Property Description
Balkis Residences – Balkis Residences is a premium development of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments on Riverside Drive, Nairobi, close to Westlands, Gigiri and the CBD. Prices start from KSh 7.9 million with flexible payment plans and a KSh 500,000 early-bird discount, and Balkis Residences is sold by Sir Francis Homes.
Balkis Residences offers modern apartments in one of Nairobi’s most prestigious and secure neighbourhoods. Riverside Drive is a quiet, leafy street lined with embassies, international organisations and upmarket homes, a few minutes from the offices of Westlands and the CBD.
The development has a wide range of layouts, from 66 sqm one bedroom apartments to 210 sqm three bedroom homes with a DSQ. Several two bedroom units come with a DSQ or a study, so buyers can choose the space that suits their family or their investment plan.
Shared facilities are designed to feel like a hotel. There is a rooftop infinity pool with city views, a gym, an on-site restaurant and cafe, a hotel-style lobby and reception, and a convenience store. Call Sir Francis Homes to confirm the construction status, the units still available and the payment plan at Balkis Residences.
Balkis Residences at a glance
| Location | Riverside Drive, Nairobi |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom (66 to 69 sqm) | From KSh 7.9M |
| 2 bedroom (109 to 114 sqm) | From KSh 12.7M |
| 2 bed + DSQ (128 to 133 sqm) | From KSh 15.2M |
| 2 bed + study + DSQ (149 to 155 sqm) | From KSh 17.25M |
| 3 bed + DSQ (200 to 210 sqm) | From KSh 23.3M |
| Offer | KSh 500,000 early-bird discount (limited) |
| Sold by | Sir Francis Homes |
| Selling agent | Sir Francis Homes – 0722 720 812 |
Balkis Residences Riverside prices and unit types
Balkis Residences one bedroom apartments of 66 to 69 sqm start from KSh 7.9 million, and two bedroom apartments of 109 to 114 sqm from KSh 12.7 million. A two bedroom with a DSQ starts from KSh 15.2 million, a two bedroom with a study and DSQ from KSh 17.25 million, and a three bedroom with a DSQ from KSh 23.3 million. Early buyers can get a KSh 500,000 discount while it lasts, and flexible payment plans are available.
Riverside Drive Apartments – Riverside Drive apartments near Westlands and Gigiri: luxury 1, 2 & 3 bedroom units from KES 7.9M with flexible payment plans.
1 Bedroom Apartments (66–69 sqm) – From KES 7.9M
2 Bedroom Apartments (109–114 sqm) – From KES 12.7M
2 Bedroom + DSQ (128–133 sqm) – From KES 15.2M
2 Bedroom + Study + DSQ (149–155 sqm) – From KES 17.25M
3 Bedroom + DSQ (200–210 sqm) – From KES 23.3M
Buy your apartment in Riverside Nairobi with flexible payment plans structured for investors and homeowners. Early buyers enjoy an exclusive KES 500,000 early-bird discount (limited availability).
Prices are the latest list prices shared with Sir Francis Homes and can change as the project sells. Call or WhatsApp 0722 720 812 for current availability and the latest price list.
Location: Riverside Drive, Nairobi
Riverside Drive runs between Westlands and the Chiromo area and is one of Nairobi’s most sought-after residential addresses. It is close to several embassies and high commissions, international organisations, top hotels and the University of Nairobi’s Chiromo campus. Westlands offices, Sarit Centre, Westgate and The Mall are a short drive away.
Waiyaki Way and the Nairobi Expressway connect the area to the CBD, Upper Hill and the airport, and Gigiri, home to the UN complex, can be reached through Westlands and Limuru Road. That mix of diplomatic, corporate and lifestyle destinations drives steady demand for homes here.
Design, finishes and amenities
Amenities at Balkis Residences include a rooftop infinity swimming pool with city views, a fully equipped gym, an on-site restaurant and cafe, landscaped gardens and a courtyard, a children’s play area, a hotel-style lobby and reception, an on-site convenience store, a full backup generator, and 24/7 security with controlled access.
Is Balkis Residences Riverside a good investment?
Riverside apartments attract expatriates, diplomats, NGO staff and corporate tenants, which supports strong rents and steady occupancy. Smaller units at Balkis Residences suit furnished and short-stay letting, while the larger units with a DSQ appeal to families on long leases. The early-bird discount and payment plans also help investors manage cash flow.
Who it suits
Balkis Residences suits owner-occupiers who want to live on Riverside Drive, buy-to-let investors targeting expatriate tenants, buyers planning corporate or short-stay executive rentals, and diaspora buyers looking for a premium Nairobi address. Sir Francis Homes can arrange a viewing.
Which layout suits you?
A one bedroom at Balkis Residences has the lowest entry price and suits short-stay or single tenants. The two bedroom with a study and DSQ is a flexible choice for families who work from home. The three bedroom with a DSQ is the best fit for expatriate families on long leases.
Buying with Sir Francis Homes
This development is marketed and sold by Sir Francis Homes, a Nairobi real estate agency that works with local buyers, investors and Kenyans in the diaspora. We arrange viewings, share the developer’s documents and walk you through each stage until you receive your keys.
- Book a viewing. Call or WhatsApp 0722 720 812 to see the homes in person or by video call. Viewings run Monday to Saturday, 9am–5pm.
- Choose your unit. We send the current availability, floor plans and price list so you can compare floors, sizes and views.
- Reserve it. A booking fee holds your chosen unit while your lawyer reviews the sale agreement.
- Sign and pay. You sign the sale agreement and pay the deposit, then follow the agreed payment plan.
- Handover. On completion you inspect the unit, receive your keys and begin the title or lease process.
Ask for the sale agreement, payment schedule, approvals and expected completion date in writing, and have an advocate review them before you pay. Sir Francis Homes can guide you through each step. If you are buying from abroad, Sir Francis Homes can run the viewing on video, courier documents and coordinate with your lawyer, so you never need to travel before handover.
Before making any payment, we recommend that your advocate carries out an official title search on Ardhisasa, the Ministry of Lands online platform, and reviews the developer’s approvals. Our team will share the documents you need for these checks.
Balkis Residences – frequently asked questions
Where is Balkis Residences?
Balkis Residences is on Riverside Drive, Nairobi, near Westlands, Gigiri and the CBD.
How much is a 1 bedroom at Balkis Residences?
One bedroom apartments of 66 to 69 sqm start from KSh 7.9 million.
How much is a 3 bedroom?
Three bedroom plus DSQ apartments of 200 to 210 sqm start from KSh 23.3 million.
Is there a discount?
Early buyers can get a KSh 500,000 discount, subject to availability.
What amenities are there?
A rooftop infinity pool, gym, restaurant and cafe, hotel-style lobby, kids’ play area, store, backup generator and 24/7 security.
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Last updated 1 October 2026.
