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Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector soars despite challenges

Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors, a stable economy, and a rising middle class

The sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by international visitors and a stable economy. Experts at the upcoming EAPI Summit in Nairobi will address challenges, while exploring opportunities for investment in this thriving market. Kenya’s luxury hospitality sector is experiencing significant growth, spurred by an increasing arrival of international visitors, a…

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    • Farhana Hassanali-Hashmani, CEO of Hass Consult
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Kenya’s residential market booms: opportunities and challenges ahead

Kenya’s residential market is experiencing remarkable growth across the income spectrum, driven by increasing demand from local buyers, expatriates, and international investors

Kenya’s residential market is thriving, driven by rising demand from buyers, expatriates, and international investors. The luxury and affordable housing markets are having a moment with potential buyers. These dynamics will take center stage at the 2025 East Africa Property Investment Summit in Nairobi from 7-8 May at Pullman, Upper…

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Absa Corporate and Investment Banking powers East Africa’s real estate future as lead Sponsor of East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit 2025

The EAPI Summit is East Africa’s premier real estate event, bringing together over 450 global investors, developers, and professionals from the real estate industry

Under the theme “Positioning for Opportunity”, Nairobi’s premier real estate event brings global investors and developers together to shape East Africa’s economic landscape. As a proudly Pan-African business with key interests in positively shaping economic policy and investments, Absa CIB has proudly, once again confirmed their participation as a lead…

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From crisis to catalyst: Nairobi’s hospitality sector is thriving

Nairobi's infrastructure has grown significantly, sparking investment not only in the hospitality sector but broadly across all real estate asset classes

Hospitality has bounced back remarkably after the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, emerging as one of the best-performing asset classes in 2023. This resurgence is particularly notable in Nairobi. The strategic position of Kenya’s capital city serves as an East African hub for various industries, including corporate, government, MICE…

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    • Hooman Ehsani, Director of New Developments, Greenhills Investment Limited
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East Africa’s retail boom: a new opportunity for real estate

Rising consumer demand has led to the development of strong local retail brands and the emergence of international brands—all seeking to capitalise on this growing customer base

Retail is emerging among the most vibrant sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi, has not only become an important retail market in its own right but a stepping stone into the rest of the country and wider East Africa. Nairobi is a rising regional shopping destination,…

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11th East Africa Property Investment Summit announced for 17-18 April 2024 in Nairobi

The event brings together international and regional leaders, with more than 200 companies represented at the gathering

The 11th annual East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) Summit will be held on 17 and 18 April 2024 in Nairobi, Kenya. With dedicated forums for housing, hospitality, retail and proptech, #EAPI2024 promises to be bigger and more influential than ever before. Positioned at the centre and hub of the continent,…