Hi! Diaspora Returnee as well. I have been back for 2 years now - I started building my home when I was in the U.S. I kind of wish I had built it when I was here. I had to undo a lot of work that had been done, which cost me so much money and lost me so much time. I was glad to hear you mention how fundi's would disregard your instructions - that happened to me several times and I always thought it was because I was a woman. Great content - sending other returnees who are building here!
@onelife7850Ай бұрын
Welcome to my world, Sis!
@ww5106Ай бұрын
@@onelife7850 I'm a "sis" 🤣🤣🤣
@onelife7850Ай бұрын
@@ww5106 Sorry sis! My bad😁. I have corrected it. Your case represents many. I have spent millions correcting construction blunders made in my absence. I am so grateful to Wuon Odidi for giving us this platform to share our grievances and successes. So, just know you are not alone.
@ww5106Ай бұрын
@@onelife7850 Expensive life lessons.
@jameswachira6997Ай бұрын
This happened to me too, fundis don’t listen, they do what they want and cost you alot more to fix their ignorance. However I do acknowledge that some of us build from the weekly/biweekly income we make, so as we work in Diaspora, we are sending money to keep the project going.
@abdiazizhashi451Ай бұрын
Thanks for the showcasing. The amount of information you provide is very valuable... Many thanks for this.. I liked the grills of staircases in this house, it is the exact type im planning to install. Im planning to build in Nairobi and the main issues im afraid to face is quality control and staff management... many short cuts happen and fundis dismiss the owner instructions and disregard the favorate materials,,, they even try to dominate clients and this happens specially to Female owners... i consider this as gender harassment which can the female owner report and fundi be accountable for the law. To avoid these problems, the client can prepare detailed contract/agreement that keeps client rights, ensure quality of materials and workmanship and avoids any risks that may come from the contractor then you combine to the contractor agreement... if he refuses the draft, then he is going to play bad game with you.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Absolutely!!!I wish you the best with your Nairobi plans!!
@fionaachieng8270Ай бұрын
I live in Riat and during the weekends I like going for long evening walks …the views and homes are purely breathtaking
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
The views are beyond amazing!!!
@marywilbourne20028 күн бұрын
Nice!💫
@Inconcept_interiors_studio2 күн бұрын
Love the presentation you are doing a great job helping our brothers in diaspora. I have also rescued several projects for people living in diaspora. Looking forward to meeting you one of this fine days.
@WuonOdidi15 сағат бұрын
Some day for sure!!
@stevelumumba1824Ай бұрын
Wow I love this place the memory I have of this place was climbing down the hill from my the College RIAT technical college the place is magnificent and it is a place of order I am glad I am grinding so hard somewhere inside this world 🌍 hoping one day I can own a property here
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
You will!!!!
@AokolizАй бұрын
For the first time I haven't listened to your whoozing wisdom was shut on this beautiful house 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 Wacha niskie wisdom kesho You are giving us beautiful luo views truly
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Kesho ishafika :)
@MaweresistanceАй бұрын
Ounga Commercial and others have messed up the serenity of RIAT Hills. Kisumu County is also not protecting that Hill. Soon, it will be a slum filled with nonviable subdivisions.
@marywilbourne20028 күн бұрын
Yup! It's never about the house/mansion itself, it's always about the security and the immediate surroundings. I once saw a beautiful home on a golf course in Kiambu but I was informed that driving home after 7pm towards the gated community was a security issue.😮
@WuonOdidi28 күн бұрын
True! and the roads and not great!
@Maweresistance27 күн бұрын
@WuonOdidi Lol... not talking about roads. That Hill used to be a Karura Forest for those who remember. Unplanned and unregulated developments have ruined it. That is Kisumu City's "breeze circulator," and the greenery there must be PROTECTED.
@joeGee44Ай бұрын
Eeeh this is our kisumu jesus. Its beautiful massive ❤
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
it is!!!
@Diasporamedia23Ай бұрын
What a striking resemblance to Beverly Hills....
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
YES!!!
@evansotieno177224 күн бұрын
I was there once huko ma 2010 and am surprised the trees are disappearing
@WuonOdidi20 күн бұрын
unfortunately yes!!
@khalnamodi8599Ай бұрын
True they dont like dealing with women..i have had to deal with them for years..Now i am engineer,designer,painter...ata they talk behind my back in their dielect and surprised when i reply ..lol
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
I can only imagine the shock :)
@youtubecreators590Ай бұрын
Very true with stones and sand..I experienced the same . luckily ,we realized that before it was too late.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Very sad :(
@alfredkiranga123726 күн бұрын
Good job. Great info & just subscribed.
