Facing rising construction costs in Kenya, builders are adopting innovative cost-cutting measures for house construction. These strategies aim to significantly reduce the overall expenditure for homeowners.

• Key methods include using only cement and water for walling, less cement for plastering, and employing interlocking bricks which require less cement, sand, and water.
• Builders like Rueben Kuria and John Ngaruiya are experimenting with combinations of conventional and self-made bricks, though uniformity and expertise remain crucial for durability.
• These eco-friendly alternatives can reduce building costs from over Sh1 million to just a couple of hundred thousand shillings, but some methods require additional protection against weather elements.