The Developer's Digest, May - June 2015 Issue

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KPDA Directory of Members 

NCC Permitting Approvals 

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KENYA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION 

The Developer’s 

Digest 

A KPDA PUBLICATION 

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KPDA BOARD MEMBERS 

Hamish Govani 

Chairman 

Mucai Kunyiha 

Vice Chairman 

Emma Achoki 

Treasurer 

Page 1: 

From the Secretariat 

Palkesh Shah 

Board Member 

Kenneth Luusa 

Board Member 

Mwenda Thuranira 

Board Member 

Page 3: 

Focus on Policy 

Page 8: 

Overview on KPDA 

Activities 

Page 13: KPDA Member Profile 

Page 18: KPDA Partnerships 

Margaret Kibe 

Board Member 

Gikonyo Gitonga 

Board Member 

KPDA SECRETARIAT 

Visit us online 

Page 21: A Word from the UN 

Habitat 

Page 25: Directory of KPDA 

Members 

Page 28: Analysis of Nairobi City 

County Permitting 

Approvals 

Page 38: The Developer’s Digest: 

Advertising Rate Card 

The Secretariat address is : 

Fatima Flats, Suite 4B, Marcus Garvey Road off Argwings Kodhek 

Road, Nairobi | Tel: + 254 737 530 290 | Email: admin@kpda.or.ke 

Website: www.kpda.or.ke 

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Kenya Property Developers Association... Development brings Development!

FROM THE SECRETARIAT 

Dear Reader, 

Welcome to the 2015 third issue of The 

Developer’s Digest. 

It cannot be emphasized enough on 

the importance of investment and the 

significance of the real estate sector in 

driving any country’s economy. 

Real Estate Investment Trusts (RElTs) are 

set make a debut this year at the Nairobi 

Securities Exchange (NSE). The Capital 

Markets Authority has been pushing 

for the establishment of public REITs in 

Kenya for many years. 

With the recent growth and maturity of 

the real estate sector this has been long 

overdue. Kenya will become the 41st 

country in the world to introduce REITS 

and second in Africa after South Africa. 

On 26th May 2015, KPDA held an 

interactive and informative forum 

where we discussed REITs and due to 

the overwhelming interest we received, 

we will hold a similar forum to educate 

members on the topic before the year 

comes to a close. 

In our article on ‘Focus on Policy,’ you 

can get a better insight on what REITs is 

all about. 

Also in this issue, we have re-introduced 

the publication of the Nairobi City 

County Permitting Approval trends. 

As we increase our capacity at the 

secretariat, it is our intention to include 

similar data from other counties in the 

near future. 

Finally, in our article by UN Habitat, I 

wish to invite you to contact the UN- 

Habitat’s Urban Energy Unit - under 

the programme “Promoting Energy 

Efficiency in Buildings in East Africa.” 

They are eager to hear from developers 

on how their programme can serve you 

better. 

Once again, I would like to take this 

opportunity to thank our members and 

partners for their unwavering support to 

ensuring the Association’s success. 

I wish you all a very safe and productive 

month of July. 

Elizabeth 


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KPDA wishes to welcome our newest members: 

• Spartan Developers Limited 

• Suraya Property Group Ltd 

• Fusion Capital Ltd 

• Savannah Cement Ltd 

• Laser Property Services Ltd 

• Century City Property Ltd 

• Karume Holdings Ltd 

• Jambo Holdings Ltd 

• Ratemo & Company Advocates • Mohammed Muigai Advocates 

• ARM Cement Ltd 

• Mehta Electricals Ltd 

• Dunhill Consulting Limited 

• Daykio Plantations Limited 

• Newmatic Africa Limited 

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FOCUS ON POLICY 

‘WHAT YOU DID NOT KNOW ABOUT REITS’ 


By Kenneth Kaniu 

Chief Investment Officer for East Africa, STANLIB 

Kenneth has more than ten years 

fund management experience 

garnered both in East Africa and 

Europe. Kenneth has been directly 

involved in investment strategy, 

portfolio management and product 

development covering listed equities, 

private equity, direct and listed 

property, fixed income an money 

markets sectors. He has advised 

pension funds, insurance companies, individual high net worth 

and institutional investors across Eastern Africa. 

WHAT IS A REIT? 

• A collective investment in the form of a trust which seeks 

to invest in a diversified pool of real estate assets; 

• It enables an investor to a return from a diversified portfolio 

of assets; 

• Established under a trust deed and structured as a trust 

dividend into units. It is divided into units which can be 

freely traded in a stock exchange if listed; 

• Have a lower risk profile than stand-alone direct property 

investments and more liquidity; 

• Must have a trustee and the REIT Manager who are 

licensed persons. 



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REITS REGIONAL INVESTMENTS AND TAX TREATMENT 

• Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda (July 2015) have REIT regulations which are significantly similar; 

• Kenya and Uganda are expressly tax exempt. Tanzania REIT structure follows a unit trust structure 

and are not tax exempt; 

• In Tanzania REIT, Rule 102 of the Collective Investment Schemes Real Estate Investments Trusts, 

Rules 2011 states that – Distribution of Income states that: 

‘ The fund shall distribute dividends which have arose from gains or realized income each year 

an amount not less than 90% of its annual net income after tax.’ 

• Kenya cannot invest across geographical jurisdictions. Tanzania and Uganda REITs can invest in 

foreign real estate/funds however, the investment objective of the fund must be clear, specific 

and sufficiently stipulated in the deed; 

• Uganda has not amended its Income Tax Act, hence the cross border investment may pose 

administrative challenges for now. 

FUTURE IMPLICATIONS OF REITS 

• Spur further property developments through forward purchases with developers; 

• Provide liquidity in the market place; 

• Provide price discovery; 

• Enhance the structure and due diligence of property transactions, especially record keeping; 

• Lead to the formation of a property transaction registry; 

• In keeping with the theme of EAC, it will lead to more EA transactions. This is also in line with 

EASEA which envisages one common EA stock exchange; 

• Enhance quality of investment returns for insurance companies, pension funds and individuals; 

• Enhance transparency and comparison of risk and investment returns with other asset classes. 

WHAT CAN A REIT INVEST IN? 

