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About
Citisquare Africa is a real estate investment consultancy focused on project origination, structuring, and development — building landmark, institutional-grade assets in Africa’s most strategically positioned economic zones. Founded and led by Dr Uche Nnama, Citisquare brings deep expertise in SPV structuring, project finance, and cross-border capital mobilisation — connecting African development opportunities with institutional and diaspora capital. The firm’s flagship transaction — The Apex by Citisquare Africa, GreenTech Tower — is a US$28 million mixed-use development at the main entrance of Kigali Innovation City within Rwanda’s RDB Free Trade Zone.
Identifying high-potential real estate at the intersection of sovereign policy and innovation ecosystems
End-to-end development from concept to capital raise — REIT-ready, ESG-linked vehicles
$40.7M independent feasibility — Q1 2026
Nigeria · Rwanda · United States
US$28M mixed-use GreenTech Tower at the main entrance of Kigali Innovation City. Acquire a structurally fortified, monopoly-like position within a sovereign-backed innovation ecosystem, and build a diversified cash flow machine around it.
Explore The Apex →Investment
Independent feasibility validation by Knight Frank · Q1 2026
Knight Frank independent feasibility validation confirms total building value at completion. SPV structure · REIT-ready · ESG-linked.
The Apex
The SEZ Tax Alpha: tenant savings on corporate tax, import duties, and registration fees inside the RDB Free Trade Zone directly subsidise premium rent — and lease longevity. That is Citisquare’s rental income security.
Sole main-entrance building in KIC. No competitor can build an equivalent position. Scarcity premium is structural and permanent.
Corporate tax relief, duty waivers, and registration benefits translate directly into tenant rent capacity and lease longevity.
CMU Africa, BioNTech, ALU, AIMS, UR-CST, Kofisi. Best-in-class co-tenancy that no competitor can replicate.
EDGE/LEED certification unlocks green-bond eligibility and ESG-mandated capital — a cost-of-capital multiplier unavailable to standard assets.
Revenue
Recurring cash flow against debt service
Anchors: DFIs, multinationals, corporates
Pre-sales retire construction debt during build phase
Diaspora, HNWI, international, expat tenants
Yield that scales automatically with occupancy & footfall
F&B and retail operators
Protects renewal rates across all tenant segments
All tenant and owner segments
Multiplier — improves revenue AND cost of capital
ESG tenants and impact investors
Market Context
This is not speculation on an emerging market — it is the strategic acquisition of a monopoly-like position within Africa’s most disciplined economic zone.
NST2 (2024–2029) targets 9.3% GDP growth, raising private investment to 21.5% of GDP and creating over 1.25 million jobs. Capital is already deployed behind this — it is not aspirational.
KIC alone is projected to create 50,000 jobs, generate $150M in annual ICT exports, and attract $300M FDI. Africa50 commits $400M — focused primarily on real estate, including $315M in commercial complexes.
Kigali delivers 9.3% residential, 10.8% office, and 12.3% retail yields — outperforming most comparable Sub-Saharan African markets. Rwanda ranks top in Africa for ease of doing business.
Location
The sole building at the main entrance to Kigali Innovation City — within the RDB Free Trade Zone. No competitor can replicate this position.
The Tower sits at the sole access point to KIC’s 61-hectare campus. Every institution, investor, and visitor passes it first.
SEZ incentives: corporate tax relief, import duty waivers, streamlined business registration — structural, not incidental.
Carnegie Mellon Africa, ALU, BioNTech, AIMS, UR-CST, Kofisi — all within walking distance from The Apex.
No future developer can claim this address. First-mover structural advantage, fortified by sovereign policy.
Risk
KSEZ location · Rwanda digital land registry (RLMUA) provides verifiable, encumbrance-free title
RDB Investment Certificate documents state commitment · Rwanda — 15 consecutive years of GDP growth
Rwanda Investment Code guarantees profit and capital repatriation
Milestone-based capital calls · independent QS sign-off · DFI-underwritten completion guarantee
Anchor pre-leasing before vertical construction · broad marketing opens at 70% pre-committed
Anchor targets: DFIs, multinationals, embassies · 10+ year lease tenors · LOI before debt drawn
$40.7M independent feasibility — Q1 2026
25-year experienced Project Director engaged
Nigeria · Rwanda · USA registered entities
Nigeria · Rwanda · United States
Flagship Development
A state-of-the-art, six-storey mixed-use technology and innovation hub strategically located within the master-planned Kigali Innovation City. Engineered to foster collaboration, accelerate innovation, and support sustainable growth for startups, researchers, investors, and tech professionals.
Kigali Innovation City represents Rwanda’s flagship innovation ecosystem — synergizing globally recognized universities, cutting-edge research institutions, and innovation-driven enterprises within a collaborative, smart city framework.
Proposed development
Proposed development
Proposed development
End-to-end support from ideation to market entry with specialized production facilities, testing zones, and funding access
A curated, high-density pipeline of investible opportunities with a platform for deep engagement
World-class labs, collaborative opportunities, and a talent-rich environment for groundbreaking R&D
A vibrant nucleus that attracts talent, sparks innovation, and solidifies Kigali’s status as a global tech destination
Leadership
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Featured in regional media for our work in structured real estate investment and economic inclusion across Africa
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▶In a convergence of innovation, finance, and regional development, Citisquare Africa successfully hosted a virtual conference centered on legally structured co ownership investment models.
The Guardian NigeriaThe programme has been designed to promote financial wellness through a holistic approach, targeting professionals prioritising well being and overall prosperity.
Punch NewspapersCitisquare Africa is harnessing technology to tackle burnout among professionals, providing tools for combating workplace stress and enhancing financial stability.
FAQ
Investor questions about The Apex and Kigali Tech Tower
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Contact
Request the investor materials for our current development, or speak to our team about partnership and origination opportunities.
Kigali Innovation City
RDB Free Trade Zone, Rwanda
1226A Ahmadu Bello Way
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
uche.nnama@citisquare.africa
+234 805 438 8340
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Real estate investment consultancy developing landmark assets at the intersection of sovereign policy, innovation ecosystems, and institutional capital.
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