International Housing Solutions Kenya Breaks Ground on Muzi Enzi, a KES 1.8 Billion Rental Development in Tatu City
The 406 IFC EDGE-certified apartments will offer green, professionally managed homes for Tatu City’s growing workforce
International Housing Solutions (IHS) Kenya has commenced construction on Muzi Enzi, an impressive 406-unit green rental development located in Tatu City, just outside Nairobi. This KES 1.8 billion project is the first purpose-built rental development in Tatu City and is part of IHS Kenya's Green Housing Fund. Muzi Enzi will offer 238 one-bedroom apartments, each approximately 40 sqm, and 168 two-bedroom units, each around 60 sqm.
The homes will be situated on a 2.5-acre site and will be managed by IHS Kenya once completed. Every apartment will receive an IFC EDGE certification, ensuring residents enjoy reduced energy and water consumption, leading to lower utility bills. Construction is set to begin immediately, with the target for the first occupants to move in by 2028.
This development responds to the rapid growth in Tatu City, which has a population increasing by 40% annually, currently housing over 35,000 people daily. The area is seeing a surge in demand for quality, well-priced housing, particularly among mid- and mid-level employees working within the city. IHS Kenya is addressing Kenya's significant housing deficit of over two million units by providing affordable, green-certified rental homes for the growing workforce.
Kioi Wambaa, the Managing Director of IHS Kenya, expressed excitement about Muzi Enzi bringing institutional-grade, affordable rental housing to Tatu City and helping to build a long-term institutional rental market in the country. The project will generate around 500 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs during construction and operations, benefiting local contractors, suppliers, and property staff.
Muzi Enzi is the first phase of IHS Kenya's residential neighbourhood of nearly 1,000 homes in Tatu City, with plans for the 540-unit Muzi Stani sale development to begin in January 2027. Together, these projects demonstrate IHS Kenya's long-term commitment to Tatu City and its confidence in the city's growth, catering to both rental and homeownership needs for the expanding community.
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