East Africa
MEET OUR EAST AFRICAN COHORT
Kenya
2M
housing unit deficit
$85K average cost of 2-bed house in Nairobi
$874 median monthly household income
ROZANA PROPERTIES NAIROBI, KENYA
Est. 2011
Mission: Building thriving communities for young urbanites that empower growth through dignified, quality, and stylish homes in convenient locations, setting new standards in Kenya and Africa.
COHORT MEMBER
Anne Muchiri
Founder & Managing Director
BUSINESS MODEL
Development of quality, affordable homes in well-connected urban locations near key transport corridors
End-to-end delivery model covering design, financing, construction, and management to ensure lasting value and community impact
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1000+
units in the pipeline
80%
increased affordability
$10 Million
worth of projects successfully and profitably delivered
ZIMA HOMES NAIROBI, KENYA
Est. 2023
Mission: To create a world where scalable, sustainable, and affordable courtyard micro-apartments are accessible for the urban workforce.
COHORT MEMBER
Etta Madete Mukuba
Founder & Managing Director
BUSINESS MODEL
Energy-efficient design creating green, affordable housing solutions with a focus on women owners
Transparent 2–20-year payment plans for buyers
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
240+
jobs created for women
52%
less carbon footprint
25
housing units complete
Malawi
housing unit deficit
1.5M
$15K average cost of 2-bed house in Malawi
$484 median monthly household income
SMALL FARM CITIES LILONGWE, MALAWI
Est. 2021
Mission: To equip every African to live in, pay for, and own a quality, green home through innovative, hyper-affordable construction, formalized land tenure, and holistic farm-to-home livelihood solutions.
COHORT MEMBER
Leif Van Grinsven
Co-Founder & COO
BUSINESS MODEL
$1,000 climate-resilient homes
Home-and-farm financing repaid through agricultural income
Shared infrastructure and farm support
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1,000
homes in the pipeline
120
jobs created
30
green homes built in prototype community
Mozambique
1.8M
housing unit deficit
$90K average cost of 2-bed house in Mozambique
$529 median monthly household income
CASA REAL
BEIRA, MOZAMBIQUE
Est. 2018
Mission: To unlock the affordable housing market in Mozambique so that access to adequate housing for all our clients is availed in different cities.
COHORT MEMBER
Richard Bahumwire
CEO
BUSINESS MODEL
Affordable, climate-resilient housing
Design–build–sell model for cost-effective homes
Flexible financing through installments and rent-to-own options
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
130
housing units completed
80%
increased affordability
Uganda
1.6M
housing unit deficit
$13.3K average cost of 2-bed house in Uganda
$804 median monthly household income
EASY HOUSING KAMPALA, UGANDA
Est. 2023
Mission: Creating a world where everyone has access to a safe, healthy, and sustainable home.
COHORT MEMBER
Wolf Bierens
Co-founder & CEO
COHORT MEMBER
Niels van den Berge
Co-founder & COO
BUSINESS MODEL
Sustainable materials: FSC timber, recycled plastics, passive design
Low-carbon model supporting local sourcing and jobs
Affordable, climate-resilient homes that can withstand floods and hurricanes
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
50+
Easy Homes completed
200+
jobs created
600+
tons of CO2 stored
Zambia
1.5M
housing unit deficit
$12.2K average cost of 2-bed house in Zambia
$545 median monthly household income
THRIVE RESIDENTIAL
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
Est. 2023
Mission: To scale up high-quality housing for Zambian households—unlocking their potential and making homes attainable for middle- and lower-income families.
COHORT MEMBER
Bryan McCoy
Founder & CEO
BUSINESS MODEL
High-quality, affordable apartments near major work hubs
Integrated model: in-house land, design, construction, and management
Reliable solar-hybrid energy systems for consistent power
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
200
homes in the pipeline
24+
jobs created per project
9
land banks
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