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Kenya’s Real estate investment trusts: Barriers to growth and reform needs

Lewis Muhoro by Lewis Muhoro
January 17, 2025
in Real Estate
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Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are a promising investment vehicle in Kenya’s real estate sector, providing a structured approach to property investment, where investors pool their funds and invest in a trust with the intention of earning profits or income from real estate, as beneficiaries of the trust. However, the optimal growth of REITs has been hindered by several challenges that limit their accessibility, flexibility, and appeal to investors.

A major obstacle is the limited awareness and understanding of REITs among investors slowing their adoption. Most Kenyan investors are more familiar with traditional investment options such as government bonds, unit trusts, or savings accounts. As a result, REITs struggle to attract a broad investor base, impeding their potential growth and market penetration. The lengthy and complex approval processes further discourage participation, with developers and investors preferring less cumbersome investment options. Simplifying and expediting these processes would make REITs a more attractive option in the market. The high minimum capital requirements of KES 100.0 mn for trustee is another major factor which restricts eligibility to banks, excluding other institutions that could bring diversity and innovation. Additionally, the minimum subscription amount for D-REITs is set at KES 0.1 mn, while restricted I-REITs require KES 5.0 mn. These high thresholds make REITs inaccessible to many small-scale investors. In comparison, more affordable investment vehicles such as unit trusts and government bonds continue to dominate the market, limiting the appeal of REITs to a narrow segment of investors.

The challenges facing REITs in Kenya highlight the need for regulatory reforms and greater investor education. Addressing these issues by simplifying approval processes, lowering capital requirements, and reducing minimum subscription amounts would significantly enhance the attractiveness and accessibility of REITs.

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