Best residential areas to Reside in Eldoret town

Eldoret town is a large urban center located in the Northern part of the Rift Valley. The town serves as the headquarters of Uasin Gishu County. Due to its fast growing population of over 250,000 inhabitants, it accommodates people from different Social classes ranging from wealthy, middle income earners and low income Earners. Anyone looking forward to living in the diverse town can have the following places to consider as their residential area: 

Kapsoya Estate

It is one of the Oldest Suburbs in Eldoret and has held on its old buses as a sign of heritage. The estate has won so many hearts due to its infrastructural developments such as street lights and carpeted tarmac roads. This estate provides easy accessibility to and from Central Business District (CBD). As a matter of facts its close proximity to the town make it easily accessible since one can take about 25 minutes’ walk or even 10 minutes’ drive to the area. There is a significant public transport which make the estate a preferable area to live in. Since the incoming of the County governments there have been tremendous development of the drainage system, improved street lighting and paved roads which in essence has contributed to an increase in overall habitability of the area. There is now excellent access to the estate anytime of the day or night or on any given kind of weather. Among the social amenities available in the estate include Hospitals and dispensaries, Hotels, Restaurants and even an upcoming shopping mall known as Rupa mall. For a bedsitter in the area the rental charges ranges from Ksh.5000-Ksh.10000. For the one-bedroom houses the charges are between Ksh.8000-Ksh.12000. In the estate two-bedroom houses cost tenants roughly between Ksh.15000-Ksh.25000.

Elgon View estates 

It is home to Eldoret wealthy class and its serene environment makes it a perfect place for comfort living. The estate is located South of Eldoret town just ten minutes’ drive from CBD. In its surrounding there are Eldoret state Lodge, the Eldoret Sports Club and major hospitals. Well performing private schools like Hill primary and Secondary schools are within its neighborhood. Electricity and water is excellently supplied to the estate. The estate also has a fairly good road network. The tranquility of the estate has attracted non-governmental organizations that have set up headquarters within the estate which include United Nations offices, World Food Program among others. The estate is home to prominent politicians, businesspeople and religious Leaders in Eldoret. Rental charges are quite high but within the quality of the houses. Most of the one-bedroom houses goes for around Ksh.20000-Ksh.30000 per month whereas for the two-bedroom goes for around Ksh.30000-Ksh.50000 per month.    

Pioneer Estate 

The estate experiences least water rationing in Eldoret and minimal power outages. In This neighborhood cabs and bodabodas are the most common means of transport and they are reliable. Pioneer is Proximal to social amenities including churches, schools and hospitals. Rental property in pioneer is readily available with multiple construction projects still ongoing. Due to a large number of rental properties in the area, the rental cost is relatively low therefore affordable to many people. One bedroom house cost about Ksh.6000-ksh.12000 per month while a two-bedroom goes for around Ksh.10000-Ksh.25000.

Kimumu Estate

The estate has good public transport, security, Schools and Hospitals. The proper road network offers easy access to the CBD. The rental charges for bedsitters ranges from Ksh.5000-Ksh.1000 while for the one-bedroom the cost ranges from Ksh.10000- Ksh.20000. For the two-bedroom the cost goes for around Ksh.20000-Ksh.25000 monthly.

Eastern Avenue Estate 

Also a home to the affluent such as athletes, Businessmen, Politicians among others. Has better amenities such as Schools, Hospitals and well developed infrastructures such as road networks. Rent at Eastern Avenue ranges between Ksh.20000-Ksh50000 depending with the exact housing that one requires.

Mwanzo estate 

The estate is located at quite a distance from the CBD but have got affordable housing. The area has a vibrant environment to live in with essential social amenities. The entire area is occupied by Rental houses with only a few Residential properties. This estate is self-sustaining with retail shops on location and self-service stores, entertainment joints. The accessibility is also a great merit for the area. Mwanzo has its public transport network which charges between Ksh.20-Ksh. 30. The estate has well maintained murram roads and a few places have tarmac roads. Mwanzo also has many guest houses that provide affordable and alternative accommodation to CBD. Travelers can take their rest in any of the available guest rooms from as little as Ksh.800. For a two bedroom housing the tenants are expected to pay around Ksh.8500- Ksh.10000 while for the one bedroom housing the cost ranges from Ksh.6500-8000. 

West Indies

This area was originally occupied by Indians, most houses in West Indies have maintained old rustic Indian architectural designs. The area is inhabited by upper-middle class, majority of whom are tenants. The area does not have a lot of Rental houses but there is availability of low cost rental houses most of which are county council houses which are within the estate. While West Indies is only five minutes away from Eldoret town, the unique thing about this area is its tranquility that fills up the place which is divergent from hustle of the busy CBD. The area enjoys a constant supply of water and electricity although it does not have a dependable public transport as most people get into and out of town by their own vehicles. However, those who do not have their own cars opts to use Kipkaren bound matatus or use boda   boda which charge them for Ksh.50. The estate enjoys ample security and the rental goes for around Ksh.5000-Ksh.10000 for the bedsitters while for the one-bedroom goes for around Ksh.10000-Ksh.16000 per month. For the two-bedroom in the same estate goes for Ksh.18000-Ksh.25000 monthly.

Moreover, there are numerous hotels in the town and its outskirts where visitors who want to reside for a short time can get accommodation during their stay. There are a diverse services offered in the hotels and booking can be done online.