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This is Why You Should Invest in Embu County, the Land of Opportunities
Investment in real estate has been on the increase in Kenya mostly in towns and now clustered in Counties in the current legal systems of County Government contributing to over 7% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and therefore one of the key Sectors in Kenya.
Formerly the headquarters of the Eastern Province, Embu County, with a population of more than 650 000 occupying 2,821 km² of land offers investment opportunities for people looking for a serene metropolitan area.
As an agricultural hub, Embu holds a great opportunity for real estate investors due to the increased demand for proper and affordable housing.
In 2016, Embu was reported as one of the key Counties in Kenya, with a fast-growing need for housing and a rising number of investors in real estate, residential and large commercial houses attracting over five international investors in the last three years (2015-2018).
The town is also a major trading center for Agriculture, which is the backbone and livelihood of the people of Embu County, and Industrialization which ensures cash flow in the region.
County government Support
Embu County Governor Martin, Nyaga Wambora, who in his first term together with his government resolved to create opportunities for people to invest in the region, announced that ample land would be made available to investors who want to set up in the county, seeking to boost trade with private investors.
The government also has a functioning Infrastructure, Energy & Housing department that ensures passable, proper road network and proper housing, availability of power and safe transport.
Embu has an expansive road network with coverage more 120 km of tarmac including the Meru-Embu Highway and Embu-Kĩrĩtirĩ connecting the county regions easing transport.
On the other hand, there is an Airstrip located at Don Bosco in Embu town making possible for domestic air travels.
Property Availability
Embu County is naturally endowed with plenty of lands with slopes on the Eastern side of Mt. Kenya and it is less steep which makes it ideal construction of houses and industries and it is available to investors.
“Land will be made available to investors,” said Governor Wambora during a business connect dinner in Embu organized by Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) in 2015.
Endowed with tourism attraction Embu allows for investment in the hospitality and hotel real estate.
On December 28th, 2018, the County governor signed two laws that enabled the county government to partner with the private sector to establish investments in tourism and other areas in order to spur development.
The Tourism Development Act enables investors to exploit the nascent tourism potential while the Embu County Investment and Development Corporation Act allowed the county to set up an investment arm through which private entities can do business with the Embu county government.
15KM from Embu town along the Siakago bypass lies Wezesha Real Estate’s Amani Gardens, the county’s most ambitious project on an expansive 70-acre piece of land. The project offers the most ideal place for investors looking for a place to retire away from the populous Nairobi city as well as those looking for futuristic capital gain.
Investors interested to get a piece of Amani Gardens can SMS the word Embu to 40073 or call 0731 000111. 1/8 acre is selling at Ksh 299,000 where one deposits Ksh 100,000 and clear balance in 6 months. However, the company is giving cash buyers get a discount of Ksh 20,000.
