Construction of 3-bedroom house costs less than KSh. 2.1M - Makiga Engineering | Tujenge

Subscribe to NTV Kenya channel for latest Kenyan news today and everyday. Get the Kenya news updates, discussions and other exciting shows.
Website: ntv.nation.co.ke || Paper: Daily Nation || Twitter: @ntvkenya || Facebook: NTV Kenya || Instagram: NTV Kenya

[@creativeambassador7871]

This guy is my best Kenya tv presenter for over 4years, love from a Nigerian, watching your shows from Qatar 🇶🇦

[@MBCLMakiga]

Very true indeed

[@chroniclesofMumbi]

Workers need to wear masks yawah. To protect their lungs

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thanks for the observation .

[@meshackwachiuri566]

I was happy to see this as a notification. Meanwhile, I got an exam tomorrow to do on sustainable construction techniques...i.e part includes innovative construction of walls (MUD CONSTRUCTION). Felt proud of my Lecturer.

[@makigaconstruction]

Meshak how did your exam go and would we be of some help

[@meshackwachiuri566]

@@makigaconstruction Oh my, I did the exam. I passed. I graduated came back home to Kenya as an Engineer. Munipee kazi sasa. Don't let this knowledge be of waste.

[@intyrystyn]

These are the type of things we like to see...pure genius and well done Makiga Engineering!!

[@makigaconstruction]

Thank you very much

[@ichumaremmanuel3868]

this is being so innovative creating affordable and durable weather withstanding materials from the available resources around our communities. i hope to reach your company premises purposely to study how best this machine can be used individually . in fact i need to get one for me. i don't know how i will link with you. thank

[@taluj2298]

These bricks are beautiful as is and anyone looking for that industrial type vibe this is it. Aka exposed brick .

[@Ukversuskenya]

Mimi ni nyumba kama hii napenda. I'm not a fan of hard bricks and I don't worry about what others think as long as I'm the one who be living in and have a roof over my head. It's called freedom baby.

[@hellenwanjiru7965]

Absolutely!!

[@vick7186]

Tuchange tujenge moja😂

[@makigaconstruction]

Thank you and very well said

[@makigaconstruction]

And you actually save upto 50% costs on your construction costs ask me how

[@wamahiumuya3826]

I have always tried to figure out where where I could get building bricks which are climate friendly like the mud houses that we were brought up. This technology became extinct in the villages where well-off people, wazungus, and institutions had brick houses. Info just came in handy as I was researching how to build walls of my planned residence because I hate stones that become too cold in high attitude areas.

[@marjoriesaidi72]

Am with you on this Muya..the cold oh my God...

[@makigaconstruction]

Greetings Muya we have a solution for you with Makiga interlocking blocks ask me how you will reduce your construction costs

[@wangarimacharia1027]

This is beautiful,,,let us embrace this

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you and your observation is of great value to us

[@maggynowak3555]

I like this technology although i think the compactibility of the blocks may or will definately vary because the use human to press. Eg. A person working all day cannot apply consistent amount of force all day , every time.

[@karugajoseph9733]

i thought on the same, but the machine is engineerd in such a way that the humans are using the most of leverage. however there are even better technolgies like the use of electric motors and diesel powerd compression based machines. the problem is, its not everywhere you will find electricity, and diesel even though the machines are as fast and does a much better job, the quality in both cases are good

[@dipsy405]

The machine has a minimum threshold to where the handle lever should be depressed so as to attain uniform press. My biggest issue with it is the amount of load, there should be a scale to ensure uniformity of the materials loaded. Then the handle level would be much more efficient if it was atleast two times longe than it is, that would translate to reduction of pressing effort by more than 50percent.

[@MBCLMakiga]

True and good observation thou we have added a compression guide on the machine that make sure all blocks have uniform compression all thru the day

[@badmanno.1650]

When Congo is your main consumer... Tells alot about the product... Mimi bora tu nijenge na mawe ya quarry

[@theelephant5974]

Also, normalize putting links/contacts to the company's that you are interviewing

[@jacklineachieng1131]

My boss from UK they live in a brick house which is 100yrs old,the bricks are oven baked but ours we use firewood for baking.

