Leading Real Estate Professional Services Practitioner with over 30 years experience.
Nairobi, Kenya
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V Gikonyo Gitonga retweeted
when i have really dumb questions i'll ask chatgpt or gemini because i don't want claude to think i'm stupid
#BIG5KENYA I’m heading to Big 5 Construct Kenya. Join me in Nairobi from 21-23 October 2026 for three days of product discovery, supplier meetings, and practical solutions for your next project.
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This is why the govt wanted KFS to take over Karura desperately. KFS is a land grabbing medium.
Muthaiga G.C. (marked X) was mapped in the 1920s, a decade+ before Karura was gazetted. Its out of Karura's original map. If its reclamation the govt should go for the purple areas.
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Alexander Forbes launched Riverine Estate in Kitengela in 2014. Sh2.6bn, 211 units, completion target Dec 2017. It's 2026 and units are still on the market. 10+ years to move inventory on a pension-fund-backed project tells you something about Kenyan real estate absorption rates — not demand, execution.
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🚨JUST IN: Senegal’s FA president has commented on the team’s doctor who has been with them for 10 years:
"Our team doctor doesn't have the academic background to support our athletes. This is something I discovered rather late, because Dr. Fédior is a gynecologist by trade”
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A major milestone for Kenya's capital markets!
This morning, we proudly welcomed the @trificsez Green USD Income Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) to the @NSE_PLC, marking another significant step in expanding sustainable investment opportunities in our market.
The listing follows a highly successful offer that achieved 103.3% subscription, raising KSh 4 billion against a target of KShs. 3.9 billion—a strong vote of confidence from investors in Kenya's green finance agenda.
Congratulations to Trific SEZ, all investors, advisers and partners who made this achievement possible. Together, we continue to deepen Kenya's capital markets while advancing sustainable economic growth. 🌱📈
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Fathers often believe that providing financially is the ultimate proof of love.
But when V. Gikonyo Gitonga faced his daughter's mental illness, he realized that financial support cannot heal an invisible wound. You cannot lead your children through the dark with money alone; you have to show up emotionally and strive to truly understand their pain. Protecting the ones you love starts when you drop the silence and find the guts to Name It.
Watch the full story on the Engage Talks YouTube channel.
#MensMentalAwarenessMonth
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Joint statement on the intended prosecution of members of the Nairobi City County Urban Planning Technical Committee
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I told @CentumPLC CEO, @MworiaJ, that in my thinking, the US$37.3 Million I-REIT should ideally have been a restricted offer or at least target institutional player.
So why the opening up to retail investors & how do they intend to mitigate secondary market liquidity risk for retail investors?
Mworia makes the following points:
· The design of the REIT targets the Kenyans who have hard currency deposits lying in banks fetching 3.0% - 4.0% return p.a.
· Worth pointing out here that the country’s banking system closed March 2026 at Kes 1.36 trillion worth of foreign currency deposits having grown from Kes 1.24 trillion in March 2025, posting a 9.7 percent increase y/y
· To address the secondary market liquidity risk, he says the issuer has partnered with Nabo Capital to set up a US$4.0 Millon (Kes 517.8 Million) liquidity pool to provide ready counter party in instances where an investor seeks exit but struggles to find a buyer
Two Rivers International Financial & Innovation Centre (@trificsez) is in the market with an I-REIT seeking US$37.3 Million from both retail & institutional investors.
When I sat down with Centum Investment (@CentumPLC) CEO, my first question was how the instrument will manage to deliver a relatively high yield in US$.
He makes the following points:
· The rental cashflow from the Special Economic Zone is US$ denominated because all entities hosted there are service export facing
· The 8.0% yield was a product of managing to hive off a lot of the expenses associated with structuring a REIT (expense to gross yield ratio)
· The Nairobi Securities Exchange, for instance, extended a discount that allowed the I-REIT to unlock further return for the investor
· All properties going into the REIT are already fully let out & therefore the investors have no exposure to occupier risk as they take on the instrument
· The I-REIT also factors in a 3.0% biennial rent escalation clause which helps in propping the yield
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The safety of learners must never be left to chance.
In response to recurring dormitory fire tragedies and safety concerns in boarding schools, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) is pleased to share the Proposal for Safe School Dormitories in Kenya by Dr. Tuesday Gichuki, Architect.
The proposal outlines practical recommendations on dormitory design, fire safety, emergency exits, occupancy limits, inspections, supervision, and emergency preparedness to help create safer learning environments for all learners.
We invite school boards, education stakeholders, built environment professionals, policymakers, and the public to review and support these recommendations.
Download the full proposal here: aak.or.ke/opinion-editorials…
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Home to Kenya’s only sky garden apartments.
Today, we proudly mark the handover of Phase 1 of Cascadia — a milestone that reflects vision, innovation, and elevated living brought to life.
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We are happy to open a new chapter of partnership with @KarenGolfClub to deliver tangible social & economic benefits for vulnerable communities around the Club. This was demonstrated through a recent KEPSA Foundation-sponsored tree planting at the Club kepsa.or.ke/news#news/kepsa%…
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KPDA General Manager, will be speaking on how PPPs can unlock East Africa's real estate potential.
All members enjoy an exclusive 20% discount on delegate passes for this year’s summit. Check your email for your member access code.
Register here: taptickets.co.za/event/691c4…
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Congratulations to my former colleague from our days at @KenGenKenya, Moses Wekesa, on your appointment as the Managing Director of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
Having worked closely with you, I must admit your leadership caliber, strategic mind, and dedication to excellence. Transitioning from the energy sector to the heart of our aviation industry is a significant milestone, and I can think of no one better suited to steer KAA during this pivotal time of infrastructure modernization.
Our airports are the primary gateways to Magical Kenya, and a seamless aviation experience is the first step in a visitor’s journey to our parks and beaches.
Success in your new role, Moses 🇰🇪!
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🚨 PRESS RELEASE: The KAA Board has appointed Mr. Moses Wekesa as Managing Director/CEO following a competitive process. He will lead KAA’s transformation agenda, including the modernization and expansion of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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For visual reference, the green area shows where the parking lot is, the blue area marks the former location of Ukay Center, and the pink line indicates a drain that carries water from the river on the opposite side of Peponi Road.
Governor @JohnsonSakaja today led a multi-agency team in demolishing an illegal car park along River Kibagare near Westgate Mall.
He reiterated that no compensation will be issued for illegal encroachments, urging occupants along riparian land to vacate ahead of ongoing works.
