Kenya’s building sector remains attractive to investors

Rental Apartments

Rental apartments in Machakos County, Kenya. PHOTO | EVANS HABIL | NMG

Kenya’s construction sector registered a growth of 4.1 per cent in 2022, driven by a relaxed regulatory environment and developments in infrastructure that made it attractive for investors.

According to Kenya’s Economic Survey 2023 released early May, the number of building plans approved in Nairobi, for instance, increased by 58 percent.