At a glance
| Kenzi Residence | Himalaya Halo | |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Saif Real Estate | Laureland Homes |
| Location | Westlands / Brookside, Nairobi County, Kenya | Westlands / Rhapta Road, Nairobi County, Kenya |
| Homes | Studio to 2-bed apartments | 1-bed to 2-bed apartments |
| Starting price | KES 5.30M | KES 5.98M |
| Construction | Ready for occupation | 7% complete, completion expected March 2029 |
| Payment plan | Not published; ask the developer for a signed schedule | 20% deposit and 80% in instalments over 30 months, paid monthly |
| Amenities | Heated swimming pool, gym, spa and sauna, yoga area, rooftop garden lounge, social house, high-speed lifts, borehole | Heated rooftop pool, gym, co-working, coffee shop, rooftop gardens, mini golf, saunas, social hall |
| Our verdict | Modern Westlands living, ready when you are. | A broad Westlands product range at an early construction stage. |
Prices by unit type
The cheapest published unit of each type, and the lowest price per m² for that type, in KES.
| Unit type | Kenzi Residence from | Kenzi Residence per m² | Himalaya Halo from | Himalaya Halo per m² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | KES 5.30M (35 m²) | KES 151,429/m² | Not offered | |
| 1-bed | KES 9.50M (61 m²) | KES 155,738/m² | KES 5.98M (59.15 m²) | KES 100,683/m² |
| 2-bed | KES 15.00M (94 m²) | KES 159,574/m² | KES 14.17M (144.24 m²) | KES 98,239/m² |
Which should you choose?
If entry price matters most, Kenzi Residence gets you in for less (from KES 5.30M). If you want to move in sooner, Kenzi Residence is further along (ready for occupation). Compare the unit sizes in the table above: the cheapest unit isn't always the best value per square metre.
Our view on Kenzi Residence
Kenzi Residence is complete and ready for occupation, giving buyers the advantage of inspecting the actual apartment and building before purchase. Although the project handed over later than initially forecast, construction risk has now largely been replaced by considerations around unit condition, title, service charge and building management. Read the full Kenzi Residence review.
Our view on Himalaya Halo
Himalaya Halo offers a broad Westlands product range from a developer with several Nairobi projects, at an early construction stage. Public sources differ between a December 2028 and a March 2029 completion, so the date in the signed sale agreement, the delay remedies and the full legal sale pack deserve close attention. Read the full Himalaya Halo review.
Questions buyers ask
4 questions with short answers
Which is cheaper, Kenzi Residence or Himalaya Halo?
Kenzi Residence starts at KES 5.30M and Himalaya Halo at KES 5.98M, so Kenzi Residence is the cheaper way in. For 1-bed units, Himalaya Halo is about 35% cheaper per m² (KES 100,683/m² against KES 155,738/m²). For 2-bed units, Himalaya Halo is about 38% cheaper per m² (KES 98,239/m² against KES 159,574/m²).
Which will be ready first, Kenzi Residence or Himalaya Halo?
Kenzi Residence is ready for occupation, while Himalaya Halo is 7% complete, completion expected March 2029.
Who develops Kenzi Residence and Himalaya Halo?
Kenzi Residence is developed by Saif Real Estate and Himalaya Halo by Laureland Homes.
What payment plans do Kenzi Residence and Himalaya Halo offer?
Kenzi Residence: Not published; ask the developer for a signed schedule. Himalaya Halo: 20% deposit and 80% in instalments over 30 months, paid monthly. Get a signed payment schedule for your exact unit before paying.
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Prices are developers' published asking prices on the date shown on each review; they vary by floor, view and position. Completion dates are the developers' targets unless a review says otherwise. This is our opinion, not financial or legal advice. See all projects and filter by price, size and stage.