• Eligible Kenyan real estate – freehold, leasehold under Land Act 2012 or Sectional Properties Act 

title with at least 25 years un-expired; 

• Real estate through a Kenyan company; 

• Real estate through an investee trust; 

• Other income producing assets (companies whose principal business is real estate related); 

• A wholly owned and controlled company which conducts real estate activities; 

• Cash, deposits, bonds, securities and money market instruments; 

• REIT units in other Kenyan I-REITs. 

CONCLUSION 

REITs sector in the region has significant potential supported by: 

• Regional integration; 

• Supportive monetary policies; 

• Stable macro-economic environment; 

• Improving infrastructure; 

• Increasing foreign investment and diaspora remittance; 

• Need for internationally recognized structured vehicles in real estate sector 



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KPDA held a CEO Breakfast Forum on Tuesday, 26th May 

2015 to discuss the future of REITs in Kenya at the Nairobi 

Serena Hotel, Nairobi. 

The event also had the following panellists: 

• Mr. Frank Ireri 

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The event was well attended by over 100 developers 

and other stakeholders in the real estate industry. KPDA 

was honoured to have Mr Geoffrey Odundo (the Chief 

Executive of the Nairobi Securities Exchange) as the key 

note speaker and have him officially open the event. 

The presentation on REITs was made by Mr Kenneth 

Kaniu, Chief Investment Officer - East Africa, STANLIB. He 

informed the participants on the regional investment 

ability of REITs, its benefits and the prospects of growth 

in the region. 

• Mr. Luke Ombara 

Ag. Director, Regulatory Policy and Strategy 

- Capital Markets Authority 

• Mr. Mwangi. J. Mbogo 

Partner Corporate and Commercial Law 

- Mohammed Muigai & Advocates. 

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KPDA will definitely be organizing a follow up event on 

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KPDA HOLDS ITS SECOND CORPORATE NETWORKING KOROGA EVENT 

FRIDAY 19TH JUNE 2015 

On Friday, 19th June 2015, over 110 KPDA 

members, partners and friends were treating 

to an informal evening of interaction during 

the Corporate Networking Koroga Event. 

The event that was held at the Goan 

Gymkhana Club in Parklands, Nairobi also 

featured a ‘Koroga Cooking Competition’ 

whose winners were: 

• Winner of the Best Starter Meal 

Chicken Wings 

Housing Finance Foundation, 

Head Chef; Kevin Doyle 

• Winner of the Best Main Meal 

Mutton Rogangosh 

Acorn Group Limited, 

Head Chef; Tito Oduk 

The meals were excellently done, the 

company was even better and the evening a 

complete success. 

Abhijit Roy - General Manager, Crown 

Paints K Limited, the event’s title sponsors 

makes his presentation. 

The Event MC, Mwenda Thuranira - KPDA 

Board Director 

Head Chef of the Housing Finance Foundation 

Team, Kevin Doyle whips up some delicious 

chicken wings! 

Salimah Jamal, Abhjit Roy and Elizabeth Mwangi – Oluoch. 

The cooking team from Apex Steel Limited. 

Mr & Mrs Njoroge Ng’ang’a 

of Home Afrika Limited. 

Alex Waiharo, CEO - Jabez 

Properties Limited. 

Left to right - Bharat Rao of Apex Steel 

Limited and Harminder Chana of AMS 

Properties Limited. 

Left to right - Faraz Khan and Medina Khan of 

Codexchange Limited and Saleem Harunani 

of Pioneer Holdings Limited. 

Acorn Group Limited 

Cooking Team. 

William Malonza - The GM 

Marketing, ARM Cement 

Limited (Sponsor) 

Dishing out some chilli paneer 

by the Chigwell Holdings Limited 

Cooking Team 

Winner of the Starter Menu, Acorn Group Ltd 

representative Tito Oduk - right - receives the team’s prize 

from Hamish, KPDA Chairman 

Rose Ellah Ngari and Dennis 

Walubengo representing Cytonn 

Investments Limited. 

Wairimu Gitau of Pamoja 

Capital Group Limited. 

Ken Luusa, KPDA Board Director 

and Patrick Malungu both of 

Acorn Group Limited. 

Kavit Shah and Ms. Ranee Nanji 

Co-CEOs of Tilisi Developments 

Limited. 

Winner of the Best Starter Meal, Housing 

Finance Foundation represented by their 

Head Chef, Kevin Doyle. 

Guests from Questworks Limited, a KPDA 

Member. 

KPDA Founder Member, 

Dr. Laila Macharia gives 

the closing remarks for 

the event. 



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KPDA MEMBER PROFILE 

Suraj Plaza, 3rd Floor, Suite 12 &13, Limuru Road 

Opposite Jamhuri High School, Parklands 

P.O BOX 25858-00100, Nairobi, Kenya 

Tel: +254 20-2172321 

Cell: +254 736708999 / +254722979081 

Email: info@ratemo.co.ke 

www.ratemo.co.ke 

ABOUT US 

Ratemo & Company Advocates is 

leading Law Firm based in Nairobi, 

the Capital City of Kenya providing a 

comprehensive range of legal services 

and solutions for its clientele. 

The Firm’s goal is to protect its clients’ 

interests in every transaction taking into 

account the nature and complexity of 

the issues therein, give economically 

sensitive options, set practical targets 

and deliver quality, timely and effective 

results. 

The Firm prides itself in being flexible, 

accessible and close to you so as to 

help you meet your business objectives. 

We ensure personal contact with our 

clients at their convenience for regular 

feedback on their matters. 

OUR MISSION 

To take a genuine interest in our 

clients and their daily undertakings, 

understand their objectives and goals, 

partner with them to achieve their 

goals and objectives through quality, 

effective and highly reliable provision 

of legal services whilst maintaining 

the highest standard of integrity and 

excellence. 

OUR VISION 

To be the Commercial, Conveyancing, 

Corporate law practitioners Centre of 

CHOICE in Africa, continuously and 

consistently growing in our capacity, 

capability and efficiency in Partnership 

with our Clients, there is always room at 

the Top! 

Every step of the way, the firm’s focus 

has centred around:- 

• The Provision of expert legal 

services 

• Commitment and adherence to 

the highest ethical standards of 

legal practice, and 

• The advancement of clientcentred 

creative solutions to 

complex legal quandary. 

TEAM COMPOSITION 

The firm has an enthusiastic, highly 

driven and extremely talented 

professional team of 2 Partners, 2 

Consultants, 3 Associates, 2 Legal 

assistants and a dedicated team of 

support staff providing a full range 

of legal services in conveyancing, 

real estate transactions, litigation, 

commercial and corporate transaction, 

and research and consultancy. 

