Blog

Affordable Houses

Affordable Housing in Kenya: Allocation, Application, Deposit & Payment Plan Explained

Kenya’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP) is reshaping the country’s housing landscape...
Continue Reading
Apartment vs. Stand-Alone House

Apartment vs. Stand-Alone House in Kenya: Which One Is Better for Modern Living and Long-Term Value?

Kenya’s housing landscape is changing fast. As cities expand vertically and satellite...
Continue Reading
Inside Ghana’s Military Air Fleet: Fighters, Transports, and Future

Land Rent vs Land Rates in Kenya: The Simple but Crucial Difference

In Kenya, land rent and land rates are both mandatory property-related payments — but they...
Continue Reading
4-bedroom bungalow with a blue box profile roof and black walls

Building a Tin House Using Corrugated Roofing Sheets on the Walls

Tin houses—made with corrugated iron sheets (mabati) on both the roof and walls—are...
Continue Reading
Reusing building materials

Reusing Building Materials: The Smart, Sustainable, and Surprisingly Profitable Approach to Modern Construction

In an era where construction costs are rising, climate change is intensifying, and urban...
Continue Reading

Why the Breather Pipe Is One of the Most Important Plumbing Elements

The Unsung Hero of Fresh Indoor Air When we think about plumbing, most people imagine...
Continue Reading
Adding Extra Windows or Doors to an Existing Natural Stone Wall: Dos, Don’ts & Safety

Adding Extra Windows or Doors to an Existing Natural Stone Wall: Dos, Don’ts & Safety

Modifying a natural stone wall — especially one built with quarry stone, machine-cut...
Continue Reading
Rammed Earth Building Technology

Rammed Earth Building Technology — An In-Depth Guide for Kenyan Builders and Developers

Rammed earth is re-emerging as a serious contender in sustainable, low-carbon construction....
Continue Reading
Is Buying a Home on Mortgage Worth It in Kenya?

Is Buying a Home on Mortgage Worth It in Kenya?

A Practical, Honest Breakdown Buying through a mortgage can be one of the best...
Continue Reading
THE SARIT CENTRE

The Complete Guide to Sarit Centre, Westlands, Nairobi

Sarit Centre isn’t just another shopping mall—you could call it...
Continue Reading
Cost Model for Foundation: 3-Bedroom Bungalow

Cost Model for Foundation: 3-Bedroom Bungalow

Assumptions: Bungalow size: ~120 m² (common 3-bedroom footprint) Soil:...
Continue Reading

Neeru Plaster Finish: What It Is and Why It Matters in Construction

If you’ve spent time on a construction site in Kenya, you’ve probably heard fundis and...
Continue Reading