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Originally published by The Standard BusinessSeptember 10, 2026
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Retirees boost demand for gated communities amid housing supply imbalance

Gated communities are being preferred for their safety and security selling point, while prime apartments are suitable for retirees seeking to downsize after their children grow out...
✨ Key Highlights
Developers in Kenya are seeing a surge in demand for gated communities as buyers, particularly retirees, increasingly prefer them. This trend coincides with a slowdown in new housing unit development, as investors aim to prevent market oversupply.
- A recent report indicates a slowdown in new housing units.
- Buyers are showing a renewed preference for master-planned communities.
- Developers are responding to this market shift, with retirees being a key demographic driving demand.
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