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Ivhu Logistics Real Estate - Sustainable Industrial Development. Building Africa’s Green Industrial Backbone. Deploying Institutional Capital into Africa’s Green Logistics & Manufacturing Growth. Connecting Trade, Capital & Climate Through Institutional Grade Industrial Real Estate. Ivhu Logistics Real Estate (“Ivhu”) is an integrated industrial and logistics real estate developer, investor, and asset manager pioneering sustainable industrial infrastructure across Eastern and Southern Africa. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, Ivhu is strategically positioned to serve the COMESA Free Trade Area and strategic AfCFTA growth corridors connecting Indian ocean ports, trade routes, and production hubs through a network of green-certified, fit-for-purpose industrial parks. The name Ivhu, meaning “earth/soil” in the Shona language, symbolizes our commitment to building from the ground up, delivering world-class industrial ecosystems that empower Africa to trade its way into middle-income status while advancing environmental stewardship and regional integration. Ivhu is Africa’s emerging equivalent of Prologis or Goodman Group, applying their globally proven frameworks to the African context. Like Prologis, Ivhu develops and manages institutional-grade logistics facilities that enable efficient supply chains. Like Goodman Group, Ivhu integrates sustainability, technology, and long-term tenant alignment into every asset. Ivhu combines African market insight with institutional governance and REIT structures to attract long-term capital partners. Ivhu is a design-and-build specialist, delivering turnkey industrial facilities tailored to tenant needs and operational performance. Mission:To design, develop, and manage green industrial and logistics assets that catalyze regional trade, attract investment, and enable Africa’s manufacturing transformation. Vision:To become Africa’s leading sustainable industrial real estate platform, connecting trade, capital, and climate responsibility, transforming the continent’s industrial landscape for generations. Ivhu operates a vertically integrated platform spanning the entire industrial real estate value chain, from land assembly and development to income-producing asset management. 1. Development & Construction Management - Design and delivery of built-to-suit, speculatively developed, and joint-venture industrial assets. Execution through disciplined project management and ESG-aligned procurement. Delivery of EDGE-certified facilities minimizing lifecycle costs and environmental footprint. 2. Asset Management - Long-term management of stabilized industrial parks and logistics hubs. Optimization of asset performance through data-driven leasing, maintenance, and energy efficiency programs. 3. Investment & Potential Industrial REIT Platform - Structured as a potential two-tier Development REIT (D-REIT) and Income REIT (I-REIT) model to mobilize institutional capital. The Development REIT funds land assembly and project delivery. The Income REIT holds stabilized assets for long-term yield and reinvestment. 4. Advisory & Consultancy - Industrial property research, feasibility studies, valuations, and sustainability advisory. Development advisory for landowners and corporates seeking to unlock industrial land value. Product Offering Ivhu’s product suite spans the full range of industrial and logistics real estate typologies, designed to meet Africa’s evolving trade, technology, and manufacturing demands: 1. Storage & Distribution Fit for purpose Warehousing Cross-Dock and Last-Mile Fulfillment Centers E-commerce & Retail Distribution Hubs Bonded and Non-Bonded Logistics Parks 2. Manufacturing & Processing Light Assembly and Value-Add Facilities Agri-Processing and Cold Chain Logistics Apparel and Textile Production Units Commodity Silos and Agro Logistics Hubs 3. Specialized Infrastructure Powered Shell & Core Data Centers Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Facilities Container Freight Stations, ICDs & SEZ Logistics Parks Pharmaceutical and Cold Storage Facilities Geographic and Strategic Footprint Ivhu’s strategy is centred on trade corridor development, aligning industrial real estate with regional logistics flows, population centres, and resource hubs. Active & Pipeline Markets: Kenya:Limuru SEZ (Private Industrial Park – 370,000 sqm), Naivasha Semiconductor Facility, Nyeri White Label Manufacturing Hub Uganda: Kampala Regional Distribution Center (12,500 sqm) Tanzania:Dar es Salaam FMCG Distribution Hub (20,000 sqm) Rwanda, Zambia & DRC: Strategic landbanking and feasibility engagements for industrial clustering under AfCFTA trade routes Each location is selected for proximity to major highways, ports, and economic corridorsto ensure connectivity, resilience, and scalability. Track Record and Heritage Ivhu’s leadership team brings a legacy of over USD 100 million in delivered industrial assets and award-winning sustainability achievements. Notably, its Founder and Managing Director Asbury Maruza Chikwanha served as Development Director and founding executive at Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) — East Africa’s leading institutional-grade logistics platform backed by IFC and BII (UK). He led the development of: ALP North (Tatu City) – East Africa’s first EDGE-certified industrial park. ALP West (Tilisi) – 100,000 sqm smart logistics park designed to global efficiency standards. Both developments now anchor Kenya’s industrial transformation and serve as blueprints for Ivhu’s next-generation portfolio. Sustainability and ESG Integration Ivhu’s approach to sustainability is not optional; it’s foundational and embedded into our DNA.The platform’s assets will be designed to meet IFC EDGE certification standards and align with: World Green Building Council’s Net Zero Carbon Commitment (2030),IFC Performance Standards & UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs 8, 9, 11, and 13) ESG Principles: Environmental: Renewable energy, water reuse, green design, carbon reduction. Social: Job creation, SME participation, local supply chain integration. Governance: Transparent reporting, institutional compliance, and oversight. Strategic Advantage Ivhu offers investors and tenants a unique value proposition combining local execution, regional reach, and institutional discipline. Capital Strategy - Ivhu is structured to attract long-term, patient, institutional investors, DFIs, pension funds, and strategic corporates seeking scalable exposure to Africa’s industrial growth story. Multiple exit strategies via REIT listings, asset disposals, or portfolio consolidation are under consideration. Ivhu’s Investment Thesis: Africa’s industrial real estate gap represents a once-in-a-generation investment opportunity. With manufacturing output set to double by 2035 under AfCFTA, and only 1.5 sqm of modern warehouse space per capita (compared to circa 25 sqm in developed markets), Ivhu’s portfolio directly addresses: Severe undersupply of institutional-grade logistics infrastructure. Rising tenant demand from FMCG, manufacturing, and e-commerce sectors. Government incentives under SEZ and Vision 2030 industrialization programs. Regional integration momentum driving cross-border trade and supply chain efficiency. Partnership Invitation Ivhu Logistics Real Estate is now seeking a strategic equity or development capital partner aligned with its vision to build Africa’s next-generation green industrial platform. The ideal partner brings: Institutional capital and patient investment horizon. Commitment to ESG, climate-aligned growth, and inclusive impact. Strategic interest in Africa’s industrialisation, logistics, or infrastructure sectors. Ivhu represents the next evolution of industrial real estate in Africa, where global best practice discipline, sustainability, and governance meet African ingenuity and opportunity.

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