This team is ably led by Ms. Caroline 

RATEMO, the Managing Partner of the 

Law Firm and an alumni of the University 

of Nairobi’s Law School. 

CORE PRACTICE AREAS 

1. Conveyancing, Real Estate and 

Property Management 

2. Commercial Law and Corporate 

Law 

3. Banking and Debt Collection 

4. Taxation and Revenue 

5. Litigation and Arbitration 

6. Legislative Drafting 

7. Criminal Law 

8. Industrial Relations, Unions and 

Employment Law 

9. Mining, Oil and Gas Advisory 

10. Family Law, Probate and 

Administration 

11. Pro Bono Legal Services 

OUR KEY DRIVE 

Utilizing the latest technology and 

implementing innovative practice 

solutions, Ratemo & Company 

Advocates is dedicated to helping 

businesses reach their goals and 

individuals achieve their dreams 

by delivering maximum value 

while consistently exceeding 

expectations. We are committed 

to legal excellence and the utmost 

satisfaction of our clients. 

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PRICES 

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PER ACRE 

FROM KSH. 29M 

A 400 acre master planned development off Nairobi-Nakuru Highway 

FULLY SERVICED LAND PARCELS FOR 

Logistics Residential Retail Commercial Educational Medical Recreational 

Just 25 kilometers from Westlands 

Kenya’s Newest Community 

Just 10 minutes from the Southern and Northern Bypasses 

Phase 1A consists of 5-acre parcels for logistics and high density residential 

Development controls and guidelines to ensure a conducive environment 

State-of-the-art infrastructure including: 

- paved roads with street lighting 

- connection points to power, water, sewerage and ICT 

- internal security including boundary walls and CCTV 

- landscaping 

Naivasha 

Nakuru 

Eldoret 

Kisumu 

Kampala 

Nairobi - Nakuru 

Highway to be 

upgraded 

Nothern Bypass 

SOUTHERN BYPASS 

Industrial Area 

JKIA 

Machakos 

Mombasa 

LIMURU ROAD 

Proposed Kenya Railways 

Commuter Station 

NGECHA CHUNGA MALI ROAD 

NORTHERN BYPASS 

Gigiri 

Kiambu 

Thika 

Ethiopia 

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KPDA MEMBER PROFILE 

RIVERSEDGE – REDHILL AREA 

LEGACY APARTMENTS 

SAHARA RIDGE ESTATE 

LIMOJADE MANAGEMENT LIMITED 

4th Floor, Soin Arcade, Westlands Road, Westlands 

P.O. BOX 5322 - 00506 Nairobi 

Tel: 020-2690804/5 or 0722-512381 or 0700-326762 

Email: info@limojade-management.com 

www.limojade-management.com 

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CONCEPT STAGE 

CONCEPT STAGE 

CONCEPT STAGE 

OUR MISSION 

To enhance professionalism in property 

development in Kenya. 

OUR VISION 

To ensure attainment and upholding 

of high quality standards by all players 

in the construction industry so that all 

projects are completed within estimated 

time frames and budgets through 

effective and efficient management. 

ABOUT US 

We are a full service Development 

Consulting firm specializing in managing 

the entire infrastructure and building 

construction process from concept, 

design, project financing, procurement 

and construction through closeout and 

client occupancy. 

Founded in 2006, Limojade Management 

provides project management services 

to the public and private sectors for 

building, tenant improvement and civil/ 

infrastructure projects. 

Our comprehensive offering includes 

project management, construction 

management, financial management, 

procurement management, design 

management and consulting. 

We bring our expertise to a broad range 

of sectors, including commercial office, 

residential, industrial, retail, hospitality 

and mixed-use. 

Planning a construction project 

takes the consolidated efforts of 

several professionals, each bringing 

varying experiences, knowledge and 

expectations. Limojade captures the 

vision of these parties and unites them 

as an integrated team. We create 

synergies! 

717 BROOKSIDE APARTMENTS 

We commit to understand the needs 

and expectations of all players, creating 

an integrated team in the process and 

strive to provide a tailored approach 

to each project through, flexibility, 

scalability, and efficiency by focusing on 

one goal – ‘customer satisfaction.’ 

We are all about staying under budget, 

keeping within the schedule and 

maintaining the highest quality. 

We undertake the project management 

process by coordinating closely with our 

clients throughout the project cycle, 

from project conception stage up to 

handover and final project close-out. 

Our expertise includes: 

Risk management – mitigating against 

the different risks associated with 

projects (financial, construction, among 

others) 

Financial structuring – we deal with 

the top financial institutions involved 

in project/construction financing. We 

understand the different criteria these 

institutions apply in appraising financial 

proposals for different projects. 

We are able to model financial structures 

that are suitable to the needs of the 

developer and negotiate funding with 

the institutions whose loan requirements 

closely fit in with the proposed funding 

structure. 

Development fund comes from 3 main 

sources – presales, developer’s equity 

and loans/financing. The financial 

structures we model look at the optimal 

mix that is feasible and suitable to the 

developer and financier. 

Cost and value engineering – 

management of costs and quality 

through direct engagement of 

specialists and direct procurement of 

certain construction items. We strive to 

ensure the developers return and yield 

is maximized. 

Time management – sticking to work 

schedule timelines through continuous 

monitoring. 

We provide turnkey solutions. Our 

interventions are multifaceted right from 

pre-construction covering feasibility 

studies, concept development, budget 

evaluations and cost models. Design 

review falls within our scope of services. 

We conduct due diligence and vetting 

of contractors, sub-contractors and 

suppliers. During the construction 

phase we work communication lines, 

project procedures, ensure design 

details are issued to the contractor in 

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time, co-ordinate works between the 

main contractor, specialists and client 

supplies, facilitate site meetings and 

inspections, constantly monitor cost, 

compliance to design intent and the 

work plan timelines. 

Post construction includes preparation 

and submittal of all operation manuals 

and handover documents including 

testing and commissioning reports. 

Settlement of accounts is then 

concluded. After project close-out, 

we carry out a 360 degree appraisal/ 

evaluation of ourselves and the entire 

team on site with a view to reviewing 

performance and in an effort to 

continuously improve on our service 

delivery. 

Finally, we offer facilities management 

services through our property 

management department. 

We create 

synergies! 



