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Who We Are

An integrated real estate platform built for enterprise growth.

An Industrial Real Estate Platform Built on Real Foundations

Sameer Africa PLC is a Nairobi-headquartered industrial real estate company with over five decades of operating presence in Kenya. Over that time, the Company has cultivated one of the country’s most strategically located landholdings, alongside deep regulatory knowledge, infrastructure expertise, and institutional relationships that define competitive advantage in East African real estate.

Today, Sameer Africa is fully focused on a single mandate: to develop, own, and manage high-quality industrial real estate assets across the region. We operate across industrial, logistics, data, and commercial asset classes; creating integrated environments where businesses operate efficiently and scale over time.

750,000+

Sqft of operational footprint

95%

Occupancy across core assets

90+

Tenant retention across parks

50+

Years of operating presence

NSE-listed

With a strong property portfolio

Industrial Real Estate Built on Real Foundation

2023-Now
Full industrial real estate focus
2008-2023
Expansion and strategic repositioning
1995
Listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
1992
Licensed Kenya's first Export Processing Zone
1969
Established in Kenya

Leadership

Our Board of Directors provides strategic oversight, governance, and institutional stewardship as Sameer Africa advances its transformation into an integrated industrial real estate platform. The Board guides long-term decision-making, safeguards accountability, and ensures that growth remains disciplined, responsible, and aligned with shareholder interests.

Eng. Erastus Mwongera

Chairman

Appointed: 23rd July 2010
Engineer Mwongera is an engineering graduate from the United Kingdom university system and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers of Kenya. He is currently a management consultant specializing in engineering, management and strategic planning.

He is a board member of the Federation of Kenya Employers. He is also the current Chairman of Kenya National Highways Authority.

He is a Director of Hillside Green Growers and Exporters Company Limited and Chairman of Linksoft Group Limited with responsibility for policy direction and guidance on productivity and profitability.
From 2006 to 2009, Eng. Mwongera served as chairman of the Kenya Airports Authority during a time of major rehabilitation, modernization and expansion of Kenya’s international and national airports and airstrips.

Eng. Mwongera had a distinguished career in the public service spanning forty years. He started his career in the water sector where he was Principal of the Kenya Water Institute and a director of Water Development for a combined period of 12 years. Thereafter, for over 10 years, he served as permanent secretary in the Office of the Vice President, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Lands and Housing, Ministry of Roads, Public Works and Housing, Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Land Reclamation, Regional and Water Development. In recognition for his distinguished career in the public sector he was decorated with Chief of Burning Spear (CBS), Elder of Burning Spear (EBS) and Grand Warrior of Kenya (OGW).

Eng. Mwongera is a distinguished engineer who has played a key role in the development of the engineering profession and practice in Kenya as a past chairman of the Engineers’ Registration Board and he is currently chairman of the Eminent Fellow Engineers’ Forum.
Eng. Mwongera is very active in community affairs where he is a past chairman of the Elders Court in his church, Director of the Leadership

Foundation of Kenya and a member of many social and charity organizations including the Karen and Langata District Association.

Eng. Mwongera is the chairman of the board of directors of Sameer Africa PLC and also the chairman of the nominations and remuneration committee.

John Mugo

Managing Director (Executive)

Chairman
Appointed: 1 January 2023

Mr. Mugo holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nairobi and is a Member of the Institute of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and the Institute of Directors of Kenya (IODK).

Mr. Mugo is a seasoned business leader with over twenty (20) years of managerial and executive leadership experience. He has executed transformation and growth leadership roles at various companies, having served as Chief Operations Officer at a Kenyan-based real estate investment holding company, Group Chief Operations Officer at a listed infrastructure investment group with operations in six (6) African Countries, and General Manager at a Tanzanian- based electrical goods manufacturing company. Mr. Mugo started his professional career at PwC Kenya

Richard Omwela

Director (Independent Non-Executive)

Appointed: 29 May 2026

Mr. Omwela is an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with distinguished legal and corporate governance experience spanning over four decades. He is a Partner at Dentons Hamilton Harrison & Mathews Advocates and previously served as the firm’s Managing Partner.

He has advised clients across multiple sectors and currently serves on several boards, including Nairobi Airport Services Limited, ABC Bank Limited, and WPP Scangroup PLC.

Sameer N. Merali

Director (Non-Executive)

Appointed: 22nd November 2012

Sameer holds a Master of Science degree in Banking and International Finance and a BSc (Hons) in Management Science.