[@MBCLMakiga]

This is very true soil has been used in construction since time in memorial and firewood in Africa looks like the easiest way to fire bricks because of unavailability of ovens

[@josphatnjenga9151]

Is it just me or is 2.1M a bit expensive with the quality of windows, floor and ceiling in that house, plus no wardrobes.

[@janejustin1788]

nimefungua video nikashangaa why they're mentioning 2.1 m for such a house

[@benofuyo1111]

Hi Jane and Josphat, it's actually less than 2.1, the cost of 2.1can come about if you decide to do other more costly finishes

[@dawidnjogu1598]

It's a bit ridiculous for sure

[@JudeMarchisio]

Trust me when I tell you 2.1 m for such a house is a steal. The cost of conventional materials is incredibly expensive at the moment. For example steel tension cable prices are almost 12% more expensive. With conventional materials and moderate finishes you're looking at 35,000 kshs per square metre which cannot get you a good sized 3 bedroom house at 2.1 m. That house is incredibly cheap

[@JudeMarchisio]

@@dawidnjogu1598 It really isn't. Ask any serious registered QS.

[@johnkariuki2946]

A contractor told that CEB blocks using MAKIGA manual press NOT CURRENTLY TAUGHT IN TVETS PLEASE TAKE YOUR TRAINING TO TVETS

[@makigake7368]

Noted. Thank you

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you very good observation and we are working on this

[@dontbother6949]

there is a kibanda somewhere more expensie than this house. 2.1 is extreme for house that looks like it was designed and rendered using microsoft paint.

[@emilymula645]

I saw what I believe is one of these machines on someone's post ... I'll say it again - my ❤ goes to these gentlemen who have to ' endure' the process of making these bricks. That's so tedious. I hope thngs will change to a much better way to do this job.. ( as I see online ) The process is way advanced out there... Nice job!.. ✌

[@makigaconstruction]

Yes we have advancement with trained crews that can make over 500 blocks per day

[@MBCLMakiga]

|True and we also have automated machines but the manual machines that ensure maximum compaction are more affordable and within reach of the common man thanks for your feed back

[@ihub3864]

VERY EDUCATIVE

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you for the observation

[@nyamongomayaka7253]

I wish to know what will 2 million do using Makiga blocks?

[@okothevans5423]

This is great 👍

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you

[@mwendii]

I think, that machine can be automated to save on time and increase production per hour

[@kiwishbj1]

Relax.!!! They already know about thAt.!!!

[@theelephant5974]

@@kiwishbj1 It's not that hard to automate though, they should be doing it already to ensure greater efficiency and consistent quality

[@MrCAHRLIE22]

Hydraulic press would get the job done

[@josephmwaura4590]

@@theelephant5974 I think they are also employing more people aka job creators

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you for you observation and please visit our website we do have automated machines but most commuities prefer manual machines because of the ruing costs and availability of labour

[@less4258]

I was in a construction site back in 2013 and we used to make them. Let me be honest the walls are not that strong and only useful for partitioning but not the outside was unless with a good plaster back to back.

[@MrNdanguza]

Definitely it need good plastering in order to avoid cracks ,I want to start this projects in south africa country side but definetly u need a good plastering .

[@stevebiko2101]

True

[@gushardy4421]

Lies. Firestone Liberia has houses built since 2009 and there's NOTHING wrong with the walls

[@atandaolamide8894]

Never try using the manual machine, else you face such problem

[@MBCLMakiga]

Good observation but wrong conclusion the blocks when fully cured attain a strength of 2.5mpa and can even get to 5mpa depending on the mix ratio used

[@jaredthepsychologist5610]

Very encouraging

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you

[@jaellovelli363]

14:15 he says he has observed people changing the color of the blocks. Search on youtube for "YELLOW PAVER BLOCK MAKING PROCESS / INTERLOCKING TILE MAKING PROCESS / HOW TO MAKE GLOSS PAVER BLOCK"

[@MBCLMakiga]

The colour of blocks can be changed by using different tints in the surface protection used eg varnish or weather guard

[@nyanga3827]

My dad is also involved in makiga..he actually has a machine and has built three houses (two single rooms and a one three bedroom bungalow) at only 1.1M IT'S A VERY EFFICIENT MODEL OF BUILDING AND ALSO SAVES ALOT OF MONEY

[@wangarimacharia1027]

Woooow

[@shelmithweru6577]

I want in Nairobi

[@makigake7368]

Awesome

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you for the positive feed back and pass our greetings to Dad

[@UrbanFarm01]

I bought a makiga interlocking block machine it's very tiresome and slow trust me try and advance your machines before I wind up my research and compete you serviely

[@antonywaithaka2795]

its very easy according to me. Just for men needed

[@sir.awlast1604]

Why slow, why get tired and in videos it seems easy task

[@njamatv]

Very True I Have The Machine But Its Very slow

[@njamatv]

Unless You Are in The Site

[@HUMBLEPACE]

do the stones stand as strong as they are marketing it or its just a PR stunt.

