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Beyond Apartments: Why Specialized Real Estate is the New Kenyan Goldmine

For a long time, the "Kenyan Dream" of real estate was simple: buy a plot, build some "flat" apartments, and wait for the rent. But as we move through 2026, the market is sending a clear message: the era of generic residential units is cooling. High vacancy rates in oversupplied suburbs like Kilimani or parts of Kikuyu have pushed savvy investors to look elsewhere. The real money today isn't in...