Finance
Kenya’s REIT Market in 2026: A Growth Engine for Pensions
By Paul Kamau2025-12-2815 min read
REITs Come of Age
By H1 2025, Kenyan REITs saw a 24.9% increase in Net Operating Income. The Acorn D-REIT has been the standout performer, providing student housing solutions across Nairobi with an 8% implied capitalization rate.
For passive investors, REITs now offer a tax-efficient way to enter the property market with as little as Ksh 5,000.
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Paul Kamau
Senior Market Analyst at Murivest Realty Group with over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate investment and market research. Sarah specializes in identifying emerging market trends and investment opportunities in Nairobi's commercial property sector.