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Why you should avoid building a home next to idle State land

A rental house at Migosi estate in Kisumu County being brought down by a bulldozer on April 20, 2021. The house is said to have been constructed along the sewer line. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Amenities such as schools, hospitals and churches make an area more attractive to developers and prospective tenants.

While some of these might be contributing to the area’s property appreciation, some might be a nuisance or non-preferential for different clients.

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