Amb. Kyle McCarter, Everstrong Capital Partner & Usahihi Chairman served as the United States Ambassador to Kenya from 2019 to 2021, played a pivotal role in strengthening relations between the U.S. and Kenya through the "Aid to Trade" initiative, focusing on fostering self-reliance in Kenya’s economy.

I am a Bachelor of Science Graduate in Economics from the University of Warwick. My work experience spans across the real estate development and financial services sectors respectively, in Investment Banking, Global Wealth Management, and Fund Management, gained with Citibank, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Britam Asset Managers, and Superior Homes Kenya, respectively. Key roles in previous companies included (I) Mergers & Acquisitions, private market transactions, and deal structuring, (ii) real estate investment and development, and (iii) investment analysis and fund management.

I currently serve as the Chief Executive Officer at Superior Homes Kenya (PLC), East Africa’s first and best master-planned real estate developer. My day to day activities at Superior Homes includes corporate management including sales, marketing, finance, human resource, and project management, whereby I put on my helmet and boots and I go walk around the site supervising our projects and interacting with contractors and laborers.

My Vision for Superior Homes is to see the company become the best and most trusted real estate developer in East Africa. My commitment to professional excellence ensures that our clients receive the highest quality service. I aspire to provide flawless execution and delivery of our projects and our culture of teamwork allows us to combine the quality of our young, experienced, and professional staff to deliver optimum solutions to our clients.

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Costabir is leading a revolution in Kenya's real estate industry. As the CEO of BuyRentKenya since 2017, she has transformed the company into a market leader, driving innovation and excellence in the property sector. Lizzie's journey from Marketing Manager to CEO showcases her exceptional business acumen and strategic foresight, making her a trailblazer in the industry.

An industry luminary, Lizzie is a sought-after speaker at prestigious events such as the East Africa Property Investment Summit and the ECOM Africa Expo, where she shapes the discourse with her profound insights. As a recognized voice in real estate and digital trends, she leverages platforms like Nation and BuyRentKenya to share cutting-edge perspectives.

Lizzie is also a champion of empowerment, honored with accolades such as the Top 25 Women in Digital Award (2018), Top 10 Real Estate CEOs in Kenya (Valuable Brands 2023), and Legend in Practice 2024 (Leaders & Legends Awards). Through initiatives like WIRE (Women in Real Estate), she actively advances women's empowerment in the industry.

Under Lizzie's leadership, BuyRentKenya continues to set the standard for innovation, integrity, and excellence in Kenya's property market.

Watetu Gachoki is a sustainability professional and urban planning expert with over eight years of experience. Her expertise spans sustainability consulting, urban planning, environmental management, and project management. She holds a Master's in Sustainable Urban Development from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is a certified sustainability profession with in GRI standards.

Watetu specializes in ESG, green building certifications (EDGE, G-SEED, LEED, BREEAM), environmental and social impact assessments, and the integration of sustainable practices in sectors like construction, energy, agriculture, and natural resources. She has worked in both the public and private sectors, holding positions such as Senior Physical Planner at the Ministry of Lands and currently a founding director at Eliye Consults. She is currently a sustainability consultant at Kenya-AIST(Konza Techno city).

Additionally, she has published research on sustainable waste management and is the Registrar at Women in Real Estate (WIRE) and a member at KPDA & the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS).

Fun fact: She is a globe trotter having driven from Kenya to Namibia on road.

Raghav Gandhi is the Chief Executive Officer for Africa Logistics Properties and is in charge of the strategic direction as well as the management of the organization. He is an experienced real-estate professional with a proven track record of delivering results globally across asset classes.

He has been working in Kenya since 2020 when he arrived to establish Africa’s first real estate investment trusts (REITs), dedicated to purpose-built student accommodation. He subsequently managed the REITs, raising equity capital of approximately $50mn from a development finance institution and local institutional investors. He was also responsible for securing $100mn in debt from banks and through Kenya’s first green bond.

Previously, he has jointly led the growth of a major commercial real estate start-up venture in India and headed the development of projects across the MENA region for a major real estate developer in Kuwait, where he was also responsible for optimizing returns from a number of underperforming investments. He subsequently established his own consulting practice, which advised GCC families and corporates on real estate transactions and projects in the UK and the Middle East.

Raghav holds an MBA from The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Sciences in Economics from the London School of Economics.