@WuonOdidi20 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@wanderinderituh459Ай бұрын
It's huge and a little 'complicated' but the views are to die for
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Well people's tastes vary!
@keagleeagle821Ай бұрын
Beautiful house I must say I was distracted wether to listen to your wisdom or concentrate on watching the beauty of the house. If its new house I recommend you do like house tour video. Explain what we are seeing Regarding Fundi we have the same problem in Tanzania My builder still don't believe I want balcony from the master bathroom and Bathtub by the window😅😅😅 He tried to talk to my husband and since then learned I am the project Manager😊😊 They also have tendency to ignore women.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
I hear you :) :) Sometimes you have to show them who is the boss :)
@KC_BryanАй бұрын
What is your opinion on using a construction company like (Fine Urban Construction, Real Estate, and Interiors) where they handle everything for you. You just pay they do everything.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Mixed thoughts...they can be good in some ways but challenging in others: They are often very expensive..not great for small projects: But can deliver quality work with minimal supervision
@abdiazizhashi451Ай бұрын
It is good that you be around and personally supervise the work of your house. Even for the prestigious companies, dont rely on them totally. They might do short cuts and the victim is the owner spent his/her hard earned money on lifetime house ... if you are in Diaspora do a plan with schedule, divide into several stages, and when you come in holiday, do certain stage and go back... it may take longer time but you will get good results.
@georginajohnson8985Ай бұрын
Exactly my question
@user-li1eo1kd5fАй бұрын
Love them but they're super expensive and getting more expensive with popularity. I know that a group of friends have one of their returnee buddies to supervise all their projects. So far it's worked out well for them.
@relaxationsoundsambience2724Ай бұрын
Great info! Hopefully you are able to visit I am Marwa's villa in Nyabohanse village. His villa was recently visited by Princeton University students regarding the impact of social media particularly KZbin. Some great building in Migori too. Road to 10K, let's keep going ya'll.
@bellaolum9768Ай бұрын
Marwa has built on a.swamp. He has.no plumbing, no running water and no electricity. He should have put those in mind before building that monstrosity!😅
@user-li1eo1kd5fАй бұрын
😂😅 shhhh 🤫 @@bellaolum9768
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
I hope so too :)
@chrisogonasАй бұрын
Incredible info, Prof. Thanks for sharing.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Asante daktari!!
@AokolizАй бұрын
Weuhu this is beautiful gaddaaaamn!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
YES!!!
@monginakebati5035Ай бұрын
So right about fundis! They always do what they like not what you have instructed them to do!! So annoying!!
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
YES!!!
@edwardyongo3674Ай бұрын
My name is Edward Yongo. My family lives in MA. I have been remotely building my house/home at the foot of RAMBUGU hills. Could we connect and share ideas on how I can improve my place.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Absolutely!!! email me at. e_achola2000@yahoo.com
@michaelmango3180Ай бұрын
I'm still waiting for the contacts of your interior designer, my project is in Migori County
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
I do not have an interior designer..they are really expensive..so I just got fundis to do different things..I can share contacts for different works like gypsum, wainscoting, bathrooms etc..just tell me what you need
@chekekАй бұрын
this should have been a proper walk around tour
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Next time :)
@bradleymbewa6717Ай бұрын
THIS IS MASSIVE
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
it is huge!!!
@ShushuAkinyiАй бұрын
Serious eye candy (🏠) + Solid tips = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Absolutely :) :)
@musicmikeish8 күн бұрын
Lovely house but very ordinary architecture in my opinion. Lovely location though.
@WuonOdidi8 күн бұрын
Fair enough!
@sonofafrikaaАй бұрын
i need to visit this place , hope land prices are not as they are here in nairobi
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Welcome anyday!!!
@everlynesliva470Ай бұрын
Need someone to fix my bathroom.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Plumbing or vanities??
@nancycaroline7620Ай бұрын
They tell you "it is the standard" very annoying. Talk about doors, you will be told such tall doors are not available!! They seem to have no clue on how to custom make things.
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Absolutely!!! The word standard is often disastrous!!
@dorahthaler4994Ай бұрын
Very beautiful ❤
@WuonOdidiАй бұрын
Thank you :)
@bradleymbewa6717Ай бұрын
kindly add the mason's number on the description.yes it was worth the time