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The Diplomat Residence

Location

Westlands, Nairobi

Starting from

From KES 5M

Status

Under Construction

Completion

Q2 2028

The Diplomat Residence in Westlands, Nairobi

Bedrooms

1 Bed and 2 Bed

Type

Apartment

Units

On request

ROI

ROI 12.8%

Construction Progress

Under Construction58%

About This Development

Modern 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments for Sale in Westlands – Diplomat Residencies

Thirty metres from Westgate Mall on Peponi Road, Diplomat Residencies stakes its claim as one of Westlands' most strategically positioned new developments. Rising 25 floors above one of the neighbourhood's most active retail and lifestyle corridors, this is a building where the location does heavy lifting for investors from day one — and the amenity offering, spanning a full sports complex, jacuzzis, yoga studio, and sky recreation garden, ensures residents never need to go far for anything. With occupation set for Q2 2028, the window to enter at off-plan pricing remains open.

Apartment Sizes & Pricing

2 Bedroom

  • 113 sqm – From KES 13,200,000 – 15,700,000

  • 142 sqm – SOLD OUT

1 Bedroom

  • 88 sqm – From KES 10,300,000 – 12,200,000

  • 76 sqm – SOLD OUT

  • 52 sqm – From KES 6,100,000 – 7,200,000

Mini 1 Bedroom

  • 43 sqm – From KES 5,000,000 – 5,900,000

Apartment Features

  • Smartly Designed 1 And 2 Bedroom Layouts Across Multiple Size Configurations

  • Smart Access Solutions For Keyless, Secure Entry

  • Contemporary Finishes And Quality Fittings Throughout

  • Generous Natural Light And Well-Proportioned Living Spaces

  • In-Building Retail Stores And Laundry Area For Daily Convenience

  • Efficient Layouts Suited For Both Owner-Occupation And High-Yield Rental

Lifestyle Amenities

  • Swimming pool with pool rain shower

  • Jacuzzis and spa facilities

  • Dedicated yoga studio

  • Gym and sports facilities including tennis and padel

  • Sky recreation garden

  • Arrival concierge and hotel lobby

  • Elegant residents' lounge

  • Exclusive clubhouse

  • Modern conference centre

  • Café and business centre

  • Landscaped gardens and courtyard

  • Smart access solutions

  • In-building retail stores and laundry area

Prime Location – Peponi Road, Westlands

At just 30 metres from Westgate Mall, Diplomat Residencies places residents at the very centre of Westlands' most vibrant commercial and lifestyle stretch:

  • Westgate Mall – 30 metres

  • Sarit Centre – minutes away

  • GTC Mall and Westlands CBD – close proximity

  • Aga Khan University Hospital and MP Shah Hospital – easily accessible

  • Leading international schools – short drive

  • Nairobi Expressway – conveniently reachable

Why Invest in Diplomat Residencies?

Proximity to Westgate Mall at 30 metres is not a figure that needs qualifying — for Airbnb operators, corporate letting agents, and long-stay rental investors, that kind of retail adjacency is a tangible occupancy driver that few Westlands developments can genuinely claim. Diplomat Residencies builds on this with a sports and wellness offering — tennis, padel, jacuzzis, yoga, and spa — that positions the building firmly in the serviced-apartment tier of tenant appeal.

The sold-out status of the 76 sqm and 142 sqm units is itself a strong signal of market confidence in the project, and the remaining units across the mini one-bedroom to two-bedroom range still offer a compelling spread of entry points for investors at different budget levels. With Q2 2028 occupation on the horizon, now is the time to secure position before further units close.

Demand Context for The Diplomat Residence

The Diplomat Residence sits in the Westlands market, where apartment demand is supported by Nairobi Expressway, Waiyaki Way, James Gichuru Road and Riverside Drive and shaped by corporate tenant demand, executive rental demand, expat rental demand and diplomatic housing demand. Because this is not a completed-unit decision, also compare developer delivery, construction progress and payment milestones before relying on demand alone.

InvestorsProfessionalsExecutive tenantsDiaspora buyersForeign buyersExpatriatesLuxury buyersDiplomatic households

Buyer caution

  • Corporate tenants compare quality, parking, management and convenience very quickly.
  • Oversupply can weaken rents for generic apartments even in strong office markets.
  • Executive tenants are quality-sensitive and will reject weak finishes or poor management.

Why this location can support demand

Westlands demand is not only about the area name. It comes from access, daily convenience and buyer groups such as Investors, Professionals, Executive tenants and Diaspora buyers.

What to compare before shortlisting

Compare this apartment against similar options in Westlands by price, layout, parking, service charge, management, resale depth and document readiness.

Main opportunity

Supports rental demand where apartments are close to office access and lifestyle convenience.

Main caution

Corporate tenants compare quality, parking, management and convenience very quickly.

