For Kenyans living abroad, building a home in Kenya can be an exciting investment. However, one of the biggest decisions you will have to make is choosing the right construction company to handle your project. When you are living thousands of kilometres away, you cannot simply visit the construction site every morning to check what […]
Building a House in Kenya While Living Abroad: A Complete Guide for the Diaspora
For many Kenyans living abroad, building a home back in Kenya is a dream that represents more than just owning property. It can be a place for your family, a retirement home, a rental investment, or a long-term asset for your future. But building a house in Kenya while living abroad comes with unique challenges. […]
The Nairobi–Mombasa Highway: The Road Connecting Kenya’s Economy
The Nairobi–Mombasa Highway is one of Kenya’s most important roads. Stretching between the capital city of Nairobi and the coastal city of Mombasa, the corridor carries passengers, agricultural products, manufactured goods, fuel and heavy freight every day. The route is also closely connected to Kenya’s wider regional trade network because Mombasa is home to the […]
Rironi–Mau Summit Highway Expansion: Everything You Need to Know
For years, there has been a common problem affecting motorists using the Nairobi-Mau Summit Highway between Nairobi and western Kenya—traffic congestion on the highway. Delays on this corridor have just become a routine part of the trip to Nakuru, Eldoret, Kisumu, and beyond to Uganda. To meet this ever-increasing problem, the Kenyan government has embarked […]
How Much Does Excavation and Site Preparation Cost in Kenya?
Before a single wall goes up, your plot needs to be cleared, leveled, and dug — and this is one of the stages first-time builders most often underestimate when drawing up a budget. Get a low quote here and it can quietly eat into money you’d earmarked for finishes later. Here’s a clear breakdown of […]
Renovation vs Rebuild: What’s Cheaper in Kenya?
You’re standing in a house that’s served you well for years, but the roof leaks every long rains, the layout no longer fits your family, and every contractor you call gives you a different opinion. Do you renovate what’s there, or knock it down and start fresh? It’s one of the most expensive decisions a […]
Building Approval and Permits in Kenya: A 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
So you’ve got the land, the savings, and the plan in your head — but before a single block goes up, there’s one thing that trips up more Kenyan builders than budget ever does: approvals. Every year we meet clients at Jowach Construction who assumed a permit was “just paperwork,” only to find their site […]
Bungalow vs Maisonette: Which is Cheaper to Build in Kenya? (2026)
Bungalow vs Maisonette: Which is Cheaper to Build in Kenya? (2026) It’s one of the first forks in the road for anyone planning to build in Kenya: do you go single-storey with a bungalow, or build up with a maisonette? The answer isn’t just about taste — it comes down to your plot size, your […]
How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Kenya? Timeline by Stage (2026)
How Long Does It Take to Build a House in Kenya? Timeline by Stage (2026) It’s one of the first questions every client asks us: “How long before I can move in?” It’s a fair question, and an important one to get right, because a realistic timeline shapes your budget, your rent-versus-build decisions, and your […]
Building a House in Kenya from the Diaspora: A Complete 2026 Guide
Every year, thousands of Kenyans living in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and the Gulf states decide to build a home back home — a house for retirement, a family base, or simply proof that the years abroad meant something. And every year, some of those same diaspora Kenyans lose millions of shillings to fake […]