[@erickstano625]

Can he give us his contacts need of machine.

[@jefmweds]

I think for commercialization, he needs to set up an automated interlocking stones maker which can be able to produce a hundred bricks per min. It's possible to do it and highly profitable. I also think he has to consider things like wiring and plumbing.

[@intyrystyn]

You can advance the idea and make it your own!

[@jefmweds]

@@intyrystyn unfortunately I'm very far away and I do not have a good engineering background. I just thought it's something that can add value to his machine.

[@karugajoseph9733]

Absolutely, though such technologies are already in the market

[@MBCLMakiga]

Greetings yes we do have both automated and manual machines the automated produce 1500 blocks per day and the manual ones with a good team can produce 800 blocks per day at a quarter of the price also yes it is very possible to do both wiring and plumbing on ISSB blocks and we do train our customers on the same .

[@dipsy405]

The machine has a minimum threshold to where the handle lever should be depressed so as to attain uniform press. My biggest issue with it is the amount of load, there should be a scale to ensure uniformity of the materials loaded. Then the handle level would be much more efficient if it was atleast two times longe than it is, that would translate to reduction of pressing effort by more than 50percent.

[@MBCLMakiga]

@dipsy405 the way we have built the machine we have ensured we have a Typical compression strength of 80 -100 kN of force and this is controlled by the machines compression guide

[@dipsy405]

@@MBCLMakiga would all the bricks be uniform in height, given that the materials are loaded through an estimation?

[@yjvx]

Life expectancy of the house?

[@MBCLMakiga]

over 60 years since the main ingredient is soil

[@ciwanechris1428]

Ni vizuri sana iyo ni mahendeleo kabisa 👍

[@MBCLMakiga]

Asante sana

[@josephkahorahora]

Martin Githinji welcome back from seeds of Gold

[@SafariThePoet]

how can i access this training

[@geoffreymuleri8684]

Please send the contacts of the contractor Brian obuyo

[@doersoftheword1392]

It's important to be honest. This technology comes from South Africa where it has been used for decades. Many Kenyans have tried to import the technology from South Africa without much success. I guess the only difference is that this guy managed to get marketed at NTV.

[@ichooseviolence2532]

It's not without success. The issue is most Kenyans don't prefer these blocks. They prefer stones

[@MBCLMakiga]

Makiga has been fabricating building block machines for the last close to 40 yrs and still counting let accord credit where it is needed

[@kevinmcguru311]

This is the way to go

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you

[@johngodri4363]

Why can they burn them to make it more stronger

[@MBCLMakiga]

Because we have used a stabiliser instead of fire the stabiliser used here is cement which makes the block over 80% higher this are interlocking stabilised soil blocks .

[@Mildredokoyana]

Hi can we get his contacts

[@kenethmurei2862]

What the cost of this machine and nearest place near kapsabet

[@MBCLMakiga]

The machine is at 98,846/- handled well the machine can give you service for over 20 years

[@elizzykinuthia6747]

How much in estimate would this house of 2.1m cost with common stones?

[@MBCLMakiga]

This would cost you another close to 40% on the walling costs due to various factors

[@THE_2000]

Contacts?

[@kennethmpapale5493]

How much does a Makinga interlocking block machine cost?

[@richyg8122]

70k

[@MBCLMakiga]

98,846/- the machine can last you for over 20 yrs when handled well we also offer after sells service

[@charlestoniwuagwu3787]

Good Job. How may I reach out to you. Thank you

[@gracenyaga9109]

How much is machine?

[@MBCLMakiga]

The machine is at 98,846/- handled well the machine can serve you for over 20 yrs

[@nancymwihaki8901]

I want to build one for my dad in Muranga county

[@MBCLMakiga]

Greetings Nancy how may we be of help thank you .

