UNES is a premier provider of comprehensive consultancy services in Built Environment and offers end-to-end solutions for projects from conception to completion. Our multidisciplinary expertise is rooted in academic excellence and practical experience, enabling us to address the complex challenges of modern development sustainably and innovatively. Under this Thematic Area, we offer the following core services.
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Project Feasibility Studies & Business Cases: we transform ideas into bankable investment opportunities through collaborative, consultative and rigorous technical, financial, socio-economic analysis and business case development
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Physical planning & urban development: we provide strategic guidance for sustainable urban and regional growth. Our services in this area include master planning; urban policy & development control; land use planning & zoning and street addressing and land surveying.
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Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA): To ensure our clients’ projects are environmentally sound, socially responsible, and compliant with national regulations, we offer the following services through our NEMA-licensed experts who guide assessments for projects approval; Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA); Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA); and Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
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Architectural & Engineering Design: We deliver innovative, functional and sustainable design solutions across all sectors. This is offered through architectural, engineering and specialized designs and reviews.
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Project & Construction Supervision: We act as the client’s trusted agent to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. The services include Construction Supervision, Project Management, Contract Administration and Stakeholder Coordination
Projects Portfolio
National Infrastructure Development and Sports Facilities Rehabilitation: UNES Limited has demonstrated extensive project management and engineering expertise through involvement in major national assets, including the construction and rehabilitation of key sports facilities such as Nyayo, Kasarani, and the Talanta Sports Complex. Our electrical engineering services and infrastructure planning capabilities ensure these venues meet international standards for functionality and safety. Beyond sports, we provide comprehensive program/project management for public institutions, encompassing feasibility studies, construction inspection, and infrastructure planning. This includes high-profile assignments such as the development of tuition blocks, data centers, and ICT engineering complexes for Murang’a University, as well as design review and construction supervision services for Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA).
Urban Planning, Human Settlements, and Land Management: UNES is a leader in human settlements planning, urban land management, and zoning, having shaped some of Kenya’s most significant urban development frameworks. Our portfolio includes the development of the 10-Year National Master Plan for Science and Technology Parks in Kenya, the Ngelani City Master Plan, and the ICDC Industrial Park Master Plan. We have also prepared strategic structure plans for rapidly growing municipalities like Ruiru and contributed to the Nairobi Integrated Urban Development Master Plan (NIUPLAN) through responsive policy formulation. Our expertise extends to physical planning, land surveying, street addressing, and building code compliance, ensuring orderly and sustainable urban growth across the country.
Environmental Services and Sustainable Development: Our firm provides specialized environmental services that integrate sustainability into every project phase, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), wildlife and natural resource conservation, and air sampling. We approach development through a lens of environmental stewardship, ensuring that infrastructure projects, industrial parks, and urban expansions balance growth with ecological preservation. From the proposed RCMRD Business Park to the University of Nairobi Innovation Park and Engineering Complex, UNES ensures that feasibility studies, master plans, and policy recommendations address natural resource management, climate resilience, and long-term environmental sustainability. Our work consistently incorporates community capacity building and governance to foster inclusive, environmentally conscious development outcomes.
Comprehensive Research, Policy Analysis and M&E: Underpinning all our projects is a robust foundation in development research, baseline surveys, and public policy analysis. UNES has conducted land use studies and local physical development plans for critical Nairobi areas, including Old City, Muthaiga North, and Gigiri, as well as policy reviews for zones 3, 4, and 5. Our expertise in programme/project monitoring and evaluation ensures that housing and human settlement initiatives, institutional developments, and infrastructure investments are evidence-based and results-driven. By combining technical engineering with socio-economic research, housing technology, and governance frameworks, UNES delivers holistic solutions that address both immediate infrastructure needs and long-term community development goals.
