Improvon

Improvon We are a specialist real estate investment company focused on the warehousing, distribution and logistics property sector within sub-Saharan Africa.

All the properties in the portfolio have been developed, built, tenanted and managed by the Improvon group. Improvon was established in 1995 with the founders still active in the business. We have developed and tenanted more than 1 200 000 m2 of logistics properties for use by warehousing and distribution operators across South Africa. Our joint venture with private equity group Actis will leverag

e our substantial 480ha (4 800 000 m2) land bank in key infrastructure nodes in South Africa, Zambia and Kenya to source and structure unique warehousing and logistics solutions for our clients.

They look fine until trucks start queuing, stock starts sitting and delivery windows start slipping.That is when locatio...
16/06/2026

They look fine until trucks start queuing, stock starts sitting and delivery windows start slipping.

That is when location becomes an operating cost.

At Nairobi Gate SEZ, the value is what happens after cargo arrives inland: controlled access, customs capability and space to move, hold and distribute stock without unnecessary friction.

The wrong site does not just slow you down. It teaches you the cost of moving twice.

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Sometimes they are a site problem.If goods need to move between separate warehouses, yards and clearance points, time di...
11/06/2026

Sometimes they are a site problem.

If goods need to move between separate warehouses, yards and clearance points, time disappears before the first delivery even leaves.

At Nairobi Gate SEZ, the Customs Controlled Area gives occupiers access to customs capability inside the park, supported by weighbridges, customs warehouses and controlled entry.

For importers, food distributors and NGO relief operators, the mistake is treating clearance as paperwork only.

Every extra handover is a place for time to disappear.

Ask for the SEZ benefits breakdown.

When operations scale, infrastructure weaknesses show up fast:• power instability• water interruptions• yard congestion•...
09/06/2026

When operations scale, infrastructure weaknesses show up fast:
• power instability
• water interruptions
• yard congestion
• limited truck movement

At Nairobi Gate SEZ, occupiers operate within a logistics environment designed for higher-volume industrial activity, including:
• 50mVA bulk power supply
• 6,500m³ permanent water supply
• yard depths of up to 35 metres
• customs-enabled operating capability

The mistake is leasing space without testing what sits behind it.

Occupancy is easy. Operating under pressure is the test.

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They need one that stops wasting time.A site can look affordable and still cost more every month if trucks struggle to m...
04/06/2026

They need one that stops wasting time.

A site can look affordable and still cost more every month if trucks struggle to move, stock is handled too many times or dispatch depends on workarounds.

At Nairobi Gate SEZ, occupiers have access to secure, customs-enabled space with room to hold, distribute and reconfigure stock before onward delivery, all in a highly secure environment.

Most warehouse problems are movement problems disguised as space problems.

The right warehouse should stop the daily leak of time, fuel and effort.

Get the floorplans and park layout.

It looks convenient.Then the real cost starts showing up in fuel, delays, extra handling and missed delivery windows.At ...
02/06/2026

It looks convenient.

Then the real cost starts showing up in fuel, delays, extra handling and missed delivery windows.

At Nairobi Gate SEZ, operators are choosing more than space. They are choosing a logistics environment with customs capability, road access and room to move stock properly once it reaches Nairobi.

For importers, manufacturers, NGOs and FMCG operators, the mistake is choosing a warehouse before calculating the cost of slow movement.

Convenient is not the same as efficient.

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Power. Water. Workarounds when systems fail. It adds up every month.At Nairobi Gate, two mini-unit phases measuring appr...
28/05/2026

Power. Water. Workarounds when systems fail. It adds up every month.

At Nairobi Gate, two mini-unit phases measuring approximately 237,000 sq ft have already achieved EDGE certification.

That translates into around 30% energy savings and 33% water savings, with more than 85% of the park targeted for green certification.

For an FMCG operator, manufacturer or distributor, that is not a sustainability story.
It is a monthly operating cost decision.

The park also combines this with:
• a 40-acre Customs Controlled Area
• proximity to the ICD and JKIA
• infrastructure designed for scale and continuity

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For businesses operating across East and Southern Africa, positioning matters.Lusaka sits about 2,500 km from Nairobi by...
26/05/2026

For businesses operating across East and Southern Africa, positioning matters.

Lusaka sits about 2,500 km from Nairobi by road, linking into the Dar es Salaam corridor through Tanzania and connecting onward into Southern African markets.

It is not a single high-volume corridor. It is part of a wider network that allows goods to move between regions without returning to coastal ports.

York Commercial Park, on Kafue Road, offers mini-units, larger warehouse space, serviced land, wide roads, generous yards and 24-hour monitored access.

Upgrades along the Lusaka–Nakonde route are improving connectivity north into Tanzania, strengthening this inland link over time.

For operators serving multiple markets, that flexibility can reduce the need to duplicate stock across several locations and make regional coverage easier to manage.

Request current availability and unit sizes.

How fast can trucks turn?How does clearance work?Can we scale here?Will the site still work when volumes rise?That is th...
21/05/2026

How fast can trucks turn?
How does clearance work?
Can we scale here?
Will the site still work when volumes rise?

That is the level of discussion we see at Nairobi Gate.

The park was designed for ultra-modern logistics, warehousing and distribution, with speculative and bespoke options, good circulation, generous loading facilities and strong volumetric capacity for both scaling businesses and larger regional operators.

That includes existing units from 5,000 sq ft to 100,000 sq ft and build-to-suit facilities from 50,000 sq ft to 250,000 sq ft.

For many occupiers, the right answers here can reduce future relocation cost and improve operating stability from day one.

Talk to us about your current footprint today.

In Kenya, cargo moves from Mombasa to Nairobi via the SGR into the Inland Container Depot. From there, road networks con...
19/05/2026

In Kenya, cargo moves from Mombasa to Nairobi via the SGR into the Inland Container Depot. From there, road networks connect distribution across East Africa.

Nairobi Gate SEZ sits about 20 minutes from the ICD, allowing goods to be received, cleared and redirected across multiple routes without moving through central Nairobi.

With access to JKIA and an integrated Customs Controlled Area, operators can manage port cargo, air freight and regional distribution in one location.

From Nairobi Gate, occupiers are approximately 30 minutes from JKIA, 20 minutes from Mombasa Road and 30 minutes from the Southern Bypass

For an importer, FMCG operator or 3PL, this can mean faster movement between clearance and first delivery point, with better control over stock once it is inland.

Request available units and floorplans.

At Nairobi Gate, the Customs Controlled Area is backed by customs warehouses, gatehouses, weighbridges and a one-stop en...
14/05/2026

At Nairobi Gate, the Customs Controlled Area is backed by customs warehouses, gatehouses, weighbridges and a one-stop environment that includes KRA, KPA and other agencies.

The CCA spans 40 acres within the park, allowing cargo to move through one controlled environment instead of multiple separate handover points.

That matters because compliance is not only about documents. It is also about how goods enter, wait, clear and move out.

For a pharma importer, food distributor or NGO relief operator, site design can remove avoidable handling steps between arrival and dispatch.

Ask for the SEZ benefits breakdown today.

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2 Ayrshire Avenue, Longmeadow Business Estate
Edenvale

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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0861 33 22 22

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