NO LONGER EXCLUSIVE: Apartments taking over Nairobi's Kilimani & Kileleshwa as Bungalows go down.

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  • @UjingaZaVictorNaman
    @UjingaZaVictorNaman 3 роки тому +19

    Excellent production and theme

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому +1

      Ahsante sana bro. I am your biggest fun. Your comedy is top notch

    • @mstevens832
      @mstevens832 3 роки тому

      @@KenyanHistorian Another Informative vedio Vedio Thanks alot +44

    • @mstevens832
      @mstevens832 3 роки тому

      Vikta Utaweza kukaa pahali hakuna kisiagi? Tupatane huko mbele😄😄😄

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      @@mstevens832 Unasema Victor asiposikia sauti ya kisiagi anahama?

    • @siloalapei2448
      @siloalapei2448 3 роки тому

      No the production isn't excellent. The presenter keeps talking with wired 's' pronunciations that isn't normal

  • @KiharaJnr
    @KiharaJnr 3 роки тому +49

    You got a narration talent..that is Gods given no doubt...Good job and keep up...Always waiting for a new video

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for you support @Patrick Munene. Thanks big time

    • @KiharaJnr
      @KiharaJnr 3 роки тому +2

      @@KenyanHistorian welcome...I appreciate..I love documentaries but your work and voice has a touch of uniqueness.

  • @tjortaraja
    @tjortaraja 3 роки тому +37

    It’s very disappointing that Kenya hasn’t taken this opportunity to show the most incredible urbanisation and integration with trees/plants. It’s much too crowded and there will be a rise in health issues because of it. When will governments understand that a healthy happy population is a more productive population if they need to see the fiscal benefit.

  • @Neneglamworld
    @Neneglamworld 3 роки тому +23

    Growing up in upperhill I have literally watched it turn from a green area and everytime I go back something new has sprung up,it actually traumatised me at some point,all the wildlife moved to our compound and everywhere was just offices

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      I can imagine Koei

    • @nairobichik
      @nairobichik 3 роки тому +7

      I totally feel you. Born and bred in kileleshwa i feel like a stranger when I visit now. The most traumatic is the FILTH. just concrete badly designed high rises and dirt. ALL Nairobians deserve better. And for the record, city planning has nothing to do with being classist. It is about good, attractive habitats for all. Rich and poor.

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому +3

      @@nairobichik Agreed. Europe has continued to resist too much skyscrapers and high-rises.

  • @TheXcalculusx
    @TheXcalculusx 3 роки тому +21

    Development is good but without proper Urban planning Nairobi will end up being very ugly.

  • @paulmukundi9017
    @paulmukundi9017 3 роки тому +18

    Your skills in journalism is top notch... videography, editing, narration... everything is unique.. this and chamwada's channels are my favorites

  • @raelkemunto6512
    @raelkemunto6512 3 роки тому +23

    Good work on the documentary, high quality camerawork, maybe tone down a little on the sound effects,

  • @DJBunney254
    @DJBunney254 3 роки тому +5

    This is fantastic .I watched to the end because of the narration

  • @R2BMusicCH
    @R2BMusicCH Рік тому +6

    It pains me to see the formerly open, green and breathable Kile, Kilimani, Lavington etc neighbourhoods getting drowned out by almost Hong-Kong-esque squeezed in high risers.
    This is what I call uncontrolled and uncontrollable development. The infrastructure will be suffering even more with the high influx of new residents. Maji, stima, sewage, traffic, how will it cope?
    Great content btw. Subscribed.

    • @jennywinter3025
      @jennywinter3025 10 місяців тому

      So sad went to Lavington primary the areas were beautiful

  • @emmanuelkirimi
    @emmanuelkirimi 3 роки тому +5

    One of the best Kenyan content around! Great work...

