Building a Dream House in Kenya for Under 5 Million Shillings / Kenyan Real Estate / Kenyan Youtuber

[@buildahome_ke]

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[@maryndaba4651]

Watching this has made me shed some tears. There is nothing more one would want for a parent other than peace of mind in their old age, growing old gracefully in a simple comfortable home.

[@mwathani1]

@Mary Ndaba it made me tearful too and working hard to build myself one as my parents are now gone and didn't live to enjoy their labour from their children but God is Good. Blessings to you.

[@AK03705]

A job well done and hongera tele you’ve made your mother proud 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@kleinogondi3661]

The house is not nice the house is not good the house is spectacularly marvelously politely gorgeous

[@suetube-channel]

sorry to criticize but cutting corners to do it herself was a bad idea. The quality of bathroom and toilet doors is poor. Other interior doors are also cracking or broken and the floor are not well finished. I would recommend. Shoddy job.

[@cathywanjiku1306]

@@suetube-channel Rain on parade.

[@mwathani1]

@@suetube-channel Pls, give credit where is due she can always buy new doors and sort the finishing and i see what you are saying too at least she a place to lay her head with her kids and mother.

[@rahiim5076]

I grow up in Nairobi and now live in Minneapolis you gave me the motivation to save up and build a home of my own either in Nairobi of Somalia 🇸🇴 you my friend have a beautiful home for ur mom 🙏🏾

[@healthyforpurpose1898]

Same grew up in Nairobi currently residing in Uk and I have started saving to build a house for my family but in Somalia outside muqdisho where it’s less chaotic

[@zakariarashid7103]

Same here but I’m moving back to Nairobi, staying there for life in sha Allah

[@brandongoefrey1104]

This really shows how building your own home is better than buying everything is according to your preference this is motivational and inspirational 🙌 thank you for this

[@gracekinyua8377]

I am so encouraged. I have always assumed such a project was waaaayyyy out of my reach. Thank you so much for sharing this. You have a beautiful home and a beautiful back story.

[@buildahome_ke]

This is exactly what I thought before I did it. Don't trust the hype. It's all possible!

[@ladysafari01]

I love it! It turned out beautiful. I'm trying to build a similar size home too. I was starting to get overwhelmed thinking about contractors...thank you for the tips.

[@buildahome_ke]

You're welcome and best of luck with your build. Try tracking it with the Mjengo Tracker tool to stay on top of everything

[@nancyw8828]

@@buildahome_ke great job. I have been there with fundis, and as a woman, they assume you are clueless. Is Mjengo tracker tool an app?

[@janeocharo5751]

you have built a charming home for your mom and I surely tell you, you'll be richly blessed

[@danielgithahu]

This is brilliant and inspirational. Thank you for taking us through the process from start to finish. This will definitely serve as a blueprint for my future house.

[@LarryNgetich]

This turned out well, it's a wonderful home. Best wishes to you and your family, this is the beginning of a new chapter in prosperity.

[@buildahome_ke]

Thank you!

[@Reguis1000]

Thanks so much for this, gives me hope to build my own soon

[@buildahome_ke]

Love that we could add a little wind to your sail

[@mrsheabutter]

Thank you for sharing your journey with us!!! This was spectacular!!! And the music was very inspirational!!! I'm happy you were able to build your Mom a beautiful home. God bless you!!!

[@dripslick44]

What a beautiful story and an awesome house to boot. I wish the video was longer. By the way, in Africa there's no such thing as half-brother. Your brother is your brother coz the same blood runs in your veins

[@godfreyanyumba1531]

Spot on !!! Your brother is your brother!

[@v.i.v.i.e.n.n.e_kamau]

Oh my goodness this is beautiful, your story is an inspiration I'm trying to find funds nijenge nyumba Mungu anisaidie God is in control

[@Tylee29]

Woooow this is beautiful. Congratulations. Very professional and procedural presentation. Am inspired.

[@wm2823]

Good job!! You planned for the compound with the same care as the inside of the house. That is very thoughtful.

[@buildahome_ke]

I see you enjoying the video but don't forget to visit buildahome.co.ke to get the project tracker for this Baraka Bungalow to see exactly what everything cost, which contractors and consultants I worked with, and how long the whole process took. Also, working on my own house now so Subscribe and keep an eye out for those videos coming soon.

