Kenya Homes: The real estate company that insists on structure, trust and professionalism

By Evans Ongwae

Mr Harrington Mwangi, the founder and chief executive officer of Kenya Homes, is that rare real estate professional who espouses transparency and integrity. The success of this firm, which he founded in 2019 aged only 21 while still studying at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), speaks volumes about how valuable this ethos has been.

Now 28, Mr Mwangi has, through his firm, enabled thousands of Kenyans to own land or residential houses.

Kenya Homes is a fast-scaling property firm focused on structured land investments, including well-planned residential houses within the Nairobi metropolis in areas such as Kamakis, Juja, Syokimau, Katani and Ngong.

Mr Mwangi represents a new generation of real estate leadership in the country. He says that while studying for his Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Property Management at TUK, he identified a gap in the industry that he sought to bridge.

“I wanted to bring structure, trust and professionalism to the industry,” says Mr Mwangi.

He started off as a part-time agent for landowners who wanted assistance in selling their properties. That set him on course to acquire the capital he needed to establish Kenya Homes.

Mr Mwangi and his partner, who is also the firm’s managing director, Ms Mary Wabera, developed a real estate model centred around conducting thorough due diligence, buying and selling only land with ready titles, and offering buyers flexible payment plans.

“We chose to deal in clean land located in high-growth areas, with the potential of appreciating and giving investors great value,” says Mr Mwangi.

Leveraging technology, Kenya Homes took off and, as the CEO states, “we have facilitated thousands of investors to own land or houses.”

Kenya Homes has since grown into a fast-scaling property firm, having delivered thousands of titles and facilitated more than 200 successful land projects.

Mr Mwangi urges investors to conduct serious due diligence and that they should not be convinced to buy a piece of land just because they are assured of getting a title in the end. “It’s about looking beyond the paperwork,” the Kenya Homes CEO explains.

He says they advise investors to look at the history of the land they intend to buy, to establish its genuine owner(s) and avoid being duped. Investors also need to know a piece of land’s true value, so that they don’t overpay for it. Additionally, they need to understand the zoning under which it is placed, so that they get the land that will fit their needs.

Mr Mwangi explains that the needs of an investor who wants to build a residential house are different from one whose plan is to build a factory, or commercial property. This need will determine which zoning suits each. “Otherwise, you’ll be disappointed when you later learn that zoning doesn’t allow you to put up a certain kind of structure where you have bought land,” he points out.

He says Kenya Homes prides itself on being “a reputable and trusted real estate company that gives its customers value.”

This real estate firm has grown on the back of referrals by satisfied clients. Some are repeat buyers who have been impressed by the advice and service they receive from Kenya Homes.

After building a strong reputation as a credible land seller, Kenya Homes began building residential houses. In February 2024, Kenya Homes started developing housing units at Juja Kalimoni, thus embarking on the new chapter of developing master-planned communities and residential housing.

Kenya Homes has successfully completed several projects in Juja (Kalimoni area), Kamakis (Eastern By-pass), Mwalimu Farm (also in Kamakis), Syokimau, and Kikuyu.

Kenya Homes current land projects

1. Kamakis (Eastern By-pass): Corner Green Valley Estate

• Silver Court, Phase 5
  Cash offer: Ksh1.85M

2. Juja: Kalimoni Area

• Juja Sunrise
  Cash offer: Ksh3.5M

3. Syokimau: Katani

• Royal Prime Gardens
  Cash offer: Ksh3.5M

4. Ngong: Kimuka

• Imani Gardens – Phase 1 and 2
  Cash offer: Ksh899,000

5. Kamakis: Mwalimu Farm

• Court Haven – Phase 3
  Cash offer: Ksh 999,000

Buyers keen to invest in any of these current projects have the option of a six-month flexible payment plan.

Kenya Homes website: https://kenyahomes.co.ke/ 

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