Fanaka

Fanaka is a residential development located in Runda Park, a neighbourhood in the northern part of Nairobi, Kenya. The name Fanaka means prosperity, according to the project listing published by Sakile Properties, the developer. Sakile Properties is the property development brand of the Kenya Power Pension Fund, the retirement fund of Kenya's national electricity company. The scheme forms part of Sakile Properties' residential portfolio in the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi. The development is currently sold out: all units have been fully purchased.

The Fanaka homes sit on 0.5-acre plots and offer a total built-up area of 416 sqm, according to the project listing published by Sakile Properties. According to the developer's description, the spaces are well-proportioned, light and airy. The total built-up area of 416 sqm is spread across well-proportioned interior volumes. The interior is arranged around a sunken lounge with a fireplace. This lounge opens onto an outdoor terrace that includes a barbecue area and overlooks lush green gardens. This continuity between the lounge and the outside is a central characteristic of the design.

The dining room is spacious and benefits from views over the gardens. The kitchen is modern, fitted and generously sized. It has a dedicated service yard, described as a kitchen yard, that includes a laundry area and a refuse receptacle. This yard separates domestic activities, waste storage and staff circulation from the main reception and living spaces. This practical layout keeps service flows entirely distinct from the areas used for receiving guests, daily family life and cooking activities.

The development also includes a family room with a fireplace and a secluded terrace, providing an additional private retreat away from the main circulation. Two DSQ units are integrated into the overall project. Each has a kitchenette, separate toilet and shower, plus its own private yard. These units are designed to accommodate domestic staff on site. A rainwater reservoir tank is installed to store harvested rainwater for domestic use. The parking provision covers four car spaces.

In terms of internal layout, the developer's specification mentions units with two en-suite bedrooms and others with three en-suite bedrooms. All bedrooms therefore have private bathroom and toilet facilities. The master bedroom comes with its own bathroom and a private terrace, while another master ensuite variant offers a balcony instead. These different configurations suggest the programme offered several typologies to suit the space requirements and preferences of different occupants.

Fanaka's sold-out status appears clearly on the project page published by Sakile Properties. The Kenya Power Pension Fund is a retirement fund established in 1996. It holds the Sakile Properties brand as its dedicated real estate investment vehicle for members. Besides Runda Park, its sold-out residential developments include Loresho Ridge. Other projects such as Bogani in Karen and Kirichwa Place in Kilimani were still in the process of being marketed at the time of the last update on the fund's institutional property development page.