  • @dennisomondi5776
    @dennisomondi5776 3 роки тому +4

    This is good workmanship. Better than what we get in some mainstream media. Kudos bro. May God reward your labour and bless the work of your hands. Shalom

  • @danielmbuya5471
    @danielmbuya5471 3 роки тому +15

    It's the first time coming across your channel... Expectations were low but man! Your narration caught me off... Uko poa, keep up the good work

  • @heatherwanjuguna4629
    @heatherwanjuguna4629 3 роки тому +18

    Good thing for architects but not such a good thing for Nairobi's greenery. Most apartments are pure concrete with no grass or trees. Has the council planned for sewerage systems, drainage systems, public transport systems etc? Soon Nairobi will look like Dubai; flats all over.

    • @TonnyOkello
      @TonnyOkello 3 роки тому +3

      I can see the roads are still narrow with no side walks . The city needs to put some of the money they are getting back in to improving the community.

    • @heatherwanjuguna4629
      @heatherwanjuguna4629 3 роки тому +3

      @@TonnyOkello planning has always been a problem for Kenyan towns. We value real estate development at every available space over anything else. In Kisii, it is terrible

    • @TonnyOkello
      @TonnyOkello 3 роки тому +2

      @@heatherwanjuguna4629 Oh you need to visit my Uganda 🇺🇬 to see real disorganization. Boda boda crisscrossing everywhere makes it worse

    • @constantcap
      @constantcap 3 роки тому +3

      @@heatherwanjuguna4629 more of implementation of plans being a problem. I recently came across the proposed land use plans of Nakuru and Eldoret from the late 60s/early 70s and the difference between what is on paper and what was actualized is shocking.

  • @methu5167
    @methu5167 3 роки тому +7

    3:44 - 3:51 once upon a time...we really need to talk about #Greenspaces and the rate of deterioration. A balance has to be created. Please do a documentary on it

  • @godfreyndiritu9062
    @godfreyndiritu9062 3 роки тому +1

    Your narration ability is exceptional and unmatched. This peace is nothing but the best.

  • @samakikubwa7842
    @samakikubwa7842 3 роки тому +1

    Great work.Awesome writing and production.
    A breath of fresh air in Kenyan journalism

  • @naturerazzi7shi495
    @naturerazzi7shi495 2 роки тому +2

    In my formative years, Kileleshwa was charming . I remember been entranced by its beauty, greenery and security . Unbeknown to most, Kile was idyllic, tranquil and beautiful !Urbanisation of this magnitude is blighting.

  • @redreacts2388
    @redreacts2388 2 роки тому +1

    Much love from the US bro. Very high-quality content 🙏

  • @archipiratta
    @archipiratta 3 роки тому +7

    Greed and short-sightedness is what's brought about this current mess. It's so unfortunate

  • @lukaz254
    @lukaz254 3 роки тому +3

    Amazing video...I'm just started doing vlogs of Garissa Town but I'm not as good as you. Congrats 👏

  • @abrahamkimeli6060
    @abrahamkimeli6060 3 роки тому +7

    How about the drainage system of all this construction? did the county took that in consideration?

  • @geoffreyngesa6804
    @geoffreyngesa6804 3 роки тому +1

    No wonder, gated communities are the new norm to discourage such from happening in the future. Great job @Kenyan Historian.

  • @alenseli7573
    @alenseli7573 3 роки тому +4

    Your narration deserves an Oscar!

  • @tjortaraja
    @tjortaraja 3 роки тому +1

    4.45 minutes in and I’m now a subscriber. Great narration, interesting content. Can’t wait to watch the rest later this evening.

  • @Sam-xm6ff
    @Sam-xm6ff 3 роки тому +5

    Commuting will only get worse. The government now needs to invest in mass transit systems such as BRT, Light rail and trams.

  • @tommylove7
    @tommylove7 3 роки тому +5

    New subscriber here. Awesome content, quite detailed and informative. It's nice to see you interviewing Constance Cap - he's passionate about Urban planning.
    Another challenge arising from all these developments is overloading of existing utility services capacity; the electricity, water & sewage infrastructure that were designed for low density population have not been upgraded to handle high density population. Disaster in the making.

