KPDA Annual Conference 2025
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Date: Thursday 25th September 2025
Time: 7:00am - 5:30pm (followed by a cocktail networking reception)
Venue: Hyatt Regency-Westlands, Nairobi

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About the
Conference

This year's theme: "Reset. Reform. Rise: Creating the Real Estate Sector We Want", reflects the urgent need to address long-standing regulatory, financing, governance and institutional barriers that continue to limit the growth, efficiency, and predictability of development in Kenya.

The 2025 KPDA Annual Conference will bring together key decision-makers across development, banking, investment, legal, urban planning and public policy. The program is designed to confront the most critical issues facing the sector today, including opaque permitting and development control systems, civic pushback and legal bottlenecks, the financing gap for mid-sized developers, and the need to institutionalize governance and asset management practices within the industry.

Sessions

  • Estate Market Intelligence: What Every Developer Needs to Know in 2025
  • Residents' Associations and the Courts: Unpacking the Impact on Urban Development
  • Development Approvals in Crisis: Can We Build a System That Works?
  • Accessing Capital: A Roadmap for Institutionalizing Developers
  • The Investor Deal Room: Showcasing Bankable Projects

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Voices of the Conference

Raghav Gandhi

Chief Executive Officer of ALP Management Kenya Limited

David Gatimu

CEO/Principal Consultant of Salute Spatial Solutions Ltd

Anthony Havelock

Managing Director of Havelock Real Estate Partners

Graeme Reid

CEO, Tilisi Developments PLC

Ken Luusa

Chairman at Kenya Property Developers Association

Anita Chege

Group Director, Innovation and Digital Transformation, HFC Bank

Ranee Nanji

Executive Director of Tilisi Developments PLC

George Ndege

President of Architectural Association of Kenya

Selline Onyango

Head of Research & Valuation at Broll Kenya Ltd

Michael Kaniu

Founder, Natureville Homes

Caroline Wanjeri Kihara

Director of Mortgage, KCB Bank Kenya

Emma Miloyo

Director Design Source & Author, Building in Kenya

Lizzie Costabir

CEO, Buy Rent Kenya

Rose Muema

Partner, Impaque Consultants Ltd

Nasra Nanda

CEO, Kenya Green Building Society

Claire Anami

Chair, Rhapta Road Residents Association

Jessica Mwenje

Partner & Head of Real Estate MMC ASAFO

Kavita Doshi

Managing Director, Innova Properties

Eng. Maurice Akech, MBS

Executive Director/Secretary to the Board. of National Construction Authority (NCA)

Plan. Fawcett Komollo

President, Kenya Institute of Planners

Shadrack Mella

Head of Valuation at AIRE

Sakina Hassanali

Co-CEO & Creative Director, HassConsult Real Estate Ltd.

Bryan Nthiga

Business Development Manager at Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC

Ewart Salins

Chair, Alternatives Investments Committee (Fund Managers Association)

Diana Masila

Branch Manager, KONE East Africa

Kennedy Munyendo

Regional Director, Onsite ICF

Koen Oosterbroek

AI & Marketing Consultant

James Maclean

Executive Director of Real Estate, Fusion Capital

George Evans

Manager at AIRE

Munyiri Kamau

Founder of Plotwise

Dr. Elizabeth Nguah

Deputy Director of Directorate of Physical Planning, State Department for Lands and Physical Planning

Arch. Gerald Ndung'u

Director Projects of HERENCIA by Benvar Estates ltd

Richard Muturi

Group Chief Operating Officer at Crown Paints Kenya PLC

Ivyn Makena

Senior Associate at Mboya Wangong'u & Waiyaki Advocates

Munyiri Kamau

Founder of Plotwise

V Gikonyo Gitonga

Managing Director of Axis Real Estate Limited

Steve Asige

Sales Manager-Service Business & Modernization East Africa at KONE East Africa Ltd

Justus Kariuki

Chief Operating Officer at Trific SEZ

Alela Jenipher Linda

Conference MCee - tv47

Agenda

Main Schedule
Break-Out Session 4B
Break-Out Session 5B
Break-Out Session 6B

Main Schedule

07:00 - 08:00

Registration & Breakfast

Kick off the day with registration and a networking breakfast.

08:00 - 08:30

Official Opening Ceremony of the 2025 KPDA Annual Conference

Ken Luusa
Official welcoming remarks by KPDA Chairman
Recognition of invited guests, public and private sector partners present

08:30 - 09:00

Macro-Economic presentation by Kenneth Gichinga

Opening presentation on key indicators such as macro and microeconomic trends, interest rates, inflation, and real estate performance indexes.

09:00 - 10:00

Session 1: Market & Sector Update by Asset Class

Leading experts provide an overview of Kenya's real estate market, with insights into commercial, industrial, and residential real estate market trends.

Presenters will then engage in a panel discussion about trends in the sector, opportunities and predictions on the way forward.

10:00 - 10:20

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by Yocean Group Limited

Presentation by Yocean Group Limited, the Gold Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

10:20 - 11:00

Session 2: The Role of Residents' Associations in Urban Planning and Development

Residents' association activism is on the rise. This panel will explore the root causes of conflict between residents' associations and developers, identify opportunities for constructive engagement and collaboration and brainstorm a way forward that balances community interests with sustainable development.

