Qejani Student Hostels is a shared accommodation for university students, offering them living spaces designed to support their studies.
The hostels include shared facilities such as Wi-Fi access, communal kitchens for students who prefer to cook, and common areas used for studying, relaxing, or group activities.
The accommodation caters to both local and international students.
Qejani offers more than 6,000 beds in four room categories: superior double, double, triple, and quadruple rooms. The accommodation packages also include utilities and security services.
In addition to housing, the hostels organize occasional social activities and provide recreational facilities, including indoor games and outdoor sports such as basketball and football, allowing residents to interact and build connections outside their academic work.
The following are different locations where the Qejani hostels are located:
- Qejani Kaskazini Greens – Near Kenyatta University
- Qejani Karen – Near Catholic University of Eastern Africa
- Qejani Buffalo Hills – Near Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Qejani Chiromo – Near University of Nairobi (Chiromo Campus area)
- Qejani Hurlingham – Near Total Hurlingham
Who Owns Qejani Hostels?
The hostels are owned by businessman Edward Kirathe, a prominent figure in Kenya’s real estate sector and the founder of Acorn Holdings Limited.
With over 25 years of experience in East Africa’s property sector, the Acorn founder and CEO has pioneered purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and sustainable investment models that are attracting global attention.
According to the Billionaires Africa 2024 report, Kirathe has an estimated net worth of Ksh1.5 billion ($12 million) and is among Kenya’s leading business figures.
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In 2021, Acorn broke new ground again with the launch of its Student Accommodation Development REIT (D-REIT) and Income REIT (I-REIT), valued at Ksh7.5 billion.
The Acorn Student Accommodation Development REIT (ASA D-REIT) builds and develops Qwetu and Qejani student hostels.
Once the hostels are complete and running smoothly, the Acorn Student Accommodation Income REIT (ASA I-REIT) purchases these properties from the development REIT and holds them as long-term investments.
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Accommodation Rates
The table below outlines the accommodation rates and refundable deposits for Qejani hostels across various locations:
| Hostel Location | Room Type | Monthly Payment (KES) | Refundable Deposit (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaskazini Greens (Near KU) | Quadruple | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Triple | 13,500 | 13,500 | |
| Double | 15,500 | 15,500 | |
| Superior Double | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Buffalo Hills (Near JKUAT) | Quadruple | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Triple | 13,500 | 13,500 | |
| Double | 15,500 | 15,500 | |
| Superior Double | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Hurlingham (Near Total Hurlingham) | Quadruple | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Triple | 13,500 | 13,500 | |
| Double | 15,500 | 15,500 | |
| Superior Double | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Karen (Near CUEA) | Quadruple | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Triple | 13,500 | 13,500 | |
| Double | 15,500 | 15,500 | |
| Superior Double | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Chiromo (Near UoN) | Quadruple | 12,500 | 12,500 |
| Triple | 13,500 | 13,500 | |
| Double | 15,500 | 15,500 | |
| Superior Double | 16,500 | 16,500 |
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