Welcome to RIAT-Beverly Hills Kisumu: Multi-million DOLLAR Returnee Haciendas..From 🇺🇸 to Kenya! 🇰🇪

[@ww5106]

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!

[@onelife7850]

Welcome to my world, Sis!

[@ww5106]

@@onelife7850 I'm a "sis" 🤣🤣🤣

[@onelife7850]

@@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.

[@ww5106]

@@onelife7850 Expensive life lessons.

[@jameswachira6997]

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.

[@abdiazizhashi451]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

Absolutely!!!I wish you the best with your Nairobi plans!!

[@fionaachieng8270]

I live in Riat and during the weekends I like going for long evening walks …the views and homes are purely breathtaking

[@WuonOdidi]

The views are beyond amazing!!!

[@marywilbourne200]

Nice!💫

[@Inconcept_interiors_studio]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

Some day for sure!!

[@stevelumumba1824]

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

[@WuonOdidi]

You will!!!!

[@Aokoliz]

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

[@WuonOdidi]

Kesho ishafika :)

[@Maweresistance]

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.

[@marywilbourne200]

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.😮

[@WuonOdidi]

True! and the roads and not great!

[@Maweresistance]

@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.

[@joeGee44]

Eeeh this is our kisumu jesus. Its beautiful massive ❤

[@WuonOdidi]

it is!!!

[@Diasporamedia23]

What a striking resemblance to Beverly Hills....

[@WuonOdidi]

YES!!!

[@evansotieno1772]

I was there once huko ma 2010 and am surprised the trees are disappearing

[@WuonOdidi]

unfortunately yes!!

[@khalnamodi8599]

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

[@WuonOdidi]

I can only imagine the shock :)

[@youtubecreators590]

Very true with stones and sand..I experienced the same . luckily ,we realized that before it was too late.

[@WuonOdidi]

Very sad :(

[@alfredkiranga1237]

Good job. Great info & just subscribed.

[@WuonOdidi]

Thank you so much!!

[@wanderinderituh459]

It's huge and a little 'complicated' but the views are to die for

[@WuonOdidi]

Well people's tastes vary!

[@keagleeagle821]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

I hear you :) :) Sometimes you have to show them who is the boss :)

[@KC_Bryan]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

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

[@abdiazizhashi451]

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.

[@georginajohnson8985]

Exactly my question

[@user-li1eo1kd5f]

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.

[@relaxationsoundsambience2724]

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.

[@bellaolum9768]

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-li1eo1kd5f]

😂😅 shhhh 🤫 ​@@bellaolum9768

[@WuonOdidi]

I hope so too :)

[@chrisogonas]

Incredible info, Prof. Thanks for sharing.

[@WuonOdidi]

Asante daktari!!

[@Aokoliz]

Weuhu this is beautiful gaddaaaamn!!! 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@WuonOdidi]

YES!!!

[@monginakebati5035]

So right about fundis! They always do what they like not what you have instructed them to do!! So annoying!!

[@WuonOdidi]

YES!!!

[@edwardyongo3674]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

Absolutely!!! email me at. [e-mail]

[@michaelmango3180]

I'm still waiting for the contacts of your interior designer, my project is in Migori County

[@WuonOdidi]

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

[@chekek]

this should have been a proper walk around tour

[@WuonOdidi]

Next time :)

[@bradleymbewa6717]

THIS IS MASSIVE

[@WuonOdidi]

it is huge!!!

[@ShushuAkinyi]

Serious eye candy (🏠) + Solid tips = ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@WuonOdidi]

Absolutely :) :)

[@musicmikeish]

Lovely house but very ordinary architecture in my opinion. Lovely location though.

[@WuonOdidi]

Fair enough!

[@sonofafrikaa]

i need to visit this place , hope land prices are not as they are here in nairobi

[@WuonOdidi]

Welcome anyday!!!

[@everlynesliva470]

Need someone to fix my bathroom.

[@WuonOdidi]

Plumbing or vanities??

[@nancycaroline7620]

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.

[@WuonOdidi]

Absolutely!!! The word standard is often disastrous!!

[@dorahthaler4994]

Very beautiful ❤

[@WuonOdidi]

Thank you :)

[@bradleymbewa6717]

kindly add the mason's number on the description.yes it was worth the time

[@WuonOdidi]

I will: 0728854346

[@Nyadiemo69]

nice video

[@Buurta]

true

[@WuonOdidi]

Thanks!

[@edwardbanda4978]

Ka ouko reru

[@divine5582]

The Luopean in you.. Hacienda 😅😅😅. Awuoro

[@WuonOdidi]

Shhhh :)

[@montanA.23]

Day 2 of asking how I can contact you😭

[@WuonOdidi]

email me at [e-mail] please!

[@montanA.23]

@@WuonOdidi I just did right now