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Unlocking Kenya’s real estate potential through public-private partnerships

Allan Lenkai by Allan Lenkai
February 28, 2025
in Real Estate
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Private-public partnerships (PPPs) are emerging as a vital tool for Kenya to enhance its real estate sector and drive economic growth, aligning with the country’s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a middle-income economy. By combining public resources with private sector expertise, PPPs are financing infrastructure, housing, and industrial projects, reducing the burden on taxpayers while accelerating development.
In real estate, PPPs have spurred projects like the River Estate in Ngara, delivering 2,720 housing units through a collaboration with Edderman Property Limited, and the Pangani Housing Project, yielding 1,562 units with Tecnofin Kenya Limited. These initiatives address Kenya’s housing deficit, estimated at 2 million units, while stimulating construction jobs and related industries. The real estate sector, contributing 10.8% to GDP in Q3’2024 from 10.5% in Q3’2023, benefits from improved roads, water systems, and electricity, often funded through PPPs, enhancing property values and investor confidence.
Economically, PPPs free government funds from debt-heavy financing, allowing investment in social services. Private sector efficiencies, such as technology from firms in China and Japan, cut project delays and costs, as seen in the Nairobi City Railway Project, a $27.9 billion U.K.-Kenya partnership set to ease transport congestion.
Yet, Kenya can do more. Strengthening the regulatory framework, particularly the Public Private Partnerships Act of 2021, is key. Gaps remain in managing sole-bidder scenarios and unsolicited proposals, risking delays and corruption, as seen in past scandals like the Arror and Kimwarer dams. Experts suggest clearer concessional agreements and transparency measures, such as mandatory project disclosures, to build trust. Emulating the U.K.’s success with standardized contracts could streamline processes.
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