Kahawa Sukari's Sh15m land boom and why residents are fighting to keep apartments out

Kahawa Sukari in Nairobi has maintained its residential character through strict development rules limiting buildings to detached houses of no more than two floors. Land prices in the area have surged to around 15 million shillings, leading residents to oppose the construction of apartments. The estate's development controls prevent high-density buildings, unlike neighboring suburbs that have seen high-rise developments. Local residents are fighting to preserve the estate's identity amid rising real estate speculation.