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      I agree. It's a big problem in the making

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Problem is that someone people are waiting for the problem to belge

  • @mercantilebasicvideo9786
    @mercantilebasicvideo9786 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent narration skills, it is a gold mine.

  • @evelynetyang7400
    @evelynetyang7400 3 роки тому +7

    Authentic, Professional & Informative Documentary (Docu-Series), very good research, edits, diction & narration. Good job

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much. We appreciate

    • @evelynetyang7400
      @evelynetyang7400 3 роки тому

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  • @cmugo1
    @cmugo1 3 роки тому +1

    Good one Cap!

  • @nivaeliakim
    @nivaeliakim 9 місяців тому

    Excellent narrator!

  • @michaelotieno1787
    @michaelotieno1787 3 роки тому +2

    Great video man keep it up, we are with you

  • @chrismugambi2121
    @chrismugambi2121 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent presentation 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much Chris. We are aiming to make it even better and we really appreciate your support

  • @paulmukundi9017
    @paulmukundi9017 3 роки тому +10

    lets support hin in this channel he does not need employment... share the links to this content in all your social media platforms... Facebook, Instagram etc

  • @pmashaa1116
    @pmashaa1116 3 роки тому +2

    Makes you see Nairobi in a different perspective, things are moving fast

  • @Amhimfrr
    @Amhimfrr 3 роки тому +3

    good work i love your narration...keep working and you might just end up owning a couple of apartments right here in kile

  • @findingian001
    @findingian001 3 роки тому +1

    I LOVE THIS VLOG DOCUMENTARY🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @njaunjeri1712
    @njaunjeri1712 3 роки тому +2

    This is super presented

  • @jamesmunene6503
    @jamesmunene6503 3 роки тому +3

    Buddy, please go to the National Parks, National Geographic & others will buy your documentaries....Wish you Success....The Man with a Golden Voice!!

  • @stephenkimani2332
    @stephenkimani2332 3 роки тому +2

    It's a City under the Sun 🌻😎 Great work bro kudos

  • @mr.raphimus
    @mr.raphimus 3 роки тому +2

    Narration💯

  • @kiragualbert7724
    @kiragualbert7724 3 роки тому +3

    must be ENOCK SIKOLIA

  • @wanjirukarago9308
    @wanjirukarago9308 3 роки тому +2

    More of these please loving your channel

  • @15mviews97
    @15mviews97 3 роки тому +3

    I love the content, and the background track, so serene

  • @big_brayo
    @big_brayo 3 роки тому +2

    The whole exclusivity thing is a virtual concept that won't stand the test of time

  • @bonnkewest88
    @bonnkewest88 3 роки тому +2

    Now this is more like it. The documentary I was expecting

  • @sjsm8578
    @sjsm8578 3 роки тому +5

    Hey bro, great work. Perhaps I could suggest you synchronize your music audio with the pace and change of your videos. Deepens the immersion.

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Thanks Seremani. Will surely look at it. We appreciate your support sir.

  • @afrotyrant
    @afrotyrant Рік тому

    when panning check the shutter speed please

  • @sayyidhiddo5792
    @sayyidhiddo5792 3 роки тому +1

    Wonderful narration 💯

  • @NObbie
    @NObbie 3 роки тому

    Your narration is world class!!!! Felt like I was watching a big channel documentary

  • @eplisback4954
    @eplisback4954 3 роки тому +1

    Love the voice and theme...you need to be a news anchor

  • @interiordecorconcept6937
    @interiordecorconcept6937 3 роки тому +1

    Nice piece 👌

  • @archipiratta
    @archipiratta 3 роки тому +4

    What's missing in this presentation is _what_ is driving this so-called investment? Who is/are financing these buildings? And how are they getting approved? (In contravention of planning laws/regulations)

    • @luvingg
      @luvingg 3 роки тому

      Most likely, the Chinese. Be aware.