Gikonyo is the Managing Director at Axis Real Estate Limited.

He is a highly experienced and qualified Real Estate professional services expert and holds an MSc (Econs) in Urban Development Planning from the University of London and a BA (Land Economics) from the University of Nairobi.

He is a full member of The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (Valuation & Estate Agents Chapter) and is a Registered Estate Agent.

Isaac Inanga is the Head of Construction and Project Management at KCB and has over 25 years’ experience in managing projects with the last 10 years being in the banking industry. Previously, Isaac worked at Housing Finance and Barclays.

Isaac holds a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi, a Diploma in Business Management/Administration from Cambridge College, U.K, a Certified Professional Project Manager (PMP) and Project Finance mechanics. He is also a member of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) and a Registered Engineer (M) with Engineers Registration Board of Kenya (ERB).

Mr. Rachit Jain is a highly results-driven professional with a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and an MBA in Project Lead-Management. With over 18 years of extensive experience in architectural and civil projects, he has worked across both domestic and international markets, gaining a comprehensive understanding of industry dynamics.

His expertise spans various facets of the industry, including system and monolithic formwork, project execution, consultancy services, project planning, monitoring, product development, and quality control throughout the project lifecycle.

Currently serving as the General Manager of International Business Development (Kenya & African region) at Knest Manufacturer Pvt. Ltd. (India), Rachit specializes in technical, sales, and business development, with a strong emphasis on new product development and expanding into international markets.

His strategic approach has enabled him to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities in diverse markets, driving significant revenue growth and establishing long-term partnerships. He excels in creating and executing strategic plans that align with business goals, ensuring the successful introduction of innovative products and solutions to new markets.

Rachit is committed to expanding international markets, delivering exceptional results, and driving the global success of the businesses he is associated with.

Lumbasi Gwaro Kinanga is a seasoned Facilities Management professional with over a decade of experience in leading and transforming facilities operations. He holds a BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and an MSc in Operations and Technology Management from University of Nairobi.

Throughout his career, Lumbasi has held leadership positions at renowned organizations such as Broll Kenya, Citibank N.A Kenya, Tsebo Facilities Solutions Kenya Limited, and Tatu City. In these roles, he demonstrated expertise in managing complex facilities, optimizing operations, and implementing innovative solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings.

Currently, as the Lead Consultant and Auditor at Kusoya Limited, an integrated facilities management company, Lumbasi focuses on creating solutions that reduce wasteful processes and inefficiencies in service design, construction, asset management, maintenance, and replacement.

His strategic approach and deep industry knowledge enable him to deliver real value to clients.

Lumbasi is a thought leader in the facilities management industry, actively participating in sharing knowledge and mentoring aspiring professionals. His commitment to excellence and extensive experience makes him a sought-after professional in his field.

Daniel Karimi is a highly experienced regional manager with over 19 years of expertise in compressed air solutions.

Currently serving as the Business Line Manager for Industrial Air Technique (IAT) at Atlas Copco, he oversees sales and business development across East and Central Africa. Daniel is responsible for delivering energy-efficient solutions, including air compressors, blowers, medical air, vacuum pumps, and nitrogen & oxygen generators.

His career at Atlas Copco spans multiple roles, from service and planning Engineering to leading compressor technique service divisions. Daniel has a proven track record of driving sustainable growth, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction. He is also passionate about developing and coaching teams, ensuring his sales staff provide the best solutions for customer needs.

In addition to his professional expertise, Daniel is an enthusiast of mountain climbing, trekking, and hiking, activities that enhance his leadership skills and resilience. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Nairobi.

Samuel Kariuki is a senior Business, Finance, and Investment Executive, with over 16 years of experience in Corporate Leadership, Finance & Investment and Audit. Before joining Mi Vida, he was the Managing Director at Centum Real Estate.

As CEO, he will provide an oversight role for the Mi Vida Homes growth trajectory strategy and spearhead the first project’s final phase and the other projects that are in the pipeline.

He holds an MSc in Finance (Economic Policy) from the University of London, an MBA in Strategic Planning from Heriot-Watt University, an undergraduate degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, and an engineering degree from Moi University.

He sits on the board of Longhorn Publishers Ltd. He is a member of the Information Systems Audit & Control Association, Inc. and the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.

He also holds a certificate in construction management.