Demand anchors

Nairobi ExpresswayWaiyaki WayJames Gichuru RoadRiverside Drive

Demand drivers

Corporate Tenant DemandExecutive Rental DemandExpat Rental DemandDiplomatic Housing Demand

Verification status

Buyer Safety Snapshot

Off-plan buyer checks needed

Quick answer

The Diplomat Residence should be treated as an off-plan decision until the buyer has checked developer context, construction progress, payment milestones, completion assumptions and the documents behind the project.

Main risk

The buyer may commit before the project evidence, developer track record and payment schedule are clear enough.

What to verify

  • Current price, availability and the exact unit or property being offered.
  • Seller, developer or agent authority to share documents and receive instructions.
  • How the asking price compares with similar properties in the same area and buyer use case.
  • Whether payment instructions, reservation terms and refund terms are written and consistent.
  • Developer track record, construction progress, payment milestones and completion timeline.

Documents to request

  • Title, mother title or ownership documents relevant to the property type.
  • Official search or written direction on how the buyer's advocate should confirm ownership.
  • Seller ID, company documents, developer profile or authority-to-sell documents where applicable.
  • Draft sale agreement, letter of offer or reservation terms before payment.
  • Written payment instructions and receipts process before any funds move.

Who it suits

Buyers who like the location and payment-plan upside, but still want to test construction and developer risk before reserving.

Who should be cautious

Buyers being pushed to reserve before seeing project evidence, developer context or written payment terms.

Advisor verdict

Treat The Diplomat Residence as a project decision, not only a unit decision. The safer path is to check the developer, payment milestones, construction evidence and completion assumptions before a reservation or deposit.

Best next step

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When to pause

  • Payment is requested before documents, seller authority or payment instructions are clear.
  • The price looks attractive but comparable options have not been checked.
  • A buyer is pushed to reserve quickly without time for advocate review.
  • Construction progress, completion dates or payment milestones do not match the sales story.

Buyer Fit

Buyer Profiles for The Diplomat Residence

Read this apartment through the buyer path that matches your situation before requesting documents, comparing alternatives or paying deposit.
Property InvestorsRental demand, yield, vacancy, supply pressure, management cost and exit logic.Foreign BuyersOwnership, legal process, local representation, payment path and post-purchase management.Mortgage BuyersLender fit, valuation risk, approval timing, deposit terms and completion alignment.Cash BuyersSpeed, negotiation power, payment confirmation, document timing and before-deposit discipline.First-time BuyersSequence, budget discipline, document timing and safer first-purchase checks before deposit.Diaspora BuyersRemote buying, document visibility, local representation, payment verification and handover planning.

Available Unit Types

Type

Mini 1 Bedroom

Size

40 sqm

Price

From KES 5M - KES 5.9M

Units available

Type

1 Bedroom

Size

76 - 88 sqm

Price

From KES 10.3M - KES 12.2M

Units available

Type

2 Bedroom

Size

113 - 142 sqm

Price

From KES 13.2M - KES 15.7M

Units available

Amenities

Clubhouse
Coffee lounge / café
Fully fitted gym
Laundry area
Sky garden
Swimming Pool
Yoga garden for relaxation

Payment Plan Calculator

Estimate your off-plan payment schedule. Adjust deposit and frequency below.

Select Unit Type

Mini 1 Bedroom — Purchase PriceKES 5,000,000

Deposit

20%
Min 20%Max 50%

Payment Frequency

Deposit Due

KES 1,000,000

20% upfront

Per Quarter

KES 571,429

7 payments

Balance to Pay

KES 4,000,000

after deposit

Payment Schedule

PaymentDue DateAmountRunning Total
DepositOct 2026KES 1,000,000KES 1,000,000
Q1Dec 2026KES 571,429KES 1,571,429
Q2Mar 2027KES 571,429KES 2,142,858
Q3Jun 2027KES 571,429KES 2,714,287
Q4Sep 2027KES 571,429KES 3,285,716
Q5Dec 2027KES 571,429KES 3,857,145
Q6Mar 2028KES 571,429KES 4,428,574
Q7Jun 2028KES 571,426KES 5,000,000Complete

To stay on track with quarterly payments, set aside KES 190,476/month between now and the Q2 2028 completion.

Estimates only. Actual terms are set by the developer and may differ. Confirm the schedule before reserving a unit.

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Westlands Area Intelligence

Executive tenant depth with apartment price caution

Corporate and mixed-use district where building management, parking, furnished demand and road exposure matter heavily.

Buyer fit: Corporate rental investors, furnished-let buyers and owner-occupiers working near Westlands.

Investment Context

Test The Diplomat Residence as a apartment in Westlands against rental demand, vacancy risk, service-charge exposure, resale depth and related buyer research before relying on the headline price or ROI note.

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Diaspora Buyer Checks

If you are reviewing The Diplomat Residence from outside Kenya, connect the listing to remote viewing evidence, lawyer-led due diligence, payment verification, authority controls and post-handover management before sending funds.

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Connected Property Intelligence

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