Construction

Here are some of the cheapest building materials in Kenya: Sun-dried mud bricks: These bricks are made from a mixture of clay, sand, and water, and are then dried in the sun. They are very cheap to make, and are a good option for building small homes and other structures. Interlocking bricks: These bricks are made from a variety of materials, including concrete, sand, and...

Located about 15km from the Nairobi Central Business District in the affluent Karen neighborhood of Nairobi, lies the historical and majestic Karen Blixen. This property was first owned by famous Danish author Karen Bror and Baron Bror, her Swedish husband. Sitting at the foot of the famous Ngong Hills, this ancient farmhouse is now a national museum and has a history that spans over 100...

Checkout the Different Types of Pliers & Their Applications:   Pliers are hand tools used for many tasks around the house and garage, including fixing a bicycle, making a craft, repairing a kitchen stool, and doing some wiring. They can be used to grip, position, tighten, loosen, and cut objects.   #1 Hose Clamp Plier:   A Hose clamp plier is manufactured to compress...

This is not one of those blogs that claim the Kenyan real estate bubble is bursting. Not at all.  The real estate market in Kenya is not even a bubble in the first place. Rather, what we’re currently experiencing now is more of a market correction, which is arguably a common occurrence in a healthy market.    The property prices in Kenya are no longer dictated by a huge demand combined with...

A high percentage of Kenyans, especially, those who live in cities and towns, reside in rental houses. Therefore, investing in rental houses can be fruitful, provided you identify your face the challenges that may come up, there is a chance you’ll experience disappointment in the future. Below are factors to consider before building rental houses in Kenya:   1. Your financial status...

Building houses cheaply requires careful planning, resourcefulness, and making cost-effective choices. Here are ten ways to build houses more affordably: Design for simplicity: Opt for a straightforward and uncomplicated house design. Complex architectural features and unusual layouts can increase construction costs significantly. Compact footprint: Minimize the square footage...

The Sh5 billion Pangani Estate redevelopment project continues to take shape with the first phase comprising of 1,000 housing units to be completed by December next year. Nairobi Metropolitan Services (NMS) said the ongoing low-cost housing project will consist of affordable and market housing units.   The redevelopment of the county estate, which began in May and was launched...

Unknown to many Kenyans, hidden deep in the history and foundation of State House, Nairobi, is some currency that was buried more than 113 years ago in 1907. The building was designed by architect Herbert Baker who seconded his protégé Arthur James Scott Hutton to supervise the construction of what came to be Kenya’s most guarded place.  During a past interview in Kenya, one of Hutton's...

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Never give a builder money up front. We've been warned of this many times yet, when you buy a house or apartment off-plans, that is precisely what you have to do (albeit not the whole sum, but a deposit of up to 10 per cent of the purchase price). Buying a property in such a way involves a dream and a leap of faith. A dream that your home will be beautiful and faith that the developer and builder will...

A Kenyan has explained how he managed to build a three bedroom house with Ksh800,000.He managed to build this house for Ksh 800,000 and here is what he did.   I know for sure..with 800k unajenga nyumba ya 3bedroom na unaingia na unaishi. The problem with people here ni kugongwa. Wacheni kupeana nyumba yako kwa contractors. If u have your own plot, be a hands on kinda guy.. Tafuta watu...

The historic Kipande House built in 1913 is located at the corner of Kenyatta Avenue and Loita Street in Nairobi’s Central Business District. ‘Kipande’ is a Swahili word that means ‘identification card’. Henry Belfield, who was Kenya’s governor between 1912 and 1917, ordered the building to be used for issuing identity cards only to Africans. Local Africans who wanted to be employed or do...

516 Arouca -- called so because it's 516 meters long and is in the town of Arouca, an hour south of Porto -- connects Aguieiras Waterfall and Paiva Gorge and is the latest adventure offering in the Arouca Geopark, known for its extreme sports. It takes about 10 minutes to cross if you're taking in the panoramic views of the waterfall, the gorge and the fast-moving river seen through the open grid...

1.    Ensure no-contest on your title deed Is your title deed under your name and within your reach? You will be surprised by the number of people looking to build while they are not sure whether their plot legally belongs to them. I have witnessed many cases where another party shows up at a construction site with court orders arguing that they own the valid title to the land. Get a title deed...

There comes a time when you deeply feel that it is the right time to build your own house. However your are a bit hesitant because you have a limited amount of money. You begin to wonder if the money you’ve allocated for this project will be enough to cover the expenses from start to finish. You are not alone, Many people feel like this. And  it is a valid concern for many. Let's get you unstuck from...

High cost of buying homes and poor land tenure system are the main reasons Kenyans construct own homes as opposed to purchasing ready ones, experts  say.  Most Kenyans prefer building own homes unlike in most developed economies where majority of the people buy ready homes. Recent report says only 3 per cent of Kenyan households living in own homes bought them while majority,94 per cent, live in...

Bulldozers manned by Kisumu County officials yesterday brought down county houses in a bid to force out tenants who allegedly have accrued rent arrears. One of the houses to be demolished belonged to Erick Okeyo, the chairperson of the National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority, who has for long been embroiled in a legal tussle with the county administration over ownership of the...

Constructing an underground water tank involves a complex process that requires careful planning, excavation, construction, and adherence to safety regulations. Here's a general outline of the steps involved in constructing an underground water tank: Permits and Regulations: Check local building codes, regulations, and zoning requirements for underground water tanks. Obtain any necessary...

https://twitter.com/i/status/1699980245833769471 There are three main methods that are used by Civil engineers to build these marvellous structures namely; battered piles, case drilling, and the cofferdam technique.   1.Bartered Piles. The battered piles are the method that was used to build our very own Nyali bridge in Mombasa County whose construction was completed in 1980. The...

"Condo" and "duplex" are terms used to describe different types of residential properties. They have distinct characteristics and ownership structures. Let's explore the differences between them: Condo (Condominium): A condominium, often referred to as a condo, is a type of housing where individual units within a larger building or complex are privately owned. Condo owners own...