Eldoret, the headquarter of Uasin Gishu County is one of the busiest towns in the former Rift valley province.
The town has several estates that are home to hundreds of the locals.
Here is a list of all the major estates in the town;
Elgon View
It is an affluent neighbourhood located on the southern side of Eldoret. It is mainly dominated by the rich, a majority being athletes and politicians. It is about a 10 minutes drive from the Central Business District (CBD).
Pioneer estate
It is a middle-class estate with readily available rental houses. One bedroom houses range between Sh6,000-Sh12,000 a month. For a two bedroom house, you will have to part ways with around Sh10,000-Sh20,000. It is also one of the safest estates in Eldoret.
Kapsoya
It is one of the oldest estates in Eldoret. Majority of residents here are middle-income earners. Houses here are much affordable to the low-income earners. It is also one of the few estates in Eldoret dotted by many shopping outlets. The major challenge that residents here face is power interruptions and water shortage.
West Indies
The estate was originally occupied by Indians who owned business premises in Eldoret. It is an estate associated with the upper middle class. The estate is located near the BD around 5 minutes drive. A one bedroom house ranges between Sh10,000 to Sh15,000 while a two-bedroom range between Sh15,000 to Sh25,000.
Langas
It is a low-income estate located on the outskirts of Eldoret town. Insecurity is a major problem in Langas due to the high level of unemployed youth who reside in this estate. Poor sanitation is the other major challenge that dots this estate.
Mwanzo estate
It is a lower-middle-class estate that is highly congested due to the readily available and cheap housing units. Poor drainage and insecurity are among the major challenges of this estate.
Action estate
It is a developing estate that is located near the CBD, around a 20 minutes walk. Houses are readily available and affordable. One bedroom houses range between Sh6,000 to Sh10,000, while two bedrooms range between Sh10,000 to Sh20,000. The major challenge associated with this estate is the poor roads that are a nuisance during the rainy seasons.
Huruma estate
It is a low-income estate in Eldoret with many informal settlements. Insecurity is a major issue in this estate. Another major challenge that residents face here is poor drainage and sanitation that posses a greater risk in terms of health.
Annex estate
It is situated along the Eldoret-Nairobi Highway, approximately around six kilometres from Eldoret town. The estate is mostly inhabited by Moi University students. The major facility of the estate is the Moi University, school of law.
Kamukunji estate
Kamukunji is also one of the slums located in Eldoret with many informal settlements. Insecurity is a key threat here. The estate is associated with poor drainage and sanitation which is a major health hazard.
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