- Rescue operations are currently in progress following heavy rainfall that flooded the popular Bradjon Mansion in Zimmerman, that features a distinctive penthouse on its rooftop
- In widely circulated images, the building owned by Anne Lumbasi is seen submerged in a pool of water
- More photos from the scene showcase people wading through deep floodwaters, with reports indicating more are trapped inside their houses
- This came after severe overnight rainstorms wreaked havoc in the densely populated area located along Thika Road
Rescue operations are underway as inhabitants of the once-popular Zimmerman apartment, featuring a penthouse atop, find themselves stranded due to the relentless downpour causing widespread flooding.
In viral photos, the residence, which gained internet fame due to owner Anne Lumbasi’s innovative endeavor to construct a personal dwelling atop an apartment, is depicted surrounded by inundating water.
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Additional photos showcase individuals navigating through deep mashes, with neighboring dwellings also submerged in vast expanses of water.
Reports indicate that people are marooned in their homes, unable to access the flooded surroundings.
Last year, the proprietress of this unique apartment in Nairobi’s Zimmerman Estate revealed to the media that residing near her childhood home had always been her aspiration.
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Thus, she collaborated with a longtime family acquaintance, Stephen Wangechi, to meticulously plan the setup of the penthouse.
Annie Lumbasi, the mother of three, recounted that the construction of the ‘BradiJon Mansion’ spanned four years and entailed numerous exchanges of emails and phone calls with the contractor.
She acknowledged that it required considerable patience and faith, given the lengthy duration.
She explained that she was faced by the dilemma of wanting both a residence and apartments for her family but constrained by insufficient land.
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The ‘penthouse’ boasts four bedrooms, an expansive kitchen, a laundry facility, and a pantry, offering sweeping vistas of the Githurai, Roysambu, and Kahawawest neighborhoods.
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The lavish interior of the home attests to the landlady’s substantial investment, with opulent furnishings and verdant flora adorning the premises.