Homeowners who purchased houses from property developer Willstone Homes have raised concerns over what they describe as poor construction quality, alleging that their homes have developed significant structural defects barely a year after they took possession.
The residents, who say they each invested approximately KSh13 million in the houses, claim they have been forced to deal with a range of defects, including cracks on walls, persistent dampness and other construction-related problems that they believe should not have emerged so soon after completion.
According to the homeowners, the defects have continued to worsen despite repeated attempts to seek intervention from the developer.
Residents cite cracks and damp walls
Among the issues highlighted by the homeowners are visible cracks appearing on interior and exterior walls, damp patches that have persisted despite occupation, and other defects they say raise concerns about the quality of workmanship.
The residents argue that such problems should not be occurring in relatively new homes, particularly after making substantial financial investments in the properties.
Some homeowners have expressed fears that the defects could worsen over time if corrective measures are not undertaken.
Buyers allege poor response
The homeowners further allege that efforts to have the concerns addressed have not yielded satisfactory results.
They claim the company’s management, led by Managing Director Ejidio Kinyanjui Gitau, has declined to accept responsibility for the reported defects or provide practical solutions to resolve the issues.
The residents say they have repeatedly sought assistance but remain dissatisfied with the response they have received.
They are now urging prospective homebuyers to exercise caution and thoroughly inspect properties before making purchase decisions.
Willstone Homes scams Kenyans in Diaspora
The complaints come months after Kenyans in the Diaspora narrated how they had lost millions through Willstone Homes.
For thousands of Kenyans living abroad, the dream of owning a home back home has turned into a financial and emotional catastrophe. What began as hopeful investments in off-plan housing projects has, for many, ended in millions of shillings lost to elaborate property scams allegedly orchestrated by developers such as George Mburu of Mizizi Africa Homes, Ejidio Kinyanjui of Willstone Homes, and David Mureithi Kanyi of Kenya Projects.
From Malaa and Ruiru to Kamakis and Mombasa, a pattern has emerged: slick marketing, convincing paperwork, grand promises—and, ultimately, empty land or abandoned structures.
The Mburu Model: Dreams Sold on YouTube
In November 2021, US-based Kenyan Josphat Ndambo paid Sh4.25 million after watching a polished YouTube video advertising Asali Estate in Malaa, a project by Mizizi Africa Homes Limited. The video showcased computer-generated images of modern three-bedroom maisonettes set against Mount Kilimambogo.
Two years later, Ndambo’s “home” does not exist.
A visit to the site reveals unfinished foundations, no electricity, no infrastructure, and no active construction. Multiple investors tell similar stories. The mastermind behind the project, George Mburu, previously worked at the now-defunct Banda Homes before launching Mizizi Africa Homes.
Despite mounting complaints, Mburu has continued to project an image of success—operating from offices near Sarit Centre in Westlands and flaunting luxury cars and a lavish lifestyle on social media—while investors struggle to recover their money.
Willstone Homes: Fake Titles, Wrong Counties
Another major scandal centres on Willstone Homes Limited, linked to director Ejidio Kinyanjui, alongside Patrick Thuo Marigi and Victor Muusya Cosmus.
US-based investor Mellen Bwari Okari invested Sh57 million to purchase five maisonettes at White Park Gardens, an off-plan development marketed as being in Ruai East, Nairobi County.
A site visit revealed shocking truths:
- Poor, substandard construction
- The land was actually located in Mavoko, Machakos County, not Nairobi
- The land registration numbers in the sale agreements were fabricated
- The referenced title, Block 3/90489, does not exist
Further investigations showed that the directors of Willstone Homes had already moved on, registering a new company, Ubuni Investments, from the same Park Suites offices in Westlands. Meanwhile, investors were left holding worthless contracts.