Bharat is a director at Ark Construction Ltd – a leader in the Kenyan construction industry with specialty in general building construction and associated civil works and interior fitouts. He also serves on the board of directors for Purpledot International Ltd a reputable and fast-growing real estate developer in the Kenyan market focusing on light industrial warehousing, commercial and residential real estate projects.

With more than 10 years’ experience in the industry, Bharat has been directly responsible for the significant growth at Ark construction in a very short duration of time that has led the firm to form long lasting partnerships with all stakeholders involved and being the preferred partner of various local and multinational companies.

He has been directly responsible for completely revamping and restructuring the organisations HR structure through hiring, promoting, and training to fill in the resources and skill gap that significantly plagues the industry. He is the brainchild of the first ever graduate trainee programme in the Kenyan construction industry to help bridge the skill gap between school education and real-world requirements.

Bharat is extremely passionate about use of technology in the Construction sector to help overcome challenges that face the construction industry especially after the disruption caused by covid-19 and ongoing global economic downturn significantly affecting the industry to best deliver projects on time, budget and quality and introduced frameworks on management of environment, health and safety measures to match global standards.

Ken is the Founder and Managing Partner of MAK & Partners Advocates LLP. Before establishing MAK & Partners Advocates LLP in 2020, Ken was a Partner at the Premier firm of Ashitiva Advocates LLP where he was the Head of Conveyancing and Commercial Law for ten (10) years.

Ken is a seasoned legal practitioner with vast experience in Real Estate Finance and Conveyancing law, Commercial law, and Estate Planning and Wealth Management areas of practice. Ken has made notable and valuable contributions to the legal profession and was recognized among the Top 100 Real Estate and Finance Lawyers in Kenya in 2023 by The Lawyer Africa. Ken serves as a committee member in the LSK and LSK Nairobi Branch Lands Liaison Committees.

In the past, Ken served as a committee member of the inaugural Ardhi Sasa Technical Committee (2023) representing the Law Society of Kenya for the improvement of National Land Integrated Management System (NLIMS) commonly known as Ardhi Sasa. Ken also served as a member of the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Lands’ Technical Committee (2021) involved in drafting the Conversion Manual for conversion and replacement of title deeds from the old regime of registration to the current regime under Land Registration Act, 2012 and Land Registration (Registration Units) Order 2017.

Ken is well known for his apt leadership skills and his extensive experience. He has represented clients across diverse sectors, including banking and finance, real estate, energy, and consumer markets. Known for his strategic thinking and client focused approach, Ken continues to drive innovative solutions while maintaining the Firm's strong reputation in the legal landscape.

Raphael Kiandiko is the Regional General Manager and Managing Director of Atlas Copco Eastern Africa Ltd, a role he has held since March 2021.

He is a seasoned business leader with a strong engineering background and a passion for technology and entrepreneurship. With extensive experience across East and West Africa, Raphael has honed his expertise in business development, organizational design, and leadership within industrial services sectors, including compressed air systems, industrial and medical gases, mining and construction, as well as the power and water industries.

He thrives on building businesses and empowering people, consistently driving growth and innovation across diverse markets.

Caroline is the Immediate Former Chief of Party- KCB Foundation and is currently the Director of Mortgage Business at KCB Kenya Limited. She also serves as a Board Director at Kenya Property Developers Association( KPDA) and serves in the Land Sector Board Committee for KEPSA( Kenya Private Sector Association. She played a critical role as a member of the taskforce that developed guidelines for the electronic registration of Land transactions- NLMIS- National Lands Management Information System.( Ardhi Sasa).
She has Over 19 years’ experience in Real Estate and Mortgage Financing having worked in Senior Management in the top Mortgage lending financial institutions in Kenya. This includes Housing Finance, Standard Chartered Bank, Equity Bank and KCB .
She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K) from Strathmore University holds a degree in BA (Mathematics and Business Studies) from Kenyatta University. She is also a Licentiate member of the Institute of Data Processing Management; LIDPM, ICPAK-Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and AWAK (Association of Women Accountants of Kenya).

Ghislain's role is to plan and coordinate 3D printing projects, including setting project timelines, managing resources, logistics and working with other departments to ensure that the project goals are achieved. He also oversees printing process on site to ensure that it is running efficiently, effectively, and safely. This includes managing the 3D printing equipment and the team responsible for operating it. At the same time, Ghislain actively participates in technical-commercial tasks by preparing documentation and meeting potential clients and partners.

