Authorized Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Kenya

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Kenya provide investors with opportunities to participate in the real estate sector without owning or managing properties directly. Regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), these investment vehicles allow individuals to invest in a portfolio of real estate assets, earning income through dividends. The three main types of REITs in Kenya include Development REITs (D-REITs), Income REITs (I-REITs), and Islamic REITs. Below is a list of the authorized REITs in Kenya for 2025.

List of Authorized Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) in Kenya

1. Acorn Development Real Estate Investment Trust (Acorn D-REIT)

• Location: Acorn House, 97 James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Nairobi
• Contacts: 020 259 2671, 020 259 2672

2. Acorn Income Real Estate Investment Trust (Acorn I-REIT)

• Location: Acorn House, 97 James Gichuru Road, Lavington, Nairobi
• Contacts: 020 259 2671, 020 259 2672

3. ILAM Fahari I-REIT

• Location: ICEA LION Centre, Riverside Park, Chiromo Road, Westlands
• Contacts: +254 20 2750 000, +254 0719 071 000, +254 730 151 000

4. LAPTRUST Imara Income Real Estate Investment Trust (LAPTRUST IMARA I-REIT)

• Location: 5th Floor, Delta Corner Annex, Ring Road, Westlands
• Contacts: (+254) 0111 045 600

Capital Markets Authority (CMA) Contacts

• Head Office: Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill, Nairobi
• Contacts: +254 722 207767, +254 20 2264000
• Email: [email protected]