has been shattered after his daughter’s death, allegedly in the hands of police and prison authorities.

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Police dragged him like trash, family mourns kin

Harrison Wachira, a mechanic, was shot dead by police officers while closing his workshop in Juja during Saba Saba protests.

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Protesters demand justice for woman who died in police custody

Angry residents of Likkii Estate poured into the streets to demand justice for Julia Wangui Kariuki, also known as Njoki, who died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in police custody.

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FAWE urges government action over disturbing claims at Alliance Girls

The testimonies, shared by current and former students, describe disturbing patterns of abuse that FAWE says demand urgent and thorough investigation by relevant authorities.

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Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeral

Those who spoke accused the President of running a terror enterprise targeting innocent Kenyans.They declared that it was time for Parliament to act decisively and bring the Ruto to account.

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Three journalists attacked while covering protests

Three journalists were attacked by a violent mob while covering the Saba Saba demonstrations.

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Opposition leaders slam Ruto over state house church plans

Opposition leaders have criticized President William Ruto over his plans to construct a church at State House

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Family mourns their only child killed during Gen Z protest

The family and friends of 20-year-old Peter Mwangi Nyambura are demanding justice following his tragic death during the Gen Z-led protests in Nyeri town on June 25.

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Tech, transparency driving brokers out of property market

Kenya’s real estate sector is undergoing a major transformation as unlicensed brokers, long seen as the gatekeepers between landowners, tenants and buyers face rapid obsolescence.

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Construction sector crumbles under political heat as investors retreat

Kenya’s construction sector is on the brink, as rising political temperatures—fueled by nationwide protests over police brutality and the death of Albert Ojwang in custody.

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Government allocates Sh250 million to empower persons with disabilities

The government has allocated Sh250 million in the 2025 fiscal year to boost the inclusion and economic empowerment of persons living with disabilities.

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Buying land? Steps to beating fraudsters at their own game

Many victims are first-time land buyers and diaspora investors who fall prey to syndicates that exploit gaps in land registration systems. 

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Nyahururu bets on tourism, and real estate to woo investors

Nyahururu, a small town tucked into the highlands of Kenya’s Laikipia County, is undergoing a quiet but meaningful transformation.

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Kindiki, Kenya Kwanza MPs tell off Gachagua over 2027 succession politics

DP Kithure Kindiki and a group of Kenya Kwanza MPs from the Mt Kenya region have accused former DP Rigathi Gachagua of political intimidation and dictatorial tendencies.

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EPRA launches safety campaign as energy accidents surge

The campaign is a direct response to rising incidents of energy-related tragedies, the most notable being the Embakasi Mradi LPG explosion in February 2024.

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How Gen Zs are redefining the blueprint for urban property ownership

Gen Zs are exploring land ownership in emerging urban nodes where land is relatively affordable, infrastructure is improving, and the promise of lifestyle-friendly living is real.

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Mudavadi warns Mt Kenya against ditching Ruto ahead of 2027 polls

The Prime CS praised the region’s loyalty to the Kenya Kwanza government but warned that growing political uncertainty could jeopardize the gains made so far.

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New children's welfare department launched to drive reforms

In a move aimed at transforming the lives of children across the country, the government has officially inaugurated the State Department for Children Welfare Services. 

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Ruto: I'll exit in 2027 if I fail to deliver

President William Ruto has claimed he will exit power in 2027 if he fails to deliver on his promises to the people.

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How property sector adapts to mitigate natural disaster risks

Natural disasters are an ever-present threat to the real estate industry, as vividly illustrated by the recent fires in Los Angeles, in America.

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Kenya growing into a global real estate hotspot

Data from KNBS reveals that the real estate sector made a substantial contribution to Kenya's GDP in 2022, amounting to 10.5 per cent, an increase of 0.4 percent in 2021.

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Nanyuki's real estate boom attracts new investors

Nanyuki is fast becoming a hotspot for real estate investments with property developers and agents flocking to the town to capitalise on its booming market. 

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More women defy traditions to lead in land purchases

Recent trends indicate that more women are purchasing property, challenging long-standing cultural norms that have historically favoured male landownership. 

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Why interior design now sells homes faster in Kenya

Keith Walumbe is an incredible interior architect whose approach to design is truly inspiring.

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Rising high: How Nyeri's real estate boom is empowering the juakali sector

In the estates of Ruring’u and Blue Valley, two major government-backed affordable housing projects are doing more than changing the physical landscape.

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Murkomen commends DCI for arresting activists posing as militia

Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen expressed concern over individuals openly displaying sophisticated weapons while making inflammatory statements online.

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Pain and protest as kin seek justice for Julia Wangui

Julia allegedly died in police custody following her arrest during the Saba Saba protests. The official explanation — that she died of natural causes — is one her family flatly rejects.

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Central Kenya MPs demand full probe into recent regional violence in Mt Kenya

Under the Mount Kenya Parliamentary Caucus, the MPs who are pro-government noted that the violence was instigated by reckless and selfish politics.

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How police officers shot the son of senior cop on Saba Saba day

When 23-year-old James Wambugu Gachara woke up on Monday, July 7, he had no idea that it would be the last time he would walk out of his family’s compound alive.

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Muzzled by state: Father torn between grieving daughter aloud and duty

A chief’s life in Nanyuki has been shattered after his daughter’s death, allegedly in the hands of police and prison authorities.

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Police dragged him like trash, family mourns kin

Harrison Wachira, a mechanic, was shot dead by police officers while closing his workshop in Juja during Saba Saba protests.

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Protesters demand justice for woman who died in police custody

Angry residents of Likkii Estate poured into the streets to demand justice for Julia Wangui Kariuki, also known as Njoki, who died in hospital after allegedly being assaulted in police custody.

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FAWE urges government action over disturbing claims at Alliance Girls

The testimonies, shared by current and former students, describe disturbing patterns of abuse that FAWE says demand urgent and thorough investigation by relevant authorities.

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Grief turns to outcry during slain hawker Boniface Kariuki's funeral

Those who spoke accused the President of running a terror enterprise targeting innocent Kenyans.They declared that it was time for Parliament to act decisively and bring the Ruto to account.

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