    • @amn1081
      @amn1081 3 роки тому

      @ comrade jackso answered somewhere above.

  • @the6thregion
    @the6thregion 3 роки тому

    This was really good production!

  • @CHOPPASTRINGS
    @CHOPPASTRINGS 9 місяців тому

    Watu wajenge it will help the economy sana❤

  • @DennisMwai
    @DennisMwai 3 роки тому +6

    It's the fake typing at 15:20 for me.

  • @yushuaissa467
    @yushuaissa467 3 роки тому +6

    Concrete jungle.

  • @oyalowycliffe6963
    @oyalowycliffe6963 3 роки тому +3

    the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat(CTBUH) defines a megatall building as one that reaches 600m,a supertall 300m and a skycrapper 150 meters.Great progress in respect to those areas but those buildings are no where near the megatall description

    • @jimg1056
      @jimg1056 3 роки тому +2

      But they are high rises, aren't they, if it's vocabulary you are after? Upper hill is the only place so far likely to have more of what you re looking for

  • @ericnyamu9981
    @ericnyamu9981 3 роки тому +2

    What the heck !!!! I thought this was a feature story from a leading tv station.

  • @Mensire_Peter
    @Mensire_Peter 3 роки тому +5

    This must be enock sikolia

  • @blasiosefu3605
    @blasiosefu3605 3 роки тому

    Good Quality work.

  • @BiegonK
    @BiegonK 3 роки тому +5

    Great documentary as always!!!

  • @realdevil189
    @realdevil189 3 роки тому +2

    Eish. I like your style. I am your real genuine fans from now

  • @b.k.5659
    @b.k.5659 3 роки тому +2

    Hey, brother, nice commentary, show us more.

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Thanks ndugu

    • @b.k.5659
      @b.k.5659 2 роки тому

      I have come one year later and I will continue watching more

  • @hahaflavian785
    @hahaflavian785 3 роки тому +3

    high rises are not a good thing, encourage young people to build thy own places and expand development outside nairobi... also, zoning laws should be parmanent, for the environment

    • @daviz2068
      @daviz2068 3 роки тому

      I'm all for reasonably spreading out development so as to avoid congestion in the few cities we have. However, properly planned high rises are definitely good since they're a more efficient use of space. It'd be incredibly wasteful to let millions have their own residential and commercial plots/stand-alones. Not to mention the wildlife displacement and destruction necessary to accomodate such selfish desires. Unless we drastically depopulate, properly planned high rises are the way forward, particularly the sustainable, eco-friendly models.

  • @jean-lucturquin6557
    @jean-lucturquin6557 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome quality + Very informative + u know how to use ur voice !

  • @zackomacko
    @zackomacko 3 роки тому

    Great work man, keep em coming !

  • @axk6047
    @axk6047 3 роки тому

    Very interesting topic.

  • @shamimgitungo516
    @shamimgitungo516 3 роки тому +1

    Keep it up!!.document more and more....we support you

  • @guttarich10
    @guttarich10 Рік тому

    Which is better to stay for visiting and wanting to hang out? kilimani , kileleshwa, or Westlands?

  • @TonnyOkello
    @TonnyOkello 3 роки тому +1

    A great piece of work!!

  • @hanselomondi2533
    @hanselomondi2533 3 роки тому

    Really great quality on the video

  • @okongomigayi4997
    @okongomigayi4997 3 роки тому

    This kept me attentive. Good work

  • @stokitho
    @stokitho 3 роки тому

    KENYA HAS REALLY GROWN ,WITH NO OIL MONEY,VERY BLESSED

  • @biblefanatic2902
    @biblefanatic2902 3 роки тому +1

    I love how you pose in btwn your narration

  • @Kalisi_Farm
    @Kalisi_Farm 3 роки тому +1

    Good work. Your documentaries are ever topnotch

  • @hotrodvybz
    @hotrodvybz Рік тому

    City in the ⛅

  • @f6876
    @f6876 3 роки тому +1

    Great content 👍🏾

  • @murimikaburu1376
    @murimikaburu1376 3 роки тому

    I like the way the historian introduces himself.

