In the last six years, Eldoret, the capital of Uasin Gishu has seen a sudden increase in its population which has rippled its effects to stern economic growth, real estate development and a notable improvement in its infrastructures thanks to devolution.
Below is a list of top 4 residential estates that provide adequate security, affordable lifestyle and standard living for the middle-income mwananchi;
Kapsoya
The estate can now claim some respect due to the multiple infrastructural developments that have been taking place in the area. It provides easy access to and from Eldoret central Business District (CBD). In fact, it is only about a 25-minute walk from town to Kapsoya.
A two-bedroomed housing unit in the estate will cost you between Sh15,000 to Sh25,000 for new houses and Sh8,000 to Sh12,000 for the old houses.
You can also get a one bedroom house for between Sh8,000 to Sh12,0000.
West Indies
West Indies is only five minutes away from Eldoret town. The area enjoys a constant supply of water and electricity, although, it does not have a dependent public transport, most people get there by their own vehicles.
A two bedroom house at the estate goes for as low as Sh18,000 and as high as Sh25,000 while a one bedroom will cost you between Sh10,000 to Sh16,000 in a month.
Action Estate
The estate is a stone throw away from Eldoret CBD; it takes less than 20 minutes to town. It also enjoys public transport way late into the night.
On average rental housing goes for Sh12,000 for a two bedroom and Sh6,000 for one bedroom.
Pioneer
Pioneer Estate is another popular estate mainly because of the proximity to town. It is also one of the estates that experience minimal water rationing and power outages in Eldoret.
If you wish to live in this estate, it will cost you between Sh10,000 to Sh25,000 monthly to live in a two-bedroomed house and between Sh6,000 to Sh12,000 for a one bedroom.