Kisumu | Kakamega Rd. (Kondele, RIAT Hills) & Peripheral Districts | City Gallery

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This Thread is about Kisumu's Largest concentration of Commercial(Non Industrial) and Residential interest's the Kakamega Rd.|Strip Post developements, Photos and Proposals around this area.

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Casanova Hotel -Kondele




Kondele Core Lab Facility and Pediatric wing of New Nyanza Provincial General Hospital
Kisumu -General Apartments



Kondele is Obama Country

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AFTERMATH: Kondele Election Violence Epicentre.


Truth Ministry -Delivarance Church

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Location:
The plot is located along Kibos Road near Car Wash. Opposite Suedoy Hotel on Approximately 5 hacres of Virgin Land.
The development comprises of 190 Units as follows.
3 Bedroomed Maisonettes 20
2 Bedroomed Flats 20
3 Bed roomed Flats 150

Club House
Sauna and Swimming Pool by the Gate, The Gate House is complete with Toilets/Shower. High level Water Tank serviced from bore hole located in the vicinity and Internet.

The Estate is serviced By Roads/Parking Finished in cement blocks. The compound is landscaped and Fenced using the latest security surveillance and gate house is connected to all houses by intercom The Units will be internet ready. The Whole development is estimated to cost of Ksh. 600Million and to be funded by local financial Institutions. The commencement is expected to be before end of the year as all the preparations are at an advanced stage.

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I like the thread but did you have to include the PEV post?

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Originally Posted by Kenguy

I like the thread but did you have to include the PEV post?

Kondele bore a huge brunt due to the blotched presidential election. The Aftermath; KIMWA Grand was razed down, the famous protesting youth was shot around here by a trigger happy police and youths fought running battles with police starting from Kondele as they descended Downtown. It goes without saying that the scars are very much evident not to mention.

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Junction

Welders in Kondele

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A church in Kibuye
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United Mall
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Kisumu Town
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Kibuye-Kondele Properties


Kenya -Re Housing

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By Samuel Njihia Kenya,

Industry: Construction | Building - 2009



Increased construction activity at Riat Hills in Kisumu, Kenya, is transforming the real estate market around Lake Victoria, the world's largest tropical lake. The construction boom at Riat Hills in Kisumu, Kenya, is transforming the property market in the lakeside city. Residential property developers are rapidly changing the face of the little known Riat Hills into a palatial estate. Situated along the Kisumu-Kakamega Road, Riat Hills has acquired the much needed facelift; with modern maisonettes and bungalows dotting the hilltop.

The ambience of the estate and the aerial view it gives of the lakeside city, and of Lake Victoria, explain why investors are rushing to acquire property in the area. An afternoon walk around the estate shows dozens of modern architectural designs of maisonettes and bungalows – in expansive compounds - standing behind well trimmed edges that are the main attractions on the hill.

Riat Hills, reminiscent of Kitsuru and Karen in Nairobi, now joins the league of other Kisumu upper class estates such as Milimani, Tom Mboya, Mountain View and Kenya Re. Consequently, as more people opt to settle at the hill, demand for property in Milimani and Tom Mboya estates has reduced. This has tremendously changed the market price for Riat Hills property.

According to real estate agents, an acre of land at Riat Hills in 1992 fetched less than Sh200,000. Today the same is selling at Sh2 million or even Sh2.5 million. Ounga Commercial Agencies Director, Mr. Eric Ounga, was recently quoted by The Standard newspaper saying that the value of property at Riat Hills would appreciate further if the infrastructure was improved.

“The potential of Riat Hills as a residential and commercial estate is enormous, but the Council needs to do more to encourage investors,” said Mr. Ounga.Most developers atop Riat Hills attribute the estate's rapid development to lower construction costs as a result of the availability of rocks. This means they spend less money digging foundations because there are rocks. On the other hand, homeowners say they are attracted by the ambience of the area as well as the aerial view of Kisumu.

“It is cool up here compared to the high temperatures around the city centre,” says Janice Atieno who owns a bungalow in the estate.

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More Open Markets
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Hotel in Kondele


Kakamega Rd.

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Exclusive lords of Kisumu’s lakeview homes



Published on 24/06/2010
Set beside the vast waters of the world’s largest fresh water lake, Kisumu’s landed gentry wake up to the panoramic views of Lake Victoria. From atop their verandas and terraces they take in the calm beauty of the lake while sipping glasses of exotic wines or spirits.This is Milimani Estate, which has for long been considered the abode for the high and mighty. Each home exudes its own distinct feel, the epitome of a good living.It is easy to understand the background to the common phrase in the lakeside town that the affluent live while the rest merely exist.

The homes here are attractive with varying modern architectural design, high walls and electric fences to boot. The designs of houses were mainly maisonettes and bungalows until recently when private developers embarked on apartments and town houses.The roads are smooth and tarmacked and police cars on patrol are common, thanks to the Nyanza Provincial Police Headquarters located in the multi-racial area. The only thing missing are penthouses, which are a hit in Nairobi where they go for over Sh120,000 per month.

Ounga Commercial Agencies director Eric Ounga says several reasons drive the rich to Milimani.Kisumu’s well-heeled prefer exclusive neighbourhoods from where they can enjoy the reflection of the sun’s rays on the waters of Lake Victoria."The ambiance, security and availability of basic infrastructure and social amenities like roads, water, schools, hospital and proximity to the CBD does it," Ounga says.

The Diana Luxury Apartments, which are under construction would be the pace setter of the residential reminiscent of Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Westlands in Nairobi.The modern three bedroom units are selling at Sh7 million or rented at Sh40,000 per month, a modest amount for the lakeside town.