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RHINO CEMENT 

Building Solid Foundations 

Setting Higher Standards 

KPDA PARTNERSHIPS 

CYTONN INVESTMENTS 

LAUNCHES NEW EXCLUSIVE 

GATED COMMUNITY 

OPTIVEN LTD 

AND KOTO 

HOUSING 

KENYA LTD IN 

PARTNERSHIP 

TO PROVIDE 

AFFORDABLE 

HOUSING FOR 

KENYANS 

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Koto Housing Kenya Limited and 

Optiven Ltd signed an MOU in May 

2015 with an aim to ‘transform 

the lives of Kenyans by providing 

efficient, timely, affordable and 

innovative housing and building 

solutions through strategic 

partnerships.’ 

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Cytonn Investment Group Chairman Prof. Daniel Mugendi with Lawyer Ezekiel Wanjama 

and his wife Leah. 

A new exclusive gated community called Amara Ridge, set for Karen, Nairobi was 

unveiled at a well-attended cocktail and dinner party at the Norfolk Hotel on 

Thursday, 28th May 2015. 

KPDA is proud to be associated with Cytonn Investment Group! HONGERA! 

KPDA congratulates the two KPDA 

members on this momentous 

decision that will see Kenyans 

becoming home owners in as little 

as thirty (30) days and for as little as 

Kshs. 700, 000. 

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Tel: +254 20 269 2978 

Email : info@armafrica.com 

Website: www.armafrica.com 

P.O. BOX 41908 - 00100 NAIROBI 

Tel: +254 20 2692978 (Pilot Line) 

Tel: 

Kenya Property Developers Fax: 

+254 

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Email E-Mail: : info@armafrica.com 

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Website: www.armafrica.com 

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TILISI DEVELOPMENTS LTD 

LAUNCHES 400 ACRE KIAMBU 

REAL ESTATE PROJECT 

KPDA Member, Tilisi Developments 

Ltd has launched a 400-acre mixed 

use real-estate development in 

Kiambu that will have more than 

3,200 houses and a logistics park. 

The first phase of the new Limuru 

Housing Estate will involve 

construction of common-use 

infrastructure, apartments, 

maisonettes and townhouses. 

Apartments will eventually 

number 2,000, with the rest being 

townhouses and maisonettes. 

The estate will be styled along such 

other developments in Kiambu 

that have taken advantage of huge 

parcels of land previously used for 

farming. They include Thika Greens, 

Buffalo Springs and Bahati Ridge, 

Tatu City, Albizzia Downs Estate, 

Migaa as well as Northlands. 

The mixed use developments 

mainly incorporate residential 

houses, malls, schools and health 

facilities while some include golf 

courses. 

NCA LAUNCHES 

ITS 2015 – 2020 

STRATEGIC PLAN 

On Thursday, 28th May 2015, the 

National Construction Authority 

launched its 2015 – 2020 Strategic Plan 

at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Nairobi. 

The event was well attended with 

representatives from the various 

professional associations as well 

as other building and construction 

industry players. 

As partners of NCA, KPDA wishes the 

Authority all the best in achieving its 

strategic objectives and re-enforces its 

support for the NCA towards ensuring 

these endeavors are attained. 


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Commercials 

Residentials 

Getaways 

Interiors & Exteriors 

Movers 

Land 

Mortgages 

KPDA PARTNERSHIP 

THE UPPER 

HILL DISTRICT 

ASSOCIATION, 

NOW PARTNERS 

OF KPDA 

Upper Hill District Association was 

founded in 2001 with the main 

objective of liaising with relevant 

authorities of National and County 

Government to achieve developments 

in the key areas of infrastructure and 

security in order to achieve the vision 

for Upper Hill District. 

The purpose of the collaboration 

between UHDA and KPDA is to create 

a mutually beneficial arrangement 

that will allow for the members of both 

associations to profit from information, 

interaction as well market sensitization 

on matters relating to the industry. 


KPDA FORGES PARTNERSHIP 

WITH THE FINDER MAGAZINE 

KKPDA have signed an MOU with The Finder Magazine that will see 

members being able to advertise their developments in the magazine at 

highly subsidized rates. The Finder Magazine has an outreach of almost 10, 

000 readers and is distributed all over the country. 

The Finder Managing Editor, 

Stephen Mbugua and KPDA CEO 

Elizabeth Mwangi – Oluoch. 

Coming together is a beginning, 

Keeping together is progress, working 

together is success. — Henry Ford 

Talent wins games, but teamwork and 

intelligence wins championships. 

— Michael Jordan 

The Finder is a monthly Property and Lifestyle Magazine 

categorized as shown Below 

In store's now...call us about dropping points 

Further categorized into 

sales and rentals 

Even further categorized 

by locations 

Ensures that advertising 

funds are used effectively 

by helping the reader 

Find a relevant advert 

quickly & easily. 

Provides bridging data 

because housing is not just 

about an office or house; 

other factors come into 

play Eg proximity to schools, 

banks, restaurants, 

hospitals, etc 

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A WORD FROM UN HABITAT 

SAVING ENERGY THROUGH YOUR APPLIANCES 

There is a worldwide trend towards 

energy efficient appliances and 

building materials and the growing 

awareness and appreciation of the 

environment is set to increase the 

demand for green buildings. 

Current improvements in design and 

technology offer new opportunities 

to be competitive in the domestic and 

international market. Green buildings 

generally offer a more comfortable, 

healthier and cost effective solution 

for living and working. To go green 

means to maintain a competitive 

edge in the market. 

Energy efficient appliances and the 

latest energy saving technology is an 

important feature of green buildings 

and switching to energy saving 

lighting, for instance, helps to reduce 

your overall electricity bills by up to 

20%. 

Today, there is an energy saving 

alternative for literally any the 

appliances available for household 

and commercial use. It is also 

necessary to be aware of these new 

trends in order to comply with the 

legal requirements of integrated 

building design. 

Energy savings mean cost savings, 

while maintaining or improving the 

performance of an appliance when 

compared to what is considered as 

“the normal”. 

Energy efficient appliances are 

designed to meet three basic criteria: 

1. Effective and efficient use of 

materials, 

2. Energy saving, 

3. Low or no toxicity. 

Lighting 

Mirror Ducts 

LED lamps 

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LED ceiling lights in 

combination with 

smart lighting 

(sensors and 

dimmers) 

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LED security lights 

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to the 

Below is a list that includes product 

groups that are commonly used in 

buildings with typical state of the 

art technical specifications together 

with the recommendations of energy 

efficient options. 

