PRIME Kenyan men elevate bachelor pads to ‘boy apartments’ These men are changing the way people think about male living habits.
PRIME Home ownership: To pay mortgage or to buy your new house? Off-plan investments carry risk, especially with undercapitalised or delayed projects. But with due diligence, the upside is substantial.
PRIME Sh25,000 bedsitters: Kimbo's big leap from bush to booming town As land prices skyrocket in Nairobi’s core estates, investors are looking to nearby alternatives.
PRIME House hunters ditch expensive agents for WhatsApp groups Working outside the purview of the law exposes tenants to abuse and exploitation.
PRIME Office space: Investors count losses as 'To Let' signs spread in prime estates Many landlords are grappling with empty offices, yet they still have to service loans, pay maintenance costs, and meet land rates.
PRIME Investors turn shipping containers into Airbnbs In Kenya, Airbnbs have become a popular alternative source of income, particularly in cities such as Nairobi and Coast.
PRIME End of fireplaces drives demand for efficient wood burners Many Kenyans are opting for modern wood burners that are a work of art, and offer cleaner combustion and better heat distribution.
Blend of heritage, modern luxury Hilton’s Curio Collection makes East African debut in Nairobi The hotel comprises five interconnected buildings, each with a Swahili name reflecting a different aspect of the hotel’s story and emotion.
PRIME Flat-roofed homes make a comeback Once a preserve for coastal areas, flat-roofed homes are fast gaining traction across Kenya.
Wine and Bottle Sports Bar: Roselyn Square Mall Redhill Road Wine and Bottle Sports Bar feels like it’s on a journey somewhere, that I intruded in its adolescence.
PRIME How I built my dream home balancing budget, creativity and needs At first, Sia Sambeke wanted a small manageable place, but Kerarapon turned out better and bigger.
PRIME Inside Troy’s all-white cozy home Troy White’s apartment feels warm and it is not just because our host is chatty, friendly and quick to laugh.
PRIME Homeowners rush for city skyline view, pay sh2m more On a Saturday morning in Nairobi's Kilimani estate, tens of people walk in for a house show.
PRIME How I turned my idle land in Kiserian into a money-making venture After retired banker Susan Gichia and her husband bought land in Kiserian, about 25 kilometres from Nairobi, it lay idle for 10 years.
PRIME Kenyan homeowners start seeking flood insurance The uptake of flood insurance in Kenya is still very low but is finding a growing relevance as climate change takes its toll.
PRIME Eco-lodges, cottages yields up on demand for unique experiences Mid-last year, a tea plantation owner in Limuru’s Tigoni decided to convert a three-bedroom cottage inside the farm into a hospitality facility.
How I built my three treehouses in Nairobi's Karen Dwek admitted he is neither an architect nor a contractor, but he was not going to let the lack the professional credentials impede his plan.
Realtors lean on TikTok, YouTube to grow business As demand for housing continues to rise due to a rapidly growing population, savvy realtors are updating their social media handles to offer easy and convenient solutions.
Resurgence of antique décor Recently, there has been a discernible trend where Kenyans are moving beyond the sleek contemporary designs and instead opting for the allure and history of older pieces.
Christmas creative ideas that will light up your living room The holiday season is almost here, and many people are already thinking about how they can decorate their homes with festive ornaments.
I designed my own home-here's what I learnt When Kajal Shah and her husband Mehul Shah moved into their house in Nairobi two years ago, they both had ideas of what they wanted.
Rich Kenyans turn spare rooms into home theatres Kenyans are turning extra rooms into home theatres costing from Sh750,000 to Sh5 million to enjoy watching movies.
Young designers changing face of Kenyan homes It is one thing to build your house and another to transform the interior into your dream home.
Young architects changing the face of Kenyan homes Younger architects have come up with new designs, steering away from contemporary homes.
Landscaper turns love for indigenous trees into eco-tourism hub Fifteen years ago, Michael Kabiah started growing indigenous trees then decided to build grass-thatched mud homes to host paying guests.