Expansive compounds
"Mansions in Milimani are selling at between Sh12 million to Sh15 million — depending on the size, location and design," Ounga says.The fact that prices of property in Milimani rival traditional upmarket areas in Nairobi like Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington speak volumes."The price of a quarter acre parcel of land here goes for between Sh15 million and Sh30 million depending on the location," Ounga says.

Prime Minister Raila Odinga is among the long list of socialites with homes at the palatial upmarket estate (the former Port Florence.) High profile business personalities, expatriates and professionals are among the residents of the posh estate where security is an overriding prerequisite. "A quarter acre of land at Uzima — the foot of Riat Hills — can fetch up to Sh700,000" mary sombe, Marketing Manager, Royalglobal Properties.Schools are not a problem to children as high cost institutions like Braeburn and Jalaram Academy are in the area. However, as the rich embrace Milimani, others are moving out to settle on the outskirts Riat Hills and Kajulu Hills.

Homes here are in expansive compounds, most of them forested, standing behind neatly trimmed hedges in this new suburb. Some residents have green houses where they plant vegetables within their compounds and majority have domesticated animals and birds.It is a common joke at the lakeside town that most of the German shepherd species of dogs reared at Riat fair much better than most families.

The trademark of palatial homes in Riat hills— where the Kisumu Town West MP John Olago Aluoch was among the early settlers — is a hedge fence. Over 95 per cent of homes in this area with a countryside touch cannot be seen from the outside, thanks to the hedge fences.And opening a shop here would call for losses as residents mainly get their supplies from supermarkets at the CBD.

Another plus for the area is that it is less than 15 minutes drive to the town centre. However, the Government should re-carpet the Kisumu-Kakamega Road.Most homes have day and night security guards during the week as majority of the owners reside in Nairobi and Mombasa and occasionally fly in over the weekends.

Interestingly, just like Milimani, most homes here are constructed with upper balconies facing Lake Victoria to capture the breathtaking views.It has become a custom for homeowners to have their meals at the balcony as they watch planes land and take off at the Kisumu airport.

Spectacular views
Seasoned lawyers, scholars, researchers and doctors are among homeowners on the hilltop off the Kisumu – Kakamega Road.Some of the homeowners atop Riat Hills admit they were attracted by the rapid development of the estate.

In addition, most land sold here is freehold, meaning adjudication was done and residents registered as absolute owners as provided in the Registered Lands Act.Other enterprising private developers are now constructing homes adjacent to the recently commissioned Uzima University located at the foot of Riat Hills."Personalities who prefer privacy at all costs are constructing homes from Uzima upward Riat Hills," Ounga says.

The wealthy prefer the hills for they offer spectacular views of not only Lake Victoria but an aerial view of Kisumu town. Furthermore, homeowners here have the luxury of watching aeroplanes land and take off from the Kisumu airport. The atmosphere is cooler compared to the scorching heat that is reminiscent of Kisumu town. Real estate agents say the value of property on the hilltop would appreciate further if the local authority improved the infrastructure.

For instance, construction of tarmarked roads would make Riat follow in the footsteps of Karen, Lower Kabete and Kitisuru in Nairobi. Furthermore, the installation of streetlights would light up the area where homeowners use security lights around their homes and on gates at night. "The potential of Riat Hills as a residential and commercial estate is enormous, but the municipality needs to do more to encourage investors," Ounga says.

Improved service delivery
Investors say the prices of land in the area have escalated as the wealthy scramble for vantage positions with a clear view of Lake Victoria. Riat is arguably the only area in the lakeside town where homeowners have driveways and two gates or more to their homes.

The wealthy also reside at Kajulu Hills – separated from Riat Hills by the Kisumu-Kakamega Road. However, the upper side of Kajulu (mainly referred to as Mamboleo) is becoming congested as encroachers make hay.According to Ounga, an acre in Riat Hills in 1992 fetched less than Sh200,000 but the same plot of land is selling at Sh2 million or more today.

"The market price has changed tremendously . The closer one is to the road the higher the price," Ounga says.Proximity to learning institutions, including Great Lakes University of Kisumu and the Catholic-run Uzima University attract investors. Other landmark institutions that have increased the thirst for the wealthy in the area are Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology (Riat) and Ukweli Pastoral Centre.

Unlike most estates in Kisumu, there are no sights of boda bodas (bicycle taxis) or water vendors pulling carts in Riat Hills.Royalglobal Properties marketing manager Mary Sombe says the wealthy are particular on their taste and preferences on the hillside."A quarter acre of land at Uzima — the foot of Riat Hills — can fetch up to Sh700,000 because of the ambience of the area," Sombe says.

According to Sombe, the wealthy are trooping to the area believing the municipality will improve infrastructure. However, residents of Riat are making do with rain harvesting as the Kisumu Water and Sewerage Company (Kiwasco) expands its services. The managing director, David Onyango, says Riat and Kajulu hills are among the fast developing residential areas that are within their plans.

"We have improved service delivery from 45 per cent about five years ago to slightly over 80 per cent this year. Riat is among our next projects," Onyango says.Kisumu mayor Sam Okello says plans are underway to improve infrastructure towards attracting more prospective homeowners in the exclusive areas."Riat has emerged as the place of choice for the high and mighty in Kisumu," Okello says. The mayor says plans are at an advanced stage to open up roads into the developing areas."We are about to unroll a programme towards improving basic infrastructure like roads and lighting so as to attract investors," Okello says.
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