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September 3, 2026
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Why women are becoming Kenya's new land buyers

Why women are becoming Kenya's new land buyers

Women are becoming an increasingly important market for Kenya’s property industry as more young investors buy land to build financial security and accumulate assets they can control...

✨ Key Highlights

Women are increasingly becoming a significant force in Kenya's property market, driven by a desire for financial security and asset control. This trend is reshaping the customer base for the real estate industry.

  • At Unique Investors Property (UIP), women account for over 80% of land buyers in the past decade.
  • Despite this growth, women still face barriers, with less than 2% of land titles held by women in Kenya due to societal practices.
  • Property firms and financial institutions are responding by developing financing options that allow smaller investors to build assets gradually, such as the Real Estate Investors Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO).

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