Kenyatta Family's Slum Houses Where They Collect Ksh 250K Monthly Rent

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President Uhuru Kenyatta switches on power at a house in Kikuyu constituency connected under the Last Mile Connectivity project.
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Details have emerged about a mabati estate owned by President Uhuru Kenyatta's family that rakes in millions a year in rent collections.

The 200 housing units charge from Ksh1,200 to Ksh1,450 depending on the size. That translates to over Ksh2 million a year.

The houses are built in blocks with front porches and an allowance for front yard veggie gardens. 

The interior can accommodate a small bed, a table, two seats, and cooking utensils. Each unit houses two to four tenants, meaning the estate has over 400 people.

 

 

 

The estate located in Kitengela, known as Kwa Uhuru is in an expansive piece of land, just a few kilometres from the town.

 

 

 

The rent payments are made to an agent on behalf of the first family.

 

 

 

A resident told journalists that “Rent is Deposited to an agent account then channeled to the President’s family. Rent is paid strictly before date 10 of every month.”

 

 

 

A majority of the tenants are workers of Exotic Penina Fields Group Ltd, a flower farm located nearby.

 

 

 

The estate enjoys 24-hour security and a borehole that provides water all round the clock.

 

 

 

Though there is that sense of pride and security because of who owns the estate, you can’t leave your house open. But unlike other shanties we are far better and organised,” stated a resident identified as Ondieki.