Updated 15 April 2026Compiled by A Practicing QS

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Market pulse · Nairobi

Cement

KES 745

Steel

late apr

Sand

may

Roofing

may

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Sample estimate
3-bed bungalow · 150 m²
Substructure - DPM, Hardcore ...KES 680,000
Walling - DPC, Machine cut Stone ...KES 320,000
Roofing - Trusses, Roofing Sheets ...KES 540,000
Total estimateKES 1,440,000

Rates as of 25 April 2026. Indicative only. Always verify with a formal quote before committing.

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