HOW TO JOIN THE KENYA PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ASSOCIATION <strong>The</strong> Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) was established in Nairobi in 2006 as the representative body of the residential, commercial and industrial property development sector in Kenya. We are an emerging Business Member Organisation which works in proactive partnership with policy-makers, financiers and citizens to ensure that the property development industry grows rapidly but in an organized, efficient, economical and ethical manner. Our current membership is a diverse make up of all industry players including property development firms, real estate agents and managers, professional firms, industry suppliers, government agencies, institutional investors and managers and financial institutions who are based both in Kenya and globally. Principally, KPDA champions the interests of the industry to ensure a better business environment. Benefits of Joining KPDA Become a part of an influential body representing major industry players. And help set our wideranging and diverse agenda. Join the conversation on policy reforms through our unique engagement with influential government players that contribute to the overall success of your business. Access to information on the latest issues affecting the industry, via regular publications, newsletters, media reports and research; Participate in networking events, putting you in touch with industry investors and potential clients; Attend professional development courses which reflect the changing nature of the property and indeed building and construction industry as a whole; Access marketing opportunities that will increase your business profits as you meet potential clients and partners during KPDA events While membership to KPDA is open only to registered companies or organizations, the benefits of membership extend to all staff in our member companies or organizations. Categories of Membership 1. Premium Membership (Open to Developers and Non Developers) 2. Corporate Membership (Open to Developers Only) 3. Associate Membership (Open to Developers and Non Developers) CATEGORY ENTRANCE FEES ANNUAL TOTAL SUBSCRIPTION Premium Member Kshs. 25, 000 Kshs. 60, 000 Kshs. 85, 000 Corporate Member Kshs. 12, 000 Kshs. 25, 000 Kshs. 37, 000 Associate Member Kshs. 12, 000 Kshs. 25, 000 Kshs. 37, 000 Membership Admission Requirements In order to join KPDA, the following should be submitted to the KPDA Secretariat: 1) Fill the KPDA Membership Application Form 2) Sign the KPDA Code of Conduct 3) Attach a copy of your company's certificate of registration or incorporation and 4) Make the relevant payment Submission may be made either physically or electronically. For more information, please contact: Visit us online FROM THE KPDA SECRETARIAT “An entrepreneur is someone who jumps off a cliff and builds a plane on the way down.” ~ Reid Hoffman Welcome to the <strong>2017</strong> first issue of <strong>The</strong> Developer’s <strong>Digest</strong>! In this issue we are delighted to share with you the Association’s achievements over the last 10 years (we turned 10 in 2016!). We will also bring you up to speed on the first quarter of the year’s activities, it is amazing how fast we have gotten to the month of April. Key to our members, we are proud to announce the introduction of 2 new Directors to the KPDA Board; Anne Muchiri (Managing Director – Rozanna Properties Ltd) and Ravi Kohli (Founder and Managing Director – Karibu Homes). Anne is ‘returning’ to the Board being one of the founder members of KPDA who in 2006, gave free and legal support to the Association. Ravi joins the Board with a wealth of passion and experience in the provision of affordable and dignified housing for Kenyans. KPDA is embracing the provision of affordable and low cost/dignified housing as an advocacy agenda this year and welcomes Ravi’s contribution to see its fruition. Also in this issue is our Focus on Policy article whose focus is on the <strong>2017</strong> Kenyan Budget. We have paid specific focus to matters dealing with the building and construction industry and hope that the information will deem useful to you in running your businesses. We are happy to note that one of the issues we have been lobbying for bore fruit. <strong>The</strong> <strong>2017</strong> – 2018 Budget Statement indicates the commitment by the Government to set up a ‘One Stop Centre’ for the payment of all licences and fees effective April <strong>2017</strong>, which is a move to ease doing business in Kenya for investors. As you are aware, <strong>2017</strong> is an election year for Kenya and with it comes certain effects to your businesses, but albeit it all, we remain hopeful that our businesses can continue to thrive. During the month of May, we will be organizing a CEO Breakfast Forum to specifically focus on remedial actions that can be taken to help our businesses ‘survive despite and inspite of the elections.’ This invitation is included in this issue.. Finally, we continue to share our research reports with you and in this issue you will find the Nairobi City County Government Building Permitting Approvals Report for the period <strong>January</strong> to December 2016. Once again, I would like to thank our members and partners for continuing to support the KPDA dream. Viva KPDA! KPDA wishes to welcome our newest members: • Newline Ltd • Kamhomes Investments Ltd • Nomadic Tents (K) Ltd • Diamond Property Merchants • Heri Homes Ltd • K.Mberia and Partners Advocates • Green Kenya Corporation Ltd • VAAL Real Estate Ltd • Davis & Shirtliff Ltd Elizabeth • Africa Reit Ltd • Ali Fabrication Solutions Ltd • Emerge Developments • Sterling and Wilson Private Ltd • Leo Capital Holdings Ltd • Dream Homes Construction Company Ltd • Galaxy Heritage Ltd • Paradigm Projects Ltd Welcome to the KPDA Family! <strong>The</strong> KPDA Membership Relations Officer, Liz Kayaki Kenya Property Developers Association Fatima Flats, Suite 4 B Marcus Garvey Road off Argwings Kodhek Road, Kilimani Area P. O. Box 76154 - 00508 NAIROBI, KENYA Telephone: +254 737 530 290/0705 277 787 Email: e.kayaki@kpda.o.ke Website: www.kpda.or.ke Kenya Property Developers Association... Development brings Development! Welcome to the KPDA Family! Kenya Property Developers Association... 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