Indeed @ limestone. 4x4 ni lazima for dustbowl jameni. I did Isinya -Konza some months back and that road sio mjezo,I hope they tarmack it soonest. Once tarmacked that whole area will boom ile mbaya.

I bought that plot in 2015 assuming Optiven would develop it (sink boreholes, bring electricity, do the internal murram roads etc) by end of 2017. They are doing it but at a very slow pace. So naturally I was starting to regret early this year. Now I'm beginning to think I made the right move.
It just goes to show that the rejected stone usually becomes the corner stone. Interesting

Kajiado County has experienced considerable growth in the last five years. Major developments in the area have attracted a lot of investors. For instance, the Standard Gauge Railway passes through Kajiado County. Such development has further brightened the prospects of this cosmopolitan county stirring economic growth.
Real Estate

The overflow of the population in Nairobi City has pushed people south in search of better and affordable housing. It has resulted to the property boom in major towns of Kajiado County such as Kitengela, Ongata Rongai and Ngong. This grand investment opportunity is bound to yield good returns. This is the best time to purchase land as the prices are still low. In addition, Kajiado has good roads and a railway line. Close proximity to Nairobi makes it even more attractive. It’s also close to Tanzania through the Namanga border making it viable for robust regional trade.
Industry

Kajiado has extensive land for industrial and manufacturing plants. Ready and affordable workforce exists and also easy access to raw materials. The Government recently set up a cement clinker plant within the county. Other up and running manufacturers include Magadi Soda in Magadi and Steel Melting Plant in Isinya.
Agriculture

As pastoralists, Kajiado people have been traditional livestock farmers throughout history. The county government has enhanced this by constructing a modern export slaughterhouse at Imbirikani to cater for meat production in Kajiado and its environs. There is also a leather tannery at Isinya and livestock yard sales in many areas. Livestock farming is a lucrative business in Kajiado.

In addition, the county has arable land suitable for domestic and commercial farming. Locals are embracing farming for sustainable and consistent food production to cater for the residents in the area. Great potential exists for investors in large-scale farming. The county government has prioritized sinking of boreholes to develop irrigation. It has also put in place measures to protect farmers in the packaging of different farm produce.
Infrastructure

County of Kajiado infrastructure is developing at an exponential rate. It has the standard Gauge Railway running through it as well as Nairobi-Namanga highway. Nevertheless, there is still great potential for contractors to build a wider network of roads connecting various towns and neighboring counties.

Moreover, Kajiado is in dire need of surface water. Sinking boreholes and providing a reliable water supply is necessary.

In the advancement of technology in the county, there is need for internet and broadband providers to serve the growing population and industries.
Business

Kajiado County will be home to SGR stations in Ngong and Ongata Rongai along the new railway line running from Nairobi to Naivasha. This will spark growth in business in the respective towns as well as surrounding areas. Potential businesses include restaurants, banks, clothes and farm produce markets. Electricity connection has spread out significantly in the county improving business operations.
Transport

The County of Kajiado is easily accessible due to good roads. Major roads such as Nairobi–Namanga highway play a key role in the transport industry. Another road is the recently constructed 70km road running through Imaroro, Mashuu and Isara set to go all the way to Suswa. Investing in transport is a prime business.

Kajiado County has great potential. Unlike other counties like Nairobi it’s not overexploited. Its close proximity to the capital city makes it even more appealing and worthwhile. Kajiado has also appeared in lists of the richest counties in Kenya numerous times. This clearly shows the lucrative prospects of the county.

Kitengela gets commuter train to ease jam on Mombasa Road

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A ride around Ngong town; shows Kibiku, areas closer to Ngong CBD eg Zambia, Kerarapon Ngong and more. Kitengela may be the dustbowl jewel in the crown but what I love about Ngong is that it is greener and more scenic with its hills. Did you know that Ngong is the only really hilly area close to Nairobi? That should make it the Hollywood Hills of Nairobi if we do not mess things up with poor planning. As I have said many times before Ngong is punching way below its weight as a town. With a few tweaks even Kite cannot come close. I also love that Ngong still has very many vacant plots ripe for development compared to Kitengela core, and it is more of a residential town although that is changing fast as businesses move in to cater to the swelling middle classes. I also love that Ngong is closer and easier to access than Kitengela. Once Ngong road expansion is done, Ngong will be a less than 15 minute drive away from CBD!

Enjoy..