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Baseline: 

Life time: ho 

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th the o e o 

Baseline: 

Life time: 

Lighting 

Fluorescent Lamp 

Stabilisers 

Energy savings: Up to 30% 

lamps operated without 

stabilisers. 

buildings. 

AIR Conditioning/ Cooling 

Room air 

conditioners (closed 

cycle system, 

refrigeration) 

Energy savings: Up to 0% 

compared to 0s or 0s 

vintage model s. 

Central air 

conditioners (closed 

cycle system, 

refrigeration) 

Energy savings: 0 30% 

compared to central s o 

the 0s or 0s. 

Evaporative cooling 

(open cycle systems) 

Energy savings: up to % 

compared to closed cycle 

Life time: 

corresponding lamps. 

Baseline: 

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hour over electricity input perhour o 0 and above. 

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in East Africa and to achieve considerable avoidance of GHG emissions as a result of improved building practices. 

UN-Habitat is also offering free technical advice on upcoming projects and designs to ensure that they are sustainable and affordable. 

For further information on other climatic zones, go to http://www.eebea.org/ 

For further information on the technical advice, contact ruth.maina@unhabitat.org 



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DIRECTORY OF KPDA MEMBERS 

PREMIUM MEMBERS 

MINISTRY OF LAND, HOUSING AND 

URBAN DEVELOPMENT 

(Government Agency) 

1st Ngong Avenue 

P. O. Box 30450-00100 

NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2718050 

Website: www.ardhi.go.ke 

FUSION CAPITAL 

(Financing and Private Equity) 

ACK Garden House, Block A, 

Ist Ngong Avenue, 

P. O. Box 47538-00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: +254 (20) 2710149 /53 /55 

Website: www.fusioncapitalafrica.com 

QUESTWORKS LTD 

(Design Building Firm) 

Block C, First Floor, Suite 10, 

Crawford Business Park, State House Road 

P. O. Box 18724 - 00500 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0712-227 388 / 0724-583 351 

Website: www.questworks.co.ke 

KENYA BUILDING SOCIETY LTD 

(Property Developer) 

Rehani House, Junction of 

Kenyatta Avenue and Koinange Street 

P. O. Box 30088 - 0100 GPO NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-3262129/ 3262390 

Email: customer.service@housing.co.ke 

Website: www.housing.co.ke 

SURAYA PROPERTY GROUP LTD 


Suraya Studio, Shanzulink, 

Off Lower Kabete Rd. 

P. O. Box 76069-00508 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0202664511 / 0712219106 

Website: www.suraya.co.ke 

LIMOJADE MANAGEMENT LTD 

(Property developer) 

4th Floor, Soin Arcade, Westlands Road, Westlands 

P. O. Box 5322 - 00506 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-512 381 /020-2690804/5 

/ 0700-326 762 

Website: www.limojade-management.com 

PANDA DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LTD 


Aberdare Hills Golf Resort, Naivasha 

P. O. Box 46235 - 00100 

NAIROBI. 

Tel: +254 7160590 643/ 0723-030721 

/ 0717-705975 

Website: www.aberdarehills.com 

NEWMATIC AFRICA LIMITED 

(Home Kitchen Appliances) 

1st Floor, The Park Office Suites, Parklands Rd. 

P.O. Box 528-00202 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0711112744 / 0737391011 

Website: www.newmaticafrica.com 

VISHWA DEVELOPERS LTD 


DG Oasis, South C, Muhoho Road, South C 

P. O. Box 76268 - 00508 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-206 971 

CORPORATE MEMBERS 

REXE ROOFING PRODUCTS LIMITED 

(Building Materials Manufacturer) 

Menelik Lane, Kirichwa Road 

P. O. Box 17225 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0721-227 080 

Website: www.rexeroofing.com 

SUPERIOR HOMES KENYA 

(Unique lifestyle development firm) 

Greenpark Estate (past Top Tank) 

Athi River, Mombasa Road 

P. O. Box 15992 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-3579100/1 / 0724-253 267 

Website: www.superiorhomes.co.ke 

PHATISA GROUP/PAN AFRICAN 

HOUSING FUND 

(Real estate private equity fund) 

7th Floor, Longonot Place, 

Kijabe Street, NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0700-152 324 / 020-2327657. 

Website: www.phatisa.com 

BAMBURI CEMENT LTD 


6th Floor, Kenya Re Towers, Upperhill 

P. O. Box 10921 - 00100 

NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2892529/ 0717-581 420 

Website: www.lafarge.co.ke 

TILISI DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED 


4th Floor, Maksons Plaza, 

Parklands Road 

P. O. Box 39542 – 00623 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0734-244 713 

Website: www.coralpropertykenya.com 

MENTOR GROUP LIMITED 

(Real Estate Consultancy and 

Project Management) 

Rhapta Road, New Rehema Building, 

6th Floor, Westlands 

P. O. Box 66331 – 00800 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-3744903/4 /2324991/ 0722-955 014 

Website: www.mentorgroup.co.ke 

BRITAM 

(Insurance and Asset Management Firm) 

Britam Centre, Junction of Mara 

and Ragati Road, Upperhill 

P. O. Box 30375 - 00100 

NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0703-094 000 / 020-2833000 

Website: www.britam.co.ke 

KARIBU HOMES 

(Consulting firm) 

30 Kyuna Crescent. 

P. O. Box 40063 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-837 800/0705-151 515 

/020 4440661/2/3 

Website: www.karibuhomes.com 

MENTOR MANAGEMENT LIMITED (MML) 

(Construction, Project & Development Management Firm) 

2nd Floor, The Courtyard, 

General Mathenge Drive, Westlands 

P. O. Box 62899 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2324991/3744903/4 / 0706-579 790 

Website: www.mentor-ea.com 

COLLABORATIONS ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS 

& PRODUCTS (Engineering Firm) 

ABC Bank Building, Dar es Salaam Rd, Industrial Area 

P. O. Box 7607, 00100 

NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0713-944 769 / 0715-281 537 

Website: www.cespkenya.com 

(Law Firm) 

ALN House, Eldama Ravine Gardens , 

Off Eldama Ravine Road 

P. O. Box 200 - 00606 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 3640000 /0703-032 000 

Website: www.africalegalnetwork.com 

OPTIVEN LIMITED (Real estate company) 

Barclays Plaza Loita Street 14th Floor Wing A 

P. O. Box 623 - 00600 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0706-618 141 / 0716-605 410. 

Website: www.optiven.co.ke 

SAVANNAH CEMENT LIMITED 

(Building materials manufacturer) 

Athi River, Off Namanga Rod 

P. O. Box 27910 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 - 5146600 / 0725999035/6 

Website: www.savannahcement.com 

KINGS DEVELOPERS LTD 

(Real estate developers) 

Royal ICT Business Park, Mombasa Road 

P. O. Box 18215 - 00500 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2044619/20 

Website: www.kingsdevelopers.com 

BAHATI RIDGE DEVELOPMENT LTD 


Off Gatanga Road, Thika. 

