House hunting in Nairobi can be stressful, but Heha Movers have found a hilarious way of making the experience even more entertaining.
The viral comedy group has been leaving Kenyans amused with its unconventional approach to the moving business, and its funny house-viewing rules have become another talking point online.
Instead of the usual process where a prospective tenant contacts an agent and arranges a convenient time to view a property, Heha Movers appear to have their own rather unusual requirements.
House viewing is only at night.
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One of the funniest rules highlighted by the group is that house viewings are done at night.
For anyone accustomed to inspecting a house during the day, the instruction immediately raises questions.
“Ukuje peke yako, house viewing ni usiku pekee yake,”
Heha Movers said.
Why would someone wait until nighttime to view a house?
But that is part of what makes the Heha Movers content so entertaining. The men deliver their instructions with such seriousness that even the most unusual rules sound like standard company policy.
You need a good phone.
And if you are planning to attend the viewing, apparently you cannot just show up with any phone.
Potential house hunters are encouraged to come with a good phone and a good camera so they can properly capture the property.
The humorous emphasis on having a quality camera — with the group jokingly referring to the need for a good “simu poa” — has resonated with Kenyans who understand the struggle of taking house-viewing pictures only to end up with blurry images.
“Make sure umebeba chaini yako silver, simu yako iwe deadly,” the post stated.
A KSh5,000 house in Lavington
Then comes perhaps the most eyebrow-raising part of their listings.
Heha Movers have humorously advertised a house in Lavington going for KSh5,000.
For many Nairobi residents, the figure is almost unbelievable because Lavington is known as one of the city’s more affluent neighbourhoods.
The KSh5,000 figure therefore adds another layer of comedy to their house-viewing content, especially when presented alongside their unusual instructions about when and how potential tenants should view the property.
“Make sure umebeba kamera, simu mzuri. Ukuje na simu wa macho tatu. Lazima ubebe simu mzuri, kamera safi,” Heha Movers added.
Heha Movers turn everyday life into comedy.
The group’s appeal comes from taking familiar situations and presenting them in an exaggerated and straight-faced manner.
Heha Movers, who emerged from Kibera, have built a following through their skits around moving and relocation services, often delivering outrageous statements with the seriousness of corporate executives.
Their content has attracted widespread attention online, with the group previously receiving coverage for the unusual and humorous services featured in their videos.
