Nairobi's office property market is shifting from traditional fixed-rent leases to revenue-sharing arrangements, as landlords seek new ways to generate income from vacant commercial spaces. According to Knight Frank's Africa Offices Market Dashboard for the first half of 2026, landlords are increasingly collaborating with workspace operators to lease offices through profit-sharing partnerships rather than relying solely on conventional rental agreements, The Kenya Times reported.

Nairobi's commercial real estate market is experiencing a shift as investor interest moves from traditional office buildings to logistics and light industrial properties. While Grade A office spaces are struggling with high vacancy rates and falling rental prices, logistics facilities are seeing increased tenant demand, higher occupancy rates, and better returns, according to Sharp Daily.

Kampala's skyline is undergoing significant transformation as landowners in suburbs like Naalya, Najjera, Kisaasi, Ntinda, Bukoto, and Kyambogo are replacing single-family homes with apartment blocks. This trend reflects a shift in urban development within the city, altering the character of these neighborhoods.

Foreign nationals play a prominent role across Kenya's business landscape, according to The Kenya Times, ranging from Burundian roadside vendors selling coffee and mandazi in Nairobi to Arab and South Asian traders dealing in electronics and phone accessories. The report notes that foreign entrepreneurs and companies are also active in barber shops, large retail outlets, import businesses and construction projects, highlighting the diverse sectors where non-Kenyans have established a visible commercial presence.

Kenya is seeking to expand its data-center capacity as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud services grows. Digital Realty has officially opened NBO2, a new 6.4-megawatt facility in Nairobi's Karen suburb, located about 300 meters from its existing NBO1 site. According to the Eastleigh Voice, the expansion of the company's Nairobi campus strengthens Kenya's position as a regional hub for cloud computing, connectivity and digital infrastructure amid the ongoing AI boom.

The Kenya Times reports that President William Ruto has faced heavy criticism over remarks made during a meeting with MSMEs at State House, which the outlet describes as the epicentre of his campaign activities. According to the article, Ruto previously used the Deputy President's residence for campaigns ahead of the 2022 elections and now uses State House. The piece argues that Kenya should focus on building competitiveness rather than fearing its neighbours.