Qwetu Student Residences
Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands, Karen, Chiromo, Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi's purpose-built student housing network
From
74 KSh to 295 KSh
74 KSh
From
3000
Units
About the project
Qwetu is the student residence network developed by Acorn Holdings in Nairobi, a pioneer of purpose-built student accommodation in Kenya since 2017. Acorn operates five Qwetu residences across the capital (Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands, Karen, Chiromo) totalling about 3,000 beds and home to more than 6,200 students from over 160 universities and colleges in Nairobi. The offer spans a mid-income segment, between $138 and $295 per bed per month, and an affordable mass-market range between $74 and $111. Each room is furnished (bed, mattress, wardrobe, desk, curtains) and fitted with a modern kitchenette (burner, microwave, fridge), WiFi, TV and shared laundry facilities. The residences provide 24-hour security and surveillance, communal spaces and services tailored to student life. Qwetu underpins the structure behind Africa's first student-housing REIT, launched by Acorn, durably shaping this segment in Nairobi.
- 5 residences in Nairobi, about 3,000 beds
- Over 6,200 students from 160+ institutions
- Furnished rooms with kitchenette and WiFi
- 24-hour security and surveillance
- Mid-income and affordable segments
- Backed by Africa's first student-housing REIT
Available unit types
Unit types & pricing
Amenities & features
Location & surroundings
Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands, Karen, Chiromo, Nairobi, Kenya
Qwetu residences sit close to Nairobi's main campuses, in neighbourhoods such as Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands and Karen.
Frequently asked questions about Qwetu Student Residences
How much does Qwetu Student Residences cost?
Prices shown on this page range from 74 KSh to 295 KSh. The figures come from the source cited at the bottom of the page: have the developer confirm them in writing before paying anything.
Who is building Qwetu Student Residences?
Qwetu Student Residences is being developed by Acorn Holdings. Their Imonga directory page lists their contact details and other developments.
Where is Qwetu Student Residences located?
Qwetu Student Residences is located in Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands, Karen, Chiromo, Nairobi, Kenya, at the stated address: Ruaraka, Hurlingham, Parklands, Karen, Chiromo, Nairobi, Kenya.
How many homes does Qwetu Student Residences have?
This page lists 3,000 homes.
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Developer
Acorn Holdings is a Kenyan developer specialised in student housing, behind the Qwetu and Qejani brands and Africa's first student-housing REIT.
Key information
Delivered
Student housing
Launched in 2017