Our Story

We create spaces that feel intentional at every scale.

Genkin Enterprises began with a simple ambition: build better, communicate clearly, and deliver work that still feels right long after handover. Since then, the company has grown into a trusted Nairobi-based partner for residential, institutional, hospitality, and renovation projects.

Our approach combines technical discipline with a careful eye for finish. We believe construction should solve practical needs, elevate everyday experience, and leave behind a result that clients are proud to own.

Genkin Enterprises flagship project
2015 Founded in Nairobi
10+ Major projects completed by 2023
Multi-sector Residential, education, hospitality, and renovation work
Our Principles

How we approach every commission.

Whether we are delivering a luxury residence, a school, or a specialist renovation, the same principles shape the process from day one.

01

Integrity

We protect the brief, communicate honestly, and hold ourselves to the same standard we promise our clients.

02

Quality

Execution matters. We focus on finish, accuracy, coordination, and the details that make a project feel complete.

03

Community

We believe successful building work should improve how people live, learn, gather, and move through a place.

04

Responsibility

Thoughtful planning, efficient delivery, and respect for context help us reduce waste and build for the long term.

Milestones

Steady growth, grounded in execution.

Each chapter reflects the same ambition: create better spaces and keep raising the standard of delivery.

2015

The foundation

Genkin Enterprises launched in Nairobi with a vision to deliver refined civil engineering and building work with stronger attention to finish and client experience.

2019

Regional recognition

Our work and thinking were recognized at a regional construction conclave, reinforcing the direction of the company and its commitment to design-led execution.

2023

Scale with consistency

By 2023, Genkin had completed more than 50 major projects, including commissions such as Crawford School and Redhill Brooks Villas.

Leadership

Hands-on direction with a builder's mindset.

Our directors bring together strategic thinking, site experience, and a commitment to building spaces that feel both practical and elevated.

Irfan J. Kassam
Director

Irfan J. Kassam

Focused on shaping high-value projects with clear direction, strong partnerships, and an eye for creating spaces people genuinely enjoy using.

You can dream, create, design and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it requires people to make the dream a reality.
Lalji V. Hirani
Director

Lalji V. Hirani

Brings thoughtful leadership to construction delivery, balancing precision, practicality, and the discipline needed to execute ambitious projects well.

In the construction world, tools are important. But the greatest tool you have is your mind.
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