Christabel Ojuok is the Co-founder and Head of Growth at nesti, Kenya’s first rent platform that’s turning rent into a credit building tool.
Through nesti, tenants transform rent payments into a RentScore, a verified record of consistency and reliability that can unlock access to homeownership via tenant purchase schemes, strengthen their ability to negotiate fairer rental terms, and, in the future, improve their chances of accessing affordable mortgages. By addressing the systemic exclusion of entrepreneurs, freelancers, gig workers, and others in the gig economy from formal financing, Christabel and her team are bridging the gap between renting and owning, reshaping the journey to dignified housing for millions.
With over a decade of experience in real estate operations, strategy, and asset management, Christabel has overseen portfolios exceeding 1 million square feet, working with both institutional investors and high-net-worth clients. She is a registered estate agent, a full member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya, and holds a Master of Science in Real Estate Finance & Investment.
Passionate about financial inclusion and the power of data to redefine housing access, Christabel is at the forefront of innovation in Kenya’s affordable housing landscape, ensuring rent is no longer a dead end but a stepping stone to wealth creation and lasting homeownership.
