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Originally published by The Standard BusinessMay 21, 2026
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Chaka's housing boom bets on investors' demand for city-style
Once a quiet stopover along the Nairobi–Nanyuki highway, Chaka is rapidly emerging as one of Central Kenya’s most active real estate frontiers...
✨ Key Highlights
The town of Chaka, once a quiet stopover, is rapidly transforming into a key real estate hub in Central Kenya, driven by a growing demand for affordable, Nairobi-style controlled estates.
- The construction sector in Kenya grew by 6.8% in 2025, fueled by increased investment in housing and infrastructure.
- Chaka Ranch Homes is a leading example of a new 42-plot controlled estate tapping into this demand.
- Nyeri County is actively upgrading towns like Chaka into municipalities to manage structured growth and attract development funding, with plans to have at least five functional municipalities within a decade.
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