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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...

Checklist of Things to Do Before You Start Building a House

There are two or rather three ways in which you can own a house in Kenya: Purchasing an already build one, building your own or, of cos, through inheritance – from parents, or guardians.   If you intend to own a house by building it from the scratch, this article is ideal for you – read on, assuming you already have a parcel of land that you own.   Here is a checklist of things you need to do before construction works for that dream house/home starts;   Do a Title Search for the land you want to build a house on   Never take anything for granted, especially when it comes to ownership of land. To confirm that the land you want to build a house on belongs to you, you will need to do a search for its title deed.   This can be done online and in case you don’t know how – click on the article below; Also Read:  Step-by-step guide on online land search in Kenya   Budget   Once confirmed that you are the legitimate owner of the land, you ca...

3 Main Legal Documents Required For Purchase of Property In Kenya

  Are you looking to invest in buying a property or land in Kenya, more so in Uasin Gishu? If your answer is yes, take note that there are a number of documents that are usually involved before you can conclusively say that you have successfully acquired that property or land. Here are the three main documents that are involved in this process, which at times, if you are not careful may end up losing your savings or hard-earned money to fraudsters. Letter of Offer This is the very first document that you will come across in the whole process of buying land or property. It is a one-page document which formally expresses your intention as a buyer to purchase the property/land. A letter of offer outlines terms and conditions for both the seller and buyer in that transaction. Some of the details contained in the letter include: -        Name of the seller, buyer, and   lawyer overseeing the transaction -      ...

Tips and Strategies for Getting Cheap, Best-Quality Car in Kenya

It's a dream of everyone to own a car,at least once in their lifetime. While it takes a lot of commitment and hard work for some to own their dream cars, to some, it is usually a turning point for their worst nightmares. So are you among the hundreds of Kenyans planning to buy a car in the near future?  Find Property in Uasin Gishu County Baoriat Agencies Call: +254 721-554-937 Read on for tips and strategies you need to use to get a best-quality car at the cheapest price. Shop around Do some research depending on the type of car that you want. Are you looking for a family car, business car, taxi car or a pick up/lorry for transport purposes? With the modern era of social media and the internet, you can easily find the basics about the car you are looking for so that when you make up your mind to visit a car dealer, you know what exactly you are looking for. Compare prizes I bet a majority of Kenyans are good at what is commonly reffered to as 'window shopping'. This trait ...

How to avoid Conmen when buying land in Kenya: 10 Things To Do

Land is currently a hot cake, especially in fastest growing urban centres like Eldoret.  A day will barely pass without finding a person looking for land to sell or buy either in Eldoret town, surrounding estates or nearby rural areas. If you are looking for land to buy, be sure there is plenty you can get in Uasin Gishu County.  The important thing when it comes to buying land not only in Uasin Gishu but across Kenya is to ensure due diligence is followed. We take you through some of the basic, but very important things that you need to do before sealing that deal to purchase land from an individual or a company. These things will help and protect you against fraudsters - who usually sell land they don't own to unsuspecting individuals. 1. Find out what the land you are about to buy is zoned   Diffrent pieces of land have diffrent categorization in Kenya depending on a number of factors like location and proximity to certain installations. Finding out what the land you w...