Rethinking Real Estate for Africa’s Modern Workforce

The office in 2025 and beyond is evolving. 

For decades, commercial real estate has relied on a rigid model: fixed desks, uniform layouts and long-term leases that often locked businesses and professionals into spaces that offered little beyond basic functionality.

Today, that traditional model is showing its limitations.

Modern professionals and businesses demand more. They seek environments that inspire creativity, foster employee wellness, cultivate connection and drive productivity. They want spaces that blend work with lifestyle and design with purpose. They expect ecosystems, not just office

KOFISI, Africa’s leading provider of hospitality-led shared  workspaces, is at the forefront of this transformation. 

Across the continent, the flexible workspace sector has now surpassed 500 verified locations in 2025, driven by hybrid work adoption, entrepreneurial growth and increasing corporate flexibility.

Yet, many existing office buildings remain ill-equipped to meet the standards demanded by today’s talent. They lack adaptability, amenities and service quality, limiting both productivity and engagement.

“Our Members are no longer asking for desks or just office space,” says Michael Aldrige, CEO of KOFISI. “They are asking for ecosystems that enable meaningful work, nurture well-being and foster connection. That is what defines modern real estate and that is what we are building.”

In recent months, KOFISI has made the strategic decision to move operations from some of its legacy buildings in Nairobi and towards a new generation of flagship Centres that meet this ambition and demand for quality commercial real estate on the continent.

The first expression of this vision is KOFISI Kaskazi, an 85,000-square-foot flagship Centre in Westlands, Nairobi. 

Every detail from the design to the service is calibrated to deliver a consistent, elevated experience. The goal is not simply to house enterprise, but to enhance the lives of the people within them.

KOFISI Kaskazi and the Centres to follow are conceived as generative and dynamic ecosystems that encourage human interaction, creativity and wellbeing. Private lounges, screening rooms, wellness facilities and programmes, art exhibitions, restaurants, concierge and fine dining complement the professional environment.

Strategic investment is powering this transformation. With an initial $10.5 million of a $35 million raise from the Falco Group, KOFISI is scaling its flagship model across Africa’s major cities — with significant progress underway in Rwanda and an expansion into the GCC already taking shape for 2026. 

By consolidating and reinvesting resources, KOFISI is creating environments that transform work from a necessity into a business and lifestyle experience.