Taken up by high-rise offices and apartments, cities such as Nairobi and Mombasa are not the greenest. City dwellers have traditionally lost out when it comes to open spaces and fresh air. But developers are now turning stand-alone houses and apartments into sanctuaries. They are setting aside adequate land for green spaces with some luxurious properties being built in mini-jungles.
Gyms, swimming pools, golf courses and clubhouses have been the selling points for most high-end homes but now sellers have added greenery.
