Construction costs in Kenya have risen by 20 percent, largely due to escalating cement prices. This has pushed the cost of building a simple bungalow from Kshs 48,750 per square meter in 2023 to Kshs 54,730 in 2024.

• The average cost of construction for a simple bungalow in Kenya increased by 12.27 percent in 2024.
• The Kenya Bureau of Standards recently impounded tonnes of cement allegedly siphoned by cartels in Athi River.
• The consistent increase in cement prices over the years is cited as a major factor in the rising construction costs.