Chepkumia, Emgwen Constituency: A Comprehensive Area Analysis.

Chepkumia is one of the four wards within Emgwen Constituency, a region experiencing gradual development across various sectors including health, education, water, and transportation. This report examines the geographical features, housing market trends, land prices, and recent infrastructure developments in this area of Nandi County, Kenya.

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Geographical and Administrative Overview.

Chepkumia is one of the four wards that constitute Emgwen Constituency, along with Kapkangani, Kapsabet, and Kilibwoni. Emgwen is one of six constituencies in Nandi County, with the others being Aldai, Mosop, Tinderet, Nandi Hills, and Chesumei. Geographically, Emgwen Constituency covers a total area of 368.40 square kilometers and borders Mosop constituency to the Northwest/North, Nandi Hills to the West, Tinderet constituency to the South, and Aldai to the east.

Chepkumia ward specifically encompasses 87.00 square kilometers and had 21,283 registered voters as of September 2005. The ward is represented in the County Assembly by Wilson Kipkirui, while the constituency is represented in the National Assembly by Josses Lelmengit. Demographically, Emgwen Constituency had a population of approximately 407,050 in 2014, with projections reaching 530,301 by 2018 based on a growth rate of 7.4 percent.

Land and Housing Market

Land for Sale in Chepkumia, Emgwen – Land Prices.

The land market in Chepkumia and the broader Emgwen Constituency shows varying price points depending on location, size, and land use potential. Historical data indicates that in 2008, land measuring 0.2 acres in Chepkumia was sold for KSh 80,000. While this provides a baseline, current prices have likely increased significantly.

In neighboring areas within Emgwen Constituency, more recent listings indicate:

Agricultural land in Kapkangani: 0.400 acres with two houses priced at KSh 1,250,000
Plots near Cheplengu Shopping Centre in Kapsabet: KSh 630,000 per plot

The real estate market shows activity across different property types in the constituency, with listings for:

Plots on sale in Chepkumia
Houses on sale in Kapkangani
Apartments on sale in Kapsabet
Land for lease in Kilibwoni

House for Sale in Chepkumia, Emgwen - Housing Market.

The housing market in Chepkumia specifically appears limited, with no detailed pricing information available in the search results. The broader Nandi County housing market seems to lack high-end properties, as evidenced by the absence of 14-bedroom houses for sale. Most residential properties appear to be modest homes suitable for the predominantly rural population.

Recent Infrastructure Developments: Health Infrastructure.

The health sector has seen significant improvements in Chepkumia, enhancing access to medical services for local residents:

Chepkumia Health Center has undergone major renovations, addressing previous shortages of beds, equipment, medicines, and medical staff.
A new maternity wing recently opened at Chepkumia Health Center as part of Nandi Governor Stephen Sang’s agenda for Universal Health Care and reducing maternal and neonatal mortality rates.
The upgraded facility now serves hundreds of women and children from Chepkumia and surrounding areas, eliminating the need for residents to travel long distances for maternal healthcare.
Community health promoters have been trained to share information about good health practices, including family planning, through a partnership between the Ministry of Health, County Government of Nandi, and Amref Health Africa.

Water Infrastructure.

Multiple water projects have been implemented or are in progress in Chepkumia ward:

Chepkumia water project with an allocation of KSh 1,690,548.88.
Other water projects in the ward include:
- Kao water project
- Korgor water project

These initiatives aim to improve access to clean water for residents who previously faced challenges in this regard, as only 47.55% of Nandi district residents had access to clean drinking water according to historical data.

Transportation Infrastructure.

Road improvements are underway to enhance connectivity and economic activity:

The Department of Transport and Infrastructure is working on improving road conditions throughout the region.
There’s ongoing dozing and expansion of Kibungu-Dip road in Chepkumia ward, which will benefit farmers transporting their produce, particularly tea, to factories.
Residents have expressed appreciation for these road developments, noting they will enable easier access to healthcare facilities and emergency services.

Educational Infrastructure.

The National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF) has completed several educational infrastructure projects in Emgwen Constituency:

Construction of an administration block at St. Marks Kiminda Secondary School.
Construction of a twin science laboratory at Kipsotoi Secondary School.
Development of Emgwen Technical and Vocational College, including fence construction, gate installation, and twin workshop construction.
Installation of a water harvesting tank at AIC Olangata Primary School.
Construction of an administration block at AC Tegat Primary School.

Accommodation and Tourism.

Chepkumia itself has limited hospitality infrastructure, with no hotels directly in the ward according to available data. Visitors to the area can find accommodation in other parts of Emgwen Constituency:

Kapsabet Comfy Hotel in Kapsabet (priced around 42,868 Korean won or approximately USD 31 per night).
Reevonia Inn in Kapsabet (priced around 65,124 Korean won or approximately USD 47 per night).
Tindinyo Falls Resort in Kapkangani (priced around 25,078 Korean won or approximately USD 18 per night).

Conclusion

Chepkumia ward in Emgwen Constituency demonstrates characteristics of a developing rural area with ongoing infrastructure improvements across health, water, transportation, and education sectors. The land market shows moderate activity, though comprehensive pricing data is limited. Health infrastructure has seen notable advancements, particularly with the opening of the maternity wing at Chepkumia Health Center. While the area has limited tourism and hospitality infrastructure, it is part of the agriculturally productive Nandi County where dairy farming is a key economic activity.

For potential investors, residents, or visitors, Chepkumia offers an evolving rural environment with improving basic infrastructure. The continued development projects indicate a trajectory of growth that may enhance property values and quality of life in the coming years.

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4. Are there any upcoming infrastructure projects planned for Kilibwoni?

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