The Consolidation Phase: Why 2026 Is About Completion, Not Launch
ICement consumption is up. Trucks are moving. Sites are active. But new project approvals have dropped. Fewer groundbreakings. Fewer announcements. Fewer cranes going up. This is not a contradiction. It is a signal. The market has entered what analysts call a consolidation phase . Developers are not building less. They are building differently. The focus […]
The Neighbourhood Retail Surge: Why KSh 400 Million Is Being Bet on Eastlands
For years, the story of retail in Nairobi was about the big malls. Two Rivers. Garden City. The Hub. These destinations dominated headlines, drew international brands, and seemed to define where the city was headed. But something quieter has been happening beneath the surface. While the mega-malls struggled to fill space, a different kind of […]
The Two Markets of 2026: Why Approvals Are Falling While Cement Consumption Rises
If you follow Kenyan construction news casually, you might be confused. One report tells you building approvals in Nairobi have dropped sharply. Another tells you cement consumption is climbing. Both cannot be true at the same time, surely? Except they are. And understanding why reveals something important about where the market actually stands in 2026. […]