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List of Popular Gated Community Estates in Eldoret Town

  Eldoret town is home to over 10 residential estates that house all types of people – from the lower class to the affluent. Some of the popular estates include Kapsoya, Langas, Kimumu, Huruma and Annex among many others while there are several other upcoming residential estates like Juniorrate, Action and Pioneer which are not yet fully developed. Apart from the above-mentioned estates, we also have several gated estates, accommodating the rich and affluent in Eldoret. Also Read:  List of Estates within Eldoret Municipality A gated community is a form of residential  community  or housing estate containing strictly controlled entrances for pedestrians, bicycles, and automobiles, and often characterized by a closed perimeter of walls and fences. We take at some of the popular ones in Eldoret town, most of which house the affluent. Kenmsosa Village This is a gated community estate that houses not only residential homes but also has a resort. Kenmosa village ...

Areas in Uasin Gishu Where Land Value Is Expected To Rise Because Of Eldoret Bypass Project

  Eldoret bypass is among several key infrastructural developments that the national government is implementing in Uasin Gishu County. The Sh5.079 billion project that is funded jointly by the Kenyan government and the African Development Bank was officially launched by President Uhuru Kenyatta in August 2017. Construction works have been delayed at times due to challenges in compensation for landowners affected by the project that is now taking shape. Already a major part of the 32-kilometres by-pass, also known as the Eldoret Southern Bypass like interchanges at Maili 9 and Kapseret are at an advanced stage. Originally, the bypass had been expected to be ready by August 2020 but was never achieved due to several delays. With constructions works ongoing under the China Wu Yi Construction Company, locals in Uasin Gishu are set to benefit from not only reduced traffic congestion in the county’s capital – Eldoret, but also accelerated development in areas the bypass will be p...

African Continental Free Trade Area: How Trade in Africa Is Poised To Change For the Better

  After years of negotiations, the African Continental Free Trade Area is finally here and is almost becoming a reality. This trade area will create what will arguably be one of the biggest free-trade areas in the world – considering that Africa has a population of over 1.2 billion people and a combined Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of 3 trillion Dollars.   Apart from reducing the cost of some goods, the African Continental Free Trade Area will also create business opportunities and jobs across the continent.   The new trade area took effect on January 1, 2021, in which 41 African states – who had submitted plans to reduce tariffs and/or taxes on imported goods – were able to trade under the new rules.   Implementation of the new trade area may take time, as it will be done in phases. Tariffs on 90% of goods will be removed within 10 years and take more time for the remaining percentage.   Effects of the African Continental Free Trade Area are however yet...

Why You Will Need To Register Your Land Title Deed Afresh

  The Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning will soon be registering, a fresh, all Land title deeds in the country. This is in what the Ministry notes that is a move aimed at curbing fraud that has been on the rise in the sector, even as it also seeks to enhance efficiency. Fresh registration of title deeds is also part of the ongoing process to shift administration and management of land to new laws. Under the new laws, title deeds will be handled under the Land Registration Act (2012). Currently, land issues are being handled under the Registered Land Act (RLA), the Registration of Titles Act (RTA), the Land Titles Act (LTA), and the Government Lands Act (GLA) all which have now been repealed. This means all the old title deeds will have to be replaced, so as to be inline with the new laws. “All transactions or dealings relating to parcels within the registration unit shall from April 1,2021 be carried out in the new registers ,” Lands Cabinet Secretary Farida Karoney s...

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...