Karibu Community Homes

Inquilab Housing Association and Westway Housing Association have merged to create the largest BME Registered Provider in the UK. The two organisations merged on 1 April 2024 to create Karibu Community Homes Limited (Karibu). Karibu means welcome in Swahili. The move follows a consultation with residents, employees and key stakeholders. It was approved by the boards of Inquilab and Westway on 28 February 2024. Law firm Devonshires advised both parties jointly on the merger. Karibu will have more than 1,900 properties following the merger. The creation of Karibu will see the best of both organisations coming together to: - Provide better services for customers - Invest more in improving homes and building new ones - Provide greater opportunities to retain and attract new colleagues The two housing associations pride themselves on having their customers voices at the heart of everything they do. There will also be continuity of leadership: - Dave Baptiste, Chair of Westway, ...