As a vibrant market, Kenya’s real estate sector has featured among the largest GDP contributors in Africa. Compared to other economic sectors in the country, it currently stands as the third largest contributor to GDP after the agriculture and transport and storage sectors. Nonetheless, a 2.0 mn housing deficit still exists in the country. In this regard, we sought to highlight top developers responsible for aiding in the bridging of the supply gap and demand. Below are the top residential developers, based on the number of pipeline units tracked by Estate Intel:

 

• Gulf Cap Real Estate

Gulf Cap Real Estate is an affordable housing developer headquartered in Nairobi’s Kilimani District. Estate Intel is currently tracking two projects by the developer, with a total of 8,204 units under construction. These include the Buxton Point Phase 2 project in Mombasa, and the Starehe Point Affordable Housing Project in Nairobi. 

 

Featured Project: Starehe Point Affordable Housing Project

Location: Kariokor, Nairobi County

No. Of Units: 6,704

Completion Year: 2026

Source: Estate Intel   

 

• National Housing Corporation (NHC)

The National Housing Corporation Kenya is the government’s main low-cost housing development agency. NHC currently has a total of 7,476 pipeline units, with some of the projects being: NHC Kirinyaga AHP, and NHC Homabay AHP.

 

Featured Project: NHC Kirinyaga AHP

 

Location: 50m Off Kerugoya – Karatina Road

No. Of Units: 100

Project Status: Conceptual

Source: Estate Intel 

 

• Kings Developers Limited

Kings Developers Limited (KDL) is a Kenyan Real Estate Developer specializing in residential, office, and mixed-use developments. Estate Intel is currently tracking 28 projects by KDL, with 20 having been completed while the other eight are in the pipeline. Interestingly, all the eight are residential projects with a total of 3,857 units. Some of the projects include: Kings Apollo Tower in Kileleshwa, Kings Boma Estate in Ruiru, and Kings Vintage Homes in Riruta.

 

Featured Project: Kings Vintage Homes

Location: Riruta, Dagoretti

No. Of Units: 120

Completion Date: Q3:2023

Source: Estate Intel 

 

• Centum Real Estate

Centum Real Estate is a wholly owned development subsidiary of Centum Investments. The firm is headquartered at Two Rivers Mall, which is one of their projects. Estate Intel is currently tracking 3,389 pipeline residential units by the developer. Some of the projects include: Elmer Apartments in Kasarani, and Mzizi Court, Cascadia Apartments and Loft Residences in Ruaka, among others.

 

Featured Project: Cascadia Apartments

Location: Two Rivers Lifestyle Center

No. Of Units: 400

Expected Completion Date: 2024

Source: Estate Intel              

                  

• Tsavo Real Estate

Tsavo Real Estate is a residential developer headquartered in Thindigua, Kiambu County. We are currently tracking 3,365 pipeline units by the developer, with sample projects being: Tsavo Premier in Parklands, Royal Suburbs 3-5 in Roysambu, Tsavo Stanley in Kiambu, and Tsavo Sunset 2 in Thindigua:

 

Featured Project: Tsavo Premier

Location: Parklands, Nairobi

No. Of Units: 629

 Completion Year: 2025

Source: Estate Intel 

 

• Mi Vida Homes

Mi Vida Homes is a residential property developer headquartered at Nairobi’s Garden City complex. We are currently tracking 2,735 pipeline units by the developer, under its Amaiya, 237 Garden City, and Keza projects.

 

Featured Project: Keza

Location: Riruta, Dagoretti

No. Of Units: 1,150

Expected Completion Year: 2025

Source: Estate Intel  

                   

• Unity Homes

Unity Homes is a residential developer located at Tatu City, Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone. Estate Intel is currently tracking 1,276 pipeline units by the developer, through the Unity One, Unity East, and Silver Hill projects within Tatu City:

 

Featured Project: Unity One

Location: Tatu City, Kiambu County

No. Of Units: 640

Expected Completion Date: September 2024

Source: Estate Intel  

 

• Hass Consult

Hass Consult is a luxury residential and commercial property developer with head office at the ABC Place in Westlands. Estate Intel is currently tracking 888 pipeline residential units by the developer, through the Enrogue Apartments in Kileleshwa, 1870 West in Westlands and Aura in Riverside among other projects:

 

Featured Project: Enrogue

Location: Kileleshwa

No. Of Units: 252

Expected Completion Date: Q1:2026

Source: Estate Intel

       

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