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Plots, Homes and Land in Kipsomba, Soy Constituency.
Kipsomba ward is one of the seven wards in Soy Constituency, the largest constituency in Uasin Gishu County. This report looks into the geographical, demographic, economic and developmental aspects of Kipsomba with focus on the property market and infrastructure development in this growing area.
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Geographical and Administrative Context.
Soy Constituency covers an area of 643 km² making it the largest of the six constituencies in Uasin Gishu County. The constituency has seven wards: Ziwa, Segero/Barsombe, Moisbridge, Kapkures, Kipsomba, Soy and Kuinet/Kapsuswa1. Administratively Soy has 13 locations and 23 sub-locations making it a well structured local government framework. Soy is currently represented by Hon. David Kiplagat in the National Assembly.
Kipsomba ward is part of this constituency and is situated within the broader Uasin Gishu County which covers an area of 3,392.2 square kilometers. The ward’s location in one of Kenya’s breadbaskets makes it economically viable and developed.
Demographic Profile.
According to the latest data Kipsomba ward has a population of approximately 13,281 adults. This is a part of Soy Constituency’s growing population. Soy sub-county experienced significant population growth between 2009 and 2019 censuses from 181,251 to 229,094 residents – a growth rate higher than the national average.Demographically Soy sub-county follows the general population distribution of Uasin Gishu County with almost equal number of males (114,082) and females (115,007) as of 2019 census. The population is young with over 90,000 residents under 14 years, hence the need for educational facilities and youth oriented development programs.
Land and Property Market.
Land & Plots for Sale in Kipsomba-Land Prices.
Land prices in Kipsomba and the surrounding Soy area vary greatly based on proximity to roads, urban centers and agricultural potential:
- Agricultural Land: Farmland in Kipsomba sells for around KSh 160,000 per plot for highly fertile land near Kipsangui in Eldoret. Larger parcels increase in price proportionally, one acre of arable land in Merewet along Ziwa Road sells for around KSh 1,600,000.
- Residential Plots: Available data shows that residential plots in the broader Soy area range from KSh 700,000 to KSh 1,600,000 for 1/8 acre plots, prices increase for plots touching tarmac roads or located in developing urban centers.
- Commercial Plots: Commercial plots command higher prices, 1/4 acre commercial plots in shopping centers like Kuinet sell for around KSh 1.2 million.
Land in Soy Constituency is significantly cheaper than in Eldoret town where plots range from KSh 3.5 million to KSh 75 million, making the constituency an attractive option for those looking for affordable land with development potential.
Property in Kipsomba for Rent & Sale-Housing Market.
Housing prices in Kipsomba are not well documented but we can extrapolate from nearby areas:
- Construction Costs: Building a standard 2 bedroom house in the Eldoret area costs between KSh 1 million and KSh 2.5 million excluding land costs. This is a benchmark for estimating housing development costs in Kipsomba.
- Existing Housing: In the broader Eldoret area 3 bedroom houses sell for around KSh 6.9 million, 4 bedroom houses range from KSh 4.5 million to KSh 11 million depending on location and amenities. Housing in Kipsomba will be cheaper due to its distance from Eldoret central business district.
- Rental Properties: While specific rental data for Kipsomba is not available, development of rental units is evident in the area, some properties with multiple rental units are being marketed as investment opportunities.
Infrastructure Development.
Kipsomba ward has seen significant infrastructure development in recent years but implementation has faced challenges:
Administrative Infrastructure.
The construction of Kipsomba ward office is a notable administrative infrastructure development. County officials inspected the project in September 2022 with completion expected by March 2023 but the project faced setbacks when heavy rainfall damaged part of the construction and required remedial work. This is part of a county wide initiative to establish ward offices in Uasin Gishu County.
Road Infrastructure.
While specific road projects in Kipsomba are not well documented in the available data, Uasin Gishu County has implemented several road infrastructure developments that affect access to and within Soy Constituency:
- County-Wide Road Development: Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii has overseen a KSh 2 billion road project to improve traffic flow and infrastructure in Eldoret and surrounding areas. This includes opening up drainage systems to control stormwater which has been a challenge to business owners and residents.
- World Bank Projects: Several road construction projects funded by the World Bank have been implemented in parts of Eldoret City under the Kenya Informal Settlements Improvements Project. However some of these projects stalled in early 2025 due to delays in funding release. The county government is working with the World Bank to resume and complete these projects.
- Rural Access Roads: The county government has been implementing a roads development program that aims to gravel 300 kilometers of interward roads each financial year and tarmac at least one kilometer in every urban setup. This enhances connectivity between Kipsomba and other parts of the constituency.
Future Development Plans.
As Eldoret is set to be elevated to a city on August 15, 2024 infrastructure development across Uasin Gishu County including Soy Constituency is getting more attention. The county government is finalizing plans for beautification and speedy implementation of physical facilities like road tarmacking in the town and informal settlement areas.
Conclusion.
Kipsomba ward in Soy Constituency is an area with development potential, with relatively cheap land compared to Eldoret town, ongoing infrastructure development and growing population. The ward is in the heart of Uasin Gishu County’s agricultural region and is experiencing urbanization and infrastructure development.
For investors the area offers opportunities in agricultural land development, residential housing projects and commercial ventures that can serve the local population. Continued infrastructure development especially in road networks and public service facilities will boost property values and economic opportunities in Kipsomba ward in the coming years.
The development of administrative infrastructure like the ward office and the county wide road development projects suggest a trajectory of development though implementation timelines have been affected by weather and funding constraints.
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