Rising land costs in major urban centers are driving property investors and home buyers to satellite towns across Kenya in search of affordable land and housing.

• Satellite towns like Gitero near Nyeri and various areas around Nairobi are experiencing growth due to improved infrastructure and connectivity.
• Key factors attracting investors include increased accessibility via feeder roads, availability of piped water, and essential digital connectivity.
• The trend addresses Kenya's housing sector challenge of meeting rising demand amid escalating land prices within core urban areas.