P. O. Box 47739 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0717-049 644 / 0737-149 644 / 020-815 5380 

Website: www.bahatiridge.co.ke 

PEDIMENT DEVELOPERS 


Century Apartments, Rose Avenue - Ngong Road 

P. O. Box 15509 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-984 191 

BLUELINE PROPERTIES LTD 


Wendy Court Unit 10, David Osieli Road, Westlands 

P. O. Box 18689 - 00500 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-446 055/020-4441195 

Website: www.blueline.co.ke 

URBAN NIRVANA PROPERTY SOLUTIONS LTD 

(Real Estate Managers) 

Rhapta Road, Opposite Liza Apartments 

P. O. Box 44342 – 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0728-762 370 

KARUME HOLDINGS LIMITED 


3rd Floor, Cianda House, koinange Street 

P. O. Box 30594 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0772099340 

JAMBO HOLDINGS LIMITED 


Jambo Holdings Ltd premises Opp 

St Mary’’s School, Rhapta Rd 

P. O. Box 30292-00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: +254-722577129 

NDATANI ENTERPRISES COMPANY LIMITED 


10th Floor, Afya Centre, Tom Mboya Street 

P. O. Box 9422 – 00300 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722 515121/0726713487 

/ 0716653011/0716653013 

Website: www.ndatani.com 

MARLBOROUGH PROPERTIES LIMITED 

(Real Estate Developer) 

Occidental Building 1st Floor One Touch, 

Door 2A 2A (past Soin Arcade) 

P. O. Box 71854 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0721160900; +44 7801865666 

DAYKIO PLANTATIONS LIMITED 

(Real Estate Firm) 

4th floor, Hughes Building, Banda street wing, 

Muindi Mbingu Street 

P. O. Box 50992-00100NAIROBI. 

Tel: +254 0718 180 064 / +254 0725 306 291 

/ +254 020 2215 472 

Website: www.daykio.com 

MURIMI & CO. ADVOCATES (Law Firm) 

2nd Floor, Electricity House, Harambee Avenue 

P. O. Box 54052 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 – 2227701 

TATU CITY LTD 

(Urban developer) 

Off Ruiru, Kiambu Rd, Ruiru 

P. O. Box 2739 - 00621 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-5131000 / 0708-555 555. 

Website: www.tatucity.com 

MANRIK GROUP 


Off Raphta Road 

P. O. Box 45403 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-4442100/2 

NATUREVILLE HOMES 


Lenana Road, next to the Nigeria High Commission 

P. O. Box 47369 - 00100 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0722-888 271 

Website: www.natureville.net 

STEEL AFRICA LIMITED 


Empress Office Suites, 3rd Floor, 

Ring Road Parklands 

P. O. Box 62337- 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0726-859 613 / 020-2122043/4 

KOTO HOUSING KENYA 

(Housing and building firm) 

Koto House (Formely the People Printing House), 

Mombasa Road (Mlolongo, Machakos County) 

P. O. Box 52494 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0789-808-991 

Website: www.kotohousingkenya.co.ke 

NANYUKI MALL LTD 

(Shopping mall) 

Kenyatta Highway, Nanyuki 

P. O. Box 42093 - 00100 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0735/720-510 000/ 

0721-486 365/020-2726870 

Website: www.nanyuki.com 

COUNTY HOME DEVELOPERS LTD 

/RUNDA VIEW LTD 


New Muthaiga Shopping Mall 2nd Floor, 

Office 9,, Thigiri Ridge Road off Peponi Road 

P. O. Box 14283 - 00800 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0702-523 116 / 0722-670 320 

AMS PROPERTIES LTD 


Eden Square, 6th Floor, Block 1, Westlands Road 

P. O. Box 10713 - 00100 NAIROBI 

Tel: 020 3660000/ 0722-828 501/ 0733-612 241 

/ 0737-267267/ 0715-267 267 

Website: www.amsproperties.co.ke 

TRIDENT ESTATES LIMITED 


Fortis Tower - 10th floor,Woodvale Grove westlands 

P. O. Box 17592 - 00500 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0737-040 992/ 0700-002 222 

Website: www.tridentestates.co.ke 

BROLL KENYA 

(Property Development) 

Fedha Plaza, Mezzanine Floor, 

Junction of Parklands and Mpaka Road, Westlands 

P. O. Box 52727 - 00100 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0712-668 448/020-374 3066/0736-922 999 

Website: www.broll.co.ke 

PARAGON ARCHITECTS (Design and architectural firm) 

1st Floor.33 Fricker Road. 

Illovo Boulevard Sandton 2196 Johannesburg South Africa 

P. O. Box 2621 Houghton 2041SOUTH AFRICA. 

Tel: +271-14823781. 

Website: www.paragon.co.za 

SJR PROPERTIES LTD / SKY MANAGEMENT 


Off Enterprise Road, Road C 

P. O. Box 38027 - 00623 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722-259344 

Website: www.sjr-properties.com 

MY SPACE PROPERTIES LTD 

(Real estate developer) 

Mombasa Trade Centre (Southern Wing), 5th Floor 

P. O. Box 2405 - 80100 MOMBASA. 

Tel: 0722-442 077/0734-555 556 

Website: www.myspace.co.ke 

CYTONN INVESTMENTS LTD 

Advisory and investment firm 

3rd Floor Liaison House, State House Avenue 

P. O. Box 20695 – 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 - 4400420 / 0714 830 744. 

Website: www.cytonn.com 

CORAL PROPERTY INTERNATIONAL LTD 

(Property consultants) 

Peponi Plaza, Office No: B-0, Peponi Road 

P.O. Box 38568 – 00623 NAIROBI 

Tel: 0722-513 301 

Website: www.coralpropertykenya.com 

OAK PARK PROPERTIES LTD 

(Real estate developer) 

Vision Plaza, Mombasa Road. 

