Former EALA MP Mpuru Aburi's Sh300m-house

Mpuru Aburi said it cost him Sh350m to build the house. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

"I belong to the Catholic denomination. In the house, there's a chapel that can accommodate six people. My family members and I usually pray in it every morning and evening," he said.

"I also built a presidential suite in the house that allows me to host VVIPs," he said.

Construction of the house lasted three years, Mpuru Aburi said. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

A swimming pool is located in the interior of the structure, and not outside as is the case in many high-end homesteads.

Asked to explain what motivated him to set aside nine bedrooms in the house, he said: "I have adopted four children who live with me. My wife also lives with me. All my children, who are adults, have their own homes, but they visit me occasionally."

Aburi said he has dedicated a large part of the second floor to himself.

"I have a private table room, an office, and a luxury area on the second floor. The floor has a stable internet connection," he said.

Aburi said each floor has several bedrooms and a dining area.

"A Serbian architect is the one who built the home. He installed a tunnel that serves as an emergency exit. I can also access the neighbouring areas through the tunnel."

The compound can accommodate seven helicopters, with the front helipad allowing two helicopters while the backyard allows five choppers.

The compound can accommodate up to seven helicopters. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Aburi says he owns one helicopter that he acquired at Sh350 million. The Standard couldn't independently verify these allegations.

His parking bay can accommodate up to 19 vehicles.

Aburi said he and the Odingas enjoy a cordial relationship that has lasted several years.

"In the 1960s, [Raila's father] Jaramogi Oginga Odinga built his party offices at Mikinduri. My mother, Regina Mwari Aburi, was his chief campaigner in Meru," he said.

Mpuru Aburi hosted Raila Odinga and other Azimio la Umoja leaders on June 18, 2022. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Aburi said he raised the construction funds from his vast businesses, including miraa trade, media investments, and timber trade.

He is the owner of Meru TV and Thiiri FM, which broadcast in Meru language.