At Huawei since 2014, and based in Nairobi since 2016, Adam works with stakeholders on how to use ICT for Development in their strategies, policies and programs. This includes developing partnerships, projects, training programs and cross-sector collaborations across the ICT ecosystem.

Previously, Adam was based in Huawei’s HQ as a Director for Corporate Sustainable Development. Prior to Huawei, Adam worked for Business for Social Responsibility (BSR) for more than 6 years based in Beijing. He worked with both multinational and domestic companies, NGOs and foundations on sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement and strategic philanthropy initiatives. Before BSR, Adam led Plan International’s Corporate Partnerships function in China, and during several years at AIESEC in Mainland China and the UK, Adam led efforts to teach students about sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.

Ken graduated from the University of Aberdeen, (Scotland) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Land Economics in 1990.

He joined a leading International firm of Chartered Surveyors and worked in the property management department of the firm’s Aberdeen Office where he was responsible for the firm’s client portfolio in the North East of Scotland.

Prior to joining Acorn Group, he was the Regional Chief Executive Officer of Property Development and Management Ltd (PDM), an Aga Khan Development Network Company where he was responsible for managing and developing the organization’s commercial property portfolio in East Africa.

Kenneth Mbae is the Managing Director of Centum Real Estate, a real estate growth company that develops mixed use urban nodes in strategic locations where families, individuals, and businesses are positioned to thrive. Over the years, Kenneth who begun his career in 2010 as an intern at Centum has obtained hands on experience on every aspect of real estate development, investment, and business value chain through the various leadership roles that he has held at Centum Re.

In his role as Managing Director, Kenneth provides astute leadership to Centum Real Estate in its quest for growth and through its evolution journey to become the “homes developer brand of choice” in Sub-Saharan Africa. He is responsible for the company’s overall vision and strategy, investment priorities, ESG agenda, financial objectives as well as operations.

Under Kenneth’s leadership, Centum Re has become one of the largest real estate developers in East Africa. The Company has delivered record sales and profitable growth by expanding into new diaspora markets in the US, Europe, Australia, Middle East and the Rest of Africa. Kenneth is a trailblazer and result oriented leader with a proven track record in the real estate industry.

He has been at the helm of providing oversight to multiple operations, marketing and strategic roles covering multiple large-scale projects in East Africa. Centum Re under his leadership successfully completed and handed over 1,200 homes with a further 2,100 homes under construction. Most recently, Kenneth retired a KES 3B Centum RE listed Real Estate bond from internally generated funds, monetised the existing land bank and pioneered the installation of the largest sea water desalination plant in Sub-Saharan Africa with a daily capacity of 3 million litres of water.

Under his leadership, Centum RE established a Scholarship scheme that provides full high school educational support to brilliant students from underprivileged background and so far, 400 student students have been beneficiaries. Prior to assuming the Managing Director role, Kenneth held positions of significant responsibility within Centum RE such as the Chief Operating Officer and founding Managing Director of Vipingo Development PLC.

He holds a BSC. Biochemistry from Kenyatta University and an Advanced Management Certificate in Business Management from the Kenya Institute of Management. He is a Harvard GSD Alumni (AMDP XVIII), University of Cambridge Judge Business School SMP 8 Alumni, and a member of the Project Management Institute as well as the Institute of Directors (Kenya). Kenneth is also a Certified RBA Trustee.

Kenneth has been named and recognized as one of top 40 under 40 Men during 2021 Business Daily Annual awards.

Emma Miloyo is a practicing Architect and partner at Design Source with vast experience in the building industry in the East and Central Africa region. She was the first female President of the Architectural Association of Kenya was recognized as one of “Top 40 under 40 Women in Kenya” in 2011 and 2018 by the Nation Media Group’s Business Daily. Emma is an Eisenhower Fellow (2015). She is married with 3 beautiful children.

Emma’s lifelong ambition is to inspire young women and help them break the glass ceiling that has limited their success, especially in male-dominated fields like architecture.

She is a Director at Kiota School where her passion for education and nurturing of young minds extends.

