NAKURU,KENYA : THE RIFT VALLEY BOOMTOWN

From a lakeside town to a booming city, Nakuru is now one of Kenya’s fastest-growing urban centers—and a major hotspot for real estate. Officially awarded city status and strategically positioned on the Nairobi–Eldoret highway, Nakuru’s rapid transformation has caught the attention of both homebuyers and investors.

With property prices still lower than Nairobi’s, Nakuru offers solid value. Gated estates and modern apartments are cropping up across the city, targeting the growing middle class and young professionals drawn to its relaxed yet urban lifestyle. As new malls, offices, and infrastructure rise—including the upgraded Nairobi–Mau Summit highway and the upcoming Lanet Airport expansion—demand for quality housing is only increasing.

Why investors love Nakuru is simple: steady price appreciation, strong rental demand from its commercial growth, and impressive returns of up to 7–8% annually. Add in Affordable Housing Program projects and better connectivity, and Nakuru is shaping up as a prime pick for anyone eyeing opportunity beyond Nairobi.