Kenya Green Building Society

Exciting update! Our very own, Gurmukh Singh Panesar, the KGBS Vice Chair and Founder & Principal Architect at Grasp Design Ltd, was recently featured on NTV’s Property Focus with Peter Ngigi! For 13 years, Gurmukh and his team have been shaping Kenya’s architectural landscape with a unique blend of technical excellence, acoustic design, and a deep focus on people—because great spaces don’t just function, they inspire. Sustainability at the Core! As a firm believer in green building principles, Gurmukh emphasized the need for professional expertise in delivering truly sustainable solutions. At KGBS, we champion this mission—offering training, guidance, certification services, and a network of experts to bring green buildings to life! Looking for Thoughtful, Sustainable Design? If you’re seeking architectural solutions that blend innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity, look no further than Grasp Design Ltd! 👏 Kudos to Gurmukh for championing sustainability and raising the bar in Kenya’s architecture scene! Catch the full interview on NTV’s Property Focus here: https://lnkd.in/dM43ZBxh #KGBS #GraspDesign #SustainableDesign #KenyaArchitecture

The EPR Regulations, 2024: A Game Changer for the Built Environment The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Regulations, 2024 are now in effect, marking a pivotal shift in Kenya’s approach to sustainable waste management. Under the oversight of NEMA, these regulations hold producers, importers, and brand owners accountable for the full lifecycle of their products and packaging—from design to disposal. Why This Matters for the Built Environment (1) Sustainable Construction Materials – Producers of cement, steel, glass, plastics, and other building materials must now integrate recyclability and waste reduction into their processes. (2)Circular Economy in Action – The regulations encourage reuse, recycling, and responsible end-of-life disposal, pushing for innovation in green building materials. (3) Compliance & Accountability – Developers, manufacturers, and suppliers must register with NEMA, join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), and submit regular reports to ensure compliance. (4) Opportunities for Green Innovation – The shift to eco-friendly materials, modular construction, and upcycled building components will not only meet compliance but also enhance sustainability and cost efficiency. If implemented correctly, these regulations set the stage for a cleaner, more responsible built environment. It’s time for industry players to take action, embrace EPR, and lead Kenya’s green transition! Learn more at www.nema.go.ke #SustainableCities #CircularEconomy #GreenBuilding #EPRRegulations #WasteManagement #SustainableConstruction cc: KEPRO Kenya, Kenya Association of Manufacturers Kenya Property Developers Association Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Law Society of Kenya TakaTaka Ni Mali Baus Taka Enterprise SDI. (Slum Dwellers International) World Green Building Council

🚨 Happening Today! Don't Miss Out - Join Us for This Exciting Conversation! 🚨 The countdown is over! Join us TODAY (18th February) from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (EAT) for an insightful discussion on sustainable building certifications, urban planning, and the policies shaping Kenya’s built environment. We’re bringing together top industry experts to unpack what’s next for our cities. Here’s who you’ll be hearing from: 🎤 Expert Speakers: ✅ Nasra Nanda – CEO & ESG Lead, KGBS ✅ Bonface Waweru, MRICS – Partner, RICS Sub-Saharan Africa ✅ Joan Watetu Gachoki GRI Professional – Urban Planner, Sustainability Consultant ✅ Dr.-Ing. David Siriba – Head, Dept. of Geospatial & Space Tech, UoN ✅ Mary Kaaria, PhD, MRICS – Board Member, RICS East Africa ✅ Antony Mutisya. MISK, RV, CPC, EDGE Expert. – Executive Director, Laser Property Services ✅ Kennedy Matheka – Deputy Director, Ministry of Lands If you care about climate resilience, urban sustainability, and the future of Kenya’s built environment, this webinar is for you! ⏳ There’s still time to register—don’t miss out! 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/d5AGmnCa Let’s build a sustainable future together! 🌍💚 #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #Webinar #KGBS #RICS #ISK

🚨 Happening Today! Don't Miss Out - Join Us for This Exciting Conversation! 🚨 The countdown is over! Join us TODAY (18th February) from 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (EAT) for an insightful discussion on sustainable building certifications, urban planning, and the policies shaping Kenya’s built environment. We’re bringing together top industry experts to unpack what’s next for our cities. Here’s who you’ll be hearing from: 🎤 Expert Speakers: ✅ Nasra Nanda – CEO & ESG Lead, KGBS ✅ Bonface Waweru, MRICS – Partner, RICS Sub-Saharan Africa ✅ Joan Watetu Gachoki GRI Professional – Urban Planner, Sustainability Consultant ✅ Dr.-Ing. David Siriba – Head, Dept. of Geospatial & Space Tech, UoN ✅ Mary Kaaria, PhD, MRICS – Board Member, RICS East Africa ✅ Antony Mutisya. MISK, RV, CPC, EDGE Expert. – Executive Director, Laser Property Services ✅ Kennedy Matheka – Deputy Director, Ministry of Lands If you care about climate resilience, urban sustainability, and the future of Kenya’s built environment, this webinar is for you! ⏳ There’s still time to register—don’t miss out! 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/d5AGmnCa Let’s build a sustainable future together! 🌍💚 #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #Webinar #KGBS #RICS #ISK