11:00 - 11:10

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by KONE East Africa

Presentation by KONE East Africa, the Gold Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

11:10 - 11:20

Health Break

11:20 - 11:35

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by Crown Paints Kenya

Presentation by Crown Paints Kenya, the Merchendise Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

11:35 - 12:20

Session 3: Streamlining Development Control, a Programmatic Approach

This session presents a structured, solution-oriented response to Kenya's permitting bottlenecks. It explores programmatic frameworks and institutional reforms that can streamline approvals, improve inter-agency coordination, and bring predictability to the development process.

12:20 - 12:35

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by Abhani Commercials Limited

Presentation by Abhani Commercials Limited, the Merchendise Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

12:35 - 12:45

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by HFC Kenya

Presentation by HFC Kenya, the Silver Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

12:45 - 13:00

Morning Session Recap

A recap of the morning discussions and open floor dialogue

13:00 - 13:50

Lunch Break

14:00 - 14:05

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by Chloride Exide Limited

Presentation by Chloride Exide Limited, the Silver Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

14:05 - 14:10

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by NCBA bank

Presentation by NCBA bank, the Silver Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

14:15 - 15:00

Break-Out Session 4A: Women In Real Estate Development-Leadership, Equity, and the Business Case for Inclusion

This session highlights the evolving role of women in shaping Kenya's built environment; not just as participants, but as leaders, investors, developers, and decision-makers. It will feature influential voices from across the real estate value chain who are advancing inclusive leadership, addressing structural barriers and making the business case for gender diversity in development.

The discussion will spotlight real-world success stories, policy enablers, and practical strategies to expand opportunities for women across the sector.

15:10 - 15:55

Break-Out Session 5A: Corporate Governance -Structuring Family Office Real Estate

Session 6a:Corporate Governance -Structuring Family Office Real Estate

As family-led real estate ventures grow in scale and complexity, sound governance is essential for sustainability, intergenerational continuity and investor confidence.

This session explores how Kenyan family offices and property-owning families can professionalize operations, separate ownership from management, strengthen board structures, and embed corporate governance principles into development strategy. The discussion will also touch on succession planning, compliance, and the role of family trusts in safeguarding both assets and legacy.

16:00 - 16:05

Sponsor Spotlight: Presentation by KCB Bank

Presentation by KCB Bank, the Networking Event Sponsor of the KPDA Annual Conference

16:10 - 17:00

Break-Out Session 6A Institutionalizing Developers to Access Capital for Development and Asset Management

A pathway to institutionalizing developers so they can access bank and institutional finance for real estate development and asset management operations easily.

The panel will offer insights from banks, DFIs, and capital allocators on what they look for in a development partner, and how developers can evolve from project-based operations to long-term, asset-backed enterprises capable of attracting large-scale funding.

17:40 - 17:50

Session Recap

Wrap-Up of official program and vote of thanks

18:00 - 22:00

Evening Cocktail Networking Session

Exclusive networking event proudly sponsored by KCB Bank Kenya and the East African Breweries Ltd (EABL)

Break-Out Sesssion 4B

14:15 - 15:00

Technology and AI in Real Estate Development and Management

This session explores how emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, digital twins, proptech platforms, and data-driven planning — are transforming the way we design, develop, and manage real estate. From streamlining approvals and automating asset management to enhancing tenant experiences and improving investment forecasting, the panel will unpack practical applications and future possibilities. Attendees will gain insight into how embracing innovation can unlock efficiency, transparency, and long-term value across the built environment.

Break-Out Sesssion 5B

15:10 - 15:50

Master Planned Communities and Infrastructure Management

As demand for integrated, livable urban environments grows, master-planned developments are redefining the future of Kenya's residential and mixed-use real estate. But scale brings complexity; from roads and utilities to public amenities and private services. This session examines how developers can structure infrastructure ownership, management, and financing models that are sustainable over time. Drawing lessons from local and regional case studies, the panel will explore governance mechanisms, service charge frameworks, and partnerships with counties to ensure that infrastructure doesn't just get built — it works, lasts, and adds value.

Break-Out Sesssion 6B

17:00 - 17:50

Investor Deal Room: Project Pitches to Investors

This curated session offers a unique platform for developers to present well-structured, investment-ready real estate projects to a select audience of institutional investors, financiers, and strategic partners.

Projects presented will span residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed-use developments, with a spotlight on those backed by strong governance, clear ROI potential, and scalable models.

Sponsors & Partners

Gold Sponsor

Yocean
KONE

Silver Sponsor

HFC
Chloride EXide

Bronze Sponsor

Broll
Centum
Tilisi

Networking Event Sponsor

Panel Sponsor

Merchandise Sponsors

BMO Endorsers

Industry Partners

Media Partners

Exhibitors

Tickets

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Members Ticket
KSh 17,400
Non-Members Ticket
KSh 26,100
BMO Endorsers Ticket
KSh 20,800
Student's Ticket - Standard
KSh 5,800
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For more information about the conference

Reach out to KPDA Secretariat
on telephone 0737 530 290 or 0725 286 689 or by email to membership@kpda.or.ke