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March 12, 2026

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Why property buyers are seeking higher grounds

Why property buyers are seeking higher grounds

If floods were once a weather headline, they are now a market signal one demanding stronger planning, smarter construction, and property decisions that value resilience as much as price...

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Unrelenting rains and flash floods have caused widespread devastation across Kenya, submerging parts of Nairobi and other regions, resulting in over 40 deaths and displacing tens of thousands.

More than 40 people killed and tens of thousands displaced.
Key areas affected include Nairobi, Kiambu, and Narok.
The calamity exposed deep vulnerabilities in the country’s urban infrastructure.

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