[@mellah2798]

This is helpful, thank you

[@caronganga7400]

Waooo helpful

[@toTo-oe9pd]

How do get the tracker

[@buildahome_ke]

Visit buildahome.co.ke and select the Baraka Bungalow

[@buildahome_ke]

Strange! Just try again and if it still doesn't work call us or email us at [e-mail]

[@shanefitzsimons8304]

I live in England at the moment Due to retire in 5 years. My wife is Kenyan I have built our own home in utange Mombasa county 3.5 million 3 bed master ensuite lounge separate dinning Kitchen separate toilet shower for the kids .

[@buildahome_ke]

Lovely!

[@janetmwangi7927]

Is the 3.5m inclusive of the land?the house is built?

[@e-koto]

Very good job, well done. I am very pleased that I came across your video. You are inspired me to do the same, building rather than buying from a property investor. It will be nice to have the dimensions. Well done

[@alexm8837]

Must be Kirinyaga because of the fabulous view of Mt. Kenya. Job well done. Love the simple roof design, function before form guarantees no leaks

[@buildahome_ke]

It is!

[@De1Litto]

This was so tastefully done. I love the tiles in the bathroom. They were well done and exellent color choice.

[@victorkariuki8236]

Impressive and that's one quality home.

[@daixit482]

I have followed your channel congratulations on finishing your house. I just quit my job here in the US and sold my belongings. I'm on the way home. Blessings on your new journey

[@buildahome_ke]

Blessings on your journey and Karibu nyumbani Kenya. You will never regret coming home

[@dunna1663]

It's indeed a spectacular house, and I like the journey you take us through, inspirational and a thrill that came out to and end of a beautiful house, thanks for the tip

[@buildahome_ke]

Karibu!

[@fredahmungai5643]

What an inspiring story. The house came out really beautifully. Thank you for sharing such an amazing tips, inspiration & showing the world it is possible to achieve whatever you put your mind to when determined.

[@buildahome_ke]

Thank you

[@miriammaru]

Bless you! And bless each and every one of you watching.

[@Intergalactic_Esther]

Wooow 😭😭 i want this for my parents. I want to build a happy home for them . They deserve it

[@solomonkihia8703]

I'm in awe.. this is amazing.. your mom must be very proud! God bless the work of your hands

[@munjumj517]

Ipo siku 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😭 nitaishi kwangu🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TeeTee-bx8bk]

Wow. Congratulations. May God keep blessing the work of your hands.

[@dcclient5335]

This is amazing, your parents must be super proud.

[@franklinkirera6978]

This is pretty inspiring. Congratulations on this worthwhile project

[@erickimatu2082]

That's a pretty nice house you made, and I loved the weekly progress you showed on the build

[@theone8331]

Absolutely gorgeous and thanks for sharing your home build journey

[@dennisirungu2284]

Nicely done, and thanks for documenting the process.

[@neitherherenorthere8367]

Ummmhhh!!! This is very very impressive! That huge house for that amount of cost????? That's a job so well done! Aiyayaya!! Thumbs up to you! This gives me hope of one day upgrading my thatched mud house

[@buildahome_ke]

Thank you! Enjoy your journey

[@wanjikukinyua9572]

May the Lord richly bless you and your family. Mama is a happy woman!

[@H_kiyanna_interiors]

This is where I always imagine I would leave in the environment is so green and serene and pleasing to the eye the house is beautiful and what’s more beautiful is the compound I’m in love with it

[@buildahome_ke]

You'll do it!

[@lennymaina98]

This is impressive. Especially the interior & landscaping. Good job👊🏼

[@Firog6004]

The wood looking ceramic tiles look really good.

[@ndwiga]

It's what Kenyans Call "Mkeka wa Mbao" It's a Very High Quality PVC Carpet.

[@millicentmboya2910]

It looks great, love the big windows coz of all the light coming through.

[@sallykabukuru1638]

This is Amazing, very inspiring, encouraging & at that short span of time..! This is sheer hard work, determination and success! A must watch for all!

[@eurdrizzly]

Good job... Am sure your parents were very happy... More blessings your way

[@Maina_En]

Hi. Anyway you could share the building plan please 😃? Beautiful work,

[@abuyaska9112]

The soundtrack at the end reminds me of end of a dramatic amazon movie. The house my g is great. What makes a house a home is the occupants. The landscape is a dream man and especially that you said that you are building it for your mom makea it evem special. Great

[@mimii0022]

Oh my I can't believe this, I am jealousy. You are blessed 🙌

[@crivensro]

Very interesting and well done! Gorgeous view of Mount Kenya! I just wonder why the underground water reservoir is built in a square =higher risk of leakage, instead of building it as a circle= water pressure better distributed= less risk of water leakage.

