CM Property Digest Issue 31 – December 2024

Contents

03 A year in review of 2024’s real estate industry experts that we had the pleasure of interviewing

08 Real estate investment trusts (REITs)

12 How the National Building Code 2024 enhances building safety standards

18 Enhancing real estate compliance with climate action and ESG

20 Legal implications of the decision in Mathu, Chairman & 2 others-Section 129 of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act

23 Understanding withholding tax on professional fees in Kenya

Caroline Kamau-KIMOTIA, Partner (Real Estate, Banking & Finance) – CM Advocates LLP

Joan MAINA, Author’s Editor – CM Property Digest

Yvonne MURIITHI, Assistant Editor – CM Property Digest

Diana NDERTU, Senior Associate – CM Advocates LLP

NelIma WAUBENGO, Senior Associate – CM Advocates LLP

Lydia OLUDO, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Emily GITAU, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Antony MAINA, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Mercy KIRUI, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Tabitha MUCHIRI, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Maureen NJENGA, Associate Advocate – CM Advocates LLP

Wanjiku KIGUATHA, Tax Associate – CM Advocates LLP