[@INDNews75]

Is it asking too much for subtitles? Lord have mercy

[@ronkiarie]

the picture quality is just awful ntv. its 2022 we have 4k hdr pull up your game

[@wefarm7219]

Hello martin

[@makigaconstruction]

Hello how may we assist you

[@justfoundout]

This idea came from south Africa

[@dipsy405]

Not even a single piece of hoop iron?

[@sgate1792]

The machine is rubbish, the electric hydraulic press is better. You get better compression

[@holyisthelord8875]

2.1 M.for this ugly house??? The finishing was not perfect

[@immaculatef2198]

😂😂😂😂 this house is much better than most houses. It’s actually goo

[@holyisthelord8875]

@@immaculatef2198 what???🙄🙄🙄🤭🤭🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️

[@immaculatef2198]

@@holyisthelord8875 Kenyan architecture is basic so this is ok at pa

[@dipsy405]

You have no idea what you're talking about

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thanks@@immaculatef2198

[@kingfestus]

Engineers tuanze kazi 👷‍♂️

[@MBCLMakiga]

|Asante

[@dorothyasava1684]

Where can someone in kakamega get them.from

[@pablokla2]

Greetings we can come and make blocks from your site

[@Canadian1987guy]

Kwa ground vitu ni dif

[@lD20595]

How will it cost me to build a four bedroom maisonette in the village siaya county bondo sub county thank you

[@MBCLMakiga]

This would cost you about 3.5m depending on your fittings do you have a plan ready we have a look at it

[@mutumacharles6620]

Expensive compared to real stone house

[@MBCLMakiga]

Charles in this technology there is no cement on the joints ,no transport of blocks,no plastering required , less labour used and duration and no loss of cement on site

[@london5739]

Like to know if these brick block are waterproof? Why not send brick making engineer to build more of those in Africa…

[@MBCLMakiga]

Yes the bricks are water proof after curing the blocks for 21 days

[@memimi5595]

Contacts please

[@muziki79]

90% of buildings in the United States are built of bricks and some of the buildings are were built in 1770's and are still standing

[@footgoodball107]

Stop lying

[@immaculatef2198]

Wood for the most part.

[@DrizzyDrake254]

Bricks for skirting outside but strong wooden frame inside

[@MBCLMakiga]

Build Affordably with Makiga Blocks

[@brianoichoe47]

Is it subject to location of the place? Or it can be built anywhere?

[@veronicaseiyo4057]

Lovey

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you

[@sidibagos6071]

Hallo everyone What is he number?but 2 millions is expensive 😂

[@theelephant5974]

How in Christs name do they not have cement in between the bricks? Nikiangukia hii ukuta nikipigwa na bibi sitajipata kwa jirani?

[@MBCLMakiga]

This are interlocking stabilised soil blocks please make time and come see our sample walls built at our show room at the KIE sheds shed 27 on Lokitaunga rd off likoni rd industrial area

[@miriammwathi928]

Why can't you give the ratio?

[@jamesmuthigani6138]

3 wheelbarrow of soil, 1 wheelbarrow sand, 1 cement, 3:1:1

[@makigake7368]

With the Makiga machine you can make minimum 400 blocks a day with 4 people working on the machine on a normal working day. The blocks are made from a mixture of 5% Cement and 95% Soil. The blocks are 10 inches by 6 inches by 4 inches. A bag of cement makes 100 to 150 blocks. You can use all kinds of soil except the black cotton soil. You will save close to 50% of the building cost because you will save on mortar, time and labour. The machines are simple to use. We offer FREE TRAINING and FREE DELIVERY

[@MBCLMakiga]

The ratio is determined by the soil used so its best to provide us a sample

[@CrispyBuda]

upload 8k, hii ni 2022

[@gakeremax55]

Kwani Ukona screen ya 8k?!

[@pedroelmohandis4679]

the high school i went was built by such brick

[@MBCLMakiga]

Thank you for the information

[@africanqueenmo]

I think it looks ugly and Kenyan architects are lazy affordable does not have to mean ugly and uninspiring

[@ihub3864]

PAKILIA🤣

[@johnsontradingcoltd6190]

The journalist is a joke

[@petermbugua6492]

Ee anasema ( matope) even director anamjibiza " hii unaita ya matope inajenga .....

[@godfreytoo7385]

how can i get his number