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List of All Wards in Uasin Gishu – Where to Buy Property

  Uasin Gishu is among the 47 devolved units in Kenya. In terms of numbering, the county located mid-west of Rift Valley region is number 27. If you’re looking for a place to invest in property or land, Uasin Gishu is your perfect county. It borders 6 different counties – Trans Nzoia to the North, Elgeyo Marakwet to the East, Baringo (South East), Kericho (South), Nandi (South West) and Kakamega to the North West. According to the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census, Uasin Gishu has a population of 1,163,186 people with a population growth rate of 3.85% and a density of 343 persons per square kilometres. Farming is the main economic activity which supports 80 per cent of the rural population – for household income and food security. On average, maize and wheat production in Uasin Gishu stands at 4.5 million bags and a million bags annually respectively. Uasin Gishu County whose size is 3392.3 square kilometres out of which 476.3 square kilometres is under forest has six ...

Which One Is Cheaper, Buying Or Building A House?

  In Kenya you can own a house in two ways, buying an already built one or constructing yours from the scratch. With these two options always available on the table for those seeking to own a house, there are these questions that will always creep up – should I buy a house or build my own? Which one is cheaper and convenient between the two? There might not be a conclusive answer to the two questions because every person will have his/her own circumstances at the time they are looking for a house. However, we will take you through some of the advantages and disadvantages of both options, and allow you to make your own decision – but from an informed position. Advantages of building a house in Kenya Should you opt to build your own house; here are the benefits that come with it; -    You will be able to pick your own house design or/and size, based on your needs. -    It is always less energy-consuming. It will require less regular repairs unlike for an...

6 Common Types of Flooring Materials for Your Home

Whereas the roof is the first thing that people will notice in a house while outside, the type of floor is what will make it stand out for a person stepping in for the first time. There are a variety of flooring materials available for those building a home which they can pick from – depending on your budget. We take you through some of the common flooring materials, outlining the advantages and disadvantages of each of them – and at the end you will be able to make a decision on the best material for your house. Vinyl flooring If you’re working on a tight budget, Vinyl flooring is your best option because aside from being the most durable, it is cheap – compared to other flooring materials. There is no maintenance needed due to its flexibility and hardness. Ceramic tiles This is arguably the most colourful type of flooring – with the ability to give the homeowner an option of choosing a colour, shape, texture, size and shape that they want. Almost 8 to 9 out of 10 houses t...