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PHOTOS of 7 Best Types of Windows for Houses in Kenya

There are many key interior design roles that windows play in a building, especially a home. The type of windows you use on your house will determine how much light will be allowed in, as well as define your taste as a homeowner. To ensure you have the right windows installed in your home – to bring out your taste and preference, it is good to have a basic idea of the available types. Also Read:  Which One Is Cheaper, Buying Or Building A House? If you’re building a house, planning on building one in near future or you are the kind of guy still pondering on the best option of windows to use on your almost finished house, read on. Here are some of the types of windows you can use on your house; Picture Windows These types of windows are perfect for your house if you want to enjoy the outside view of your compound while inside the house. Having a picture window on your house will create that indoor/outdoor feeling as the windows are usually large. Transom Windows For a ...

Top 5 Tallest Buildings in Eldoret Town – PHOTOS

  Eldoret town is arguably an economic hub for the entire North Rift region – from hosting among others an international airport, a regional pipeline as well as a key transit town for neighbouring countries – Uganda and South Sudan. By now, I guess you know that Eldoret is the fastest growing town in Kenya, and currently the fourth most populated urban centre in the country after Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru and Ruiru with a population of over 475,000 people as per the 2019 Kenya Population and Housing Census. Even though the town, which is the capital of Uasin Gishu County does not have many skyscrapers, there are a few worth mentioning. Here is a short preview of the top 5 tallest buildings in the city of champions: 5. National Bank This is a building that houses the National Bank, Eldoret branch among other offices. It is located next to the Uasin Gishu County Government headquarters – along the Uganda Road, and is at the centre of a controversy over the county’s plan to pur...

Eldoret Municipality to Develop New Transport Plan for Eldoret Town

  The Eldoret Municipality has initiated talks with the Uasin Gishu County Executive over the establishment of a clear transport plan for the Eldoret town. The initiative is part of the Eldoret Urban Economic Plan being jointly developed by the Eldoret Municipality and the Sustainable Urban Economic Development (SUED) – an organization funded by the United Kingdom (UK) through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Speaking during a meeting with SUED team, Uasin Gishu County Physical Planning and Urban Development Chief Officer Kenneth Mbeka said under the plan, infrastructure and transport development will be given priority. “Eldoret is a key player in the growth of the economy in Kenya. We are centrally placed as a town that has direct flights to all the cities in the country and currently, international cargo lands here before being transported via road to the rest of the country,” Mbeka said. Also Read:  6 Things to Look Out For When Scouting For Land...

6 Things to Look Out For When Scouting For Land to Buy

  Purchase of land is currently a hot cake when it comes to individuals looking to invest in real estate. To ensure you get value for money for the land you intend to purchase be it within Eldoret town, Uasin Gishu County or any part of Kenya, here are some of the key things you need to look out for:   Accessibility   Ensure you purchase a parcel of land that can easily be accessible. If it is in rural area, make sure there are well maintained all-weather roads that won’t be a challenge to reach.   The closer a land is to a tarmacked road, the higher its value is – and the more likely it will appreciate even further.   Also Read:   Reasons Why You Should Buy Land during Rainy Season Social Amenities   It is usually good to buy land that is near social amenities such as schools, hospitals, markets, financial institutions like banks as well as supermarkets.   A parcel of land located near such social amenities will have a higher valu...

List of Estates within Eldoret Municipality

  Eldoret town officially started in 1910 following the establishment of a post office at what was then known as ‘Sisibo’ or 64. Two years later, the colonial government decided to establish an administrative centre in the thus the Post Office was renamed from "64" to a new official town name – Eldoret.   Becoming an administrative centre caused an enormous increase in trade within the prospective city. A bank and several shops were built. Also Read:  Rich History of Eldoret Town, Origin of Name, Population, First Investments and Growth Today, Eldoret is the fifth most populated urban area in the country after  Nairobi ,  Mombasa ,  Nakuru  and  Ruiru . It is also c urrently the fastest growing town in Kenya with 475,716 people, according to 2019 National Census . Eldoret’s fast growth has seen it witness a rise in the number of residential estates, with some even going past the municipality. It is this growth and push for a city status that...

Reasons Why You Should Buy Land during Rainy Season

  Land is arguably the most sought after asset in Kenya – and rightly so because its value appreciates over time.   With the demand in this industry so high, there is always a risk of running into conmen who will end up selling   you a piece of land they don’t own, as well as ending up buying land along water paths or in a flood-prone area.   If you are looking to buy land in Uasin Gishu county or any other parts of Kenya for that matter, below are some of the reasons as to why you should consider waiting until the rainy season to seal that deal:   Accessibility   Everybody wants to own land in an area that is easily accessible – talk about good roads. Unless you’re buying land next to a tarmacked road, it is always advisable to wait until it rains so that you can find out the reality on the ground. That smooth road you might have seen during a site visit on a dry day might be a nightmare to use during a rainy season – a fact you can only kn...

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 ...