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Over 200 Property Stakeholders To Meet In Kisumu For The Kisumu Realtors Summit 2024

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The Kisumu Realtors Summit is now less than two weeks away and incredible opportunities are presented to the participants spanning the wide real estate sectors spread from across the whole Lake Region Economic Bloc and the country at large. The summit is one of the many corporate events such as the Valuable Brands Awards, Kakamega Real Estate Breakfast, Kakamega SME Expo organized by the Valuable Homes Ltd.

The one day summit brings together real estate stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and experiences such as property developers, contractors, real estate agents, architects, engineers, construction managers, paint and roofing experts, construction material suppliers among many other direct sector players within. Apart from this, a great number of related industries such as the interiors design and decor, landscapers, Internet Service Providers, Movers and Logistics, Sanitation and Cleaning facilities, Security Sercices for instance have also onboarded for an opportunity to leverage on the event for linkage and partnerships focused on growing their networks as well as expanding business operations.

Kisumu Realtors Summit Partners

As we gear up to the event slated for the 12th of July 2024 at the Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, the event has already attracted several partners and exhibitors with the aim of enriching the engagements of the day especially in ensuring the attendees get access to a wide range of products and services on offer.

Some of the participating partners include the following:

  1. Laser Property Services – The Laser Property Services is the Real Estate arm of the financial conglomerate; the CPF Financial Services and has operations in almost all facets of the real estate sector cutting across property management, property development, property & asset valuation, project management etc. Currently, the company is developing a housing project in Kisumu dubbed “Anderson Park Project Kisumu” giving property investors an opportunity to own one or more of the 1,383 apartment units on offer. Furthermore, the Executive Director, Mr. Antony Mutisya will be the Keynote speaker at the event hence providing you with an excellent chance to learn from the tried and tested real estate developers.
  2. Sunking Solar – The Sunking Solar is a green energy focused company which for a long time has been known for providing the rural households with affordable solar power products with one of the biggest marketshare in Kenya and now has ventured into the real estate space by offering large scale solar products for properties and developments as an alternative source of power. This is in a bid to promote embracing green techonologies in the property development subsector.
  3. Charcon Properties – Charcon Properties is one of the biggest real estate firms in the Lake Region Bloc managing most of the commercial property developments in Kisumu and with a presence in other cities such as Nairobi, Mombasa and Eldoret. Besides property management, the company has also invested heavily in property development through its subsidiaries such as The Grand Royal Swiss Hotel, The Royal City Gardens, The Royal City Hotel, Dubai Complex, The Grand Swiss Homes amongst many others.
  4. MAK Partners & Advocates – The lawfirm has its head office at the Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi and a regional branch at the Walias Centre in Kakamega. The firm will be participating at the Kisumu Realtors Summit and offering legal insights into the real estate space especially on the succession planning strategies to ensure your property investments are safe. It is also worth noting that the Managing Partner, Mr. Ken Ashimosi will also be a guest speaker at this inaugural event.
  5. Mhasibu Housing Company – Another key partner for this event is Mhasibu Housing Company which is a real estate subsidiary of the Mhasibu sacco. The firm provides you with a wide range of land investments options across the country. Currently, the company has a number of properties for sale in Kisumu areas such as Rabuor, Riat and around the Ciala Resort.
  6. Banks – As we all know, real estate is a money game and this conversation wouldnt be complete the finance providers. Thankfully, we have three participating banks so far being the Absa Bank, KCB Bank and the Equity Bank hence offering services such as property and mortgage financing, wealth management etc.
  7. Safaricom PLC
  8. Other partners – Our other key partners include the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI Kisumu Chapter), the Kenya Professional Realtors Association (KPRA), Marketing Africa, Doubleshasa Limited, Valuable Brands Kenya, Oungaland Real Estate, Brandhut Ltd and the Lake Victoria Tourism Association (LVTA).

Another group of participating companies are Safal Building Solutions, Certified Homes, Vaddy Real Estate, Username Investments, Viba Explore Tours, NTT Data, Harriet’s Botanicals, Rubrina Properties, Fechilis, Kecome X Capital Management LLC, Lubao FM, MD Mordern Homes, Alfeno Group, Optiven, Kizazi Realtors among many others. We anticipate the number to keep rising as more companies and their representatives confirm their attendance.

