The cost-effectiveness and efficiency of precast concrete panels in housing construction in Kenya have garnered significant attention on social media Kibaru revealed that the total cost of the precast bungalow shell, including labour, amounted to KSh 1.5 million, with an additional KSh 1 million estimated for finishing Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has more than three years of financial, business, and technology research expertise, providing insights into Kenyan and global economic trends. Amos Kibaru, a Kenyan in the building and construction industry, has shared a breakdown of the cost of putting up a 3-bedroom bungalow. 

The information caught the attention of Kenyans on X (formerly Twitter) because of the precast building materials used. Cost of the 3-bedroom bungalow Kibaru revealed that the total cost of the precast bungalow shell, including labour, amounted to KSh 1.5 million. 

Additionally, he estimated that interior finishes would require an additional investment of KSh 1 million, bringing the total cost of the finished unit to KSh 2.5 million. Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Amos Kibaru said that the precast walling system is a proven building method that reduces not only the time it takes to build a house but also the cost. "Using precast material, it takes about 10 days to erect the house. Then to complete everything, including finishing, which we are now doing on the house, takes up to around 21 days. It is very fast," Kibaru told TUKO.co.ke in an exclusive interview. 

The table presents the quantity and cost of various building materials, including precast components, blocks, roofing materials, and labour, as shared by Amos Kibaru on X.