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For over six decades, the Local Authorities Provident Fund (Lapfund) has stood as one of Kenya’s oldest and most trusted retirement benefits schemes, prudently managing members’ savings for secure retirements. With a fund value of KES 66.3 billion, Lapfund has consistently demonstrated a commitment to investments that deliver sustainable returns for its members.

Central to this commitment is Lapfund’s strategic focus on solid, income-generating property investments that not only preserve pensioners’ capital but also generate reliable, long-term returns.

In Nairobi’s South B neighborhood, Lapfund has established a significant residential portfolio comprising 30 blocks of eight flats, totaling 240 housing units. This development serves as a reliable income stream, with monthly rents averaging KES 10,000 per unit. The South B project exemplifies Lapfund’s approach to pension fund management—acquiring well-located, high-demand properties that generate consistent rental income while appreciating in value over time.

The strategic value of this investment is underscored by South B’s position as a prime mid-range residential area, where apartment prices typically range from KES 3.5 million to KES 6 million for one-bedroom units and KES 6 million to KES 10 million for two-bedroom units. By securing assets in such high-demand corridors, Lapfund ensures that pensioners’ savings are anchored in tangible, appreciating assets rather than speculative ventures.

Beyond Nairobi, Lapfund has extended its prudent investment strategy to Kisumu through the landmark Makasembo Estate project. Conceived in 2021 as a public-private partnership between Lapfund and the Kisumu County Government on 11.6 acres, this KES 3.5 billion development represents one of Lapfund’s most ambitious investments.

The project will deliver 1,870 modern housing units, ranging from low-cost to medium-cost options. Unit pricing is structured for broad accessibility:

With Phase 1 delivering 910 units commissioned by President William Ruto in May 2025, and Phase 3 currently underway, Makasembo is already transforming Kisumu’s urban landscape. The development features boreholes for water security, solar power installations, high-speed lifts, landscaped gardens, children’s play areas, a nursery school, daycare facilities, and ground-floor retail shops.

These projects—South B and Makasembo—represent Lapfund’s disciplined approach to pension fund management. By investing in income-generating residential properties in high-growth urban corridors, Lapfund has created a portfolio that:

· Generates stable rental income to support pension payouts

· Delivers long-term capital appreciation as property values rise

· Provides tangible, secure assets that protect pensioners’ savings from market volatility

Building on this legacy of prudent investment, Lapfund’s Bellevue Park Residences in South C represents the next evolution of its property portfolio. This flagship development features 2,356 modern apartments, with pricing ranging from KES 3,715,000 for studios to KES 16,280,000 for three-bedroom units. The project targets an upscale urban demographic with premium amenities including biometric security, powered lifts, fully equipped Italian kitchens, a health center, and a daycare and kindergarten.

Bellevue Park Residences is more than a housing development—it is a continuation of Lapfund’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding pensioners’ futures through solid, strategic investments. Just as South B and Makasembo have delivered secure returns for members, Bellevue Park offers both homeowners and investors an opportunity to participate in a project backed by one of Kenya’s most trusted pension funds.

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