Kenyan housing demand dips as growth prospects contract
The local housing market appears set for a moderate correction as high interest rates and inflation reduces consumer and investment spending.
Few first time home buyers are now expected to be the chief culprits behind the slowdown as subdued job and household income growth persists.
According Edward Ndirangu, the Chief Executive of Tweya Investment, the sector is already witnessing cooling down in house inquiries.
"We have already started witnessing a significant swing in activity over the past few months with fewer inquiries coming through," he said.
This, he added, is consistent with the rising interest rates and the slowdown in economic growth and erosion of disposable incomes.
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