PRIME Why Kenyans are still spending Sh1 million on just a carpet Having been in the carpet industry since October 2021, Mr Mathenge believes that while its market is unsteady, up one day and down the next, it has seen massive growth over the years.
PRIME How vases became big business and must-have decor in homes In 2022, she launched her first vase collection under her Soapstone Interiors business, after months of experimentation.
PRIME How rural Gikambura rose to lure Sh45m homebuyers New commercial ventures are springing up fast: car washes, salons, modern supermarkets, and rental apartments where none existed before.
PRIME Decluttering experts: Profession comes of age as pay rises to Sh800,000 “Have you used this in the last three to six months?” If the answer is no, it may be time to let it go.
PRIME What it takes to run profitable Airbnbs Where Lennox builds trust to grow his Airbnb business, Abdirahman Mohammed, founder of Luxion Properties, sells a lifestyle.
PRIME Neuroarchitecture: Designing homes that heal the mind After years of observing people trapped in what she calls “the loop of luxury dissatisfaction,” Eve describes this as a silent epidemic of dissatisfaction.
PRIME The allure of Sh55,000 studio apartments What’s pushing the cost higher is how expensive it is to maintain multiple small households under one development.
PRIME How Joska and Malaa rose from wilderness to thriving satellite towns Today, where the wild animals once roamed freely stands gated communities, shopping centres and social amenities.
PRIME Kenyan men elevate bachelor pads to ‘boy apartments’ These men are changing the way people think about male living habits.
PRIME Home ownership: To pay mortgage or to buy your new house? Off-plan investments carry risk, especially with undercapitalised or delayed projects. But with due diligence, the upside is substantial.
PRIME Sh25,000 bedsitters: Kimbo's big leap from bush to booming town As land prices skyrocket in Nairobi’s core estates, investors are looking to nearby alternatives.
PRIME House hunters ditch expensive agents for WhatsApp groups Working outside the purview of the law exposes tenants to abuse and exploitation.
PRIME Office space: Investors count losses as 'To Let' signs spread in prime estates Many landlords are grappling with empty offices, yet they still have to service loans, pay maintenance costs, and meet land rates.
PRIME Investors turn shipping containers into Airbnbs In Kenya, Airbnbs have become a popular alternative source of income, particularly in cities such as Nairobi and Coast.
PRIME End of fireplaces drives demand for efficient wood burners Many Kenyans are opting for modern wood burners that are a work of art, and offer cleaner combustion and better heat distribution.
PRIME Blend of heritage, modern luxury Hilton’s Curio Collection makes East African debut in Nairobi The hotel comprises five interconnected buildings, each with a Swahili name reflecting a different aspect of the hotel’s story and emotion.
PRIME Flat-roofed homes make a comeback Once a preserve for coastal areas, flat-roofed homes are fast gaining traction across Kenya.
PRIME Wine and Bottle Sports Bar: Roselyn Square Mall Redhill Road Wine and Bottle Sports Bar feels like it’s on a journey somewhere, that I intruded in its adolescence.
PRIME How I built my dream home balancing budget, creativity and needs At first, Sia Sambeke wanted a small manageable place, but Kerarapon turned out better and bigger.
PRIME Inside Troy’s all-white cozy home Troy White’s apartment feels warm and it is not just because our host is chatty, friendly and quick to laugh.
PRIME Homeowners rush for city skyline view, pay sh2m more On a Saturday morning in Nairobi's Kilimani estate, tens of people walk in for a house show.
PRIME How I turned my idle land in Kiserian into a money-making venture After retired banker Susan Gichia and her husband bought land in Kiserian, about 25 kilometres from Nairobi, it lay idle for 10 years.
PRIME Kenyan homeowners start seeking flood insurance The uptake of flood insurance in Kenya is still very low but is finding a growing relevance as climate change takes its toll.
PRIME Eco-lodges, cottages yields up on demand for unique experiences Mid-last year, a tea plantation owner in Limuru’s Tigoni decided to convert a three-bedroom cottage inside the farm into a hospitality facility.