Margaret Muchoki is in charge of Corporate Affairs at Chloride Exide where she is responsible for the company’s corporate communication, stakeholder relationships and regulatory compliance.
She plays a key role in strategic planning, aligning Chloride Exide’s goals with evolving industry standards and regulatory landscapes. Margaret also spearheads the company’s sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

Prior to joining Chloride Exide, Margaret worked as a corporate and tax lawyer for five years at ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna.

Architect Annah Musyimi is a distinguished leader in the architectural and construction fields, currently serving as the Chief Manager for Physical Planning, Compliance and Environment (CM, PPC&E) at Konza Technopolis Development Authority.

Her expertise extends to her previous role as the Acting Chief Manager for Construction, Operation, and Management (Ag. CM, COM) for nine months prior to January 2020. With a robust background as the first Project Manager for Konza Technopolis Development Authority,where she led for four years, Architect Annah Musyimi brings a wealth of experience from both local and international settings, including Kenya and Botswana.

She holds a Master of Architecture in Urban development and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Nairobi, complemented by her certification as a PRINCE 2 Project Management Professional.

Stella Mutai Head of Mortgage Business at HFC, has over 15 years of experience in Real Estate lending, Mortgage Product Development & Management, Green Financing, Market Communication, Sales and Marketing in Local, Regional, and Diaspora markets.

She is responsible for Building a profitable Mortgage and Commercial property book at HFC that offers the best solution in the market to Corporate, Retail and Businesses Banking Customers.
Stella is a Daystar University Graduate, member Kenya Institute of Management, Women in Real Estate (WIRE), and Women on Board Network (WOBN). Board member at Nyumba Regulated Non –WDT SACCO. Committee Member at Kenya Property Developers Association (KPDA) Affordable Housing and Strengthening Committee. She is also a Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) Certified Trustee.

Nicholas is the senior project manager, Construction and Project Management and has over 20 years in Quantity Surveying and project management 14of them in structuring and financing of: housing, commercial, hospitality, healthcare, infrastructure, public private partnership, oil and gas projects.

Geofrey is the Head of Credit at Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC) since June 2020. He has extensive experience in Credit Management and has held several leadership positions in the banking industry.

As the Head of Credit, Geofrey is instrumental in the implementation of the Credit policy and sound risk management practices.

Prior to joining the company, he was the Head of Credit Administration and previously, Head of Collections and Credit Manager at HF Group.

His areas of expertise include but not limited to Credit appraisal, Debt restructuring, Portfolio management and Project management.

He is an active Rotarian, a past president serving at Rotary Club of Hurlingham, Nairobi, District 9212.

Geofrey holds MBA (Nexford University, USA), B.com (Banking & Finance) from Kenyatta University, CPA 2, Certified Hay Job Evaluator, and a holder of PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate in Project Management from APM Group UK.

Mulwa Nduya is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and holds a Bachelor of Laws degree
(LL.B) from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. He is a
Certified Secretary and has more than 27 years of solid experience in legal practice. He is a
practising Arbitrator and a member of the Chartered institute of Arbitrators of Kenya.

He is currently the Managing Director & CEO of SOLIAN, an investment company in Kenya with offices in Mombasa and Nairobi majorly providing housing solutions through the development of gated communities and affordable housing units. He is also the Principal Partner at Mulwa, Musyimi Advocates LLP, a commercial and corporate Law firm with offices in Mombasa and Nairobi.

As the Managing Director of SOLIAN, Mulwa has grown the company from a one project Joint-venture company to a leading investment company, boasting of over 37 projects at different stages of implementation.

His areas of expertise are commercial and corporate law, conveyance, arbitration , real estate
development and management, mergers, acquisitions and tax law. He is passionate about real
investments and has been able to identify unique investment opportunities and turned them into
successful business ventures. He has learnt that Integrity, trust and resilience are necessary for any business growth.

He has served in various church and para-church organizations in different capacities. He is the
founder and current chair of a Christian interdenominational investment group, Christian Business
network (CBN) with over 80+ members drawn from various churches. He believes in and pursues
integrity in the discharge of all his work and inter-personal relations.

Alex Njage is a partner in our Nairobi office and is Head of the Kenyan Real Estate and Construction department.

His specialties and experience include:
• commercial and retail property, real estate development, joint ventures, acquisitions and disposals, due diligence and real estate financing. He has particular expertise in structuring of large scale mixed developments, joint ventures, commercial and retail property;
• conservation and tourism development, including the corporate and real estate structuring of private conservancies using models that ensure long term sustainability of flora and fauna and equally importantly, harmonious relationships between the private conservancies and communities living in or around them.

