Diani, Watamu land prices jump over 70pc since COVID
The report covering 12 coastal towns from Lamu to Diani shows that Diani recorded the highest growth, with land prices rising by 79.1 percent between the fourth quarter of 2020 and Q4 2025, while Watamu prices jumped by 70 percent over the same period. Kenya breaking news | Kenya..
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Land prices in sought-after Kenyan coastal towns like Diani and Watamu have seen significant increases of over 70 percent since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Land prices in Diani surged by 79.1 percent and in Watamu by 70 percent between Q4 2020 and Q4 2025.
- This trend is detailed in a new HassConsult Coastal Land Price Index report.
- The rise is attributed to demand for scenic beachfront locations, lifestyle living, remote working, and relocation among retirees and international buyers.
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