Corporate Structure
To integrate the entire building lifecycle into a seamless platform to redefine how the world builds.
Corporate structure
1. The Trustee
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya Limited, the “Trustee”, is incorporated in Kenya under the Companies Act and is licensed by the Authority to provide REIT Trustee services and also licensed to do the business of banking under the Banking Act.
The Trustee has offered Custodial and Trustee services to a wide range of clients including retirement funds, collective investment funds and other investment companies since 2001 and is regulated by the following bodies:
- The Capital Markets Authority;
- The Retirement Benefits Authority; and
- Central Bank of Kenya
The Trustee is also regulated under the Central Depositories Act as a Central Depository Agent (CDA) and holds a CMA license as a Trustee.
The Trustee’s main objective is to maintain the custody of, hold and protect all the REIT Assets, ensure they are held in the name of and registered, where required, in the name of and under the Control of the Trustee for the benefit of the Securities Holders as well as appointment of all relevant professionals on bwhalf of the REIT.
2. The REIT Manager
The REIT Manager for LAPTRUST IMARA I-REIT is Sterling REIT Asset Management Limited (“STREAD”) a private company incorporated in October 2013 and licensed by the CMA as a REIT Manager.
The core business of STREAD is offering real estate asset management and advisory services. Since 2013, STREAD has been involved in commercial real estate advisory assignments with institutional investors and provided guidance to several potential promoters considering setting up D-REITs and I-REITs.
As a real estate asset manager, STREAD’s singular objective is to formulate long-term strategies that will ensure optimum returns for the underlying shareholders of the REIT over the long-term.
This includes overseeing the execution of the real estate strategy, and ensuring that the efforts of all relevant service providers align to the policies and processes outlined in the long-term strategic plan that is designed to ensure optimum yields from the real estate assets over the long-term. It also includes making decisions on the acquisition of quality real estate assets as well as disposal of assets based on the attractive nature of the long-term yields.
3. The Property Manager
Laser Property Services Limited (LASER), the Property Manager for LAPTRUST IMARA I-REIT was incorporated in 2013, as a subsidiary of CPF Financial Services offering real estate services.
LASER is a professional real estate company that will deal with property and facility management, real estate agency and feasibility and investment appraisal on behalf of the REIT. LASER has built internal capacity in key real estate functions critical in ensuring delivery of professional services and offering solutions to any emerging property related challenges.
LASER and its representatives are members of various institutions with certifications and codes of practice that provide landlords and tenants with an assurance that they will receive the highest level of customer service from qualified professionals.
LASER Properties Services Limited is uniquely qualified to handle the responsibility of Property Manager for the LAPTRUST IMARA I-REIT as the entity has been managing the Seed Properties on behalf of the LAPTRUST “The Promoter”. The company has also been managing properties on behalf of several other parties including the Police Sacco Plaza.
We know that every decision has an impact
Sustainability
We look beyond sustainable construction with a holistic approach to corporate social responsibility that addresses partners, people, projects, practices and places; our 5P Model.
Quality
We see projects through and proactively develop solutions to exceed expectations. Operational excellence instills quality principles that tangibly demonstrate success.
Passion. Integrity. Hard work. Professionalism. Caring.
David Ngaine
Chairman (Non – Executive
David has eighteen (18) years’ experience in capital markets and investments in Africa. David is currently the CEO of Sterling Capital which is amongst the leading investment banks in East Africa.
Christopher Maranga
Non – Executive Director
Chris has over 20 years of experience in the advisory field with specific experience in valuation, due diligence, feasibility studies, rights issue, debt and equity financing among other capital markets activities
Abraham Samoei
Non – Executive Director
Abraham has over 15 years’ experience in property management and valuation. He is currently the Executive Director for Ascendas Kenya limited.
Nancy Noreh
Non-Executive Director
Nancy is the General Manager, Finance and Administration at Sterling Capital Limited and is responsible for the day to day running of the company’s non-revenue generating functions
Mary Wambui
Non – Executive Director
Mary is the Head of Operations at Sterling Capital Limited and is in charge of back-office operations, trade verifications, and confirmations, ensuring efficiency in settlements and providing support to client facing departments.
Shafana Rajani
Executive Director
Shafana is a seasoned professional with over 17 years’ executive business management and leadership experience, 11 years of which is in Real Estate Management.
