Property costs are surging in Murang'a, particularly in Kenol town, as new development projects and infrastructure, like the Kenol–Marua dual carriageway, attract significant investment. The growth is transforming once-sleepy areas and revitalizing older parts of Murang'a town.

• Cost of land has escalated by threefold in Murang’a.
• Murang’a University of Technology, Kiharu Technical College, and KMTC students occupy the majority of residential houses, supporting local businesses.
• Benard Mugo, Municipal Manager, highlighted infrastructure improvements including enhanced garbage collection and storm water control with support from the county government.