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Balconies over backyards: Luxury redefining Nairobi’s home ownership dream

Luxury is not measured in marble tiles or rooftop gyms; it is in the stories stitched into every wall.

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by NELLY MUCHIRI

News28 August 2025 - 11:44
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AI illustration of a woman enjoying her luxury apartment 

‎In Nairobi, owning a home used to be a rite of passage marked by modest houses, persistent landlords, and the eternal negotiation over who pays for the broken shower head.

But somewhere along the line, things shifted. From glass-paneled balconies to kitchens that look like they belong in a cooking show, the dream is no longer about surviving rent.

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