Convergence of Real Estate, FDI and Business at Global Chamber® Kenya

When global business, real estate, and economic development align... new opportunities follow.

Hosted by Global Chamber®, our weekly roundtable brings together executives, investors, and industry leaders to explore the trends shaping today’s real estate landscape and the evolving role of foreign direct investment (FDI).

This week we focused on opportunities in Eastern Africa, and Eastern Kenya. Click HERE when the video is available.

With participants joining from across continents, the sessions underscore the importance of cross-border collaboration, localized insights, and global connectivity in unlocking new market opportunities.

Spotlight on East Africa

A key highlight of this week’s session was a presentation by Ted Nyaima, Founder and CEO of Kajoss Ltd. and Executive Director of Global Chamber® Mombasa. Ted shared insights into the rapid growth and untapped potential in Mombasa, Kenya and the broader East Africa region.

With over 15 years of experience in market entry, business development, and social impact, Ted emphasized the region’s strategic importance as a gateway for investment and expansion. His work through Kajoss Ltd. continues to bridge international businesses with local opportunities, creating scalable solutions that drive both economic growth and community development.

Ted also highlighted how collaboration between global investors and regional stakeholders can accelerate sustainable development, strengthen livelihoods, and unlock long-term value across sectors.

Read more of the background and register for the recording here.

Leadership Driving Global Impact

The discussion was expertly facilitated by two respected leaders in the global real estate space:

Ted Nyaima, Executive Director at Global Chamber® Mombasa. Founder and CEO of Kajoss. Ted is a market-entry specialist with over 15 years of experience driving business growth and social impact across East Africa. A seasoned marketing professional and expert grant writer, Ted builds high-value collaborations, designs scalable programs, and leads innovative community solutions. His work combines business strategy with social entrepreneurship, unlocking opportunities, strengthening livelihoods, and promoting sustainable development.

James Huang, Managing Director of RESAAS Commercial, brought over 25 years of experience in brokerage, investment, and scaling global real estate platforms. His leadership continues to drive innovation through technology, data, and global referral networks that connect nearly 700,000 agents across 160+ countries.

Ellen Hsu, Executive Managing Director at Prominent Real Estate Services and Managing Principal at Promont Management, added deep expertise across both commercial and residential real estate. With a distinguished career spanning corporate and nonprofit leadership, Ellen’s global perspective and industry credentials elevated the discussion and provided valuable insights into market dynamics and investment strategies.

Let’s DEAL: Turning Insights into Action

These globinars emphasize education, connecting and deal-making—encouraging participants to move from insights to execution. By connecting real estate professionals, investors, and economic development leaders, these sessions create a platform for meaningful partnerships and future collaborations.

Watch for the implementation of our commercial platform, to facilitate more deals. The message here was clear: global growth happens when the right people connect with the right opportunities at the right time.

Continuing the Conversation

Our members are building momentum across regions, with a series of upcoming Africa-focused sessions covering logistics, pan-African opportunities, sustainability, and regional development.

These conversations are part of a broader mission to support global trade, investment, and collaboration across 195 countries and 605+ metros worldwide. Stay engaged to access opportunities.