When COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency in 2020, economic activity was brought to a near-global standstill, as governments imposed restrictions on movement to contain the spread of the virus. This unexpected turn of events affected many sectors in Kenya, including the real estate industry, and it continues to be a factor in key industry decisions amid COVID-19’s ongoing grip on the world. Studies have shown that the Kenyan economy contracted in 2020 due to the global ripple effect. For this reason, it is important to take account of the developments that occurred in 2020 before highlighting the trends and developments we expect to see in 2021.

This Chambers and Partners guide provides insight into the current trends and developments as well as the Dentons Kenya lawyers with extensive experience.