Albizzia Downs Estate Ltd wins big at the Real Estate Awards 2025

Thika, Kenya – September 2025

Albizzia Downs Estate Ltd, a consortium of elite Thika-based businessmen, has been crowned the Best Mixed-Use Development Property at the prestigious Real Estate Awards 2025, affirming its status as one of Kenya’s most ambitious and exemplary real estate projects.

The annual awards celebrate innovation, sustainability and excellence in property development across the country, with the Best Mixed-Use Development category recognising projects that seamlessly blend residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational spaces into thriving communities.

Albizzia was established with a vision to create a lasting legacy through an outstanding mixed-use development that transforms Thika into a modern urban hub. Spanning over 600 acres, the development is the newest of its kind in Thika and has already captured the attention of investors and institutions alike.

Strategically located just 40 kilometres north of Nairobi and only 3 kilometres off the Thika Superhighway along Mang’u Road within Thika Municipality, Albizzia combines accessibility with modern urban planning.

The developers have secured clean titles and all requisite change-of-user approvals from the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance and investor confidence.

The estate has been designed with sustainability and quality in mind. All plots are serviced with graded murram roads, potable water, and onsite electricity. Albizzia has also set aside 60 acres for indigenous forests, man-made water bodies, and drainage wayleaves, underscoring its commitment to green spaces and environmental conservation.

Currently, the project is 75% sold out, with major uptake by educational institutions, industrialists and residential developers. Some of its immediate neighbours include the M-PESA Foundation Academy, Braeburn Imani International School and Oshwal Education & Relief Board.

Opportunities for Investors
Albizzia Downs offers a variety of investment opportunities tailored to different needs, including:

1-acre commercial plots fronting the tarmacked Mang’u Road,
¼-acre residential plots in gated community settings,
Bulk land purchases of 4, 10 or more acres for large-scale developers.

Recognition at the Real Estate Awards
At the gala, industry leaders hailed Albizzia Downs Estate Ltd for setting a new benchmark in mixed-use developments. This project reflects the future of urban planning—self-sustaining, accessible and environmentally conscious. Albizzia Downs is not just a property, it is a community in the making.

Accepting the award, Mr. Bimal Shah, one of the company's representative and investor expressed gratitude, saying:

“We are humbled by this recognition. Albizzia Downs is more than a project. It is a vision for Thika and for Kenya. We want to create a community where people can live, work and grow in an environment that prioritises quality and sustainability.”

As Kenya continues to push forward with its Affordable Housing and urban development agenda, Albizzia Downs Estate Ltd stands out as a shining example of what private developers can achieve. Its recognition at the Real Estate Awards 2025 not only highlights its remarkable progress but also positions Thika as a rising investment hub in Kenya’s real estate sector.