the project surely seems like a con since the communication from the guy has been limited and far apart without much substance. the project was to start in 2004 (mtoto mwenye alizaliwa mwaka huo yuaenda shule!) When I last inquired this is three weeks ago,I was informed that he was negotiating a loan with Stanbic bank (can anyone confirm this?) who are to buy off his loan from OPIC and fund the project to completion. its not clear if this deal went through and what the next action from him is. The guy in the office seems not to have too much info on the revised project plan (if any) or JP's plans to be in country. You can reach him on this number 0722274112 the name is yatich. I personally have deciced that i don't want to wait anymore and am following up on my refund which i am told will be given less 8000/= which are admin costs. If this is not forthcoming then perhaps a legal suit will follow! I hope this helps!

My understanding is that there arose a dispute over land ownership. This is not gospel truth someone needs to verify same. Good luck to you guys who pd deposits

I live one day at a time,without counting yesterday

In my opinion,JNP run out of excuses. This has turned out to be a like a bad wedding. During the first months of the project investors were invited to the site and treated like royalty as they sat under white tents to shield them from the sun. The website was updated regularly with pictures and emails signed by JNP himself. After a bunch of excuses starting from OPIC not releasing the fundst o the slow process it takes to get clearance to build,the project was underway but stalled after a few months and another email followed saying that the first phase was almost complete. People who visited the site saw a few houses all partially done. Families put their lifetime savings trusting that these project would be completed within the standard time it takes others of such size and style to complete but JNP and his people have failed the investors. The last time we saw JNP,was on the list of aspiring MP's in December.

We demand answers in writing to explain why we have not heard or seen any updates in the project and how we can claim our deposit.

Chance favors the prepared mind.

... and there goes my deposit....

JK

I live close by and observe some work going albeit but Toooo slooooowly. I have wondered why the haos have taken this long coz I imagine there must have been deposits. lots!