Hello Wazuans, I am starting a project thread for my project in Mamboleo,Kisumu- 4 family (3bed, 2bath). I will be posting costs, challenges, and all that jazz. My budget is 5m... I own the land outright, which is a good thing.

Be careful about your 5million cost.. It might leave little room for any margins to be had! I know for a fact GOK is selling very spacious flats in Nairobi, Madaraka (3bed/2bath) for 7million... If yours are located all the way in Kisumu it might be hard to charge an amount even close to this!

I am starting a similar project too and it would be good to exchange experiences. Mine is a personal 3 bed roomed Simba (own house); budget just under 4M; location Ruiru, Membley. The land is paid for. I am hiring a fundi and covering the cost from own savings.

@Gekko: Is it an investment or a humble abode? If the former, you can do better ..especially when you add the cost of land to the 5 meters you intend to spend. If the latter, I'm all for it.....It is an investment. Acquired the land about 4 years ago and is fully paid for. BTW how is water and security in that neighborhood?.....Well water (already sank and functional) will be pumped to a storage tank and treated.Security is good. A lot of people and putting up mansions around this place. Are there schools for the kids in the neighborhood?.....[/quote]Schools are in the city - 15 minutes drive

@Young: ok let us know size of build up area = .04 Ha type of soil.....Red murram mixed with some rock = very solid ground any BQ ie boys or servant quarters?...No BQ, just the flat Any previous building experience ?....Yes, two houses Are you hiring foreman ?....Nope Do you have a store or space for material?...Yes What is your source of water for the project?.....Well, already functional at the site