About Us
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About Us
Ryden’s success is closely due to the values instilled by its founder, Iain Illingworth, who placed great importance to personal integrity, prompt and efficient service, and a personalized approach to the business.
We are dedicated to a standard of values that promote honesty, trust and openness. We aim to be dependable and consistent in all our dealings.
Our Beginnings
Founding Director
Iain Illingworth
In 1995 Iain Illingworth moved to Kenya, qualifying as a Member of the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya and as a Registered Valuer, and joining and eventually acquiring the firm of Ryden International, based in Nairobi. With a degree in Land Economics, Iain had worked as a Chartered Surveyor for over 31 years, first with Strutt & Parker in Scotland, and thereafter with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), as their Scottish Land Agent.
As Managing Director, between the years 2000 - July 2015, Iain oversaw tremendous growth in the company undertaking property valuations in East Africa, including farms, commercial and residential property. He also guided the expansion of the real estate agency function of the firm, and Ryden International has now become one of Kenya's most respected Estate Agency firm in Kenya.
He passed on in 2015 and his values of integrity, efficient service, and a personalized approach to the business reign supreme at Ryden.
Meet our team
You'll love working with us because we understand the importance of being professional and trustworthy. You can be assured that we'll be working with you as well as for you, to deliver a first class service in your search for a home, investment, management and even up to date property information.
Get in touch to plan for your next property.
You’ll love working with us because we understand the importance of being professional and trustworthy.