A Mombasa based developer was once again recognized for its commitment to sustainable living solutions in real estate development.
Megna Homes clinched the Dennis Quansah Green Buildings Award in the residential category during the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual Conference 2025 held in Nairobi.
KGBS renamed its Green Buildings category the Dennis Quansah Green Building Award in honor of Dennis Quansah, the late Programs Lead for the IFC Green Building Market Transformation Program in Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana, recognizing his contribution to advancing the green building movement in Africa.
“We honour individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact in promoting green building and reducing environmental footprint in the built environment,” KGBS CEO Nasra Nanda noted that the organization celebrates
Speaking during the award ceremony dubbed “A Taste of Lamu” at Emara Ole Sereni, Megna Homes CEO Ahmed Badawy expressed his gratitude. “We are deeply honored to receive the Dennis Quansah Green Buildings Award. This recognition by KGBS reinforces our commitment to designing developments that not only meet housing needs but also respect the environment.”
The award ceremony was graced by the Chair of Council of Governors who is also the governor of Wajir Ahmed Abdillahi, Issa Timamy (Lamu) and their Garissa counterpart Nadhif Jama.
The award comes just a month after Megna Homes became the first developer from Mombasa to achieve EDGE certification, following its sustainable design choices for its flagship Santana project in Mtopanga, next to Bamburi.
The Santana project has been celebrated for its outstanding performance in three key areas: energy efficiency, water savings, and reduced embodied energy in materials.
Spanning 12 acres, the development features 816 residential units and 64 commercial spaces, offering a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments.
Amenities include a swimming pool, jogging track, fitness centre, football pitch, landscaped green spaces, ample parking, and a community centre.
The project also integrates a police post and enhanced infrastructure such as upgraded roads and drainage systems.
“Sustainability is not just a feature in our projects; it is part of our DNA as a company. With Santana, and every project we embark on our goal is to provide modern housing that fosters community living while reducing environmental impact. We see this as our contribution to a greener, more resilient Kenya.”
In 2024, the developer was also named the Best Real Estate Developer of the Year by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mombasa Chapter.
