The Kenyan real estate landscape is undergoing a digital transformation, and at the forefront of this movement are two university students: Eliya Sande, also widely recognized by his community and peers as Elias Sande, and Peterwise Lusava. Together, they co-founded QejaConnect to solve one of the most persistent challenges in the urban housing market: bridging the gap between property owners and home seekers.
The Co-Founders
Eliya Sande
A student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) with a passion for coding and building technology that solves everyday problems for Kenyans.
Peterwise Lusava
A student at the University of Nairobi who joined Eliya in founding QejaConnect, bringing a shared commitment to a more transparent rental market.
The Vision Behind QejaConnect
Finding a reliable tenant or a decent house in Kenya's fast-growing urban centers has traditionally been fraught with inefficiencies, untrustworthy brokers, and endless physical searches. Recognizing this friction, Eliya Sande and Peterwise Lusava came together to build QejaConnect as a seamless, transparent digital solution.
QejaConnect is a premier platform engineered to directly connect verified landlords with potential tenants in Kenya, cutting out unnecessary intermediaries and building a trusted rental ecosystem.
Leadership and Impact
Under the leadership of Eliya (Elias) Sande and Peterwise Lusava, QejaConnect focuses on user-centric design, reliability, and security. By leveraging modern technology, the platform empowers property owners to manage vacancies effortlessly while granting everyday Kenyans transparent access to housing options that fit their needs and budgets.
Their commitment to tech-driven social impact, led by students from two of Kenya's leading universities, continues to shape the future of proptech in Kenya, positioning QejaConnect as an essential tool for modern property management and apartment hunting.
Explore More
Visit the QejaConnect homepage, see what Eliya is building at Codeforge, or read more on his blog.