Kericho Man Flaunts Mansion He's Been Building for 7 Years: "Nilikuwa Naishi Kwa Ya Mbao"
- Kericho-based influencer Daktari Kelvin Kipchirchir Ufa is celebrating the 90% completion of his self-funded maisonette after years of sacrifice and saving
- Despite online sceptics questioning the KSh 1.8 million cost, Kelvin told TUKO.co.ke that he remains focused on inspiring others to build wisely and patiently
- The project, which has taken him seven years, is an upgrade from his earlier house, which was a wooden structure
Kericho blogger Daktari Kelvin Kipchirchir Ufa is celebrating a long-awaited personal milestone: the near-completion of his maisonette house.
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The dream, which he has tirelessly worked on for the past seven years, is now 90% complete, a self-contained three-room home that stands as a symbol of persistence.
How much did Kelvin spend on the house?
Speaking exclusively to TUKO.co.ke, Kelvin revealed that he saved diligently from his blogging gigs and his work managing social media pages for political figures.
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These savings helped him finance the construction, which he says has cost him approximately KSh 1.8 million minus the cost of the land.
“Sio rahisi kujenga. Nilijikataza vitu mingi ili nijenge nyumba,” he said, reflecting on the sacrifices he made to achieve his goal.
Before building a permanent house, the social media personality lived in a wooden structure, which exposed him to weather elements.
Kenyans doubt Kelvin's house budget
Kelvin used the moment to encourage fellow youth to embrace strategic financial planning and self-restraint, especially when working toward long-term goals like home ownership.
While some praised his financial discipline and the power of digital entrepreneurship, some questioned the reported construction cost.
"Congratulations, but naona mafundi walieka foundation kama umelala, sasa cracking itaanza," noted Momanyi Lewis.
“Walikuibia mkuu anyway, congratulations,” commented Daina Chepkoech.
“Maximum ya hii nyumba ni KSh 450,000,” added Kipsalat en Keongo.
“I wonder when you talk of KSh 1.8 million na hii nyumba,” wrote Evans Ochungo.
Kelvin unfazed by critics
Despite the scepticism, Kelvin remains unfazed by the criticism and continues to use his platform to inspire others, urging them not to be discouraged by negativity or naysayers.
“This is more than a house, it’s a story of patience, commitment, and God’s grace,” he posted on his page, alongside photos of the nearly finished structure.
Kelvin’s journey stands as a testament that with consistent effort and vision, even modest earnings can build something truly meaningful.
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Nairobi man shows off farmhouse he's building parents
In another inspiring story, social media personality Jarunda Jaluth Mambobiad recently showed off the house he is building for his parents.
According to the blogger, the house located in Asembo, Siaya County, is done in the Cape Dutch style, complemented with Cape Dutch gardens.
The gardens reflect a sense of balance, elegance, and connection with nature found in the architecture, designed with practicality, beauty, and sustainability in mind.
Jarunda, who was born and raised in a humble family, revealed that they only have sad stories to tell, which pushed him towards changing the face of his home.
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Source: TUKO.co.ke