REGISTRATION DETAILS:

To register for this summit, make the payment of Ksh. 2,500 to the MPESA Till 9667491 or fill this registration form here: https://forms.gle/tuDfVfJFS1fPcgwX8

 

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NEWS, REAL ESTATE KENYA

Laser Property Services Moves To Pension Towers’ 7th Floor Seeking Growth Opportunities

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The Laser Property Services which recently won the Valuable Brands Overall Real Estate Brand Award has now moved its headquarters to the Pension Towers along the Loita Street as it seeks for more space thanks to the firm’s exponential growth and ever increasing significant role in Kenya’s Real Estate sector.

Prior to the relocation, the company was based at the CPF House along the Haile Selasie Avenue where its parent corporation; the CPF Group is housed as well. While the Laser brand may not be so synonymous with most people, the company is the real estate arm of the financial powerhouse that CPF is. Some of the key services that the company offers include Property and Facilities Management through which the wide portfolio of properties owned across the CPF Group are managed; Project and Development Management with the company being involved directly in the conceptualization of the project and the actual project management till handover.

Besides these major services offered under the Laser Property Services brand, the firm also provides Property and Asset Valuation Services, Feasibility Studies and Investment Appraisals, Real Estate Agency among many others. In terms of the notable properties under its portfolio include; CPF House, Pension Towers, The Freedom Heights along Lang’ata Road. Apart from this, Laser also develops housing projects for sale with the latest ones being Executive Town Villas in Karen and the upcoming Kisumu project dubbed “Anderson Park Project” consisting of 1,383 Apartment Units available for sale.

New Office Features

With the Laser being known for being the frontrunner in establishing ecologically friendly buildings in line with the globally adopted Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) guidelines, the company has greatly infused the concepts in its new office spaces that features modern amenities that include an architectural studio, a library, focus pods, meeting rooms, an executive boardroom, brainstorming area, dining area, and a mothers’ room. All these together forming an interconnected hub of creativity and innovation.

Announcing the move, the Company’s Executive Director Mr. Antony Mutisya acknowledged the incredible opportunities that this presents both for the brand and the business in general. “The offices symbolize the company’s dedication to sustainability and social responsibility as they have incorporated eco-friendly designs, energy & water efficient systems, and sustainable materials, underscoring the the company’s committment to reducing its environmental footprint”, he noted.

We congratulate the Laser Property Services Team on this Achievement.

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NEWS

Kenya Airways Resumes the Nairobi to Eldoret Flights After a 10 Year Break

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Kenya’s leading carrier; the Kenya Airways has resumed its scheduled Nairobi to Eldoret flights following the reopening of the route by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

During the resumption ceremony graced by the Transport Cabinet Secretary Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, the regional governors; HE Jonathan Bii of Uasin Gishu County, Elgeyo Marakwet’s HE Wisley Rotich, Bungoma County Governor Kenneth Lusaka and the Nandi’s Deputy Governor HE Eulita Mitei among other leaders, the reintroduction of the flights was celebrated for creating convenience for the users especially the business community seeking efficiency.

The Transport CS noted that Eldoret becomes the 44th destination for the national carrier after recently opening up the Mogadishu route as well in Somalia. “We are beginning our launch with five times flights a week and we are looking forward to having 14 flights in a week in the future”, he added.

Kenya Airways Eldoret Flight Schedule

Currently, the Nairobi to Eldoret flights will be operating on the Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and can be booked via the Kenya Airways portal here.

Kenya Airways Eldoret Flight Rates

The Kenya Airways flights between Nairobi and Eldoret prices ranges between Ksh. 8,330 for the economy class and the business class rates start at Ksh. 16,855.

Read more related articles here by Valuable Brands Kenya.

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How NCBA Group Sponsorship has transformed Lives as they Sponsor Another 100 Students For 4 Years

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NCBA Group has announced the sponsorship of 100 high school students for a 4 year period in Kenya’s leading secondary schools. This announcement was made yesterday 26th February 2024 at the NCBA House during the official handover of the various cheques to the partnering Scholarship Foundations drawn from across the country.

The launch was graced by the regional bank’s Group Chairman and leading shareholder Mr. James Ndegwa, Group Managing Director Mr. John Gachora, the Basic Education Director General at the Ministry of Education Dr. Dr. Elyas Abdi, a host of participating foundations such as Palmhouse Foundation, EdumeD Trust, Dr. Choksey Foundation, MPESA Academy, Daraja Academy, KENSAP, SOS Children’s Villages Kenya and WEDCO and several NCBA Sponsored beneficiaries.