P. O. Box 10104 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0734-342 326/020-2712654 

Website: www.oakparkltd.com 

SCION REAL ESTATE 

(Advisory and Investment Firm) 

Block A, 1st Floor, Regnum Center Methodist Ministries 

Center Oloitoktok Road, Valley Arcade 

P. O. Box 10075 – 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-3862333 or 020-2329412 Cell: 0733-271 198 

E-mail: admin@scionreal.com Website: www.scionreal.com 

CAMELOT CONSULTANTS/LANTANA HOMES LTD 

(Consulting Firm) 

Brookview Apartment, 

Elgeyo Marakwet Road 

P.O. Box 14533 – 00800 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0721/734 - 322 322 / 020-3872161 

KZANAKA LIMITED 


Cooper Centre, Kaptagat Road off Waiyaki Way 

P. O. Box 40596 – 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0736-514 852 

Website: www.coopers.co.ke 

CHIGWELL HOLDINGS LIMITED 


Maksons Plaza, 4th Floor Parklands Rd, 

Westlands (Next to Victoria Courts) 

P. O. Box 39542 – 00623NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0733-608 053/0733-603 982 

ACORN GROUP LIMITED 

(Real estate development) 

2nd Floor, Acorn House, 

James Gichuru Rd, Lavington, Nairobi 

P. O. Box 13759-00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2592671 or 020-2592672. 

Website: www.acorngroupafrica.com 

KNIGHT FRANK KENYA LIMITED 

(Commercial and Residential Property Managers) 

Lions Place, Ground Floor, Waiyaki Way 

Dropping Zone: No. 65 Revlon Plaza 

P. O. Box 39773- 00623 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-4239000/4440174-6 

Website: www.knightfrank.co.ke 

AXIS REAL ESTATE LIMITED 

(Property agents and valuers) 

The Rahimtulla Tower | No 8, Upper Hill Road 

P. O. Box 10730-00100 GPO NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-2724848/0722-203 032 

Website: www.axisre.co.ke 

CORAL PROPERTY CONSULTANTS LTD 

(Property Developers) 

1st Floor, Rockwall Bldg Silos Rd-Nyali Rd 

Junction Mkomani Nyali P.O Box 81300 - 80100 MOMBASA. 

Tel: 254414470860 / 254414470861 /0721883505 

Website: www.coralpropertykenya.com / 

www.xanadukenya.com 

JABEZ PROPERTIES 


Namanga Road Estate, Off Namanga Road, 

Near Export Processing Zone (EPZ) 

P.O. Box 23059 – 00604 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722788578 / 0738788578 

Website: www.jabezproperties.co.ke 

FEDHA (MANAGEMENT) LTD 

(Property Management) 

17th Floor Eco Bank Towers 

Muindi Mbingu Street 

P. O. Box 45625 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0735-922999/020 222 2442/222 3776 

Website: www.fedhagroup.co.ke 

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DIRECTORY OF KPDA MEMBERS 

NAIROBI CITY COUNTY PERMITTING APPROVALS 

NAIROBI PERMITTING ACTIVITY REPORT 

APRIL 2014 – APRIL 2015 

SICHANGI PARTNERS 

(Law Firm) 

Hill Plaza, 10th floor Community 

P. O. Box 33223-00600 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-4440062/020 2733646 /49/ 50; 

0202332543; 0712328896 

Website: www.sichangi.com 

MWANZONI LTD 

(Real Estate & Construction Project/ 

Programme management firm) 

84 Riverside Drive, Westlands 

P. O. Box 14611 - 00800 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0775396313 / 0205226828 /0725872006 

Website: www.mwanzoni.com 

ASPENN GLOBAL MOBILITY CONSULTANTS - KENYA 

(Real Estate Consultant) 

Ridor Plaza off Magadi Road 

P. O. Box 1928 - 00502 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 2177522 / 0706578646 / 0733775583 

Website: www.aspennglobal.com 

LORDSHIP AFRICA (Property Developer) 

Bishop´s Gardens Court, 4th Ngong Avenue, 

Community Area 

P. O. Box 47655 – 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 2726473/ 0717444345 

Website: www.lordshipafrica.com 

The April 2014 – April 2015 Planning 

Permit Activity Report provides a 

summary of statistical information on 

planning permit activity in Nairobi from 

April 2014 to April 2015.During this 

reporting period City Council of Nairobi 

statistics are only referenced. 

PERMIT APPLICATION ACTIVITY BY LOCALITY 

The number of permit applications received in various locations. 

HOME AFRIKA LIMITED 


Morningside Park, Ngong Road, 

near Adams Arcade 

P. O. Box 6254 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0714-766015 / 722517611 

/ +2540202772000 

Website: www.homeafrika.com 

EDIFICE LIMITED 


6th Floor, Fortis Towers, 

Woodvale Groove,Westlands 

P. O. Box 12645-00400 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0737 676767/ 254203741218 /0722-706114 

Website: www.edifice.co.ke 

IJENGA VENTURES LTD 

(Real Rstate Developer) 

Kwifra Estates No.B4 Roses Brookside Drive 

P. O. Box 2384-00606 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0708909879 

Website: www.ijenga.com 

HASS CONSULT LIMITED 


First Floor ABC place Waiyaki Way 

P. O. Box 14090- 00800 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0722 204765 / 0733629786 

+254 204446914 

Website: www.hassconsult.co.ke 

This report uses standardized data 

submitted to Nairobi City County. 

The report highlights information on 

applications received and decided, 

development location, type and value, 

department revenue from applications 

and permit processing performance. 

