This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
Between July 3rd and 7th, the Nakuru Show Grounds played host to the premier event that brought together players from various sectors, including agriculture, finance, transport, and education. It was during this event that Username Investments won the award for Best Stand in Real Estate Category.
Presided over by Hon. Simon Chelugui, the Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Water and Sanitation, the award ceremony commended the over 150 exhibitors for their outstanding innovations. The theme for this year's show was 'Promoting Innovation and Technology in Trade and Agriculture', which saw Username Investments showcase innovative ways of investing in real estate.
Username Investments' stand featured a visual guideline on how to purchase land online through their website. The platform allows investors to navigate through various affordable projects, select their preferred property, and make payment. The website also has a feature where clients can request their account statements to track their payments.
Receiving the award, Reuben Kimani, CEO of Username Investments, noted that the stand concept was inspired by the desire to reflect the comfort that comes with owning a home in a serene environment. He added that the stand gave a unique opportunity to display technology in real estate that continues to draw Username Investments towards their mission of providing the current and upcoming generations with a place to call home.
"Our stand combined the aesthetics of indoor living and the delightful outdoor experience. There were Safari Chairs, stacks of hay, a TV, and a fireplace to represent the items found in a home. The stand attracted a huge number of visitors who were particularly interested in the step-by-step process of purchasing land online and the success stories of our clients that were being played on the screen. Everyone who visited our stand received investment insights from our professional staff," Reuben continued.
The CEO noted that the 2019 ASK Show has been a great platform in increasing their outreach efforts to young people with investment opportunities, especially in Nakuru County, which requires 10,000 affordable housing units to meet the current housing demand. However, only 2,000 units are available, creating a shortfall of 8,000 units according to a report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics. Username Investments continues to provide affordable land in Nakuru as a way of creating a long-term solution to housing.
Reuben Kimani finally thanked the Agricultural Society of Kenya for organizing the forum, which made it possible to share information about affordable properties to various publics and enable them own land as the first step towards home ownership in line with the Affordable Housing Agenda under the Government's Big Four Development Agenda.
