NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Land prices in Nairobi’s suburbs posted modest growth in the second quarter of 2026, with Lang’ata and Karen recording the strongest gains as buyers shifted to areas with relatively lower land acquisition costs, according to the latest HassConsult Land Price Index.
An acre in Lang’ata rose 4.1 percent to Sh94.7 million, while Karen recorded a 3.2 percent increase to Sh79.5 million. Runda followed with a 2.9 percent rise to Sh105.6 million, while Nyari gained 2.5 percent to Sh128.2 million per acre.
“Karen and Lang’ata recorded their strongest quarterly price growth in a decade as demand increasingly shifted towards suburbs offering relatively lower land acquisition costs for both residential developers and individuals building their own homes,” said Sakina Hassanali, HassConsult Co-CEO and Creative Director.
In contrast, Muthangari posted the biggest decline among Nairobi suburbs, with land prices falling 2.1 percent to Sh378.4 million per acre, while Muthaiga recorded a 0.9 percent drop to Sh230.1 million.
Among satellite towns, Ruiru led the market with a 4.1 percent increase to Sh42.2 million per acre, followed by Thika, which rose 3.8 percent to Sh32.4 million, and Ruaka, up 2.8 percent to Sh115.7 million per acre.
However, seven of the 14 satellite towns recorded price declines, led by Ngong (-2.5 percent) and Limuru (-0.8 percent).
HassConsult attributed Ruiru’s performance to large mixed-use developments such as Tatu City and Northlands, which have increased demand for housing.
It said Thika’s anticipated elevation to city status is attracting investment, while the completion of the Nairobi Western Bypass and Ruaka’s proximity to the UN Blue Zone have boosted residential development in the area.
