Real Estate 2026

KENYA Trends and Developments Contributed by: Abdullahi Garane, Grace Mando, Elaine Murgor and Derrick Asalah, Garane & Somane Advocates

Elaine Murgor is an associate at Garane & Somane Advocates, specialising in corporate real estate and commercial practice. She advises on high-value property transactions, including complex acquisitions,

Derrick Asalah is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and an associate at Garane & Somane Advocates, specialising in constitutional law, ADR and AI governance. A member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (M.

disposals and structured leasing. Elaine is instrumental in guiding clients through regulatory frameworks like the Sectional Properties Act 2020 and large-scale residential developments. Her practice focuses on meticulous due diligence, commercial contract negotiation, and risk mitigation for local and multi-jurisdictional corporations. She plays a key role in the firm’s real estate mandates, ensuring seamless compliance with Kenya’s evolving land laws and commercial standards.

CIArb), he manages high-impact strategic litigation and public sector advisory. His expertise includes judicial review, data protection compliance and domestic arbitration. Derrick holds an LLB from the University of Nairobi and a Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law. He consistently advises on complex regulatory frameworks and digital rights, shaping jurisprudence through sophisticated appellate advocacy and institutional risk assessment.

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