Homa Bay Woman's Lavishly Furnished Mabati House Impresses Kenyans: "Imeweza”

A mabati home in Home Bay county

 A stunning one-bedroom mabati house built in Homa Bay County has earned admiration for its simplicity and comfort. A mabati home in Home Bay county inspired netizens.  Inside mabati Homa Bay home The house's low-budget design, showcased by the owner, Evelyn Onyango, via Facebook, features a blend of traditional and modern elements. The dwelling is made of corrugated sheets and boasts a generous open-front verandah that creates extra outdoor living space. A row of at least 10 potted plants provides an appealing visual interest to the house's entrance. . A Chesterfield royale sofa epitomises Onyango's sophisticated living, and a grey carpet complements two other sectional sofas in the room. On the far end, a JBL Bluetooth speaker sits on a large mahogany TV stand, which is set up as a multimedia entertainment spot. The floor is not tiled yet. Reacting to the photos, Onyango's followers said the house was the perfect display of how to be a homeowner within a budget. "Nothing much to say but just to thank God for the seamless process. I now have that urge to visit the village frequently. Let me paint it before inviting you for a goat-eating ceremony," she captioned the photos. Here are some of the reactions to the images: Murunga Rhouzie: "I love what I am seeing. I love the pots of flower arrangements. Soon, they'll be the talk of many and the subject of many referrals for being set pacers. They're very beautiful." Hussein Hillary Owino: "How I wish one or two women would get encouraged by this and embrace having something like this upcountry. I love how passionate you are.” Daisy Desma Nyakwar Aludo: "I am taking notes.... Having a house back at home in the village is priceless." How much does mabati house cost in Kenya? In March 2024, Edward and Lucia wowed Kenyans by showing off their two-bedroom mabati house, which was built at a cost of KSh 150,000. Via YouTube, Edward said he single-handedly built the house from scratch because he could not afford to hire builders. He said he initially wanted a mansion, but since they could not afford it, they settled for the grand mabati house. 

by  William Osoro