The biggest mistakes people make before building and owning a home.

About this episode

This episode discusses the challenges and mistakes in building affordable housing in Uganda with insights from Brian Osende.

Building a home is one of the biggest dreams for many Ugandan families, but for thousands, that dream takes years longer than expected. In this eye-opening conversation with Brian Osende, we discuss why affordable housing remains a challenge in Uganda, the hidden costs that catch many families off guard, and the mistakes that make construction projects more expensive than they need to be. We also explore practical ways to reduce construction costs, innovative building solutions, housing cooperatives, financing options, and what needs to change if affordable housing is to become a reality for more Ugandans. Brian shared an innovative building block solution from Tafari Engineering called Interlocking blocks that help reduce on construction costs. Whether you're planning to build your first home, already in the construction process, or simply interested in Uganda's housing sector, this conversation is packed with valuable insights. Topics Covered: • Affordable housing in Uganda • Cost of building a house in Uganda • Hidden construction costs • Home ownership challenges • Construction mistakes to avoid • Housing cooperatives and financing • New building innovations. Using…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Kusiima

Guest: Brian Osende

Topics covered

• Affordable housing in Uganda
• Construction costs
• Home ownership challenges
• Building innovations
• Housing cooperatives
• Financing options

Keywords

• affordable housing
• construction costs
• home ownership
• building mistakes
• housing cooperatives
• interlocking blocks
• Uganda housing sector

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tafari Engineering

Places: Uganda

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