AfRES

13th March 2023

About Us

WHAT IS AFRES?

AFRICAN REAL ESTATE SOCIETY is affiliated to the International Real Estate Society (IRES), along with sister societies in North America (ARES), Asia (AsRES), Europe (ERES), the Pacific Rim (PRRES) and Latin America (LaRES). There is no profit motive and no person is paid for his or her services. The warmth and mutual support amongst members and between sister societies is characteristic, and anyone who wants to contribute is welcome.

Our Regions

AfRES membership is currently organized on three regions:

  1. Southern Africa: Republic of South Africa, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho, Mozambique, Mauritius, Madagascar,Zambia, Angola and Namibia; 
  2. Eastern Africa: Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Republic of Congo, Seychelles,Eritrea, Djibouti,Comoros, Ethiopia, Sudan and Somalia;
  3. Western Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Mauritania, Senegal, Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone,Togo, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Central Africa Republic, Congo Brazzaville,and Gabon.

Mission Statement

The African Real Estate Society (AfRES) , founded in 1997, is a continent-wide organization that seeks to promote networking, research and education among property professionals across Africa.

Mission Statement

The African Real Estate Society (AfRES) , founded in 1997, is a continent-wide organization that seeks to promote networking, research and education among property professionals across Africa.

YearPresidents
2021 - DateProf. Kola Akinsomi
2019 - 2020Catherine Kariuku
2017 - 2018ESV. Emmanuel Matey
2015 - 2016Patrick Katabua
2014Dr Moses Kusiluka
2013Prof. Victor A. Akujuru
2012Prof F Viruly
2011Prof W Olima
2010Akin Olawore
2001 - 2005Prof V Gyhoot (Caretaker)
1997 - 2000Prof P Syagga