Build Your Dream Home: Land for Sale in Huruma, Kesses Constituency.

Huruma is a residential ward in Turbo Constituency within Uasin Gishu County, western Kenya, not in Kesses Constituency as many people think. This article looks at Huruma’s features, real estate market and recent developments to give you a full picture of this growing area near Eldoret town.

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Geographical and Administrative Background.

Huruma is one of the estates (suburbs) in Eldoret town which is the capital of Uasin Gishu County. While Kesses is one of the six constituencies in Uasin Gishu County, it’s important to note that Huruma ward is in Turbo Constituency. Uasin Gishu County has six constituencies: Soy, Turbo, Moiben, Ainabkoi, Kapseret and Kesses.

Eldoret town where Huruma is located was declared a city on August 15, 2024 after many years as a municipality. The town is between 2,100 meters at Eldoret International Airport and above 2,700 meters in nearby areas, hence a moderate to cool climate throughout the year.

Huruma’s Location in Eldoret.

Huruma is one of the many estates that make up greater Eldoret. According to available information, Eldoret has various residential areas from high end to middle class each with its own identity. Other notable estates include Elgon View, Langas, Kapseret, Kapsoya, Shauri, Kipkorgot, Kahoya, Kimumu and many others.

Real Estate in Huruma.

The real estate in Huruma and surrounding areas is mixed in terms of property types and prices.

House for Sale in Huruma, Kesses – House Prices.

Based on current listings, residential properties in Huruma and nearby areas range:

Studio in Kahoya, Huruma: KSh 10,300,000.
2 bedroom bungalow in Maili Nne (near Huruma): KSh 3,000,000.
3 bedroom bungalow in Maili Nne: KSh 7,000,000.
2 bedroom house in Roadblock, Huruma: KSh 4,300,000.
7 bedroom duplex in Kahoya, Huruma: KSh 5,000,000.
10 bedroom duplex in Kahoya, Huruma: KSh 9,300,000.

These prices show a mixed market for different income levels and housing needs. The variation in prices seems to be influenced by location within Huruma, property size, amenities and construction quality.

Affordable Land for Sale in Huruma, Kesses – Land Prices.

Land prices in and around Huruma are also mixed:

Half-acre in Baharini Maili Nne: KSh 3,500,000.
Residential plots in Maili Nne: From KSh 1,150,000.
Three-acre with three bedroom farmhouse in Baharini Chemalal: KSh 4,200,000.
Commercial plots in Maili Nne Flyover area: KSh 1,480,000 to KSh 1,800,000

The variation in land prices is due to location, land use (commercial vs residential), proximity to main roads and availability of utilities.

Recent Developments.

Huruma has been a focus area for several major developments in the recent past to improve living conditions and economic opportunities.

World Bank Slum Upgrading Project.

One of the recent big developments was a comprehensive slum upgrading project funded by World Bank:

The project cost was over KSh 1 billion.
It involved tarmacking of roads in Huruma and other slum areas.
Installation of street lights to improve security and extend business hours.
The project also covered other nearby estates including Munyaka, Kamukunji and Langas.
The project started in 2014 with a budget of KSh 2 billion to upgrade four low cost houses.

Health Facilities.

The county government has invested in health infrastructure in the area:

Huruma Reference Laboratory and Eye Unit construction is complete and equipped.
This is part of the overall healthcare development in Uasin Gishu County

Security Issues and Responses.

Despite the infrastructure development, recent reports indicate security concerns in Huruma:

Residents in the Mwiyenderi area within Huruma Ward have reported security concerns as of April 2025.
Businesses have been forced to close early due to security issues.
Residents have cited non-functional street lights as exacerbating the security situation.
The county government led by Governor Jonathan Bii has been called upon to address these issues.
County Commissioner Edison Nyale has intensified security operations.

Economic Context.

To understand Huruma, one needs to know the broader economic environment of Uasin Gishu County:

Eldoret is a major trading hub for Uasin Gishu County’s agricultural economy.
The county is mainly agricultural with large scale grain farming, dairy and horticultural farming.
Eldoret is also emerging as a manufacturing hub with companies like Raiplywoods, Rupa Textiles, Kenya Pipeline Company and Kenya Co-operative Creameries.
The city has been boosted by investments from successful athletes who often invest their earnings in local real estate and businesses.
The recently commissioned 40 MW Kesses solar plant (in neighboring Kesses Constituency) is providing clean and renewable energy to Eldoret and surrounding areas including Huruma.

Conclusion.

Huruma is a dynamic ward in Turbo Constituency and part of the growing Eldoret city. While it has benefited from infrastructure development like the World Bank slum upgrading project, it still has challenges like security concerns. The real estate market has diverse options at different price points for different segments of the population.

For residents and investors in Huruma, monitoring the ongoing infrastructure development and security enhancement will be key as these two factors impact property values and quality of life in the area. The growth of Eldoret city and the sustainable energy from Kesses solar plant suggests positive long term prospects for the area despite the current challenges.

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