Through the NCBA Group Sponsorship program, the bank has successfully supported hundreds of beneficiaries through their high school studies for over a decade now and continues to transform lives in line with their new rallying call of promoting sustainability dubbed: “Change the story”. The beneficiaries present shared their incredible journey from their humble backgrounds from which they were raised and how NCBA stepped in through the foundations to change their story and society at large.

The Group MD noted at the Cheques’ handover, “At NCBA, we share a commitment to foster education and inspire greatness, shape the narrative for the future. I continue to uphold this pledge by driving change through NCBA’s ‘Change the Story’ Sustainability initiative.’ He further added, “We are celebrating the power of education! Through partnerships with organizations like Edumed Trust, Palmhouse Foundation, and others, NCBA is ensuring access to quality education for students across Kenya. Together, we’re shaping a brighter tomorrow!”

NCBA Group Sponsorship Testimonials

Such success stories included Dr. Choksey who had previously been sponsored by the bank, went on to become a doctor and founded the Dr. Choksey Albinism Foundation that now works closely with the bank to support students with albinism to go through school and eliminate the associated stigma. Another success story was of Dr. Mary Mugure who was sponsored through the PalmHouse Foundation. She recounted how she had to resit her KCPE Examinations in 2008 even after securing great results to gain her admission in a national school the previous year. And thanks to the NCBA support, she went on to become a doctor and now serves at the at the AIC Kijabe Mission Hospital.

Besides these phenomenal stories was one shared by the NCBA Group Board Chairman Mr. James Ndegwa of one of the beneficiaries of the bank as quoted; “Victor Wambani is a beneficiary of our scholarship scheme through the Palmhouse Foundation that took him through Alliance High School then later pursued a bachelor’s degree in Utilization and Sustainability of Arid Lands at Laikipia University. He is now self employed running his own real estate company called Valuable Homes Ltd. He is currently our Valuable Customer at the Kakamega Branch”.

NCBA Group Climate Sustainablity

The group has also gone beyond the education program support and now has now embraced the climate action initiative as well. Currently the bank has a million tree seedlings farm in Karura Forest and has contributed to the planting of over 150,000 trees countrywide already. Furthermore, the bank was the first financier to finance the electric vehicles project with a Ksh. 2 billion kitty enabling the uptake of over 5,000 units and now has plans to support the rollout of charging stations across the city and other locations in Kenya.

In conclusion, the bank has many other projects targeting the communities in which it operates its business across the regions. Some of the projects include the Ghetto Classics team comprising of youths drawn from various Nairobi City’s slums and have now embraced music and other entrepreneurial activities. The group provided the entertainment at the event and performed the group’s current brand camapign dubbed “TWENDE MBELE!”. You can watch and listen to it here.

NCBA Group’s Twende Mbele Campaign Song

We say congratulations from Valuable Brands Kenya.

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NEWS, REAL ESTATE KENYA

AMG Realtors Appoints New CEO As Andrew Muthee Hands-Over To Martin Githinji Effective January 2024

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It is transition o’clock at AMG Realtors as the founder and CEO Mr. Andrew Muthee Gitau from whose initials the company derives its name, is stepping down as the Chief Executive Officer to take up the Executive Director Role at the company. During his 11 year stint as CEO, he steered the company through the rough terrain of real estate to become one of the biggest real estate companies in Kenya.

According to an official statement from the company, Mr. Martin Githinji has been appointed the new CEO having served in the company for over 8 years spanning various departments and most recently being the Company’s Chief Commercial Officer. “Throughout his tenure, he has demonstrated commitment to serving you in your investment journey passionately & relentlessly. We have full confidence in Martin’s ability to lead us into the next chapter of growth and success.”, the statement reads in part.

Previously, the new AMG Realtors CEO Martin Githinji is a former communications consultant at Bayer Kenya and formerly worked as an associate editor at the Kenya News Agency Cooperative Limited. He got his bachelor’s in Commerce from the KCA University and had done Broadcast Journalism at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC).

Meanwhile, Mr. Andrew Muthee Gitau becomes the company’s Executive Director providing insights and overal leadership to the Board of Directors and the company.

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