Homeowners reap big as they turn homes into guest houses

Nakuru Trade, Industrialisation, Tourism and Wildlife Management Executive Ann Njenga. [PHOTO: BONIFACE THUKU/STANDARD]

Recently, Meru Governor Peter Munya was in the news asking people hailing from the county but live in Nairobi to convert their rural homes into paid-for accommodation facilities. This was as the county took stock of accommodation challenges in readiness for hosting the third devolution conference.

In Nakuru County, the idea has already seen the light of day. And as the county solidifies its place in the tourism sector, some residents are converting homes into guest houses. One such person is James Mwaura, who owns apartments in the prestigious Milimani estate. He says he opted to turn his 12 rental houses into fully-furnished houses in 2013. This, he says, was due to good returns.