[@buildahome_ke]

Thanks and interesting question. Tbh I didn't give it too much thought. I figured because the tank is underground, the earth around it would keep everything together.

[@Khelvols]

It was supposed to be circular and made of Reinforced concrete.

[@MrSteve-of2hj]

this is awesome but is the open kitchen ideal at shagz?? how is your mum finding it?? my uncle built an open plan for our grandma but later she kept crying about privacy... so they added a slide door/wall partitioning made of translucent glass. movable at one's pleasure

[@buildahome_ke]

This is definitely a valid point to consider. It had to be right for her. She loves it because she lives alone. If a guest/family member visits and she goes into the Kitchen, they can still keep talking. She also has the outside Kitchen for larger events which offers more traditional cooking comfort and Privacy.

[@adekorir]

Thank you for this. I've been looking for something similar all over and I'm glad KZbin recommended this. Beautiful house.

[@kelvinpac]

Thanks for sharing. We all learn everyday and its always everyones dream to have a place to call home

[@msemakweli133]

Excellent stuff! Thanks for sharing. But I think the doors let you down somewhat. Two questions: (1) Are you willing to share the contacts of the guy who did your gypsum ceiling? (2) Where you got those excellent German Shepherds from. Who breeds and trains them in Kenya? Thanks so much.

[@buildahome_ke]

Vipi msema kweli. You can get the project tracker with all the info on contractors, costs and duration on buildahome.co.ke (look for Baraka Bungalow). I got the GSDs from a local breeder and I train them myself (unsuccessfully so far) through KZbin videos.

[@artisthusnatalal3099]

*OOOW BEAUTIFUL!!! GOOD JOB!*

[@TrueToJem]

Perfect 💜 I pray one day I'll be able to do this too

[@buildahome_ke]

You will!

[@wanjikuwanjiku]

Thank you for taking us through your journey and letting us see your house. Which place in Kenya is this? I love the greenery

[@buildahome_ke]

Hi Wanjiku. This is in the general Kikuyu area on the outskirts of Nairobi. Yes, it's really beautiful!

[@innocentmulu1312]

I love that kitchen, superb.

[@maddemadetv445]

wow so wonderful am beside myself well done

[@hannahw4769]

Beautiful house, but I feel that you didn’t put a lot of effort in the interior design, also it appears there is not a lot of storage as there are so many clutters of things around. This is not a criticism, as the house is absolutely beautiful. You spend a lot of money to make it look amazing and I feel that you can find a lovely dinning table and get rid of the plastic table. Gorgeous house nonetheless.

[@michaelochieng8887]

Congratulations. This is a very inspiring video. You did good

[@rosankatha4583]

Wow! Impressed! It's beautiful! Can't wait to build my own

[@jairoombasa289]

This is fantastic. Truly inspirational. In the exact same space now and this is all the motivation I needed

[@jairoombasa289]

Do you mind sharing the contact of the contractor you worked with?

[@buildahome_ke]

It's really a fulfilling pursuit. Enjoy the journey

[@buildahome_ke]

I'm putting up all the info about the build including all the contractors on buildahome.co.ke which is going live in a couple of days but if you need it urgently, just message me on [e-mail]

[@jairoombasa289]

@@buildahome_ke wonderful will look out for the site. I'll also message you since it's a bit urgent

[@solomonkihia8703]

Investing in Solar energy would be a next alternative project to undertake

[@MD6-127]

the filming is very professional

[@kimutaikirui2750]

Every man has this dream for their Mama. I don't know what they did to us. But I also don't know why we don't have the same feeling and dream for our wives.

[@big.r5550]

Your wife can walk out on you anyday , and not look back. Your mum will never give up on you. She will be there for you till she passes on.! Treasure your mum.! She cannot be replaced. Your wife can ..

[@stevek2509]

You’ve done an amazing job. The highlight for me is the flooring/tiling, exterior paint work, the perimeter wall/fence with the steel elements and the small patio next to the house. Thanks for inspiring us.

[@buildahome_ke]

Karibu sana

[@catherinenanjalasiata2575]

Thanks for sharing with us...God 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 you

[@safariyamaishayetu4144]

Dream house is a fair description for this place.

[@sunshine-jh6we]

Welldone I'm in the same process...glad I came across your video

[@Abebo21]

This is a very well detailed and helpful video,could u please tell me which ceiling did u use?

[@buildahome_ke]

Hi Lee. I used Gypsum board ceilings

[@Hallellujah]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing, you've inspired me today.