Alex worked alongside Philip Coulson in the establishment of community conservancies in northern Kenya which have improved the lives of pastoralist communities tremendously through income from tourism activists;
• construction and infrastructure development where Alex has advised various clients on an array of construction contracts including FIDIC, the Kenyan JBC Contract.

Some of his major clients include: Tatu City (the largest mixed use Real Estate development in Eastern Africa in terms of capital invested already), Old Mutual Property, Mara Delta Property Holdings, LSG SkyChefs, Al Jazeera, Procter and Gamble, Brookside Dairy, Mara Delta Property Holdings, LSG SkyChefs, The Nature Conservancy, The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Borana Conservancy, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Loisaba Conservancy, Hass Consult, Base Resources Limited, Kooba Africa and Northlands City.
Alex also sits in the contracts committee of the Joint Building and Construction Council (JBCC- Kenya).
He has an LLB from the University of Nairobi and a Diploma in Law and Practice from the Kenya School of Law.

June Njoroge is a Partner at the Firm, in the Real Estate Banking and Finance Practice Group. June has extensive experience in the provision of legal services in diverse and complex real estate and banking transactions. She boasts a wealth of knowledge in perfection of securities for finance and mortgage refinance institutions, joint ventures, sustainable real estate development and construction and real estate structuring and disposal.

June holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) (Hons) degree from Makerere University Uganda and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law. She is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya, a Commissioner for Oaths, a Notary Public and a member of the Law Society of Kenya.

She also holds a certificate in Insurance from the Chartered Insurance Institute of London.

Florence Nyole is a registered architect with over 12years experience and runs EcoSpace Architects Ltd. She previously worked at Waweru and Associates Architects and Classroom Africa program under the African Wildlife Foundation.

Florence is currently serving as the President of the Architectural Association of Kenya (2023 -2025) and has previously served as the President of the East Africa Institute of Architects (2020 -2021).

She was recently nominated by the Daily Nation's Business Daily to the prestigious Top 40 under 40 Women in Kenya in 2024. She has won an award for her design of the Mara Girls Leadership School in 2017 and was nominated for WIRE Legends and Leaders Award for Social Impact in 2024.

Florence also worked in academia as a Tutorial Fellow at the University of Nairobi and won an award in the WIRE Legends and Leaders Award as a leader in Academia in 2021.

Margaret has a masters degree in Business Administration (Procurement) and Bachelor Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Nairobi.

Eng Margaret Ogai is a registered Consulting Engineer with the Board (EBK) and a Fellow Member of the Institution of Engineers of Kenya(IEK).

She has over 30 years wealth of experience in Infrastructure Development and Management that cuts across both public and private sector.

She is responsible to for the implementation of the Boards strategic goals and the management of its resources including giving direction and leadership for the achievement of its mission.

Ciru Wanyoike is the Group Commercial Director at Mi Vida and oversees the asset/property management business under the brand Auris Property Management. She oversees the commercializing of the entire Garden City estate, to maximize the value of the portfolio, which includes a premier retail mall (Garden City Mall), modern residential units (Garden City Residences), and Garden City Business Park with Grade A office space. She also heads Auris Property Management, a sister company, providing the full fledge of property services, including property management/facility management services, sales and marketing services, and project management services.

Ciru has over 16 years of combined experience in real estate and finance. She has worked in both the USA and Kenyan markets, where she dealt with both commercial and residential real estate projects, including working on restructuring complex real estate transactions. She is also keen on corporate governance with her time spent on various Boards.

Ciru holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Psychology from Boston University (Boston, USA). She also holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) and a Master's in Finance, both from Bentley University (Boston, USA).

Lucas is a visionary and results-driven ICT and Smart City leader with robust passion for leveraging customer-centric strategies and innovative technology solutions to drive business growth and operational excellence.

He has over 12 years of experience including 4 years in senior management in the tech industry with in-extensive expertise on software development, cloud computing, smart cities, applying emerging tech and cybersecurity. He possess an entrepreneurial mindset and a knack for nurturing executives and staff teams towards achieving groundbreaking success.

Lucas holds a master’s degree in IT from UON and relevant professional certifications in IoT, Cloud computing, Data center Facilities, application development, strategic management among others. He began his journey as a software engineer and quickly moved up the ranks to become a team lead and eventually a Manager.