  • @Dev.0191
    @Dev.0191 3 роки тому +2

    Great documentary man

  • @lysher646
    @lysher646 2 роки тому

    The super rich should move to Karen and kitisuru and Muthaiga. Kenyans have gotten employment opportunities. Nice documentary. Area no should check on the roads

  • @findingian001
    @findingian001 3 роки тому +2

    ITS CLOSE TO JOHN ALLAN NAMUS'🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Hudson96
    @Hudson96 3 роки тому

    Nice work 👌🏾

  • @bantutheskinsurgeon6779
    @bantutheskinsurgeon6779 3 роки тому

    Kudos man, that was top notch.

  • @oniniso5825
    @oniniso5825 3 роки тому

    You have good cameras

  • @london5739
    @london5739 2 роки тому

    Kenya 🇰🇪, your country is beautiful… keep on building new roads and pavements… there one thing I’m worry about over crowded and more traffics!!!

    • @london5739
      @london5739 2 роки тому

      @@Simon_Nzioki totally agree 👍🏿

  • @naturescall7441
    @naturescall7441 3 роки тому

    Narration 👏👏👏👏

  • @ThePrime_CS
    @ThePrime_CS 3 роки тому +2

    Superb man, keep it up

  • @pauloywer5213
    @pauloywer5213 3 роки тому

    You are doing a good job

  • @danieloweggi3460
    @danieloweggi3460 3 роки тому +1

    you're really going to end the video by running a red light?

  • @soinda87
    @soinda87 3 роки тому

    Sewage ,drainage and roads??

  • @iamjijo2872
    @iamjijo2872 3 роки тому

    The guy's narration skills are on another level mahn

  • @chickenjuice4000
    @chickenjuice4000 3 роки тому

    Nicely done, new subscriber

  • @soitatemba782
    @soitatemba782 3 роки тому +1

    Nice documentary keep it up bro

  • @AntoineJacques
    @AntoineJacques 3 роки тому +1

    About to buy an apartment in Upper hill

  • @malikroy9069
    @malikroy9069 3 роки тому +6

    I am in the real estate business and I can tell that almost all those buildings belong to Chinese contractors. China has taken over the construction business in most African countries. There are more than 20,000 Chinese-owned firms operating in Africa. What are Chinese corporations doing in Africa? That's a highly controversial issue. The reason Chinese corporations are in Africa is simple; to exploit the people and take their resources. It’s the same thing European colonists did during mercantile times, except worse. They are squeezing Africa for everything it is worth. These huge investments only profit the foreign-owned firms but do not directly benefit the common mwananchi because only very few people can afford to live in such buildings.

  • @vivakenya2549
    @vivakenya2549 3 роки тому

    I salute you bro

  • @gechez2543
    @gechez2543 3 роки тому +1

    I like those update bro big up

  • @NjonjoNdehi
    @NjonjoNdehi 9 місяців тому

    The way employers paying nice salos moved from CBD to Upper Hill and Westlands is exactly the same way they're gonna move to Kiambu. KWAL, a parastatal, has already moved to Kiambu.

  • @Stevensherah
    @Stevensherah 3 роки тому +1

    Staroot Developers is still the Contactor. He's everything. A Chinese Developer paying Casual Labourers KSh 300/- a day with no safety equipment working on such heights

  • @djfreddiereddie
    @djfreddiereddie 3 роки тому +4

    Good job! But your sound track dont go by ur content.. try something more pleasant and modern.. check what African traveller does .. his sound tracks are up beat .. otherwise Great content.

    • @KenyanHistorian
      @KenyanHistorian  3 роки тому

      Thanks for your support and suggestion. We appreciate and will check out. Ahsante sana sana

    • @15mviews97
      @15mviews97 3 роки тому +2

      Whaat...I really loved the background track, it's a sound of serenity, peace & a relaxed place.