David Ndegwa Kinyua is a seasoned business strategist with more than 20 years of experience in real estate development. His core strengths lie in the areas of aggregation and social capital, which have played a pivotal role in his impact on cooperatives throughout Africa.
As the founder of PATCH-Africa, one of Kenya's top real estate firms, David has led the company to the forefront of innovations in securitization and fundraising for large-scale housing projects. A notable achievement under his leadership was the Kenya Defense Forces Housing Program, which aimed to deliver 10,000 housing units during its first phase. This project underscores David’s capacity to oversee large-scale, transformative initiatives that address critical housing shortages.
Beyond PATCH-Africa, David also established the Africa Tenant Purchase Initiative (ATPI), a groundbreaking affordable housing program that seeks to reshape the traditional mortgage industry by introducing capital market-driven solutions. ATPI has opened doors for creative financing options, facilitating homeownership for underserved communities and cementing David's role as a leader in innovative real estate solutions.
Additionally, David initiated Pink Paradise Farms, an agribusiness project that supports women through a cooperative model. This initiative focuses on dairy production and encompasses the full agricultural value chain, from production to processing and distribution. By giving women full ownership and control, Pink Paradise Farms promotes economic independence, sustainable income, and empowerment in the agricultural sector. This project highlights David's dedication to gender equality and sustainable development.
David's entrepreneurial journey began with his recognition for innovation, earning the National Youth Enterprise Award. His career demonstrates a strong commitment to using both real estate and agribusiness to create social and economic change in underserved regions.
Today, David Ndegwa's continued influence and forward-thinking initiatives remain a source of inspiration across both the real estate and agribusiness sectors, in Kenya and beyond.
