Kiambu is the richest county in Kenya. With the second highest GDP after Nairobi, it is one of the counties with an established real estate market. Kiambu has 1,180,920 registered voters as we head towards the polls. This is a very huge figure for the presidential vote. In this article, we want to look at how the 2022 general elections will impact the real estate market in Kiambu.
Facts about Kiambu
Kiambu County is in central Kenya, close to Nairobi. It borders Nakuru and Kajiado to the west, Murang’a, and Nyandarua to the north, and Nairobi to the south. Its name is derived from a Kikuyu word “kia mbuu” (meaning “place of drizzle”), because it used to experience constant showers. Kiambu has twelve constituencies: Gatundu South, Gatundu North, Juja, and Thika town, Ruiru, Githunguri, Kiambu, Kabete, Kikuyu, Limuru, and Lari.
Places to visit in Kiambu
Top attraction sites that one can visit while in Kiambu include:
- Camp Nakawa Undiri
- Thayu Farm
- Evergreen Park
- Turi A Mumbi Ciltural Center
- Apollo Children’s Science Park
- Tigoni Waterfalls and Picnic Site
- All Seasons Kiambu
- Fourteen Fall
- Kagagu Caves
- Chania Falls
Kiambu Town
Kiambu Town is the capital of Kiambu County, located north East of Nairobi City. The town is connected to the rest of Kenya by a good road network. It is served by many minibuses and buses, as well as Jomo Kenyatta International Airport which is only 28.2 km from Kiambu Town. There are a number of social amenities in the town ranging from hotels, restaurants, hospitals and banks.
Estates in Kiambu
There are several estates in Kiambu some of which include:
- Eden Ville
- Hidden Creek
- Runda Paradise 1 Estate
- Migaa Golf Estate
- Runda Palm Gardens Estate
- Five Star Meadows Estate
- Kencom Sacco Homes
- Unity Homes Estate
- Summerfield Homes Estate
- One Red Hill Estate
Kiambu Real Estate Market
Kiambu County experienced the most growth in supply in 2019. Demand for property in the area went up especially in places with coffee plantations. This growth is from the growing middle-class community who prefer to live in satellite towns that are more affordable. There was an increase in the value of properties in areas with large infrastructural improvements which affected early buyers. Before the Northern Bypass, an acre of land in Ruaka was an average of Ksh 40M but currently goes for Ksh 90M. This spike is due to an increase in demand for property in the area.
Raila Odinga has campaigned in Kiambu and promised the residents a bunch of goodies. The Azimio la Umoja Presidential hopeful promised to transform Kiambu County in key areas such as infrastructure, agriculture, health and education so that residents live better lives. This will continue to encourage real estate investments that will grow real estate market in Kiambu.
Hotels in Kiambu
Kiambu County has numerous hotels. Some of the best hotels in Kiambu are:
- Phoenicia Hotel Nairobi
- Classic Villa Hotel
- Kentmere Club
- Orpul Sagret
- Reymark Hotel
- Ikons Hotel & Accomodation
- County Farmers Hotel
- Arbbor Hotel
- County Pride Hotel Ltd.
Roads in Kiambu
The county has a good road network. A total of 2,033.8 km of roads under bitumen standards, 1,480.2 km under gravel surface, and 430.1 km under earth surface have been able to withstand the weather conditions during the rainy season. However, improvements can be made in the condition of these roads since many become impassable during that time period. The terrain poses a great challenge for road maintenance, but with recent improvements on Thika-Nairobi Highway as an example, this will soon change.
The county also has 131 km of railway line, and four railway stations in Ruiru, Thika, Kikuyu, and Limuru towns. The rail is not fully utilized in the county; only passenger trains operate on a daily basis between the City of Nairobi and the four stations on a limited schedule. However, there is great potential for this sector and efforts must be put in place to ensure that the infrastructure is improved so that introduction of modern efficient trains can take place.
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Construction Sector in Kiambu
With the onset of devolution, Kiambu County has seen a number of projects undertaken by the county government while also getting multibillion projects by the national government. The projects some of which are complete are set to change the face of the county with improved infrastructure and connectivity for residents. Some of the notable amenities in the county include:
- Upgraded roads with the major project being construction of 28.5km Nairobi Southern Bypass financed by China Exim Bank to a tune of 19.4 billion.
- Electrification Program as estates in Kiambu have benefitted from the massive installation of lights under the Kenya Urban Support Program funded by the World Bank.
- Commuter rails upgrade with railway stations in Kikuyu, Kahawa and Ruiru getting upgraded.
- Water projects as the county has seen dam construction projects such as the 24 billion shillings Karimenu Dam in Gatundu North.
- Sports Stadium that has seen the construction of the historic Kirigiti Stadium
Conclusion
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