Optiven has emerged as a leading brand in the region, renowned for its strategic business units (SBUs) that span across real estate, housing, water services, and hospitality.
With entities like Optiven Real Estate, Optiven Homes, and Optiven Water, the firm has established a robust presence in the property sector.
Additionally, its foray into hospitality through GMC Place in Kitengela and food franchises such as Eagle Peak Spur further underscores its diverse portfolio.
Beyond its commercial ventures, Optiven’s philanthropic arm, the Optiven Foundation, has made significant strides in improving the social well-being of countless Kenyans.
The Foundation’s numerous initiatives reflect the company’s commitment to transforming lives.
At the helm of Optiven is its Founder and CEO, George Wachiuri. Under his leadership, the firm remains steadfast in its mission to create an environment that positively transforms its staff, customers, and stakeholders by offering state-of-the-art products and services.
With an ambitious goal of creating over 30,000 direct jobs by 2030, Optiven continues to be a differentiated and trusted name, earning accolades both locally and internationally.
The company has empowered over 10,000 Kenyans to own property and has employed approximately 2,000 individuals across the real estate and hospitality sectors.
Achievements and Accolades
Optiven’s contributions to the real estate sector have not gone unnoticed. The company was named the Top Real Estate Company in the Diaspora at the Starbrands East Africa Awards in April 2023.
It also received recognition for its GoGreen Initiative 2022 from KEPSA and was honored as the best employer in East Africa in 2019 by the East Africa Best Employer Brand Awards.
Additionally, its real estate arm won the Land Agent of the Year and Best Value Added Land Selling Company at the 2nd Annual Real Estate Excellence Awards in 2019.
Vision, Mission, and Core Values
Optiven’s vision is to be the champions of social-economic transformation, a goal reflected in its mission to create an environment that positively transforms its staff, customers, and stakeholders.
The company’s core values—professionalism, honesty, customer obsession, and innovation—are the cornerstones of its culture and strategy, driving its extraordinary success over the past 24 years.
Objectives and Methodology
Optiven’s objectives include providing affordable prime properties to professionals and businesspeople, linking homeowners and developers with the market, giving back to the community through the Optiven Foundation, creating 30,000 jobs by 2030, and transitioning from a private company to a publicly owned entity.
The firm operates through stable business networks and maintains strong relationships with both central and devolved governments and relevant ministries.
Optiven collaborates with local and international partners and institutions, including financial providers such as Equity Bank, Commercial Bank of Africa, Consolidated Bank, and Co-operative Bank of Kenya.
These partnerships are crucial in achieving its mission and vision.
Investing with Optiven
For those looking to invest, Optiven Limited offers multiple points of contact, including its head office in Nairobi, branches in Karen, Kitengela, Nanyuki, Nakuru, and Mtwapa, and an office in the USA located in Kent, Washington State.
Optiven’s success story is one of innovation, dedication, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. As it continues to expand and impact lives, it stands as a beacon of hope and transformation in the real estate and hospitality sectors.
Invest with us
Optiven Limited
Head Office: Absa Towers Loita street, 2nd Floor
Postal Address: P.O Box 623-00600 Nairobi, Kenya
Call / SMS / Whatsapp: 0790 300300, 0723 400500
Email: info@optiven.co.ke
Branches
Optiven Global Office – Zamani Business Park, Karen
Kitengela – Optiven Business Center – Acacia Junction
Nanyuki – Ubii Plaza, 2nd Floor along Kenyatta Highway
Nakuru – 7th Floor – Golden Life Mall
Mtwapa – Shifa Arcade-2nd Floor, Office No. B5
Optiven Office USA
Kent, Washington State (Pacific North West office) – 1819 Central Ave South Building C #139, Kent, WA,98032