In 2019, we Launched the Centre for Excellence, an Online Repository to develop capacity within the region.
Shelter Afrique Opens another Regional Office in Abidjan
In 2016, Shelter Afrique opened another regional office in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to serve Francophone West Africa & Central Africa
Shelter Afrique Opens a Regional Office in Abuja
In 2014 Shelter Afrique opened a regional office in Abuja, Nigeria to serve the West African Region
Shelter Afrique launches the first Pan-African Housing Fund (PAHF)
We launched the first Pan-African Housing Fund (PAHF), a private equity fund providing equity and quasi equity finance to developers, with a target size of USD 60 million and a first close at USD 40 million in September 2012.
Creation of a Secondary Mortgage Institution for the West African Economic and Monetary Union
Shelter Afrique, Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement (BOAD) and several commercial banks created a Secondary Mortgage Institution for the West African Economic and Monetary Union to bolster the affordability of mortgages in the region.
Shelter Afrique Launches its first ever Joint Venture
In 2010, Shelter Afrique launched Everest Park in Kenya, its first ever joint venture.
Kenya HQ established
Shelter Afrique derives its legal status from the Constituent Charter agreed by our shareholders at inception while in Kenya the company operates under the Shelter Afrique Act of 1995, an Act of the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya.
Shelter Afrique sets up operations in Africa
We began operations in 1985 and since then have developed a robust portfolio of projects and activities, acquired substantial operational experience and established Shelter Afrique as a credible housing finance institution.
Shelter Afrique Established after Lusaka Call
Shelter Afrique was established in 1982 by African governments at heeding the calls of African leaders at the Organization for African Unity meeting of Heads of State and Government convened in Lusaka in 1981. It was created by the African Development Bank (AfDB), African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa-Re) and CDC
Our constituent charter was signed in 1982