How surge in cost of land is shaping Nakuru City's built environment

Surging land costs and rapid population growth have driven Nakuru City's public and private developers to embrace high-rise residential projects to combat affordability challenges...

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Nakuru City is experiencing a surge in land costs and population growth, leading developers to construct high-rise residential buildings. However, the city's unique Rift Valley soil and active fault lines significantly limit the height of these developments.

Most residential buildings are capped at three to five storeys due to geological constraints.
Skyrocketing land prices in the Central Business District are pricing out middle-income earners, pushing them to suburbs and informal settlements.
While commercial buildings can reach up to 24 storeys, residential projects are strategically spread out to provide affordable housing, though units often target the middle to upper classes.

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