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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 25, 2025
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Housing scams surge in Nairobi’s prime estates as foreign demand rises
As rental demand spikes amid an influx of expatriates and returnees, con artists have infiltrated the booming real estate market, exploiting desperate house hunters with elaborate online and on-site f.....
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Nairobi's prime estates like Kilimani and Lavington are experiencing a surge in housing scams, targeting both locals and a growing number of expatriates and returnees. Con artists exploit high rental demand with elaborate online and on-site fraud schemes.
- Victims, such as teacher Titus Ouma Opondo, have lost significant amounts, with Titus losing Ksh.30,000 to a fake landlord.
- Estate agent Beatrice Mwangi attributes the problem to a lack of regulation among agents, while property expert Dr. Samuel Karanja warns these scams could damage Nairobi’s housing market image.
- Police urge tenants to verify documents from the Ministry of Housing and avoid paying deposits before meeting genuine landlords, as foreign tenants paying higher rents are frequently targeted.
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