[@cliffville2948]

How long did the plaster cure

[@davemurithi2045]

This awesome....Please send me the floor plan

[@safariyamaishayetu4144]

So I read that you decided not to use the contractor. Which has me worried about the quality of the wooden roof frame. Like is it strong enough? Assembled properly to reduce weak points. From the topdown plan there is no way to know how it is done. Was this given proper attention at any point?

[@buildahome_ke]

Good question. I had a foreman who is pretty well known in the area I was building at and I checked out a few of his other builds and he did good work. He is essentially a labour contractor who has a team that he works with for a lot of the skeleton stuff like foundation, walling and roofing. The difference between him and a typical contractor is I didn't have to commit to and hand over a large sum of money at the start. We agreed a standard daily rate for different workers and I also managed some of the more specialised labour like the tilers and pavers. I wouldn't recommend doing this without an experienced Foreman at the very least. If you're interested to read more about this project, you can visit my blog on www.buildahome.co.ke

[@smallbigsister_]

This is amazing! Inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing 😊🙏🏾

[@mv4463]

For the same amount I got way more land...but only a tiny 672sqft home...your home is a palace to my country cottage. I'm jealous but in a good way...❣🙏🇺🇸

[@Rashadabdinasir]

Wow that looks really amazing 👌🏾💯🔥

[@user-victoriam123]

Wow this is so nice 🎉🎉

[@misslilly2833]

Well done. Beautiful house. I can't just get around the open plan idea. My auntie lives inmone of those and we always leave with our clothes smelling whatever she cooked🤣🤣🤣

[@lekis5975]

Your Aunt needs to get a kitchen extractor fan...and open her windows.🤣 That said, the cost of powering an extractor fan with kenya electricity prices...oi vey!

[@oscivilengineering1416]

This is phenomenal. The place looks serene

[@cathywanjiku1306]

See how beautiful this is, I'm in love.

[@kmccampb]

What was the cost of your plot of land? And how much land is it? Thank you.

[@buildahome_ke]

The land is ancestral so luckily zero cost for this project 👍🏾

[@meshackkirui2340]

Nice home, good work done👌

[@KingKhay1]

This is the best thing you did, am on my plans too, I want to make my mama a proud woman,

[@BADt0OtH]

The editing is amazing

[@nonono-rf7ox]

So inspiring!!! Congratulations, love from South Africa

[@ericshwn]

Amazing video.

[@wawerukamuru]

What a beautiful lovely home!

[@sikazwejerry4620]

Congratulations! Everything is possible with right mindsets. Europe was built by Europeans themselves through prudent use of financial resources and mobilization.

[@albertmaina]

Landscaping is very nice

[@amazingrefurbish2306]

Nice house, it looks less than 150 sqm, what is dimensions by meters?

[@masonldn8647]

Just one thing, make that kennel a little bit bigger otherwise very very inspired ,I am looking for land to buy and maybe one day fully move to Africa .

[@gidd]

can't do that as a foreigner in most countries

[@masonldn8647]

@@gidd I can in South Africa ,Zimbabwe, Ghana etc. All the most developed countries in Africa you can except Morocco etc. I don't think I can

[@gidd]

@@masonldn8647 nah ,not most of the developed countries ,Tz ,kenya and others don't allow ,unless you're purchasing through a ltd , investing or have dual citizenship

[@masonldn8647]

@@gidd errm yes ,so I can then ,I can just start an Ltd company and I can . Same difference

[@livingrateful]

Yes make the kennel bigger, move it from direct sunlight and put in soft cushions and a bowl of water. Let them run around the garden. Nice to see how much the dogs have grown year later!

[@missptalks3862]

Wow beautiful good job well done

[@jumae5447]

Very good work

[@InaNyagah]

This is beautiful,looks like my hometown Embu.Good job 👏 👍

[@Misterpoisonivy]

Congratulations 🎉

[@jeremihzero1118]

you built a very beautiful home

[@nic539]

Man, did the same for my family, cost about 60k$ also have to gsds there and an arabica lawn oh and lots of trees! Well done! I can totally relate

[@TheTeresiah]

Well done..its beautiful..my husband and I are on our 2nd year of building..its hectic and always costs more than what you've budgeted 😂😂🙆‍♂️🙆‍♂️

[@tim.s7733]

Great work. I hope you have more videos lined up.

[@buildahome_ke]

Yes. Stay tuned for a new series where I go step by step into how to build a boutique apartment building

[@nurkey1551]

How much can I spend for land in this area and where is this place? Absolutely beautiful