Estates in Nairobi's Eastlands are rapidly losing value, primarily due to poor infrastructure, including inadequate drainage systems and shoddy construction work. This decline is causing significant challenges for residents, especially during heavy rains when drainage and sewer pipes frequently burst.

• Many estates, once considered posh, like Buruburu and Donholm, have lost their appeal due to a lack of proper planning and facilities.
• According to civil engineer Steve Omondi Onyango, developers often prioritize profit over required standards for housing estates.
• Challenges such as constant water rationing, non-functional security lights, and poor waste management have reduced rents by at least KSh 5,000 in these areas.
• Residents are increasingly opting to build their own homes on plots along Kangundo roads, diminishing the attractiveness of existing estates.