Sameer initially worked with Merrill Lynch International Bank Limited in the United Kingdom as an Investment Analyst between October 2000 and February 2003 and joined Sameer Investments Limited in March 2003.

He is the Chairman of Ryce East Africa Limited and Nandi Tea Estates Limited. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Sameer Investments Limited and a Director of Sasini PLC, a company listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

Sameer is a member of the finance and investments committee and audit risk and corporate governance committee of the board.

Eshak Harunani

Director (Independent Non-Executive)

Appointed: 29 May 2026

Mr. Harunani is a seasoned business leader and governance professional with over 30 years of experience in audit, assurance, financial reporting, advisory and corporate governance across East Africa and the United Kingdom.

He previously served as a Partner at Deloitte Africa and as Country Managing Partner for Tanzania. He has extensive board and committee experience and currently serves on the boards of East African Portland Cement PLC and East African Gas Oil Limited.

Patricia Kiwanuka

Director (Independent Non-Executive)

CFA, OGW

Managing Director, Revenu Stream Limited
Patricia Kiwanuka is a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in investment, governance, and behavioral psychology. As Managing Director of Revenu Stream Limited, she delivers financial wellness programs (money therapy) specifically tailored for individuals and families. She also supports pension funds and corporations in developing sustainable strategies for growth and financial resilience. Recognized as a thought leader, she frequently speaks at regional and international forums.

Patricia serves on several prominent boards including AAR Insurance Kenya, WPP Scanad, Sameer Africa Plc, is a Vice Chair and Council Member at USIU-Africa and Chair of Central Bank (Banki Kuu) Pension Scheme. Additionally, Patricia is a Charter Member of Rotary Club of Upper Hill, and a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF+5).

A CFA® Charterholder, Patricia is a member of CFA Institute-USA, the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA-K), and the Institute of Directors. She holds an MBA in Finance, a Master’s in Counseling Psychology, and a BSc in Actuarial Science/Statistics. She is a duly licensed Counselling Psychologist by the Ministry of Health C&P Board (K) and American Counselling Association.

Akif H. Butt

Director (Non-Executive)

Appointed: 24th July 2008

Akif is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA (K)) and has a wealth of experience in financial management, corporate planning and strategic management.

He previously worked with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Kenya and the East Africa region, Liberia and England. He joined the Sameer Group in 1989 and is currently the Group’s Finance Director. He represents the interests of the Sameer Group on the boards of various companies.
Akif is a member of the finance and investments committee of the board.

Akif is also a Director of Sasini PLC and Eveready East Africa PLC, which are both quoted on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.

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Our Development Model

Sameer Africa’s model is built on an existing industrial foundation — not greenfield development. The Company’s primary site, Nairobi Central Park, already comprises over 750,000 square feet of operational industrial space at high occupancy, providing an income-generating base from which expansion is structured. From this foundation, the development strategy is to layer additional asset classes including Flex Commercial, Data Centre infrastructure, and Retail & Hospitality, onto a shared operational base, improving efficiency and reducing development risk.

Each phase builds on the previous, creating:

  • shared infrastructure
  • integrated demand
  • diversified revenue streams

Executing a Clear Growth Strategy

A structured approach to building, scaling, and optimising a regional industrial real estate platform.

Integrated Development
Built-to-Suit Growth
Client-Led Expansion
Capital Optimisation

Built for Long-Term, Risk-Adjusted Returns

For Occupiers

  • Space designed around operational requirements
  • Flexible scaling through lease structures
  • Reduced capital burden
  • Integrated infrastructure environments

For Capital Partners

  • Asset-backed investments
  • Long-term contracted income
  • Creditworthy tenant base
  • Diversified revenue streams

Mission, Vision & Values

Driven by our mission to create sustainable value from real estate assets and our vision to be the leading provider of industrial real estate in Africa, we are guided by our I CARE principles, which shape how we operate, partner, and deliver long-term value.

Integrity

We act with honesty, accountability, and transparency in every decision and interaction.

Collaborate

We work closely with customers, investors, communities, and colleagues to achieve shared success.

Agility

We remain responsive to evolving market needs & changing business environments.

Respect

We foster an inclusive culture built on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect.

Excellence

We pursue highest standards in asset development, management, governance, and service.

Build With Us

Occupiers
Custom-built space aligned to operational needs
Capital Partners
Institutional-grade industrial real estate exposure
Development Partners
Joint ventures and technical collaboration

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Sameer Africa provides structured opportunities for occupiers, investors, and partners seeking exposure to East Africa’s fastest-growing real estate segment.