💚 This Valentine’s, Fall in Love with Sustainability! 💚   What better way to celebrate the season of love than by committing to a greener, more sustainable future?   Join KGBS in our month-long membership drive from February 14th to March 14th and become part of Kenya’s sustainable future!   Why Join? ✅ Access to exclusive training, certifications and awareness sessions (such as EDGE, GRI and topics Energy efficiency, Sustainable and Affordable Housing, Resilience ) ✅ Unmatched networking with industry leaders at the Green Expo & sustainability events ✅  Strategic support for developers & banks in exploring sustainable projects and services respectively. ✅ Technical & policy insights to stay ahead in the green economy ✅ A strong platform for advocacy & impact in the built environment   Unlock Exclusive Benefits! Corporate Leader and above tiers enjoy additional perks: A free IFC EDGE green building project assessment Certification clinics to streamline Certification processes Subsidized certification support fees B2B introductions & tailored solutions to enhance brand.   Membership Tiers: 🎯 Individuals (Architects, Engineers, Planners, Sustainability champions from different industries) – Gain access to training, networking & career growth opportunities. 🏢 Corporate (Developers, Banks, Firms operating within or serving the built environment, and Consultancies) – Elevate your brand, build partnerships & unlock green financing support. 🎓 Students & Young Professionals – Get mentorship, career guidance & discounted training to kickstart your sustainability journey. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement shaping the future of Kenya’s built environment! 🌍   🔗 Sign up today: https://lnkd.in/dASMbX-m #KGBS #GreenBuilding #Sustainability #JoinTheMovement #FutureLeaders

Thank you for the shout out, and celebrate you too in the change you are championing too! 🩷

Join us for our upcoming Capacity Building Events: January – April 2025 We're excited to invite you to a series of capacity-building events designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to drive sustainability in the built environment. Don't miss these opportunities to learn from global experts and industry leaders! 1) Buildings in the NDCs (Free Webinar) 🗓️ 11 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 9:00–10:30 am CET 🗓️ 13 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 pm CET 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/dfdSdFbf 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Integrating climate action into NDCs ✔️ Insights from policymakers in Kenya, Nigeria, and the UAE 2) Sustainability in the Built Environment: Bridging Real Estate, Land Surveying & Green Practices (Free Webinar) 📅 18 Feb 2025 | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (EAT) 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/d5AGmnCa 💡 Key Takeaways: ✔️ Green certifications & valuations ✔️ Embedding sustainability in property development ✔️ Case studies & policy insights 3) IFC EDGE Expert Training 📅 21 March 2025 | ⏰ 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍 Executive Residency, Riverside Drive, Nairobi 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/djJ3inx3 💡 Why Attend? ✔️ Master sustainable design & green certification ✔️ Learn how financial institutions leverage EDGE for green financing ✔️ Enhance building efficiency & asset value 4) GRI Certification Training (Virtual) 📅 22 - 26 April 2025 | ⏰ 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EAT) 🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/d9Fyf_Ju 💡 Why Attend? ✔️ Become a GRI-Certified Sustainability Practitioner ✔️ Master sustainability reporting using GRI Standards 2021 ✔️ Align reports with SDGs & Human Rights frameworks Join us and be part of the movement towards a greener, more sustainable future! #KGBS #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #EDGETraining #NDCs #RealEstate #GRI #CapacityBuilding

Meet the Experts Driving Kenya’s Sustainable Built Environment! We’re thrilled to introduce the incredible lineup of speakers who will lead the conversation at our upcoming webinar 🎤 Featured Speakers: Nasra Nanda – CEO and ESG Lead, Kenya Green Building Society Bonface Waweru, MRICS – Partner for Sub-Saharan Africa with Royal Chartered Institute of Surveyors  Joan Watetu Gachoki GRI Professional – Urban Planner, Sustainability Consultant at Eliye Consults Dr.-Ing. David Siriba – Head of the Department of Geospatial and Space Technology at The University of Nairobi Mary Kaaria, PhD, MRICS – Board Member at the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors East Africa Regional Advisory Board Antony Mutisya. MISK, RV, CPC, EDGE Expert. – Executive Director at Laser Property Services Kennedy Matheka – Deputy Director at the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development These industry leaders will share their expertise on green building certifications, sustainable land development, and the policies shaping Kenya’s future cities. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th February 2025  ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:15 PM (EAT) Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and be part of the movement towards a resilient, low-carbon built environment. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/d5AGmnCa Let’s build a sustainable future together! RICS

MEET THE TRAINERS, IFC EDGE EXPERT Q1 TRAINING Are you ready to accelerate your journey in green building and sustainability? Join us for the EDGE Expert Training in partnership with IFC - International Finance Corporation EDGE Buildings on March 21, 2025 , where leading industry professionals will equip you with the expertise to drive resource-efficient building solutions! Meet Our Trainers: Amrish Shah and Louis Kariuki : ✅ Experts in sustainable design and certification ✅ Experienced in EDGE compliance and market implementation ✅ Committed to shaping the future of green buildings 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dUErJY7E Take your EDGE expertise to the next level and contribute to a more sustainable built environment. Let’s build a greener future together!

Join the Conversation on Strengthening NDCs for Buildings & Construction! The Kenya Green Building Society as a proud member of the World Green Building Council (World GBC) is excited to invite policymakers, planners, and practitioners working on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for the buildings and construction sectors to an insightful webinar hosted by the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) and the Partnership for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB), in partnership with the WorldGBC. This session will deep dive into "NDCs for Buildings", providing guidance on integrating ambitious climate actions into NDCs for a more sustainable and resilient built environment. Policymakers from Kenya, Nigeria, and the UAE will share their experiences in designing ambitious and investable NDCs. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from global experts! 📅 Save the Dates: 🗓️ 11 February 2025 (Tuesday) | ⏰ 9:00–10:30 am CET 🗓️ 13 February 2025 (Thursday) | ⏰ 4:00–5:30 pm CET For more information and registration, click the link: https://lnkd.in/dfdSdFbf We encourage members, partners and sustainability champions to be part of this conversation!