UAE Developer Reportage Group Eyes More Investment in Kenya
PHOTO: From L- R Jayendra Vala, CEO, Reportage Kenya; Andrea Nucera, Group Managing Director, Reportage Group; and Elly Owuor, Chairman, Reportage Kenya.
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Kenya could see more residential developments from UAE-based property developer Reportage Group as the company explores opportunities to expand its local portfolio.
The group’s Managing Director, Andrea Nucera, recently visited Nairobi alongside senior executives to review progress on its existing projects and assess potential sites for future developments.
The visit covered three projects: DG JKIA, DG West and Enzo Residence. Together, they comprise 819 residential and hotel apartments with a combined development value of more than KSh6 billion.
Three Nairobi Projects in Focus
Two of the developments, DG JKIA and DG West, are currently under construction. Meanwhile, Enzo Residence was launched in August 2026.
Located along Mombasa Road, DG JKIA features 273 hotel apartments. Its location offers access to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and the Standard Gauge Railway corridor.
The project has already sold more than 90% of its units, with completion expected in June 2027.DG West, located along Sports Road in Westlands, comprises 200 hotel apartments.
The third development, Enzo Residence, is located in Riverside. It features 346 apartments, with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options.
Why Reportage Is Looking at More Projects
Nucera stated that Kenya remains an important market for the group, adding that its experience with the existing developments has strengthened its confidence in the country’s long-term potential.
He said the company is exploring additional projects while focusing on developments that respond to market demand.
The group also plans to incorporate technology and more sustainable building practices to improve efficiency, resource management and the long-term performance of its properties.
The Nairobi visit formed part of a wider African tour covering South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Rwanda, During the tour, Reportage also launched Reportage Bay in Angola.
Further, The development forms part of a wider programme comprising two residential communities in Dubai Investments Park Angola, with an estimated investment of about US$500 million.
Kenya’s Property and Hospitality Markets Attract Attention
The developer’s interest comes amid positive indicators in Kenya’s residential and hospitality sectors.
According to Knight Frank’s Kenya Market Update for the first half of 2026, international arrivals through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Moi International Airport increased by 13.1% to 506,622 in the first quarter of 2026, compared with the same period in 2025.
The report also recorded a 6.2% increase in prime residential sale prices during the first half of 2026 compared with December 2025.
These trends point to continued interest in quality housing and hospitality developments.
For Nairobi, Reportage’s potential expansion could bring additional investment into the property market. However, the immediate focus remains on delivering its three existing developments as the group evaluates its next move in Kenya.