He has successfully steered conceptualization, design, development and operationalization of key projects such as Konza National Data Center & Smart City facilities project that has attained international standards i.e. Uptime Tier III Uptime and USGC LEED Platinum certifications.

Lucas led Konza Technopolis in attaining Golden Award as the “Best City Planning Project” in 2017 and 2019 by Africa Investments Forums & Awards. Further, he championed recent award for Konza Data Center on Data Security and the recognition of JITUME Digital Enablement program as the national Digital Initiative of 2024 in Digital Transformation Public Sector Awards of 2024.

He is a member of ISACA, Computer Society of Kenya, Institution of Engineering Technologists and Technicians and a registered ICT professional by ICT Authority.

In 2020, Lucas was awarded Head of State Commendation (HSC) by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta following his immense contribution to the country’s ICT ecosystem.

In 2023, he was nominated to represent Kenya in a 31-member global team of experts working for UN-HABITAT to develop International Guidelines for People Centered Smart Cities.

He is passionate about levering technology to solve business challenges and drive innovation (technology in the service of humanity). He believes in a culture of continuous learning and encourage my teams to stay updated with the latest tech trends.

With 15 years of invaluable experience in Kenya's property and facilities management sector, Fredrick plays a pivotal role within our team at Broll Kenya Ltd.

As a dedicated Property Manager, he not only brings expertise but also provides leadership and support to multiple teams within our organization.

Fredrick's role extends beyond day-to-day operations; he's the strategic mind behind our property management function, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional service delivery.

Dr. K'onyango Charles Otieno is a distinguished Specialist in Urban and Regional Development Planning and Management having spearheaded the preparation of 14 urban development plans, 5 regional development spatial plans and lead the preparation of Urban Planning Monitoring and Oversight guidelines as well as County Spatial Planning Monitoring and Oversight guidelines among others.

Graeme has worked in development in the not-for profit, public and private sectors for most of his career, providing strategic advice and leading a range of large scale, mixed use and mixed income developments; urban regeneration projects; commercial developments; and, social and affordable housing developments.

He has lived in Nairobi for the past 11 years. He currently is the CEO of Tilisi Developments.

He was the Development Director at Emerge Developments, a real estate development management and advisory firm; the Managing Director of Athena Properties, the development managers of the 100 acre Two Rivers Estate and the Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi; and was Chief of Urban Planning and Management at Rendeavour, responsible for developments at Tatu City, Kenya and in Ghana and the DRC.

In South Africa he was the first Chief Executive Officer of the Johannesburg Development Agency, Johannesburg’s urban regeneration and economic development agency, responsible for developments such as Constitution Hill, home to South Africa’s Constitutional Court, and Freedom Square, the site of the adoption of the Freedom Charter.

Zoravar Singh is the Managing Director of iJenga, an integrated real estate development and investment company.

Zoravar also serves as a Director of the Kenya Property Developers Association where he Chairs the Affordable Housing Task Force.

Previously, Zoravar served as General Manager for Agriculture at Equity Group Foundation, CEO of Community Lab with The Earth Institute at Columbia University, where he focused on health systems and integrated development in developing countries.

Prior to that Zoravar was a real estate investment banker at Merrill Lynch in New York and he started his career as a management and technology consultant at Accenture.

Zoravar received a Bachelors of Commerce in Operations Management from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Business Administration in real estate and finance from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Kagure Wamunyu is a visionary Kenyan civil engineer and urban planner who serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Jumba, a groundbreaking construction tech startup transforming the way construction materials are purchased and financed across Africa.

With an impressive leadership background, Kagure has held pivotal roles at top companies. She was the Global Head of Operations at Kobo360, where she fueled the growth of one of Africa’s leading freight logistics platforms. At Bridge International Academies, she served as Senior Director of Strategy for East Africa, driving initiatives to expand education access. As the Country Manager for Uber Kenya, Kagure was key in establishing and scaling the company’s presence in the region.

In recognition of her impact in the tech industry, Kagure was named one of the "5 Women to Watch in Technology" by Shapers and Shakers in 2024. Her expertise in construction tech, urban planning, and strategic leadership has made her a prominent figure in Africa’s tech and infrastructure sectors. Through Jumba, she continues to lead innovations that are making the construction industry more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.