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[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

OUT NOW: Kenya Market Update H2 2025
Kenya’s real estate shows resilience with stabilized inflation & exchange rates, rising office occupancy, major infrastructure projects, expanding retail, and growing interest in master-planned communities.
Dive deeper: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO

[Knight Frank Uganda @knightfrankug]

Still reflecting on an impactful RETRAK Summit 2026 last Friday.

Knight Frank was proud to serve as a knowledge partner and contribute to meaningful discussions around “Retail Horizons: Shaping the Marketplace.”
From conversations led by Ashmi Shah and Marc Du Toit, a few themes stood out:

- The growing role of technology and data in shaping retail success
- The need for stronger governance and systems to enable growth
- A shift toward more collaborative landlord-tenant relationships
- Increasing focus on ESG and customer-driven strategies

A big thank you to the organizers and all participants for such a valuable exchange of ideas.

[Knight Frank Uganda @knightfrankug]

Day 2 at #EAPI2026, and the focus is sharp.

Live from Radisson Blu, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Marc du Toit, Head of Retail, Knight Frank Uganda, takes the stage to unpack retail financing realities across East Africa.
Real conversations. Real market insight.
#YourPartnersInProperty #AfricaReport26 #KnightFrank

[FT Weekend @ftweekend]

Hippos, Maasai and million-dollar homes: a new path for Kenyan rewilding? https://t.co/1KLpwefAse

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Beyond offices and malls, new asset classes are emerging. From data centres and niche residential to education and healthcare investments, discover the sectors shaping Kenya’s real estate future.
Download the full report: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO⁠
#KenyaMarketUpdate

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s industrial real estate sector is accelerating, fueled by investment in automotive, EVs, and SEZs. With demand for prime space outpacing supply, what opportunities and hurdles lie ahead in 2026?
Download the full report: https://t.co/IrsXG0PBxm⁠
#KenyaMarketUpdate

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s hospitality sector is booming, drawing more tourists and global brands. With growth shifting to serviced apartments and large-scale conference facilities, where are the smart investments?
Download the full report: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO⁠
#KenyaMarketUpdate

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s housing market is shifting fast. Buyers now favor apartments and large master-planned communities. What defines the 2026 dream home? Get the full insights: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO⁠
#KenyaMarketUpdate #ResidentialRealEstate

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s retail sector is rebounding -mall deals, expansions, and the unstoppable rise of F&B are driving occupancy and consumer engagement. Get the full insights in the report: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO

#KenyaMarketUpdate #Retail #RetailKenya #ShoppingMalls #YourPartnersInProperty

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Nairobi’s office market is shifting. Occupancy is rising as tenants prioritise quality, while flexible workspaces continue to surge. With a major pipeline ahead for 2027, what lies ahead for 2026?
Download the full report: https://t.co/IrsXG0P3HO

#KenyaMarketUpdate

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s development landscape is evolving. Construction has rebounded, with developers prioritizing completion of existing projects as infrastructure and policy shape the next phase of growth.
Read the full report: https://t.co/IrsXG0PBxm
#KenyaMarketUpdate #Infrastructure

[Kenya Property Developers Association @KPDA_Ke]

Data Point of the Week.

This week's number: 81.5%.

That’s Nairobi’s prime office occupancy rate for 2025; the highest since 2020 (@KnightFrankKE)

This data points to a strategic story for 2026:
• For landlords: Leverage is returning. The flight to quality is real.
• For developers: The bar for ‘Grade A’ just got higher. It’s about specification, location, and sustainability.
• For investors: Under-supply in prime segments creates opportunity.

Anthony Havelock called it at our CEO Forum: we’re running out of top-tier space in key nodes. This number proves the trend is accelerating.

With prime space tightening, where does the opportunity lie?
A) Existing stock – Upgrading and remarketing older buildings.
B) New supply – Developing the next generation of Grade A.
C) Alternative assets – Pivoting to where demand is growing (industrial, logistics).

Vote A, B, or C below and tell us why.

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s economy showed resilient growth in 2025, beating global averages. A stabilising shilling, strong remittances, and easing rates are strengthening the outlook, though 2026 remains cautiously optimistic.
Read more: https://t.co/IrsXG0PBxm
#KenyaMarketUpdate #KenyaEconomy

[Kenya Property Developers Association @KPDA_Ke]

Over Kshs. 65 billion in new investments went into master-planned communities in 2025.

That’s one of the clearest signals from @KnightFrankKE latest market review: scale and integration are winning.

While the broader market saw a 27% drop in residential approvals in Nairobi, pointing to a developer pause. Large, integrated projects like @Tatu_City and @tiilisi attracted major capital and launches.

Other key trends shaping 2026:
1. Office occupancy rose to 81.5%, with a “flight to quality” in prime spaces.
2. Prime residential prices still grew 6.17%, though moderating from 2024.
3. Over 2,000 new hotel rooms are in the pipeline, catering to longer-stay and corporate demand.

The full report breaks down what’s moving in office, retail, industrial, hospitality, and even niche sectors like data centres and student housing.

Link to report: https://t.co/3pRjyNirWe

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s hospitality sector keeps thriving
Q1 2025: 4.1% growth & 751,692 arrivals highlight strong demand + investor confidence.
With policy support & global operators expanding, Kenya cements its place as a top African hub.
More :https://t.co/OrgUg4i83L
#OUTNOW #KnightFrankKenya

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s prime residential market stays resilient
Jan–Apr 2025: Building plan approvals hit KES 70B, signaling strong investment.
But high costs & zoning rules push developers toward middle-class urban apartments.
Full update 👉 https://t.co/OrgUg4i83L
#OUTNOW #KnightFrankKenya

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

@iochanjo Yes it is

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s industrial real estate is on the rise
Q1 2025: Manufacturing grew 2.1%, transport & storage 3.8% – fueled by supply chain shifts.
SEZs & logistics parks are shaping Kenya into East Africa’s hub.
Full update 👉 https://t.co/OrgUg4hAed
#OUTNOW #KnightFrankKenya

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s prime office occupancy rose 5% in H1 2025 (72.7% → 77.7%), showing stronger demand for quality workspace. 📈
Coworking & BPOs drive activity, while ESG-ready assets stay ahead.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/OrgUg4hAed
#OUTNOW #KnightFrankKenya #MarketUpdate2025

[Knight Frank Kenya @KnightFrankKE]

Kenya’s prime office occupancy rose 5% in H1 2025 (72.7% → 77.7%), showing stronger demand for quality workspace. 📈
Coworking & BPOs drive activity, while ESG-ready assets stay ahead.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/OrgUg4hAed
#OUTNOW #KnightFrankKenya #MarketUpdate2025