A total of 2907 planning applications 

were decided during this period. Other 

key statistics from this report include: 

LASER PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED 


6th Floor, CPF House, Haile Selassie Avenue 

P. O. Box 28938 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 02046901 - 5 / 0720111117/ 

0788111117 / 2046901 / 0721498348 

Website: www.lps.or.ke 

CENTURY CITY PROPERTY LIMITED 


3rd Floor VM Tower, The village Market, Limuru Rd 

P. O. Box 19 - 00621 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 -7122017 / 0701 066 144 

Website: www.centurycitykenya.com 

PDM (KENYA) LTD 


12th Floor, IPS Building Kimathi Street 

P. O. Box 58470 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020-316122/2226311 

Website: www.pdmholdings.com 

DUNHILL CONSULTING LTD 


Hevea Court, Eldama Ravine Road, Westlands 

P. O. Box 1400 - 00606 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0720911136/0786386445/0732043845 

Website: www.dunhillconsulting.com 

Value of approved permits represents 

over Ksh. 163 billion worth of 

development projects and permitting 

fees collected were over Kshs 1.4 billion. 

10.8% of the total number of buildings 

permitted/approved was concentrated 

in Karen, 6.5% in the Industrial area, 

4.3% of the permits approved were in 

Westlands, 3.4% in Kilimani and 3.2% 

was in Parklands and also in CBD. 

DWELLING RELATED ACTIVITY ACROSS NAIROBI 

SPARTAN DEVELOPERS LIMITED 


2nd Floor, Jumuia Place, Lenana Rd 

P. O. Box 53927-00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: +254 0722491978 

Website: www.spartandevelopers.com 

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS 

RATEMO & COMPANY ADVOCATES 

(Law Firm) 

Suraj Plaza, 3rd Floor, Limuru Road, 

Next to Nairobi Transit Hotel 

P. O. Box 25858-00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0202172321 / 0722979081 / 0736708999 

Website: www.ratemo.co.ke 

MOHAMMED MUIGAI ADVOCATES 

(Law Firm) 

K-Rep Centre, 4th Floor, Wood Avenue, Kilimani 

P. O. Box 61323 - 00200 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 2397401/2/3 / 0722851018 

Website: www.mohammedmuigai.com 

Building Classification as based on 

the Building code – 2302 in Domestic 

Class (domestic building, commercial 

developments and offices), 347 in 

Public Class (religious buildings, social 

halls, libraries, schools, etc.) and 258 in 

Warehouse Class (factories, industries 

and go downs). 

ARM CEMENT LIMITED 

(Building materials manufacturer) 

Rhino House, Chiromo Road 

P. O. Box 41908 - 00100 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 0735701204 / 020 269 2978 / 0733636456 

Website: www.armcement.com 

MEHTA ELECTRICALS LIMITED 

(Electrical Contractors) 

The Cresent 1, Off Parklands Road 

P. O. Box 39977 - 00623 NAIROBI. 

Tel: 020 3750519/20 / 0720605040 

/ 0722848486 / 0733620144 

Website: www.mehta.co.ke 

We would like to notify all our 

members that we are currently 

issuing annual membership 

certificates. Kindly contact the 

secretariat to collect your copy. 

Thank you. 

79.2% of the total number of buildings 

approved were in class D, 11.9% were in 

class P, whereas 8.9% were in class W. A 

comparative analysis is provided at close 

against all quarter’s performance. 

While every reasonable effort is made to ensure 

that the information provided in this report 

is accurate, no guarantee for the currency or 

accuracy of information is made. The permitting 

date was provided to KPDA by the Nairobi City 

County Physical Planning Department. 

Graph 2: Domestic Class. (Domestic building, commercial developments and 

offices), Public Class. (Religious buildings, social halls, libraries, schools, etc.) 

And Warehouse Class. (Factories, industries and go downs). 



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BUILDING CLASS BY LOCALITY 

MEAN APPROVAL TIME BY QUARTERS 

NUMBER OF APPROVALS BY ZONAL USER DENSITY 

PERMIT PROCESSING PERFORMANCE 

The number of days for approval – submission to decision. 

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BUILDING PERMIT APPROVAL VALUES 

The value of development approved by granted permit. 

NUMBER OF APPROVALS BY ZONAL USER DENSITY 

PERMITTING APPLICATION ACTIVITY TREND IN NAIROBI 

THE VALUES TREND OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITTED BY THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY 

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FEES COLLECTION TREND ON PERMIT APPLICATIONS BY THE NAIROBI CITY COUNTY 

• CEMENT • CONCRETE • CONSTRUCTION • HOUSING 

East Africa is the fastest growing region on the continent and 

growth rates will reach 6.7% by 2016 

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26 - 28 October 2015 | Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 

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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF Q2 2014 TO Q2 2015(APRIL) 

Number of 

Permits 

Released 

Total worth of 

developments 

approved in 

Ksh. 

Total Fees paid 

to the NCC in 

Ksh. 

D (Domestic 

buildings) 

P (Public 

buildings) 

W (Warehouse 

buildings) 

2014 Q2 2014 Q3 2014 Q4 2015 Q1 2015 Q2 

(April) 

724 654 710 470 348 

39,462,580,465 25,040,645,000 49,562,034,069 29,052,486,217 20,416,850,861 

303,648,165 238,903,364 396,611,468 292,717,775 160,656,504 

570(78.6%) 527(80.6%) 547(77%) 372(79.1%) 286(82.2%) 

95(13.1%) 69(10.6%) 78(11%) 58(12.3%) 47(13.5%) 

60(8.3%) 58(8.9%) 85(12%) 40(8.5%) 15(4.3%) 

Karen 81 67 79 45 42 

Industrial Area 44 51 67 20 8 

Westlands 28 30 33 18 16 

Kilimani 27 22 25 13 11 

Parklands 26 17 22 15 13 

CBD 25 22 18 17 10 


28 October 2015 

Housing for Africa seminar prepares 

property developers for upcoming 

legislation in the region and unlocks access 

to new building systems and technologies 

to reduce construction costs in East Africa 

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26 - 27 October 2015 

EAST AFRICA 

Totally 

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Concrete East Africa EAST AFRICA offers you 

access to the right information, knowledge, 

partners and training to help boost ROI on 

construction projects of all sizes in East 

Africa. 

www.totally-concrete.com/east 

Kenya: 1.8 million 

square feet of commercial 

shopping malls will be 

constructed in Nairobi in 2015. 

Ethiopia: 960,000 

houses will be built in the next 

10 years. 

Tanzania: US$ 2 billion 

earmarked for road 

construction to alleviate urban 

congestion. 

Strategic partners Association partners Media partners As part of a global series of 

African events 

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Book your space today to be first in line for property development and new 

construction projects during East Africa’s construction boom! 

Contact Bethwell Mnyamana +27 21 700 4314 bethwell.mnyamana@hypenica.com


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